US secretary of state Marco Rubio expressed doubts about Russia’s commitment to ending the Ukraine war, even as new peace talks loom. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Rubio emphasized the need for “seriousness and reciprocity” from allies, …
How death of Putin’s warlord pal ‘Butcher of Chechnya’ could spark bloody power struggle… & even MORE brutal successor
ONCE a feared dictator known for his ruthless crackdowns and flamboyant spectacle, Ramzan Kadyrov is now a debilitated despot said to be “at death’s door”. Dubbed the “Butcher of Chechnya” for his decades-long iron grip rule over the Russian republic, …
“You Captured My Heart”: Valentine’s Day Message For Maduro From White House
The White House has released a series of politically charged digital cards for Valentine’s Day on social media.
Putin, 73, mysteriously vanishes for over a WEEK as Zelensky claims ageing Kremlin tyrant ‘doesn’t have much time left’
THE mystery surrounding Vladimir Putin’s whereabouts has deepened, as Ukraine’s leader claims the Russian despot “doesn’t have much time left”. Volodymyr Zelensky made the morbid claims after the 73-year-old tyrant has remained unseen for more than a w…
US and Europe ‘will always be intertwined’, Rubio tells security gathering
The US Secretary of State’s address at the Munich Security Conference was a drastic contrast with that made by vice president JD Vance in 2025.
Budget standoff over immigration shuts down US Department of Homeland Security
A prolonged impasse between US lawmakers over immigration enforcement ensnared the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a partial government shutdown on Saturday, with Democrats in Congress vowing to withhold funding until major changes are enacte…
Turkey: Unusual footage shows water buffaloes soaking in hot springs
In eastern Bitlis, farmers lead water buffaloes and horses into 40-degree Budakli thermal springs to bathe, heal and keep milk quality high during sub-zero winter temperatures.
Second US carrier heads to Middle East
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to hold talks with Iran in Geneva on Tuesday, as Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that regime change would be the best possible outcome for the country, remarks that come as a second US aircraft c…
Brazil: 6 million expected at Rio Carnival
Friday evening marked the opening of the annual carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, with an estimated six million revelers expected to flood the city’s exuberant street parties, where troupes of musicians, percussionists, and stilt performers att…
U.S. and European interests are ‘intertwined,’ Secretary of State Rubio says
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the U.S. secretary of State stressed the importance of cooperation with Europe.