The head of the department noted that over the past decade, “individuals in America have been slandered, fired, charged, and even jailed for simply voicing their opinions. ,” and added that “today it ends.” "I am announcing the closure of the State Department’s Counter Foreign Information…

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The maritime industry has worked with a single fuel source for over a century and with the rush to meet emission standards in both domestic and foreign markets, adapting to the current list of alternative fuels is going to present significant problems. Each market has its issues whether bluewater,…

Ukrainian defence forces repelled a large-scale Russian assault launched on 16 April at around 18:00 in Ukraine’s south. The operation involved at least 320 troops, 40 armoured vehicles, 3 tanks and about 10 ATVs, attacking the front line near Piatykhatky, Stepove, Lobkove, Mala Tokmachka and Mali…

As Russia deploys its advanced Su-34 bomber jets to seek out and obliterate SpaceX Starlink ... More terminals across besieged Ukraine, it is also developing an arsenal of weaponry aimed at winning a future space war with the West. AFP PHOTO / POOL / ALEXANDER ZEMLIANICHENKO (Photo credit should…

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LEEUWARDEN, The Netherlands — Ninety-one aircraft from 15 NATO states have finished taking part in Exercise Ramstein Flag, a two-week rehearsal of potential collective responses to an attack on a fellow member state. While the alliance had held exercises like this even before Russia’s 2022…

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The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a "massive testing and research effort" that will determine "what has caused the autism epidemic" by September, its Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday. "By September, we will know what has caused the autism epidemic, and…

Today, there is interesting news from the Lyman direction. Here, Russian commanders again resorted to one of their favorite and most brutal tactics, employing drone barrier troops to continue the offensive after their soldiers’ morale had already broken. They did this to instill fear and obedience…

According to the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin chaired a high-level meeting in St Petersburg on Friday to outline a long-term development strategy for the Russian Navy, with a vision extending to 2050. The session included top officials from the military, government, and industry, and…

Yuri Kochetkov / EPA / Scanpix / LETA Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed he’s ready for peace talks with Ukraine — though not on “the basis of Kyiv’s demands.” But the numbers at home tell a different story. Recruitment efforts in Russian regions are surging, with local administrations…

New Delhi: A Russian missile struck the warehouse of an Indian pharmaceutical company in Kyiv, Ukraine said today. The country's embassy in India alleged Russia "deliberately" targeted Indian businesses in Ukraine. "Today, a Russian missile struck the warehouse of Indian pharmaceutical company Kusum…

Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom approved on Saturday plans to take emergency control of British Steel's blast furnaces. The decision to save the steel plant in the industrial town of Scunthorpe followed an emergency parliamentary session. Keir Starmer's government recalled lawmakers, who…

WASHINGTON — Russia could be forced to end the war in Ukraine because it will run out of money to pay its troops, according to experts at the DC-based Institute for the Study of War. The country has burned through roughly half of its $106 billion liquid sovereign-wealth fund, which is used to pay…

It's the first real day of spring in Düsseldorf. Even though it would be tempting to spend the afternoon in the sun, the guided tour of the exhibition "MAMA. From Maria to Merkel" at the Kunstpalast is fully booked. This is no ordinary tour. It's called "Art with Baby" and it's exclusively conceived…

“US forces are not in Europe to protect Europeans,” says Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ben Hodges. “You cannot defend the United States from Texas or North Carolina or Florida only,” said Hodges, former Commanding General of US Army Europe (2014–2017), when asked about the role of US military bases on the…

Mass death of dolphins recorded in Crimea due to the actions of the occupiers Kyiv • UNN April 7 2025, 11:55 PM • 4219 views Dolphins are dying en masse in occupied Crimea due to oil spills, noise from military exercises and illegal nets. The Black Sea ecosystem is under threat. In Crimea, which is…

Jama Jurabaev (right) recently visited his friend Andrey Kozyrenko in Ukraine (Jama Jurabaev/ PA) Lynn Rusk3 days ago An artist who has worked on films and shows, including Star Wars: The Mandalorian, is raising funds for a fellow creative who recently lost his sight fighting in the Ukraine war.…

A recently signed mutual defense pact with Russia will ensure Belarus’ “absolute security,” Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said, invoking the country’s alliance with nuclear-armed Russia as a deterrent against foreign aggression. The pact signed by Moscow and Minsk in December formalizes…

The Swedish navy’s submarine rescue vessel has taken on an additional role as it has been called on to investigate incidents of damage to undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. The Belos, equipped with sonar, a helipad, divers, undersea vehicles and a positioning system that allows it to stay…

Hungarian lawmakers are expected to vote in a controversial constitutional amendment on Monday that rights campaigners have described as a “significant escalation” in the government’s efforts to crackdown on dissent and chip away at human rights. Backed by the prime minister, Viktor Orbán, and his…

Pastor Mark Burns, described as Donald Trump’s spiritual advisor, reversed his position on US military aid to Ukraine following a recent visit to the country, according to an interview with the Kyiv Independent. This comes after Burns visited war crime sites in Ukraine on 31 March, the third…

The supply of long-range German Taurus missiles to Ukraine will lead to an "inevitable escalation," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 14, according to the Russian news agency Interfax. Peskov's statement comes as Friedrich Merz, Germany's chancellor-in-waiting, suggested on April 13…

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News Foreign Affairs Hungary’s veto power could become meaningless under plans being drawn up by a group of capitals. AI generated Text-to-speech Share options Copy Link EMail Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Free article usually reserved for subscribers Viktor Orbán has repeatedly used his veto threat to…

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A medically equipped helicopter donated by Richmond-based Helijet International has arrived in Ukraine. The Sikorsky S-76A helicopter left Richmond in early February and took nearly two months to arrive in Kyiv. Until recently, the helicopter was used as a backup for air medical service by the…

15 April, 06:48 PM Share: The Russians installed an AK-630 naval anti-aircraft gun. (Photo: Krymskyi Veter / Telegram) Author: Russian forces installed a Soviet-era AK-630 naval anti-aircraft gun near the Zaliv shipbuilding plant in temporarily occupied Kerch, Crimea, the Telegram channel Krymskyi…

Russia is preparing to celebrate the 80th anniversary of victory in the Second World War and the number of patriotic and nationalistic events across the country surges. In the Kola Peninsula, one of the most flagrant cases might be the exhibition that now is on display in local schools in…

By - The Washington Times - Tuesday, April 15, 2025 A version of this story appeared in the daily Threat Status newsletter from The Washington Times. Click here to receive Threat Status delivered directly to your inbox each weekday. One of two Chinese soldiers who were captured fighting for Russia…

The German Military Counterintelligence Service (Ger. Militärischer Abschirmdienst) (MAD) is a joint military-civilian intelligence agency and member of the German intelligence community. With approximately 1,300 personnel and eight regional offices, MAD’s mandate spans counterintelligence,…

In response to growing concerns about Russian subversive and espionage activities in Europe, Poland and the Czech Republic have proposed limiting the movement of Russian diplomats across the Schengen area. This initiative, emerging amidst heightened East-West tensions and Russia’s ongoing war…

'Peace for Ukraine' message put up on Seoul City Library building - The Korea Times

With the next round of EU sanctions on Russia due for renewal in July, Brussels is cooking up a workaround to one persistent problem: Hungary. Specifically, Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, who’s been repeatedly threatening to walk unless he gets what he wants. Traditionally, renewing sanctions requires…

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. April 15, 2025 A reconstructed 5th-century wooden stitched ship was launched into the waters of the Mandovi River in Goa. Credit: Indian Register of Shipping In a landmark event, a reconstructed 5th-century wooden stitched ship was launched into the waters of the…

Pirates have posed a growing problem for global shipping this year, with 45 cases of piracy and armed robbery against ships recorded in the first quarter, according to the London-based International Maritime Bureau (IMB). The increase represents an almost 35% rise compared to the same period in…

Cut the cameras. Slash the salaries. Cancel the investigations. That’s the reality facing Ukraine’s independent media, which serves as a vital firewall against Kremlin disinformation, as the US freezes nearly all support. Since January 2025, the United States has quietly suspended 90 percent of its…