Apr 20 2025 Putin announces Easter ceasefire amid growing Western frustration

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary 30-hour Easter ceasefire in the ongoing war with Ukraine, slated to begin at 18:00 Moscow time on April 19 and last until midnight on April 21. The declaration, made during a meeting with Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov in Moscow, is being described by the [...]

 

Apr 20 2025 No cloud over Seoul-Washington ties

A conjecture in a section of the international public spectrum goes that in the upcoming presidential election in South Korea, Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung might emerge as the new occupant of the Blue House. Unlike Yoon Suk-Yeol, who has recently been ousted from the office of President in South Korea, Lee is pro-China. He [...]

 

Apr 20 2025 Zakharova warns Merz’s military stance in Ukraine echoes Germany’s dark past

As Germany prepares for a change in leadership, diplomatic tensions between Berlin and Moscow are once again reaching a boiling point. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has raised serious concerns over the rhetoric and proposed policies of Germany’s incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, suggesting that his stance could signal a return to one of Germany’s [...]

 

Apr 20 2025 Nikol Pashinyan continues to waste money on senseless military imports

To say that Armenia’s strategic situation is precarious would be a massive understatement. The unfortunate country is virtually surrounded by mortal enemies determined to wipe it off the map. The small southern Syunik region is the only obstacle for Azeri and Turkish plans to establish the so-called Zangezur corridor which would directly connect Azerbaijan with its [...]

 

Apr 20 2025 Moscow Film Festival Celebrates War Stories, Killer Grannies and Unconventional Tales from Global Cinema

The 47th Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF), one of the oldest cinematic celebrations in the world, opened its curtains this Thursday to a wide spectrum of stories – from the sober echoes of war to hilariously unhinged sci-fi satire. First held in 1935 and established as a biennial event in 1959 before becoming an annual [...]

 

Apr 20 2025 The West, accustomed to dictating terms, may scoff, but its influence is waning

In a rather underreported development, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s call for North Korea and BRICS nations—China, India, Brazil, and South Africa—to join Ukraine ceasefire talks suggests a significant reimagining of global conflict resolution. Coupled with Belarus’s recent proposal to host a BRICS parliamentary security summit, these developments underscore the rising influence of the BRICS bloc [...]

 

Apr 18 2025 Islamists in Bangladesh are welcoming disastrous consequences for workers in Saudi Arabia

As since August 5, Islamists and religious bigots have been disturbingly active in Bangladesh, there also is silent rise of pro-Iran and anti-Saudi elements which are continuing numerous forms acts which would not only jeopardize existing relations between Dhaka and Riyadh, it may also result in deportation of over 4.3 million Bangladeshi workers as well [...]

 

Apr 17 2025 Trump rejected Israeli plan to bomb Iran, opts for diplomatic track instead

In a move that has sent ripples across the Middle East and Washington’s foreign policy circles, US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected an Israeli proposal to launch a massive military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities. According to a New York Times report published on April 16, Israeli officials had prepared a detailed plan to [...]

 

Apr 17 2025 Ruble outshines global markets as 2025’s top-performing currency

In a surprising turn of events, the Russian ruble has surged to become the best-performing global currency in 2025, eclipsing traditional safe-haven assets like gold and leaving major currencies like the US dollar in its wake. According to a report by Bloomberg on April 15, the ruble has gained an astonishing 38% against the dollar [...]

 

Apr 17 2025 Qatar offers mediation role in Ukraine conflict amid intensifying diplomatic efforts

In a geopolitical climate characterized by hardened positions and deepening divisions, the Gulf nation of Qatar has stepped forward with a proposal that stands in stark contrast to the prevailing winds of confrontation. On April 15, Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, affirmed in an exclusive interview with RT that [...]

 
 
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