Farage under fire for suggesting West provoked Ukraine conflict
Mr. Farage argued that since the 1990s, NATO and EU expansion eastward has given President Putin a pretext to incite war by telling Russians “they’re coming for us again.” He…
“Niger Revokes French Company’s License for Major Uranium Mine”
Niger’s military government has revoked the operating permit of a French fuel producer at one of the world’s largest uranium mines, according to the company. Orano had been licensed to…
“Tensions in the South China Sea Prompt Increased Dialogue Between US and Beijing”
The proximity of their militaries in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, underscoring the importance of avoiding miscommunication. The region has become a volatile focal point, with Beijing’s…
Putin cautions South Korea against providing weapons to Ukraine
Vladimir Putin cautioned South Korea against arming Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, warning that such a move would constitute “a big mistake.” His statement followed Seoul’s contemplation of supplying…
Australia aims to become a renewable energy superpower. Will it succeed?
Hidden within dense bushland on the outskirts of southern Sydney lies a sprawling facility where SunDrive Solar, an Australian company, has achieved a major technological breakthrough. Here, SunDrive Solar develops…
Balkans Experience Blackouts Amid Persistent Heatwave
Four Balkan countries experienced simultaneous power cuts lasting several hours on Friday as the region endured a summer heatwave. Albania, Bosnia, Montenegro, and large areas of the Croatian coast were…
U.S. Tourist Fined $2,000 for Bringing Ammunition into Turks and Caicos
Ryan Watson, an American tourist, will avoid further jail time after being arrested in the Turks and Caicos Islands for bringing ammunition into the country. Instead, he has been fined…
Top US Court Rules Against Gun Ownership for Domestic Abuse Suspects
The Supreme Court has ruled that individuals under restraining orders for suspected domestic violence do not have the right to own guns. The 8-1 decision upholds a 30-year-old law that…
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1567 Casket Letters found
On this day in 1567, the Casket Letters—documents that directly implicated Mary, Queen of Scots, in a plot with James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, to murder her husband, Henry…