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April 17, 2024

Ukraine city hit with Russian missiles, killing at least 14 people and leaving many more civilians wounded

At least 14 civilians have been killed in a recent Russian missile attack on the Ukraine. The attack came as the U.S. is in the process of approving a $60 billion aid package to Ukraine.

April 17, 2024

Ukraine alleges Russia increasingly using tear gas illegally in battle

Ukrainian military officials allege Russian forces have increasingly used riot control agents that are illegal to use in war under the international Chemical Weapons Convention.

April 17, 2024

Sweden's Eurovision Song Contest to have strict security due to heightened threat of terrorism, police say

Security will be tight during next month's Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, due to potential unrest and terrorism threats, according to local police.

April 17, 2024

US intends to monitor North Korean nuclear weapons with or without UN, ambassador says

Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution, effective ending the monitoring of weapons program sanctions against North Korea. The U.S. is determined to continue monitoring these sanctions.

April 17, 2024

French organizers exclude Putin from D-Day anniversary event due to Ukraine war

French organizers of the 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day landings have announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be invited to the event.

April 17, 2024

Georgia parliament advances controversial 'Russian law' targeting media organizations

Georgia's parliament has approved a law requiring media organizations to register being under foreign influence if they receive over 20 percent of their funding from abroad.

April 17, 2024

G7 to meet in Italy, expected to call for sanctions on Iran

Iran's attack on Israel gave new urgency to the meeting of the Group of Seven in Italy. The member countries are expected to call for sanctions on Iran and restraint from Israel.

April 17, 2024

Croatia votes in a bitter showdown of a parliamentary election between president and prime minister

Croatia's parliamentary election is viewed by some as the culmination of a rivalry between the country's pro-Western prime minister and pro-Russian president.

April 17, 2024

The Ukraine war is lost, but Hollywood and DC don’t know it

There are three big reasons why the Ukraine war is already lost. Unfortunately, Hollywood activists and DC politicians don't know and don't really seem to care.

April 16, 2024

River suddenly turns bright green, residents demand tests amid toxic pollution: report

A waterway in a small Russian city has turned bright green and residents are demanding tests amid fears of toxic pollution in the area.