Author: Barry

As U.S. President Donald Trump tightens his grip through tariffs on countries importing Russian oil, global energy flows are shifting as India reduces demand while China increases purchases. Shift in Global Oil Market Chinese refineries have purchased 15 cargoes of Russian Urals crude slated for delivery between October and November 2025 from Indian refiners who...

On Tuesday morning, thousands of Palestinians fled Gaza City in fear of an imminent Israeli military offensive following days of intensified bombardments and military warnings from Israel. Residents packed their belongings into cars, carts, or on foot and headed south toward areas they believed to be safer. Mass Exodus Amid Uncertainty Israeli military leaflets and...

Russia is exerting increasing pressure on Ukraine to surrender land and accept an insubordinate government in Kyiv – demands which threaten any hopes for just peace in Europe. A growing chorus of international leaders, including Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies, have warned that caving in to Russian ultimatums would undermine Ukrainian sovereignty and...

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio recently issued a warning that Washington and its allies might not be able to devise an effective plan to bring peace in Ukraine, underscoring their difficulties when searching for sustainable peace solutions. Rubio, the ranking member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, made these remarks at a policy forum in Washington where...

Riyadh/Cairo/Ankara, August 16, 2025 — Foreign ministers and leaders of 31 Arab and Islamic nations have issued an unanimous condemnation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent statements supporting a Greater Israel. A United Diplomatic Front In an impactful joint statement issued by a coalition of nations, they strongly condemned Netanyahu’s statements as an unlawful violation...

Chasoti, Jammu and Kashmir – An intense rainstorm has unleashed havoc in India’s Himalayan region, leaving at least 60 dead and over 200 missing in Chasoti village of Kishtwar district during an especially damaging pilgrimage trip. This tragedy unfolded at precisely the wrong moment – further compounding tragedy. Cloudburst Impact on Infrastructure Project At 11:30...

President Vladimir Putin of Russia made history last night by bestowing upon Juliane Gallina of the CIA the Soviet-era Order of Lenin award intended for her late son Michael Gloss who died fighting Russian forces in Ukraine; it was given to U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff at recent Moscow peace discussions according to reports in...

UK Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer issued a bold declaration emphasizing the significance of Ukrainian sovereignty by insisting that no decisions regarding Ukraine’s future should be taken without direct consultation with its people and government. His remarks came amid ongoing discussions regarding a potential peace accord between Russia and Ukraine; some international powers are...

Gaza City, August 12, 2025 — According to figures released by Gaza’s Health Ministry, at least 89 Palestinians have been killed over the past 24 hours as Israeli air and ground assaults intensified across Gaza Strip, according to figures provided by Health Ministry figures. 31 individuals seeking humanitarian aid were among those caught up in...

Iran’s government has issued an emphatic pledge to support Lebanon in protecting its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence in response to what they perceive as Israeli aggression against Lebanon. Their announcement coincides with calls by Iranian officials for non-interference in Lebanese internal affairs amid increasing international and domestic pressure over Hezbollah disarmament efforts. IRNA English...