Maria Corina Machado, an influential opposition leader in Venezuela, has pledged her return home despite ongoing threats and the challenging political environment. Machado’s pledge shows her determination to challenge President Nicolas Maduro’s regime; her presence has become central in challenging it – this decision makes her one of the central figures within her movement. Meanwhile,...
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Russia Is Struggling, But That Won’t Bring Putin Back to the Negotiating Table For Years
Russia’s economy is showing clear signs of strain following years of sanctions, increasing military spending and limited access to Western markets. Inflationary pressure, labor shortages and an increasingly uncertain investment climate have all changed daily economic life across Russia despite these obstacles; analysts largely concur that economic hardship alone won’t force President Vladimir Putin into...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Rehauled Troops Returning From Russia; Strengthening Military Ties Amid Rising Tensions.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has marked an important moment in their ongoing military and diplomatic relationship, by welcoming home his troops from Russia. At a time of increasing global tensions, particularly between North Korea and its allies such as the US and its allies, Kim’s praise of returning soldiers indicates closer military ties...
After Strike, Smoke Rising Over Cambodia Border Construction Site
Smoke billowed into the late-morning sky of Cambodia following a surprise strike by warplanes from Thailand on December 8, 2025, after warplanes belonging to that nation launched an airstrike at an infrastructure construction site along the long-disputed frontier between Thailand and Cambodia. As reported by Reuters and The Edge Malaysia, international attention was drawn back...
From Meat Grinder to Mopeds: How Russia Rethought Its War-Fighting in Ukraine
Russia’s conflict in Ukraine has progressed through several stages, each reflecting shifting tactics, battlefield realities and political calculations. Beginning as a large-scale conventional invasion in 2022 has gradually evolved into an adaptable and resource-conscious campaign; analysts often refer to its early months as a “meat grinder,” with casualties due to frontal assaults and poorly coordinated...
Why Would Pokrovsk Fall Impact Ukraine and Russia
Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast holds immense strategic value to both sides in their war for control of eastern Ukraine, as its loss would have serious ramifications on all fronts: militarily, politically and economically for both Ukraine and Russia alike. Why Pokrovsk Matters to UkrainePokrovsk holds great significance to Ukraine as an essential hub of defense...
Russia got ‘stuck in the mud’, Trump says
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Russia has “got stuck in the mud” in Ukraine, describing Moscow’s military campaign as a prolonged and costly struggle. His remarks, made during a media interview, highlight how the conflict has stretched on far longer than many expected when Russia launched its invasion in February 2022. Trump’s...
‘Firepower’ Coming for Ukraine, Hegseth Says, But Tomahawks Not on Agenda at NATO Meeting
In a recent statement, Fox News host Pete Hegseth indicated that “firepower” is on the way for Ukraine, but stressed that Tomahawk missiles will not be part of the military support package discussed at an upcoming NATO meeting. The remarks come as NATO leaders prepare for a critical summit focused on Ukraine’s defense needs amid...
72-Hour Countdown for Hamas to Release Hostages Yet to Start, Israeli Official Tells CNN
A dramatic situation is unfolding as an Israeli official recently revealed to CNN that the 72-hour countdown for Hamas to release hostages has yet to begin. This development has brought attention to the ongoing conflict and the plight of the hostages held by Hamas, leaving many people anxiously waiting for news of their fate. The...
Trump Sets Hamas Deadline to Respond to Peace Plan as Israel Says It Will Resist Palestinian Statehood
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has set a deadline for Hamas, the militant Palestinian group controlling Gaza, to respond to his peace plan aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. At the same time, Israel has made it clear that it will continue to resist Palestinian statehood, a key element of the ongoing peace negotiations. This...