NATO showcases spending hikes in riposte to Trump

By Max DELANY Brussels, Feb 14, 2024 (AFP) - NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday 18 of the alliance's 31 countries are set to hit its defence spending target this year, after Donald Trump threatened to encourage Russia to attack members not coughing up enough. The Republican White House frontrunner was widely rebuked after saying he would not defend NATO members who had not met their financial obligations, in […]

February 14, 2024 6

World

Russia’s next election is likely to put Putin in power for longer than anyone since Peter the Great

By Rod Thornton, King's College London Presidential elections will be held in Russia in March. It is inevitable that the incumbent president, Vladimir Putin, will win. Putin has been in power (whether as president or as prime minister) since 2000. If he wins again, and he serves his full six-year term, he will have been in power for 30 years, longer than any Russian or Soviet […]

February 8, 2024 14

World

Enemy collaboration in occupied Ukraine evokes painful memories in Europe – and the response risks a rush to vigilante justice

A suspected Russian collaborator arrested in Kharkiv, Ukraine. AP Photo/Felipe Dana By Ronald Niezen, University of San Diego Collaboration with the enemy is a common and often painful part of armed conflict. It is also an issue in which I have both a professional and personal interest. The war in Ukraine is, in many ways, a transparent conflict, with cellphone images, drone cameras and satellite imagery feeding a flow […]

February 6, 2024 3

World

US says it will “not stop” defending itself in the Middle East

The UN Security Council held an urgent meeting Monday afternoon, Russia accused the United States of fanning tensions in the Middle East. But the US says it will not back down from defending itself in the region from attacks. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

February 6, 2024 13

Africa

Niger and Russia are forming military ties: 3 ways this could upset old allies

By Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University In July 2023, Niger’s military took over in a coup just two years after the country’s first transition to civilian power. The coup has brought into sharp focus the role of foreign countries in Niger’s politics. Before the coup, France and the US were the main security allies of Niger. But the coup leaders, led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, were open about […]

January 30, 2024 18

World

U.S. journalist to be held another two months by Russia, without trial

Evan Gerschkovich, who is being held in Russia, has once again had his detention extended – even before his case has made it to court. He will remain behind bars until at least March 30th – at least a year since he was first detained for spying, charges that the U.S. government denies. Caroline Malone reports.

January 29, 2024 23

Oshiwambo

Epingakanitho lyaanadholongo yiita pokati ka Ukraine na Russia olili momilema

Russia nena okwati Ukraine okwa yahamo mewangandjo odhila yopakwiita kwali ya humbata aanadholongo yiita ya Ukraine,kwali taya ka pingakanithwa,momukalo gu nyanyaleka. Omupopiliko gwepangelo lya Russia Dmitry Peskov okwati odhila yo IL-76 ndjoka Russia ati okwali ya humbata aakwiita ya Ukraine 65 oya yahwamo mewangandjo ohela. Tati kapena ngoka eshi kutya shika otashi kala noshilanduli shili ngiini koku lelepeka opolohalama yoku pingakanitha aanadholongo yiita. Uuministeli wa Russia wiikwapondje owati aakwiita ya […]

January 25, 2024 22

World

Head of British Army Warns Population Must Be Ready For War

The head of the British Army has warned that the population of the UK must be ready to fight if war breaks out with Russia. This follows Sweden reintroducing a new form of national service as it prepares to join NATO. Simon Gaitán reports.

January 25, 2024 7

World

Biden wobbles under weight of multiple open fronts around the world

Long gone is the Joe Biden of February 2023, strolling confidently through the streets of Kyiv, basking in the role as champion of the Ukrainian cause in the fight against Vladimir Putin's Russia. Nearly one year after that triumphant appearance, the US president is instead facing the harsh realities of running for re-election while bogged down in one stagnant war and navigating the volatility of another, as the conflict in […]

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