Russia was ridiculed at the start of the war. Two years on, it has reasons to be confident
When Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, the stout resistance mounted by the country’s armed forces and overwhelming Western support…
European Union is considering sanctions on Chinese firms for aiding Russia’s war machine
The European Union is looking to sanction Chinese firms that it believes have helped Russia circumvent Western penalties, looking to…
Russia’s economy ‘in for very tough times’ despite improved growth outlook, IMF managing director says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The head of the International Monetary Fund warned the Russian economy is still facing significant…
Israeli forces rescue 2 hostages in dramatic Gaza raid
Israeli forces rescued two hostages early Monday, storming a heavily guarded apartment in the southern Gaza Strip and extracting the…
Musk denies selling Starlink terminals to Russia after Kyiv alleges their use in occupied areas
Ukraine’s main military intelligence agency accused Russian forces of using Starlink terminals produced by Elon Musk’s SpaceX in occupied areas.…
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan aide says party aims to form government
A senior aide to Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday their party would try to form…
Pakistan’s ex-PM Nawaz Sharif declares victory in fraught election as opponents claim vote-rigging
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif declared victory on Friday in the country’s 2024 General Election, one that many Pakistanis…
El-Erian, Krugman and other economists have very different opinions on China’s struggling economy
China’s economy is sputtering. Its property market is crumbling, deflationary pressures are spreading across the nation, and its stock market…
Trump-admiring populist Milei lashes out at Argentina’s governors after major reform bill setback
Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, accused governors of seeking “to destroy” his sweeping economic reform bill, shortly after his ruling party…
China appoints ‘Broker Butcher’ Wu Qing as new chairman of securities regulator
China’s Cabinet on Wednesday appointed markets veteran Wu Qing as chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, state media Xinhua…
