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The Australian Navy has banned China and Russia from a major international military summit in a bitter snub amid rising global tensions. Pictured: Royal Australian Navy submarine HMAS Sheean

Australia excludes China and Russia from military summit in Sydney

The Australian Navy has banned China and Russia from a major international…
Vlad's changing faces: From timid-looking unknown to brash facelift-loving dictator, how Putin's appearance has dramatically changed since he seized power 25 years ago today

The Evolution of Putin’s Appearance: From Modest to Bold, Tracking the Changes in His Look Over 25 Years as Leader

Exactly 25 years ago today, when Boris Yeltsin suddenly announced his resignation…
2024 was a year of triumphs and setbacks for Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Here's how it unfolded

Review of the highs and lows experienced by Russian President Vladimir Putin in the year 2024. Let’s take a look at what transpired.

By 2024, President Vladimir Putin had solidified his control over Russia while…
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for 'tragic incident' involving crashed plane

Putin says sorry to Azerbaijani leader for ‘sad event’ with plane crash

MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized to the Azerbaijani President for…
US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, pushing to get aid out before Biden leaves office

The United States plans to supply Ukraine with $1.25 billion worth of weaponry before President Biden’s term ends.

Reports from U.S. officials suggest that the United States is gearing up…
Russia arrests 4 suspects accused of plotting to kill top military officers on Ukraine's orders

Russia detains 4 individuals accused of planning to assassinate senior military officials at the behest of Ukraine

MOSCOW – Russia’s top security agency said Thursday that it has arrested…
EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs

European Union leaders are adamant that no actions regarding Ukraine will be made without involving Ukraine or excluding them.

BRUSSELS – European Union leaders insisted on Thursday that no decisions can…
Russia's has used its hypersonic Oreshnik missile for the first time. What are its capabilities?

Exploring the capabilities of Russia’s new Oreshnik hypersonic missile at its first appearance.

The video footage of the Russian missile attack in Dnipro, Ukraine, captured…
Biden says Assad's fall in Syria is a 'fundamental act of justice,' but 'a moment of risk'

Biden considers Assad’s downfall in Syria as a crucial step towards justice, yet warns that it comes with risks.

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden expressed on Sunday that the sudden collapse…
Europe's economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in coming

Help is needed for Europe’s economy as political instability in France and Germany could delay its recovery.

BRUSSELS – The European economy was already facing challenges even before the…