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Russians Pay $750 For 'Luxury' Round Trip Skiing Trip in N. Korea

More than 200 Russian tourists holidayed in North Korea on an exclusive ski tour as the pariah state lifts its pandemic tourism ban

Tahlia Kraefft Apr 14, 2024

Trump Says He Can End Russia-Ukraine War In 24 Hours By Giving Russia More Ukrainian Land

Trump's plan will see Kyiv hand over Crimea and the Donbas border region to Moscow.

Danielle Summer Apr 10, 2024

Russia's presidential vote took place a month after opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in an Arctic prison

Navalny's Death In Egyptian Media Is Echoing Russian Narratives

Utilizing its media machine, which is growing in popularity amongst Arab audiences, Russian media echoed government messaging with pizzazz and a twist of sensationalism.

Raisa Tan Apr 04, 2024

Are Western Sanctions Enabling A System Of Endemic Corruption In Ukraine?

Corruption is the enemy of successful governance. It jeopardises the reign of democracy and hinders the proper rule of law.

Apr 02, 2024

Russia is Using Chinese Farming 'Golf Carts' to Send Infantry Into Battle

Videos show Russia using unarmored vehicles to transport troops in Ukraine. Interestingly, these Chinese-made vehicles are not designed to be used in warfare.

Vinay Patel Mar 11, 2024

US President Joe Biden calls on Hamas to accept a Gaza ceasefire with Israel by the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan

What is the Potential Risk of Misinformation and Manipulation in Such a Historic Global Election Year?

There are concerns that disinformation, especially in the form of deep fakes or hyper-realistic media that convincingly portrays real people, could be used by malign actors to manipulate voters and exacerbate social divisions.

Skylar Yoder Mar 08, 2024

'We can't -- in all good conscience -- pretend that it isn't hurting our people and harming our businesses,' London Mayor Sadiq Khan will say of Brexit, in a speech to political and business leaders

London Mayor Wants to Sell Homes of 'Putin Cronies' to Fund Building of 4,000 Low-Cost Homes

Khan's call comes days after the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Sadhna Yadav Mar 04, 2024

Sri Lanka Might Kick Out All Russian and Ukrainian Tourists By March 7 Due to 'White-Only' Bars

After a "White Party" event sparked outrage on social media, Sri Lanka has ordered all Ukrainian and Russian tourists to leave the South Asian nation by March.

Danielle Summer Mar 01, 2024

Ukraine Reportedly Shoots Down 10 Russian Aircraft Worth £600m: 'This is our land, and our sky!'

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have been targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's air force for the past ten days, destroying ten of its warplanes – worth a total of £611 million.

Danielle Summer Mar 01, 2024

Six Charts That Show How US Spent $75b In Ukraine Aid; Zelensky Still Waiting On $61b Aid Package

According to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the US has provided Ukraine with $74.3 billion in aid.

Danielle Summer Feb 26, 2024

Alexei Navalny's Mother Says She Is Being Blackmailed Into Burying Son's Body In Secret

Navalny, a staunch Putin critic, was found dead by Russia's prison service last Friday.

Sadhna Yadav Feb 23, 2024

Russia's is just one of several pivotal elections scheduled, with 2024 looming as the year of the ballots

Russian Blogger Who Disclosed War Losses In Ukraine Dies By Apparent Suicide

Russia has so far not disclosed the true casualty toll from its invasion of Ukraine.

Sadhna Yadav Feb 23, 2024

Putin Ally's Son Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances, Raising Suspicions

Ivor Sechin's death is the latest in a string of such incidents that have been reported in Russia since it invaded Ukraine.

Sadhna Yadav Feb 21, 2024

Putin Gifts Luxury Car To North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un

Moscow and Pyongyang have become closer since the start of the Russian war in Ukraine.

Sadhna Yadav Feb 21, 2024

Russian Pilot Who Defected To Ukraine Found Dead In Spain: Report

The pilot was found with at least five bullet wounds.

Sadhna Yadav Feb 20, 2024

Zelensky has warned Russia has been ramping up attacks ahead of the winter

Putin's 'Only Options': Face Court Or Be Killed By Accomplice, Says Ukrainian President Zelensky

Zelensky has often said that Putin would face the International Criminal Court in The Hague once Ukraine wins the war.

Sadhna Yadav Feb 19, 2024

Elon Musk's comments at the New York Times' Dealbook conference drew a shocked silence

Putin 'Would Be Assassinated' If He Backs Out Of Ukraine, Says Elon Musk

The billionaire has often been called a Putin apologist.

Sadhna Yadav Feb 16, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly criticised Western arms supplies to Ukraine

Russia Close To Creating Cancer Vaccine, Claims Vladimir Putin

Various forms of cancer continue to claim millions of lives globally every year.

Sadhna Yadav Feb 15, 2024

Elon Musk Opposes Senate Bill Giving Ukraine Aid, Argues Putin Can't Lose

Elon Musk has previously expressed doubt about Ukraine's ability to win the war and mocked the Ukrainian President's requests for aid.

Vinay Patel Feb 13, 2024

Shell Reports 2023 Profits of $28.25 Billion Amid Market Shifts

The company's shift towards trading more in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and increased production offset reduced earnings from refining and oil trading, along with higher operating costs.

Pragati Singh Feb 03, 2024

'Make It Look Like Suicide': Russian Exile Says He Is Still Being Hunted By Putin

Igor Sychev spoke to IBTimes about his ongoing dispute, which has resulted in a series of alleged assassination attempts and death threats, with Russian oligarchs.

Danielle Summer Jan 31, 2024

Since late December, there has been an increase in the number of strikes in both Ukraine and Russia

Ukraine Accuses Russia Of Using Prisoners Of War As Human Shields

Ukraine has called for an international investigation into the plane crash that claimed the lives of 65 Ukrainian prisoners last week.

Sadhna Yadav Jan 29, 2024

Russian Plane Carrying 65 Ukrainian Prisoners Of War Crashes Near Ukraine

Russia has accused Ukraine of shooting down the military transport plane, calling it a barbaric act of terrorism.

Sadhna Yadav Jan 25, 2024

Britain Must Train Citizen Army To Prepare For War With Russia, Says UK Army Chief

This is not the first time the outgoing Chief of the General Staff (CGS) has warned of a possible war.

Sadhna Yadav Jan 25, 2024

Russian Charter Plane With Six People On Board Crashes In Afghanistan

Four have reportedly survived the crash, according to Taliban officials.

Sadhna Yadav Jan 22, 2024

UK Launches New Tech Partnership With Ukraine To Prevent Economic Collapse

To protect Kyiv from bankruptcy, the UK and Ukraine have launched a tech programme that will allow for international networking and business collaborations.

Danielle Summer Jan 17, 2024