As the war in Ukraine drags on and economic pressures mount, more people in Russia are turning to the supernatural for answers. From soldiers to civilians, demand for services like spells and spiritual protection is rising. Experts say this reflects a broader pattern: in times of crisis, belief in mysticism and the occult tends to surge. 


Russians Turn to Magic Amid Ukraine War, Soldiers Seek Supernatural Guidance

A massive fire broke out in the Danube Biosphere Reserve after a large-scale overnight drone attack by Russia targeted infrastructure in southern Ukraine’s Odesa region. Officials said multiple sites were hit, including port facilities and residential areas, while emergency crews moved quickly to contain the blaze inside the protected nature reserve.


Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow Launches Fresh Strikes In Odesa

A top US commander says Washington is very concerned that Russia may be developing a nuclear anti-satellite weapon in orbit. Such a system could disrupt GPS, communications and vital services across the world. Russia has denied existence of any such systems. 


US Fears Russia Building Satellite Killer Nuke in Orbit 

Russian strikes have killed at least 19 people in Ukraine, according to local authorities, after Moscow launched a wave of attacks on its neighbour overnight.

Moscow has fired missiles as well as hundreds of drones on its neighbour almost nightly since the beginning of the four-year war, with Kyiv regularly carrying out strikes within Russia in response to its attacks.

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Says Putin Is A Global Threat

Russian strikes have killed at least 19 people in Ukraine, according to local authorities, after Moscow launched a wave of attacks on its neighbour overnight.

Moscow has fired missiles as well as hundreds of drones on its neighbour almost nightly since the beginning of the four-year war, with Kyiv regularly carrying out strikes within Russia in response to its attacks.


Russia Slams Ukrainian Cities; 19 Dead, 98 Injured 

Russia-linked hackers broke into more than 170 email accounts belonging to prosecutors and investigators across Ukraine during the last several ​months, according to data reviewed by Reuters, a campaign that shows how Moscow’s spies are keeping tabs on the Ukrainian officials tasked with rooting out corruption and Russian ‌collaborators.

Russia-Linked Group Accused of Targeting Ukrainian Prosecutors by Email Hacks

Russian strikes have killed at least 16 people in Ukraine, according to local authorities, after Moscow launched a wave of attacks on its neighbour overnight.

Moscow has fired missiles as well as hundreds of drones on its neighbour almost nightly since the beginning of the four-year war, with Kyiv regularly carrying out strikes within Russia in response to its attacks.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Launched BIGGEST Wave of Drones on Ukraine; 14 Killed

The Russian Duma is considering a bill to broaden the legal grounds for using military force outside Russia, permitting troops to be deployed to "defend Russians" persecuted by foreign courts. This "protection" legislation expands the definition of "special military operations" and could act as a pretext for foreign interventions.


Russian Parliament Tables 'Special OPs' Bill To Rescue Russians From Foreign Arrests

Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India this September, according to the Kremlin, in a move that underscores the continued strength of India-Russia strategic ties. The planned visit is likely to focus on cooperation in defence, energy, trade and regional security, as both nations seek to deepen long-standing bilateral relations amid shifting global geopolitical dynamics.


India-Russia Ties: President Putin To Visit India For The BRICS Summit

Ukraine endures one of the most intense aerial assaults of the war as Russia launches over 300 drones and missiles. Cities burn, civilians are hit, and air defences are pushed to the brink. President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of a critical shortage of Patriot systems as global attention shifts. Is Ukraine running out of time and weapons?


Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Fires 324 Drones & Missiles At Ukraine In A Single Night

A fallback plan to ensure Europe can defend itself using NATO’s existing military structures if the U.S. departs is gaining traction after getting buy-in from Germany, a long-term opponent of a go-it-alone approach.

The officials working on the plans, which some officials are referring to as “European NATO,” are seeking to get more Europeans into the alliance’s command-and-control roles and supplement U.S. military assets with their own.

Europe Accelerating Fallback NATO Plan in Case Trump Pulls Out

Russia’s envoy to India, Denis Alipov, has expressed strong confidence in the future of Russia-India relations, calling both nations “reliable partners.” He also hinted that President Vladimir Putin could visit India for the upcoming BRICS summit. The remarks highlight the deep strategic, economic and diplomatic ties between the two countries, even as global geopolitics continues to shift.


Russia-India Ties: Putin Expected To Visit India In September 

Ukraine endures one of the most intense aerial assaults of the war as Russia launches over 300 drones and missiles. Cities burn, civilians are hit, and air defences are pushed to the brink. President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of a critical shortage of Patriot systems as global attention shifts. Is Ukraine running out of time and weapons?

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Begs Trump for Weapons as Russia Launches Deadly Attacks

Ukraine is reeling after a massive overnight assault, with Russia launching over 300 drones and missiles in a single night. President Volodymyr Zelensky is urgently appealing to allies for more weapons, warning that the country’s air defence systems are under severe strain. As cities face continued bombardment, Kyiv is racing to secure military support to prevent further damage and protect civilians.


Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Urges Allies For Weapons After Massive Russian Missile Barrage 

The Trump Administration has claimed that Cuba sent around 5,000 troops to Russia. Officials say the alleged deployment could deepen military cooperation between Havana and Moscow. The claim has heightened tensions between United States and Cuba.


Trump: US 'May Stop By Cuba' After Iran War is Over; Cuba Calls For Dialogue Without Conditions

Russia earned $19 billion last month as crude and oil product exports rose to 7.1 million barrels per day, up 320,000 barrels per day from February levels.

Russia nearly doubles oil earnings to $19 billion as West Asia war roils energy markets

The Iran-US standoff has taken a new turn as Russia offers to hold Iran’s enriched uranium in a bid to break the deadlock. Moscow has also criticised Donald Trump’s Hormuz blockade, warning of wider economic fallout. With tensions rising and talks failing, global markets face uncertainty, and hopes for peace now hinge on resolving the uranium dispute at the heart of the crisis.


US-Iran Talks Fail: Russia Offers To Hold Iran's Uranium As US Deadlock Deepens

Russian forces have launched fresh attacks on settlements in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, causing civilian casualties and damage to homes and infrastructure. Local authorities said drones and glide bombs were used in strikes on several villages, including areas around Zolochiv and Derhachi.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Attacks Hit Kharkiv Settlement Amid Intensifying Ukraine War

The United States, China and Russia are developing AI powered weapons that can think, decide and strike without human input. From autonomous drones to self targeting systems, warfare is changing fast. But with speed comes risk. Could machines trigger the next conflict? Watch the story of global AI arms race and the dangers it brings.


Dangerous Than Nukes | AI Arms Race That Could End Civilisation | Killer Machines Rising

Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating a truce in place for Orthodox Easter, as the war dragged on into its fifth year.

Both sides had agreed to observe the ceasefire for the religious holiday, with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday ordering the truce more than a week after Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a halt to hostilities.


Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow & Kyiv Trade Fire & Barbs Breaching Orthodox Easter Ceasefire 

Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating a truce in place for Orthodox Easter, as the war dragged on into its fifth year.

Both sides had agreed to observe the ceasefire for the religious holiday, with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday ordering the truce more than a week after Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a halt to hostilities.

Russia & Ukraine Trade Fire & Barbs Breaching Orthodox Easter Ceasefire

The fragile Easter truce between Ukraine and Russia has quickly unraveled, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of over 470 ceasefire violations. Ukrainian officials say Russia launched dozens of airstrikes and dropped hundreds of aerial bombs, while Moscow claims Ukrainian drone attacks injured civilians in the Kursk region. The breakdown highlights the deep mistrust between both sides, raising concerns over further escalation in the ongoing conflict.

Russia-Ukraine War: Easter Truce Collapses as Kyiv, Moscow Trade Fresh Attacks

A Russian court has found top general Ivan Popov guilty of embezzling $300,000, marking another high-profile conviction within the military ranks. The case adds to a growing list of legal actions against senior officials, raising questions about accountability and internal discipline.


Russia Jails Another Top General as Court Convicts Popov in Corruption Case

Russian Court Finds Top General  Popov Guilty of Embezzling $300,00

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Russians Turn to Magic Amid Ukraine War, Soldiers Seek Supernatural Guidance

Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow Launches Fresh Strikes In Odesa

US Fears Russia Building Satellite Killer Nuke in Orbit

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Says Putin Is A Global Threat

Russia Slams Ukrainian Cities; 19 Dead, 98 Injured

Russia-Linked Group Accused of Targeting Ukrainian Prosecutors by Email Hacks

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Launched BIGGEST Wave of Drones on Ukraine; 14 Killed

Russian Parliament Tables 'Special OPs' Bill To Rescue Russians From Foreign Arrests

India-Russia Ties: President Putin To Visit India For The BRICS Summit

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Fires 324 Drones & Missiles At Ukraine In A Single Night

Europe Accelerating Fallback NATO Plan in Case Trump Pulls Out

Russia-India Ties: Putin Expected To Visit India In September

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Begs Trump for Weapons as Russia Launches Deadly Attacks

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Urges Allies For Weapons After Massive Russian Missile Barrage

Trump: US 'May Stop By Cuba' After Iran War is Over; Cuba Calls For Dialogue Without Conditions

Russia doubles oil earnings to $19 bn as West Asia war roils energy markets

US-Iran Talks Fail: Russia Offers To Hold Iran's Uranium As US Deadlock Deepens

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Attacks Hit Kharkiv Settlement Amid Intensifying Ukraine War

Dangerous Than Nukes | AI Arms Race That Could End Civilisation | Killer Machines Rising

Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow & Kyiv Trade Fire & Barbs Breaching Orthodox Easter Ceasefire

Russia & Ukraine Trade Fire & Barbs Breaching Orthodox Easter Ceasefire

Russia-Ukraine War: Easter Truce Collapses as Kyiv, Moscow Trade Fresh Attacks

Russia Jails Another Top General as Court Convicts Popov in Corruption Case

Russian Court Finds Top General Popov Guilty of Embezzling $300,00