Russia’s war-driven economy is showing signs of strain as falling oil revenues push its budget deficit to a record high, raising questions about the sustainability of its military spending and economic stability.


Russia-Ukraine war: US sanctions Russia's two biggest oil giants

What began as a diplomatic initiative has since devolved into headache for Trump. Sanctions and threats now define the fragile relationship between Washington and Moscow, and as Kyiv reels from another night of bombardment, questions grow louder in Washington and beyond.
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Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin says 'immune to Western restrictions'

Russia-Ukraine war | Moscow: US sanctions counterproductive to peace in Ukraine

President Trump delivers his hardest-ever punch to Putin by imposing sweeping sanctions on Russia’s oil giants. This move intensifies economic pressure on Russia amid ongoing geopolitical tensions..


Russia-Ukraine war: US says sanctions due to Putin's refusal to end war

Ukrainian President Zelensky calls Trump’s frontline plan a good compromise but expresses doubts over whether Russian President Putin will accept it.


Russia-Ukraine war: 13 Ukrainians killed in 24 hours, Zelensky says country ready for ceasefire

Russia-Ukraine war: 2 killed in Russian strikes, Ukraine military hits Russian ammunition plant 

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says Trump's front line proposal a good compromise

In a heated exchange, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, making it clear: “No missiles, no options.” Trump’s tough stance marks a major shift in tone regarding U.S. support for Ukraine.


Russia-Ukarine war: Zelensky told to accept Putin's gain; Trump tells Ukraine surrender Donetsk

Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded that Ukraine surrender full control of Donetsk, a strategically crucial region in eastern Ukraine, as a condition for ending the war, according to The Washington Post.


Russia-Ukraine war: Trump envoy Witkoff pushes Ukraine to hand over Donetsk 

Russia-Ukraine war: Will Ukraine cede Donetsk to end war? Donetsk at the heart of the deal

Germany has pledged more than $2bn in military aid for Ukraine, as the government in Kyiv signalled that it would need $120bn in 2026 to stave off Russia’s nearly four-year all-out war.


Russia-Ukraine war: Can West sustain Ukraine aid? UK reviews defence spending strategy

Russia-Ukraine war: Germany pledges $2. 33 billion in military aid for Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest for talks focused on ending the war in Ukraine. The statement follows what Trump described as a "very productive" phone call with Putin, raising global interest in the potential peace talks.


Trump-Putin meet: EU airspace restrictions complicate Putin's travel to Hungary 

Trump-Putin meet: Putin’s Hungary trip faces EU airspace challenges; which route will Putin take? 

The Durand Line, a 2,640-km border drawn by the British in 1893, was meant to separate British India from Afghanistan. Over a century later, it remains one of the world’s most disputed frontiers, unrecognised by Kabul and fuelling endless tensions.

<p>The Durand Line, a 2,640-km border drawn by the British in 1893, was meant to separate British India from Afghanistan. Over a century later, it remains one of the world’s most disputed frontiers, unrecognised by Kabul and fuelling endless tensions.</p>

'A border that refused to die': Why no one recognises the 'Durand line' between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after talks mediated by Qatar and Turkiye following a week of fierce and deadly clashes along their disputed border.

Pakistan-Afghanistan: Both Sides Agree To Immediate Ceasefire During Doha Talks

US-Venezuela Clash:  Tensions between the US and Venezuela are escalating as President Donald Trump signals readiness for potential military action. Reports confirm a US covert operating base aboard the M/V Ocean Trader in the region, while Venezuela activates its drone defenses in response.

US-Venezuela Tensions: Trump Drops Expletive in Zelensky Meeting About Maduro

Pakistan-Afghanistan: Both Sides Agree To Immediate Ceasefire During Doha Talks 

President Donald Trump said he plans to discuss new capabilities that would allow Kyiv to strike deeper into Russia in a meeting underway now at the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump signaled interest in Zelensky’s proposed trade of Ukrainian drones for long-range Tomahawk missiles, though he indicated he had not yet made up his mind.


Russia-Ukraine war: Trump asks Zelensky & Trump to 'get along a little'

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky meets Trump, returns without assurance on Tomahawks, territories

After a brief pause in negotiations on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war, a new phase of activity has begun. US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin plan to meet in person again – this time in Budapest.


Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv cripples 40% of russia's fuel capacity, Putin remains resolute 

Trump-Zelensky meet: Trump is Hesitant on sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine 

Trump-Zelensky meet: Trump tells Kyiv to 'make a deal' as Tomahawk plea misses mark 

Trump-Zelensky meet: Ukraine shares potential targets in Russian economy

Afghanistan-Pakistan Clash: Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to escalate as fragile ceasefires collapse and border skirmishes intensify. With unrest on multiple fronts, Pakistan faces the growing threat of a multi-front conflict.


Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan: Afghan Cricket Community Mourns Loss Of 3 Players Killed

Afghan-Pak War: Pakistan Pounds Afghanistan As 48-Hour Ceasefire Ends

Trump-Zelensky Meet: US President Calls on Ukraine, Russia To 'Stop Where They Are'

Trump-Zelensky meet: Zelensky's third visit to the White House

Russia and the United States should build a "Putin-Trump" rail tunnel under the Bering Strait to link their countries, unlock joint exploration of natural resources and "symbolise unity", a Kremlin envoy has suggested.


Kremlin proposes 'Putin-Trump' tunnel under Bering Strait

Drone strikes are blasting cities in ever greater numbers. Troops, already in short supply, are all needed on the front, where the Russians are slowly advancing. So, Ukraine is exploring another solution to defend the rear.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine unleashes smart Shahed-type drone

Kyiv pushes for US-made Tomahawk missiles in key talks

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Russia-Ukraine war: US sanctions Russia's two biggest oil giants

Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin says 'immune to Western restrictions'

Russia-Ukraine war | Moscow: US sanctions counterproductive to peace in Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine war: US says sanctions due to Putin's refusal to end war

Russia-Ukraine war: 13 Ukrainians killed in 24 hours, Zelensky says country ready for ceasefire

Russia-Ukraine war: 2 killed in Russian strikes, Ukraine military hits Russian ammunition plant

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says Trump's front line proposal a good compromise

Russia-Ukarine war: Zelensky told to accept Putin's gain; Trump tells Ukraine surrender Donetsk

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump envoy Witkoff pushes Ukraine to hand over Donetsk

Russia-Ukraine war: Will Ukraine cede Donetsk to end war? Donetsk at the heart of the deal

Russia-Ukraine war: Can West sustain Ukraine aid? UK reviews defence spending strategy

Russia-Ukraine war: Germany pledges $2. 33 billion in military aid for Ukraine

Trump-Putin meet: EU airspace restrictions complicate Putin's travel to Hungary

Trump-Putin meet: Putin’s Hungary trip faces EU airspace challenges; which route will Putin take?

'A border that refused to die': Why no one recognises the 'Durand line'?

Pakistan-Afghanistan: Both Sides Agree To Immediate Ceasefire During Doha Talks

US-Venezuela Tensions: Trump Drops Expletive in Zelensky Meeting About Maduro

Pakistan-Afghanistan: Both Sides Agree To Immediate Ceasefire During Doha Talks

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump asks Zelensky & Trump to 'get along a little'

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky meets Trump, returns without assurance on Tomahawks, territories

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv cripples 40% of russia's fuel capacity, Putin remains resolute

Trump-Zelensky meet: Trump is Hesitant on sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

Trump-Zelensky meet: Trump tells Kyiv to 'make a deal' as Tomahawk plea misses mark

Trump-Zelensky meet: Ukraine shares potential targets in Russian economy

Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan: Afghan Cricket Community Mourns Loss Of 3 Players Killed

Afghan-Pak War: Pakistan Pounds Afghanistan As 48-Hour Ceasefire Ends