Although their forefathers were seized from West and Central Africa centuries ago, the bond between African-Americans and their ancestral home has been a lasting one.


Why African Countries Are Courting Black American Stars

Russian strikes have plunged vast areas of Ukraine into darkness, cutting electricity to nearly one million people. The outages have disrupted homes, businesses, and essential services, underscoring the heavy toll the ongoing conflict is taking on civilians.

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Slams Western Peacekeeping Plan

The U.S. has imposed sweeping new sanctions on Russia’s biggest oil companies, targeting energy exports and financial networks that fund Moscow’s war economy. But critics say the West’s continued purchase of Russian oil through third parties exposes double standards. Are these sanctions truly about pressure—or politics? Here’s a full breakdown of what the sanctions mean for Russia, global energy markets, and Western credibility.


U.S. Sanctions Top Russian Oil Giants: Is West's Hypocrisy Showing Up Again? 

Iran signals readiness for talks if Western countries show goodwill, as Europe prepares to reimpose sanctions amid ongoing tensions. The move highlights growing diplomatic challenges and efforts to address Iran’s nuclear program and regional activities.

'Iran ready for talks if west shows goodwill': Europe moves to reimpose sanctions on Iran

Syria is once again facing volatility after Israel attacked its southern front. Israel wants Syria to demilitarize itself.

Will Syria give up its military sites?

Putin's secret daughter ditches her father's name, hides in West amid war, claims Ukraine media

Russia has accused the West of interfering with the parliamentary elections in Georgia adding that it is “not influencing Georgian affairs.” Georgia is all set to hold the crucial elections on Saturday.

Russia Says West Interfering In Georgia Elections

Kremlin accuses West of swaying Georgia election campaign by 'blatant attempts'

The west has accused Iran of transferring missiles to Russia. U.S. and European nations have imposed fresh sanctions on Iran. Tehran says the west should impose the same rule on Israeli administration. Iranian president Masasoud Pezeshkian says Tehran is open to talks but it won't respond to intimidation.

Will Iran & West Make Amends?

Russia has again raised dangers of further escalation of the situation in Ukraine due to the continued supply of weapons to Kyiv. the Russian defense minister Andre Bosov spoke to his American counterpart Lloyd Austin over the phone on Tuesday. The latest interaction comes on the back of the Kremlin warning the United States of consequences.

Russia-Ukraine war: Weapons supplied to Kyiv becomes a sore point for Moscow

The European Union formally launches accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on Tuesday, setting the fragile ex-Soviet states off on a long path towards membership that Russia has tried to block.

Ukraine begins EU membership talks; hopes to join bloc by 2030

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon on Tuesday and during the meeting Austin warned that a conflict between Israel and Hezbollah can spark a regional war and he also urged to look for a diplomatic solution to the issues.

US seeks diplomatic solution to end Israel-Hezbollah war

Russia warned US of 'consequences' after Crimea strike; vows escalation in Ukraine

Ascent of the Cold War Russia has alarmed the West by deploying nuclear-capable submarines in America's backyard in Cuba. This provocative action has heightened tensions drawing parallels to the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.

Russia's nuclear submarine to reach a mere 150km off the US Coast

In response to a question on the possibility of a nuclear conflict over Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Wednesday that Russia would use all of its resources to defend itself in the event that its sovereignty or territorial integrity were in danger.

Putin Vs NATO: Chilling echoes of past crisis reverberate in the present

President Vladimir Putin issued a warning, stating that if NATO partners permit Ukraine to use their weapons to attack Russian territory, Russia may supply long-range missiles to others for use against Western targets.

Putin: West should read Russia's nuclear doctrine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he could use conventional missiles against US and its allies within striking distance if they allow Ukraine to use long-range western weapons to strike deep inside Russia.

''Russia ready to use nuclear weapons if...'', Putin warns West

Russia could use nuclear weapons if territory threatened, says Putin

'Recipe for very serious problems': Putin says Russia could supply arms to other nations to strike the West

Putin warns West of deploying missiles in striking distance

Putin warns west: Russia ready to use nuclear weapons if territory threatened

Russia is ready if West wants to fight for Ukraine, says Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Russia commemorates its 79th “Victory Day” military parade celebrating its win over Nazi Germany in WWII. This parade comes days after the Putin took oath as President for the fifth time as the war with Ukraine rumbles on into a third year. WION's Shivan Chanana discusses Russia's strong posturing against the west with sputnik political analyst Dmitry Babich, joining from Moscow. Due to security measures, and internet jammers owing to the parade, Mr. Babich could only join via the phone line.

Russia celebrates WWII Victory Day as it prepares for nuclear drills in response to West

The US and its allies owned the skies, no opponents of theirs could compete with them in the air but now concerns are being raised as China is rapidly catching up with the West.

How China is fast catching up with the West | China 'pulling ahead' in air-to-air missiles

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