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In a recent development, Russian authorities have started penalizing citizens for displaying rainbow-colored items, marking the first known instances of enforcement under a court ruling that declared LGBTQ+ activism as extremism. At least three individuals have been fined or jailed for...

The European Central Bank (ECB) president, Christine Lagarde, has voiced apprehensions about the possible re-election of Donald Trump as US president, terming it a “clear threat” to Europe. What Happened: While speaking to France 2, Lagarde suggested that the policies implemented by...

In a chilling echo of history, reminiscent of Ronald Reagan‘s ‘Evil Empire’ speech in 1983, global attention is once again turning to Russia’s burgeoning alliance with North Korea. The New York Times reports that North Korea’s enigmatic leader, Kim Jong-un, is set to...

Russian President Vladimir Putin is slated to embark on his inaugural overseas journey since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against him over purported war crimes. Bloomberg obtained the information from people familiar with the Kremlin’s plans who chose to...

Preliminary assessments by U.S. officials are shedding light on the crash of the plane carrying Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner paramilitary group. While Russian authorities are yet to provide a definitive explanation, early indications point towards an assassination plot rather than a...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un seems to have no boundaries when it comes to spying, even on its ally Russia — and despite President Joe Biden’s concerns about heightened military cooperation persisting between the two nations. What Happened: Last year, a team of North Korean hackers covertly...

Vladimir Putin has officially signed the Digital Ruble Bill into effect, paving the way for the nation's central bank to introduce its own digital currency. This watershed moment signifies a dynamic shift in the financial ecosystem of Russia and potentially the global financial landscape. The...

Russian Gen. Sergei Surovikin is believed to have been detained following an attempted revolt, according to reports from the Associated Press. The report claims that it is not clear if Surovikin is facing any charges due to the revolt, or how long he will be detained. So What Happened? ...

Evan Gershkovich lost his appeal against the extension of pre-trial detention in a Moscow Court. His appeal sought to overturn a court ruling in May that extended his pretrial detention for three months, through at least August 30. The Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested in March and is...

In a major escalation of the conflict, Ukraine accused Russia of detonating a crucial dam on Tuesday, leading to widespread flooding and endangering Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, which Putin gained control of during the first days of the invasion. What Happened: The blast at the...

Ukraine didn’t waste any time taking action on the warning it issued Monday to Russia, according to President Vladimir Putin, after Ukraine’s General Kyrylo Budanov stated Putin “will regret it very soon.” Drones rained down on Moscow Tuesday, the day following a rare...

The 2023 WNBA season is officially underway. The most-watched moment Friday night was, you guessed it, Brittney Griner walking onto the court at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles where she received a standing ovation from the road crowd as she was introduced. Griner, who played in her first...

Saying she is ready to share the "unfathomable" experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, Brittney Griner is working on a memoir scheduled for spring 2024. The WNBA All-Star was returning to Moscow to finish the season with a Russian team she’d...

Former Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, also known as the "Merchant of Death," is urging Donald Trump to seek refuge in Russia, saying his life is "in peril" in the U.S. In an interview on Russian state TV, Bout said he sent a telegram to Trump warning him...

Russian President Vladimir Putin craves more than just a reunification of the former Soviet Union. He has a preference for several cuisines while at home and abroad, although the former KGB officer hasn’t traveled much internationally since illegally invading Ukraine 13 months ago. His...