Author: Barry

French President Emmanuel Macron issued one of his sharpest warnings yet about Europe’s response to Ukraine, declaring that any weakness towards Russia now would only lead to increased instability and new conflicts later on. At a defense policy forum in Paris, Macron urged European leaders to exert pressure on Moscow while strengthening military and economic...

Anchorage–Moscow, August 16, 2025 — Friday’s highly anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska produced no tangible agreements—yet Putin emerged the clear victor, enhancing his global standing while making zero visible concessions. A Rousing Entrance, a Quiet Exit The summit began with all the trappings of spectacle: red...

Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Pakistan’s Defence Minister, reiterated Friday that Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal is strictly kept for defensive use and not aggressive aims. His statement comes amid rising regional tensions and recent discussions regarding nuclear posturing across South Asia. Reiterating Defensive Doctrines Asif stressed to media that Pakistan’s nuclear and missile capabilities were designed solely for...

OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) announced plans on Thursday to convene an emergency session of their Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah on August 25, 2025 to address Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe, confirmed Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi on Thursday. IRNA English reported.Origin of MeetingThis meeting decision came about following...

Sergei Karaganov, a noted Russian political analyst and former advisor to their government, caused considerable outrage this week when he described Israel as a terrorist weapon of imperialism during a television interview earlier this week. These comments caused sharp reactions both within Israel and from international supporters, further heightening tensions over both Israeli-Palestinian conflict as...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that less than half of Gaza’s hospitals remain partially functional as a result of damage sustained during ongoing Israeli airstrikes, leaving healthcare workers to cope with an overwhelming number of casualties without enough essential supplies or essential staff members available. On August 12th 2025, according to estimates provided...

Skepticism and anxiety are rising across Ukraine, from military veterans to civilian leaders alike, that this summit may sideline Ukraine and allow Russia to seize more land under the pretence of peace.Frontline Voices Suggest that Putin Will Fool TrumpA Ukrainian serviceman known only by his initials ‘Taras’ made clear his pessimism in an honest remark:...

Western states are reacting with outrage after Israel approved a plan to seize control of Gaza City and take back control from Hamas leaders, which its leaders argue will defeat Hamas. The European Union and nine member nations — UK, Germany, France, Canada, Italy Australia New Zealand Norway Austria — issued a joint statement strongly...

Over 200 protestors were arrested this week during protests in London against the British government’s ban of pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, signaling a significant escalation in tensions related to Israel-Palestine conflict. Arrests occurred outside government buildings including Home Office and highlight growing division over Palestinian rights as well as restrictive measures being put into effect...

As President Donald Trump’s self-imposed deadline of Friday for Russia to agree on a peace deal in Ukraine draws near, speculation intensifies over a summit between him and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump set this deadline as part of his diplomatic initiative to end Ukraine’s ongoing civil war, drawing intense scrutiny from global leaders and...