U.S. arming Baltic states against potential Russian intrusions
More than 750 U.S.-made heavy armor fighting machines arrived in the Latvian capital of Riga on March 9. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
German parties split over Greek demand for WWII reparations
Anti-German sentiment in Greece during its current economic meltdown has revived an old issue that has exacerbated the spat between the financially ruined Greece and its leading EU lender (more…)
Former Japan PM visits Crimea, endorses Russia’s annexation
A senior Japanese statesman shocked many with his visit to Crimea on March 11, where he publicly praised Russia’s annexation. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Merkel declines Putin’s invite to honor WWII victory over Germany
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has declined Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invitation to attend the May 9 extravaganza commemorating the 70th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
ASEAN top official riles China over South China Sea comments
The Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has so angered China’s communist government that he has become a celebrated target of attacks by Beijing’s media. SUBSCRIBE (more…)
Popular mayor of Venezuela’s capital city arrested for plotting coup
Under orders from President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelan intelligence service agents on Feb. 19 stormed the office of Mayor Antonio Ledezma of the capital city Caracas and man-handled him in (more…)
France tries to rescue huge jet fighter deal with India
With at least $12 billion and France’s famed national pride at stake, Jean-Yves Le Drian, French Defense Minister, made an earnest trip to India last month to revive a (more…)
Israel advances on purchase of F-35s in major defense deal
Despite the frigid relationship between President Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli government has announced an ambitious plan to buy at least 14 of the F-35 Lightning (more…)
Report: Russia to establish military bases in EU member Cyprus
A Russian publication has reported that Cyprus has agreed to allow Russia to establish air and naval bases in its territory, causing a major stir within the EU community. (more…)