Russia’s economy contracted for the first time in three years in Q1 2026 as the cost of the Ukraine war and Western sanctions mounted.
Category: International
Ukraine Kills Reported in Russian Strikes Across Country on Thursday
Russian attacks struck multiple locations across Ukraine killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens more the previous day.
GOP Congressman Wins Uncontested New Jersey Primary Despite Months-Long Disappearance
A Republican congressman won his primary without opposition even though he had not been seen in public for several months sparking speculation about his health.
Trump Says It Would Be Great if Putin and Zelenskyy Meet
US President Donald Trump expressed support for direct peace talks between the Russian and Ukrainian presidents after Zelenskyy’s open letter.
Iran War Disruptions Create Fossil Fuel Vulnerability Debate at Energy Summit
Energy executives and experts at a Helsinki summit debated how the Strait of Hormuz crisis has exposed deep reliance on fossil fuel trade routes.
Putin Bolsters Russian Air Defenses Citing Ukrainian Drone Attack Threat
President Putin announced plans to strengthen Russia’s air defense systems in response to intensifying Ukrainian drone campaigns.
Bahrain Targeted by Iran Denounces Blatant Aggression
Bahrain reported being targeted by Iranian missile and drone attacks amid the continuing regional conflict and condemned the aggression.
US Official Defends Israel-Lebanon Agreement Says Iran Wanted to Prolong Conflict
A senior American official defended the US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire framework accusing Iran of pursuing a strategy to extend the conflict.
Kuwait Resumes Air Traffic After Suspension Due to Iranian Attack
Kuwait reopened its airspace after a temporary shutdown triggered by Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Gulf states.
WFP Global Hunger Emergency Worsened by Middle East War Oil Price Surge
The World Food Programme warned that oil price spikes driven by the Iran war have compounded food insecurity affecting tens of millions worldwide.