Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket?
Russia’s economy is hanging between stagnation and decline, and ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the pinch.
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Stephen Colbert says CBS spiked interview with Democrat over FCC fears
The network denies it stopped the interview with a Texas Democrat from airing but warned it could run afoul of the US broadcast media watchdog.
Continue ReadingUS and EU trade deals put India on global stage but challenges remain
Unlike Vietnam or even Bangladesh, which have followed export-oriented manufacturing, emphasising on export promotion policies and large-scale foreign direct investment, “India’s manufacturing push, in comparison, has been fragmented, less urgent and hesitant to expose domestic firms to foreign competition. This needs to change faster”, Priyanka Kishore, founder of the Singapore-based Asia Decoded think-tank, told the […]
Continue Reading‘We’re going to always be grateful’ – Chicagoans mourn loss of Jesse Jackson
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue spoke with city residents about what the civil rights leader’s passing means for the community shaped by his activism.
Continue ReadingFirst day of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Geneva ends with no breakthroughs
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators wrapped up a first day of US-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Tuesday with no sign of a breakthrough. The nearly four-year war, Europe’s deadliest since World War II, grinds on as both sides signalled that they remain far apart on key issues like territory.
Continue ReadingIran is not allowed to have nuclear weapons
US Vice President JD Vance.Image: keystone Feb 17, 2026, 10:47 p.mFeb 17, 2026, 10:47 p.m US Vice President JD Vance has reiterated his administration’s political goal of preventing Iran from building a nuclear weapon. President Donald Trump has “a lot of options and a lot of tools” to ensure this, he told the US broadcaster […]
Continue ReadingU.S. offers more details on claim China conducted secret nuclear weapons test
Remarks by a top administration official appeared to be aimed at dispelling skepticism of its assertions, as President Donald Trump vows to restart U.S. tests.
Continue ReadingU.S. offers more details on claim China conducted secret nuclear weapons test
Remarks by a top administration official appeared to be aimed at dispelling skepticism of its assertions, as President Donald Trump vows to restart U.S. tests.
Continue ReadingPeru’s president deposed after just four months
Protesters in Peru celebrate after learning that Congress voted to remove interim President Jose Jeri.Image: AP Feb 17, 2026, 10:41 p.mFeb 17, 2026, 10:41 p.m The political instability in Peru never ends. After just four months in office, the South American country’s parliament ousted President José Jerí. In just under ten years, Peru has already […]
Continue ReadingBenfica v Real Madrid: Champions League tie halted after Real Madrid players leave field
Real Madrid’s Champions League knockout phase play-off tie at Benfica was halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Junior reported alleged racist abuse and he and his team-mates left the field. Referee Francois Letexier made the crossed arms gesture to signal racist abuse following a conversation with Vinicius. The Brazil forward had put the Spanish visitors […]
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