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Zelenskyy names Ukraine head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, the current head of military intelligence (GUR), as his new chief of staff. This move is seen as a strategic decision to strengthe...
Zelenskyy names Ukraine's military intelligence chief as new chief of staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's Military Intelligence Agency (SHMB), to be his new chief of staff. The decision reflects an emphasis on stre...
Freeland Resignation Shakes Up Already Fluid Situation in House of Commons
Chrystia Freeland, Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has resigned from her party following criticism over economic policies. Her departure comes at a time when the Liberal Party ...
Zelensky Will Replace Head of Ukrainian Security Service
President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to replace the head of Ukraine's security service (SBU), marking another move in a series aimed at strengthening and reforming Ukraine's national security apparatus....
President Zelenskyy Names Head of Military Intelligence as New Chief of Staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, the current head of military intelligence (GUR), to serve as his new chief of staff. This decision reflects a strategic shift towa...
Pakistan's Military Chief Consolidates Power Unseen in Years
General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Pakistan’s military chief, has significantly expanded his influence and control within Pakistan, resembling levels not seen since the past four decades. This consolidation o...
Corruption charges spark violent protests against Albanian government
Violent protests erupted in Tirana as protesters, angered by corruption allegations levied at Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku and other officials and private companies, threw petrol bombs toward...
SDE leader: Social Democrats would vote to oust Michal should coalition lose majority
Lauri Läänemets, chairman of Estonia's Social Democratic Party (SDE), stated in an interview that his party will back a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Kristina Michal if the ruling coa...
SBU chief Maliuk refused to be “used for anyone’s interests” in anti-corruption scandal in Ukraine. Reports say that’s why he’s out
The head of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), Valentyn Nalyvaichenko, resigned under pressure. Reports suggest that his refusal to be 'used for anyone’s interests' in the context of an anti-corruption...
Zelenskyy names new chief of staff
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a new chief of staff for his office as part of ongoing organizational changes within the Ukrainian government....
Freeland Resignation Intensifies Instability in House of Commons
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie J. Freeland's unexpected resignation has exacerbated political tension and instability within the Canadian Parliament's House of Commons, posing challenges to Prime Mi...
US Senator Kelly Sues Pentagon Over Sanctions Threat
Senator Jason Crow has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense for allegedly threatening sanctions against him for criticizing the military's handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan....
Trump vs Deep State: The Reckoning Approaches - The White House Firing Dozens..
An article discussing tensions between former President Donald Trump and what he refers to as the 'deep state', highlighting that multiple individuals have been fired by the Trump administration. It s...
A 15-Point Plan to Get to a Ukrainian-Russian Settlement
An article critiques a Trump administration's supposed 28-point peace plan for resolving the Russo-Ukrainian War. The author notes confusion and skepticism among Ukrainian authorities, European allies...
US Senator Files Case Against Pentagon
A US senator has initiated legal proceedings against the Department of Defense (DoD). The exact nature and details of the case were not provided in this brief announcement....
Kosovo: Will elections break the political gridlock?
Kosovo has been without a functional government since February 2025 due to failed attempts to form a coalition after the election. There is hope that upcoming elections might resolve this deadlock, al...
Netanyahu government moves to shut down Israel's Army Radio station
Israel's cabinet has voted to shut down Army Radio, one of the country's most listened-to stations, by March 2026. Defense Minister Israel Katz claims this move aims at maintaining the military’s nonp...
Freeland Resigns from Canada-Ukraine Envoy Position and Plans to Step Down as MP
Chrystia Freeland has announced her resignation from her role as the Canadian Ambassador for Ukraine. She also plans to resign from her position as a Member of Parliament (MP)....
Meloni warns Italian government staff: “Next year will be much worse” than 2025
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addressed government staff during her Christmas message, warning that the year ahead will present more significant challenges than the current difficult year. Her...
Putin Calls Figures from Russia's Processing Industries Good
Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned during an event that he views positively the performance of Russia's processing industries. No specific details or economic data were provided in the article...
Why is GSA’s procurement chief in international negotiations over Ukraine and Gaza?
Josh Gruenbaum, a financier without background in foreign policy, holds a high position at the General Services Administration (GSA) and is involved in international negotiations concerning Ukraine an...
Military Quote of the Day by Benjamin Franklin: ‘War Is When The Government Tells You Who The Bad Guy Is, Revolution Is…’
A quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin distinguishes between war and revolution by stating that war is declared against an officially identified enemy whereas revolution starts when individuals or gr...
Hong Kong’s John Lee suffering from sciatica, Chief Executive’s Office says
Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee Ka-chiu, has been experiencing sciatica pain, which was noticeable during the lawmakers' swearing-in ceremony on New Year’s Day when he leaned on a cane. The off...
Central African Republic holds elections, President Touadera seeks third term
President Faustin-Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic is attempting to secure a third term through an ongoing electoral process. Voters are also simultaneously deciding on national, regi...
Washington Post Reacts Strongly to Clearly Sectarian Christmas Statements from Trump Administration Figures
The article discusses how the Washington Post reacted strongly to what they considered as overtly sectarian Christmas messages posted by members of the US President Donald Trump's administration. The ...
City government cancels designs for new Tallinn hospital
The Tallinn City Government has decided to halt the design process of a new hospital complex due to financial uncertainty. The city had planned to allocate €30 million over four years for the project....
Chrystia Freeland to Resign as Toronto MP
Canadian Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced her intention to resign from her position as Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre. No further details or reasons f...
Japan eyes intensive aid to promote regional tourism
The Japanese government plans to offer support for spreading inbound tourists across less congested areas in order to reduce overtourism in major cities....