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AP: U.S. Government shutdown takes hold with mass layoffs looming and no end in sight

10:51 03.10.2025

AP: U.S. Government shutdown takes hold with mass layoffs looming and no end in sight

The federal government was thrown into a shutdown Wednesday with no easy endgame in sight, as Democrats held firm to their demands to salvage health care subsidies that President Donald Trump and Republican in Congress have dismissed as something to possibly discuss later, AP writes. The White House threatened mass …

FT: Russian missile outpaces Patriot defenses – “the Patriots have to cover themselves”

10:49 03.10.2025

FT: Russian missile outpaces Patriot defenses – “the Patriots have to cover themselves”

Months of devastating Russian air attacks suggest Moscow has succeeded in altering its missiles to evade Ukraine’s air defenses, according to Ukrainian and western officials, ‘Financial Times’ reports. Bombardments that targeted Ukrainian drone makers this summer were a prominent example of Russia improving its ballistic missiles to better defeat US …

POLITICO: 5 things we learned from the EU’s summit in Copenhagen

10:46 03.10.2025

POLITICO: 5 things we learned from the EU’s summit in Copenhagen

EU leaders met for a one-day summit to discuss how to strengthen Europe's common defence and support for Ukraine at informal meeting of heads of state or government, Copenhagen, 1 October 2025, ‘Consilium Europa’ reports. The meeting was chaired by the President of the European Council, António Costa, and hosted …

Vladimir Putin: “The cultural, historical, and civilisational specificities of different countries now play a greater role than ever before”

1:19 03.10.2025

Vladimir Putin: “The cultural, historical, and civilisational specificities of different countries now play a greater role than ever before”

Plenary session of the 22nd annual meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club. October 2, 2025. Sochi. The theme of the meeting is “The Polycentric World: Instructions for Use.” The plenary session is moderated by Research Director of the Foundation for Development and Support of the Valdai International Discussion Club …

Regarding the Actions (or Inaction) of the Authorities of Italy, the Federal Republic of Germany and Japan Resulting in Destruction and Falsification of History, Justification of Fascism and its Accomplices. Report by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, 2025

16:41 02.10.2025

Regarding the Actions (or Inaction) of the Authorities of Italy, the Federal Republic of Germany and Japan Resulting in Destruction and Falsification of History, Justification of Fascism and its Accomplices. Report by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, 2025

“REGARDING THE ACTIONS (OR INACTION) OF THE AUTHORITIES OF ITALY, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY AND JAPAN RESULTING IN DESTRUCTION AND FALSIFICATION OF HISTORY, JUSTIFICATION OF FASCISM AND ITS ACCOMPLICES”. Report by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. Moscow. 2025 Download in PDF Download in DOCX Introduction …

Canada is moving towards strict internet censorship – those deemed undesirable will be cut off from communication

9:38 02.10.2025

Canada is moving towards strict internet censorship – those deemed undesirable will be cut off from communication

Critics slam Bill C-8’s Power to shut down anyone’s Telco Service, ‘The Deep Dive’ reveals. Alarms were raised after observers noted that the proposed Bill C-8 would amend the Telecommunications Act to let the Industry Minister order telecom providers to prohibit or suspend service to any specified person and to …

‘Euractiv’: Why the EU's ‘reparation loan’ for Ukraine faces default

9:36 02.10.2025

‘Euractiv’: Why the EU's ‘reparation loan’ for Ukraine faces default

The ECB and key capitals are deeply sceptical about an audacious Commission scheme to hijack Russian assets to bankroll Ukraine, ‘Euractiv’ writes. It was hailed as an innovative “new solution” to plug Ukraine’s colossal funding needs. But Brussels’ call for a special “reparation loan” to Kyiv is now regarded by …

Niger takes control of gold and uranium – Western firms shown the door

9:35 02.10.2025

Niger takes control of gold and uranium – Western firms shown the door

Niger’s government has announced the nationalisation of the country’s sole industrial gold mine, accusing its Australian operator of “serious breaches” as the junta seeks greater control of natural resources, AFP reports. The government of Niger has announced the nationalization of the Societe des Mines du Liptako (SML) gold mine, formerly …

FA: The fatal flaw in the Transatlantic Alliance

9:33 02.10.2025

FA: The fatal flaw in the Transatlantic Alliance

When U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House, he had his sights set on rebalancing the transatlantic relationship. He would be right to do so. The United States’ burden in NATO is out of proportion with the interests at stake, and regulations set in Brussels have resulted in …

Trump has shown his intention to reform the US military. What for?..

11:26 01.10.2025

Trump has shown his intention to reform the US military. What for?..

"The era of politically correct, overly sensitive, don't-hurt-anyone's-feelings leadership ends right now," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said at the gathering at a Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia – a secure site an hour south of the nation's capital, ABC reports. Hegseth called for "no more division, distraction or gender …

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