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The bloc must hold exercises in Irish-controlled waters, “whether Dublin agreed or not,” Chris Parry has said The potential unification of Ireland would be a major blow to the West’s security as it could allow Russia and China to expand their reach in the North Atlantic, a former NATO commander has warned. Speaking at a briefing for members of Parliament …

On a Sunday morning earlier this month, five friends from Bangkok stepped through the marble lobby of the Studio City Hotel in Macau – the kind of place better known for gaming tables and stage shows than medical check-ups. Instead, they were heading to iRad Hospital, tucked inside the resort complex, for a round of beauty treatments and wellness sessions. …

Any temporary ceasefire could be broken and used for rearmament, Kirill Dmitriev has said Russia is seeking a “final solution” to the Ukraine conflict rather than a temporary ceasefire that could be broken and allow Kiev to rebuild its forces, President Vladimir Putin’s aide Kirill Dmitriev has said. In an interview with CNN on Friday, Dmitriev, who was visiting the …

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday, his latest retaliation after Petro accused the US of murdering an innocent man. What happened? Petro accused Trump …

The United States on Friday announced sanctions on Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro, who Washington has accused of failing to curb illicit drug trafficking, alongside his wife and eldest son. “President Petro has allowed drug cartels to flourish and refused to stop this activity,” said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a statement unveiling the move. “President [Donald] Trump is taking …

Russia is preparing for war with NATO by amassing attack submarines and nuclear weapons in the Arctic Circle, according to Norway’s Defence Minister. Tore Sandvik said his country was aware of increased weapons development on Russia‘s Kola Peninsula. The peninsula is home to Russia‘s Northern Fleet and is where part of the Kremlin’s nuclear arsenal is kept. The Norwegian minister …

A social media content creator “nearly pissed” herself aboard a Delta Airlines flight from Dublin to New York as the plane experienced engine issues and was forced to land in Iceland. Lohanny Santos, an American social media creator who swapped her New York home with a Londoner, was aboard Delta Flight DL45 from Dublin to back to JFK Airport on Tuesday …

Reliance Industries has said it is assessing the compliance requirements and will align its operations accordingly India’s top oil refiner Reliance Industries is reviewing the impact of Western sanctions on its Russian suppliers and will adjust operations accordingly while maintaining domestic energy security, the company has said. The statement, seen by RT on Friday, follows earlier media reports that buyers …

Vladimir Putin was dealt a major blow this week after Donald Trump slapped punitive sanctions on Russia‘s two biggest oil companies. The sanctions targeted Rosneft and Lukoil which between them account for nearly half of Russia‘s crude oil exports, according to Bloomberg. The move is likely to hit Russia‘s economy hard and have a major impact on the Kremlin’s ability …

The Pentagon said it received an anonymous US$130 million donation to pay the military during the US government shutdown, a move the Trump administration might not legally be able to carry out. “On October 23, 2025, the Department of War accepted an anonymous donation of US$130 million under its general gift acceptance authority,” Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said in …