Saigon in Afghanistan

Alas, the end appears to be near. Washington’s 20-year effort at nation-building in Afghanistan was always going to end this way – a complete and total failure. It is doubtful the corrupt Kabul government will last long after America’s withdrawal. Afghanistan remains broken and the American people poor. And no one is held to account … Read More >Saigon in Afghanistan

The EU-Hungary row over an anti-LGBTQ law is a clash of cultures that underpins why European integration will never work

Hungary’s controversial law banning the promotion of homosexuality to minors is none of the EU’s business, and Brussels’ attempts to interfere in its internal affairs with a sense of moral superiority is akin to neo-colonialism. … Read More >The EU-Hungary row over an anti-LGBTQ law is a clash of cultures that underpins why European integration will never work

Taliban continues crushing offensive with assault on northwestern provincial capital as US nears full withdrawal from Afghanistan

The Taliban has entered the western Afghan city of Qala-i-Naw, marking the first time the militant group has attacked a provincial capital since launching a large-scale offensive coinciding with the US’ exit from the country. … Read More >Taliban continues crushing offensive with assault on northwestern provincial capital as US nears full withdrawal from Afghanistan

US orders amphibious assault ship into Black Sea after Moscow warns tensions escalating dangerously in waters off coast of Russia

American sailors at the helm of a naval landing vessel have charted course for the Black Sea to take part in wargames alongside other NATO forces, the US Sixth Fleet has announced on Thursday, amid fears of conflict in the region. … Read More >US orders amphibious assault ship into Black Sea after Moscow warns tensions escalating dangerously in waters off coast of Russia

Russian bomber jets practice taking out targets with cruise missiles in Arctic, just weeks after warning US to steer clear (VIDEO)

The Ministry of Defense in Moscow confirmed on Thursday that two of its bomber jets had conducted a series of staged drills in the Arctic region of the country, practicing firing off rockets and unleashing volleys from their guns. … Read More >Russian bomber jets practice taking out targets with cruise missiles in Arctic, just weeks after warning US to steer clear (VIDEO)

EU asks Russia for talks on Covid-19 jab certificates for travel, as France urges bloc to turn away tourists who’ve had Sputnik V

The European Union has offered to open up talks with Moscow over how to ensure travelers who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus can travel across borders without stringent requirements for self-isolation and testing. … Read More >EU asks Russia for talks on Covid-19 jab certificates for travel, as France urges bloc to turn away tourists who’ve had Sputnik V

Western powers want to weaken Russia & could try to ‘undermine’ upcoming parliamentary elections, says Foreign Minister Lavrov

Russia’s most senior diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, has said that Moscow sees attempts to interfere in its domestic policy from abroad almost every day, warning that things could get worse as the country heads to the polls this year. … Read More >Western powers want to weaken Russia & could try to ‘undermine’ upcoming parliamentary elections, says Foreign Minister Lavrov