Belgium is a nation divided. It's split by language and faith, with the north being Dutch-speaking and Protestant, while the south is French-speaking and Catholic. Brussels, the capital, is a melting pot, hosting major organizations like NATO and the European Union. Back in the 16th and 17th centur
The world watched as Russia took over Ukraine in 2022. Many big companies had to make tough choices. This piece looks at how top drug makers reacted. It's not just about what they said. It's about what they did. Pharmaceutical companies are huge. They make life-saving drugs. But they also make big
The G7 nations are stepping up their game to tackle those buying more Russian oil since the Ukraine invasion. These countries, including the US, UK, and Germany, want to squeeze Russia's cash flow for the war. They're not just talking; they're planning actions. The group agreed to focus on countrie
Russia's economy has been under pressure from Western sanctions. Despite this, President Vladimir Putin claims that Russia has become more self-reliant and has found new markets. However, there is one notable absence that Russian officials openly acknowledge: Boeing. The aviation company's planes
A recent move by the United States is raising eyebrows. The country has decided to withdraw from an international effort to investigate who is responsible for the invasion of Ukraine. This decision comes as a surprise to many, as it seems to align more with the interests of Vladimir Putin, the Russi
In a world where alliances shift like sand, China's leader, Xi Jinping, made it clear that his country and Russia are more than just neighbors. They are friends who have stuck together through good times and bad. This message came after a video call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on a signifi
In early 2022, Russia presented Ukraine with a peace treaty that seemed more like a demand for surrender. The treaty, known as the Treaty on the Settlement of the Situation in Ukraine and Ukraine's Neutrality, was given to the Ukrainian delegation in March. It included a long list of one-sided condi
Imagine this: a Virginia-based freight company and its top bosses are in hot water. Why? They're accused of illegally shipping U. S. tech worth millions to Russia. Oleg Nayandin, 54, and Vitaliy Borisenko, 39, are the guys in trouble. They run Eleview International Inc. , a freight consolidation fir
Imagine being fined a number so big it's more than the entire world's wealth! That's what happened to Google in Russia. A court ordered Google to pay a whopping $20 decillion, or 20 with 33 zeros, as a fine. This isn't just a big number; it's a symbolic gesture. The fine is for blocking Russian TV c
