The EU is in a tough spot. They need to find a way to help Ukraine financially, but Belgium is making it hard. Belgium wants some serious guarantees before they agree to use Russian assets to help Ukraine. This is making the EU leaders think of a backup plan. The EU might have to borrow money to gi
Chris Williams, a man with a diverse background, recently embarked on his first space journey. He joined two Russian cosmonauts, Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikaev, aboard a Soyuz spacecraft. Their mission? To reach the International Space Station (ISS) on Thanksgiving Day. The journey began at
Russia recently faced a significant setback when it failed to secure a seat on the United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) governing council. This is not the first time Russia has encountered such a hurdle. Earlier in September, it also failed to gain enough support for a position
Russia is taking a big step to limit the use of WhatsApp. They are doing this to encourage people to use apps made in Russia instead. The country's media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has started putting restrictions on WhatsApp. They claim the app is being used for illegal activities, like planning terro
Belgium's prime minister has expressed concerns about a European Union (EU) plan to use frozen Russian state assets to support Ukraine. Bart De Wever believes this move could complicate efforts to reach a peace deal in the ongoing conflict. De Wever shared his thoughts in a letter to the European C
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, has decided to leave her position in parliament. This comes after serious claims that she was involved in convincing 17 men to join Russia's fight in Ukraine. The Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, where she was a member, c
A Faberge egg, known as the Winter Egg, is about to hit the auction block. It's expected to fetch over $26 million. This isn't just any egg. It's a rare piece of history, made for Russia's royal family before the revolution. The egg is small, about 4 inches tall. But it's packed with detail. It's m
Steve Witkoff, the U. S. special envoy, is under fire for allegedly leaning too much towards Russia. But Vladimir Putin isn't having it. He thinks Witkoff is just doing his job, representing his country and leader. Putin's defense came after a leaked call between Witkoff and a Kremlin aide, Yuri Ush
For years, one family kept politics off the holiday menu. They believed it was a sacred time for unity, not debate. But now, they're reconsidering. Why? Because avoiding tough talks might be doing more harm than good. In today's world, people often stick to their own bubbles. They only listen to vi
In the midst of war, a young life was tragically cut short. Adriana, a 12-year-old girl from western Ukraine, passed away nine days after a Russian strike hit her family's apartment building. Her mother did not survive the initial attack, and her sister remains hospitalized. The mayor of Ternopil, S
