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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Europe’s Drone Aid and Russia’s Growing Concerns

Russia says that European countries are making more drones for Ukraine. The defence ministry claims this pushes the conflict closer to Europe. It released a list of factories that it says build drones or parts for Ukraine, including sites in Britain, Germany, Spain, Italy, Israel and Poland.

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Apr 15 2026CRIME

Russia Cracks Down on $13B Tax Scam

Russian authorities say they have dismantled a large criminal network that stole more than 1 trillion rubles from the state. The money was taken through fake companies and bogus invoices. The group operated mainly in Moscow. Since 2023 it created over 4, 000 fake legal entities. These companies iss

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Apr 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

France Switches From Windows to Linux: A Move Toward Digital Independence

France has announced a big change in its government computers, choosing Linux over Microsoft Windows. The country wants less reliance on U. S. tech firms and more control over its own digital tools. The first step will be swapping Windows on government workstations, especially in key digital agen

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Russia Helps Iran Plan Attacks with Satellites and Cyber Tools

Russia has been using its satellites to take close pictures of many military bases and important places in the Middle East. These images were shared with Iran so it could target U. S. forces and other sites more accurately. A report from Ukrainian intelligence says the satellite work happened

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

United Adds “Basic” Business Class to Cut Costs

United Airlines plans to launch a new type of business‑class seat that cuts certain perks, such as free seat selection and lounge entry, to offer lower prices on long‑haul flights. The airline says the idea is to let passengers pay only for what they really want. The plan includes three fare leve

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

Oil Flows Hit Snags in Russia After Port Attacks

Russia’s main Baltic Sea ports, Ust-Luga and Primorsk, have been out of action for two weeks straight because of drone strikes that damaged key infrastructure. These ports normally handle most of Russia’s oil exports, but now refineries are scrambling to find backup routes. The attacks, which hit Us

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

Higher Baggage Fees Hit Travelers Amid Rising Fuel Costs

United Airlines has announced a hike in checked‑bag charges, raising the fee for the first two bags by $10 and adding an extra $50 for a third bag. The change, effective on tickets bought after April 3, follows a similar move by JetBlue earlier in March. Passengers traveling to the U. S. , Mexico, C

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

United Adds New Ticket Levels for First‑Class Flights

United Airlines is changing how it sells seats in its premium cabins. Instead of just one price, the airline will now offer three levels: base, standard and flexible. The plan starts on long‑haul international routes, across the U. S. , and some Hawaii trips. The base option is the cheapest

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Ukraine hit hard again as drone attacks spread across cities

Russian military kept up drone attacks on Kharkiv for a full day recently, targeting neighborhoods and causing chaos. Local leaders shared updates on social media, showing damage across four districts. Officials counted over 20 hits from these flying devices. Among the wreckage, fires broke out and

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Russia Tightens Grip on Internet Freedom

Russian officials are stepping up efforts to shut down virtual private networks, tools that many citizens use to bypass state censorship. The digital ministry announced plans to limit VPN access while trying not to disrupt everyday life too much. The move comes amid a broader crackdown that has a

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