Russia’s ruble has recently faced instability, revealing vulnerabilities in President Vladimir Putin’s economic strategy. While the Kremlin’s response — an urgent hike in interest rates — briefly stabilized the currency, it can’t mask the fundamental challenge: maintaining military expenses without weakening the…
The White House revealed intelligence suggesting an exchange of letters between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. This communication took place as Russia appears to be seeking munitions from North Korea to support its conflict in Ukraine.…
Soldiers in Gabon declared a coup, stating they had taken control of the government and confined the president following his election victory, which extended his family’s rule in the nation for over half a century. In a video message from what seemed…
Smoking, alcohol, high-fat diets, and a lack of physical activity are all detrimental to health. However, the most significant threat is global air pollution. According to a new study, air pollution poses the most significant health risk, even more severe than alcohol…
The plane crash in Russia unveiled a list of passengers that reads like the elite of the Wagner mercenary group, spotlighting its deputy leader known by his alias, the head of logistics, a fighter injured in American airstrikes in Syria, and a…
An Australian woman complained of health issues ranging from depression to forgetfulness over several months. Doctors eventually discovered a worm in her brain, typically found in pythons. In a hospital in Canberra, Australia, doctors successfully removed a living worm from the brain…
A court in Moscow decided that Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, will remain incarcerated on espionage allegations till the end of November, as disclosed by the Russian state news outlet, Tass. Since his detainment in Yekaterinburg, a city…
Paper drinking straws can contain toxic resins that can be transferred into beverages. Alternatives could include glass or stainless steel. Drinking from a paper straw feels unfamiliar to many. These straws quickly become soft and often have a cardboard-like aftertaste. But that’s…
In the coming weeks, enthusiasts might find themselves enjoying a shake that Marcelo Salazar spent three years perfecting, with ingredients sourced directly from the rich diversity of the Amazon rainforest. Salazar’s venture, Mazo Mana Forest Food, collaborates with forest-based communities to gather…
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the prominent Russian mercenary leader, is believed to have died in a plane crash, sparking speculation that this was an act of retaliation by the Kremlin following a recent uprising against President Vladimir Putin. Prigozhin, who established the Wagner military…