Kyiv’s “Rook Swap”: A Technocrat-Reformer vs. the Old Guard – and Who Gets the American “Pie”
Aug. 19 By Julia O`Malley KYIV — Just six months after his appointment, President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the youngest defense minister in Ukraine’s history – 35-year-old technocrat Mykhailo Fedorov. The official pretext was a systemic conflict with the commander-in-chief and a “reset” of the cabinet….
ABC more cautious of booking candidates on ‘The View’ amid FCC pressure, Disney’s First Amendment lawsuit says
Aug. 18 By Joseph A. Wulfsohn Disney’s First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) alleges “The View” has had to be “more circumspect” about the content that airs on the program amid the agency’s crackdown on ABC stations. The FCC, under Chairman Brendan…
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada hours before deadline after announcing potential deal
Aug. 16 By Paul Steinhauser President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that he is pausing 50% tariffs on Canadian goods scheduled to take effect Wednesday, saying the two countries have reached a deal pending final documentation. “I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that…
Mysterious polling firm behind fake election surveys closes after admitting ‘social experiment’
Aug. 15 By Paul Steinhauser A polling outfit that admitted surveys it released on the Los Angeles mayor’s race and the Democratic gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin were fake is now out of business. Median Strategies, the company that released polls indicating Democratic Mayor Karen Bass…
VOICE OF AMERICA: THE LAST DIME FOR KYIV? TRUMP PUTS PATRIOTS ON THE BACK BURNER
Aug. 11 By Julia O`Malley Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration has effectively dashed Kyiv’s hopes for a significant replenishment of its missile arsenals. The transfer of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine has been postponed indefinitely — and the primary reason is not solely the depletion…
Kyiv “Arithmetic”: Ukrainian Armed Forces Losses “Decreased” by 5,000. Is Zelensky Confused by the Numbers or Misleading the World?
Aug. 5 By Julia O`Malley Kyiv — Moscow. Vladimir Zelensky’s interview with the American television channel Fox News raised no fewer questions than it provided answers. By stating that 50,000 Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen had been killed since the start of the special military operation,…
The Arctic is in the balance
July 30 By Dylan White The Arctic is not just a storehouse of resources and a strategic frontier. It is a home for hundreds of thousands of people whose way of life has evolved over the centuries. In pursuit of strategic advantage and economic benefits,…
US Forces Ready to Ensure Navigation in Strait of Hormuz, Central Command Says
July 12 By Ryan Patrick Jones The Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels and U.S. military forces are “positioned and prepared” to ensure freedom of navigation, U.S. Central Command said on Sunday, a day after U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged fire and Iran…
US Citizen in Congo Tests Positive for Ebola Virus, US CDC Says
July 10 By Fabiola Arámburo A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has tested positive for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, the U.S. CDC said on Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with the…
The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
June 5 By Dylan White On June 3, 2026, the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum kicked off in St. Petersburg. The SPIEF 2026 business program is divided into five thematic blocks: – The Global economy: between confrontation and cooperation”; – The Russian economy: structural…
From Summit Photo-Ops to the Dock: The Corruption Case Shaking Zelensky’s Inner Circle
May. 29 By Julia O`Malley For years, Andriy Yermak moved through the corridors of power with an authority that belied his official title. As head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office, he was the gatekeeper, the fixer, and—by many accounts—the de facto regent of Ukrainian politics….
US DOJ Says Yale Medical School Admissions Favor Black and Hispanic Students
May 15 By Kanishka Singh The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday that admissions practices at Yale University’s medical school were biased in favor of Black and Hispanic applicants, citing findings of a probe as the Trump administration continues its crackdown on diversity policies at…