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If NATO as a whole remains more or less intact upon the US’ hypothetical exit, and the US then reaches bilateral security deals with Poland, the Baltic States, and Turkiye, then not much would change from Russia’s perspective. · Andrew Korybko · Trump’s latest talk about the US leaving NATO is being taken seriously by many Europeans owing to his rage over their refusal to help him reopen the Strait of Hormuz, not to mention them denying the US…

Radio show host Scott Mills was reportedly investigated for “serious sexual offenses” against a teenage boy · Former BBC presenter Scott Mills at a telethon, Salford, UK, November 18, 2022. © Getty Images / Danny Lawson/PA Images · The BBC has been embroiled in yet another scandal involving child sexual abuse allegations against one of its top presenters. · On Monday, the British state broadcaster confirmed that it fired the…

Europe is heading towards one of “the most severe economic crises in its history,” the Hungarian PM has warned · Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks during a campaign rally, Pecel, Hungary, March 28, 2026. © Getty Images / Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto · The EU is facing a looming energy crisis and the only way to survive is to lift sanctions on Russian oil and gas, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on X…

The US president has threatened to halt arms supplies to Ukraine after European leaders refused to join the campaign · US President Donald Trump, Washington, DC, March 26, 2026. © Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images · US President Donald Trump has lashed out at NATO and key European leaders, deepening tensions within the bloc over the war against Iran. According to the Financial Times, Washington has also threatened to curb weapons…

Supply chain disruptions have reportedly led to shortages of silicone oil and ammonia needed to produce contraceptives · FILE PHOTO. ©  Getty Images · India’s massive condom industry is facing major disruptions due to material shortages and soaring production costs linked to the ongoing war in the Middle East, local media reports, citing manufacturers. · India produces over 6 billion condoms annually in a high-volume,…

Four astronauts embarked on a historic ten-day journey on Wednesday · NASA’s Artemis II mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, 2026. ©  RT · NASA launched Artemis II, its first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years, on Wednesday. · After a brief delay due to technical issues, a rocket carrying NASA’s Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canada’s Jeremy…

On the latest episode of Sanchez Effect, renowned Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs has a reality check for Washington. He argues that Iran, with its vast, mountainous territory, large population, advanced missiles and intricate underground tunnels, is no easy target, especially under the tight deadlines set by Trump. · Sachs questions whether the US president, with his hubristic claims about America’s role in the…

Iran's president addresses the citizens of America, questioning the true purpose of Washington's war, which he says is driven by Israel. That's as Trump threatens continued bombing if Tehran doesn't agree to a deal. As transit through the Hormuz Strait is under Tehran's control, the world searches for alternatives. The Northern Sea route along Russia's Arctic coast is one of them, with shipping traffic spiking 15 percent higher…

New Zealand’s economic narrative is shifting. · According to the latest insights from Kiwibank’s Kiwi Economics commentary, the country is emerging from a difficult period — with signs of recovery beginning to appear across housing, employment, and consumer activity. Lower interest rates are starting to “do their job,” easing pressure and lifting confidence. ([Kiwibank][1]) · On paper, the outlook looks encouraging. · But beneath the surface,…

Arguments about the current energy crisis have shifted. It is no longer just about what ministers are doing now. It is also about what they chose not to do when they had the chance. This morning brought the clearest accountability journalism to this debate. Kate MacNamara in the Herald and Edward Miller in The Post both zero in on the same issue: New Zealand was left more exposed than it needed to be, and ministers were warned about the…