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Ukraine's Underwater Drones Take Aim at Russian Oil Ships

November 29, 2025

In a bold move, Ukraine has reportedly targeted two Russian oil tankers using underwater drones. These tankers are part of Russia's "shadow fleet, " a group of ships that help Russia bypass international sanctions. The attacks happened on Friday and Saturday, causing serious damage to both vessels.

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South Africans Tricked into Fighting Russia's War

November 29, 2025

A group of South African men found themselves in a dangerous situation after being deceived into joining Russia's war against Ukraine. They were promised jobs and training, but instead, they were sent to the front lines. The story began when an unemployed father of three received a call offering hi

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EU's Money Maze: Ukraine's Financial Future Hangs in the Balance

November 29, 2025

The EU is in a tough spot. They need to find a way to help Ukraine financially, but Belgium is making it hard. Belgium wants some serious guarantees before they agree to use Russian assets to help Ukraine. This is making the EU leaders think of a backup plan. The EU might have to borrow money to gi

science

A New Face in Space: Chris Williams' Journey to the ISS

November 29, 2025

Chris Williams, a man with a diverse background, recently embarked on his first space journey. He joined two Russian cosmonauts, Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikaev, aboard a Soyuz spacecraft. Their mission? To reach the International Space Station (ISS) on Thanksgiving Day. The journey began at

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Russia's Setback: Losing Influence in Global Shipping Governance

November 29, 2025

Russia recently faced a significant setback when it failed to secure a seat on the United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) governing council. This is not the first time Russia has encountered such a hurdle. Earlier in September, it also failed to gain enough support for a position

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Russia's WhatsApp Crackdown: A Push for Local Tech

November 29, 2025

Russia is taking a big step to limit the use of WhatsApp. They are doing this to encourage people to use apps made in Russia instead. The country's media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has started putting restrictions on WhatsApp. They claim the app is being used for illegal activities, like planning terro

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Belgium's Stance on Russian Assets: A Potential Peace Hurdle

November 28, 2025

Belgium's prime minister has expressed concerns about a European Union (EU) plan to use frozen Russian state assets to support Ukraine. Bart De Wever believes this move could complicate efforts to reach a peace deal in the ongoing conflict. De Wever shared his thoughts in a letter to the European C

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A South African Lawmaker Steps Down Amid Controversy

November 28, 2025

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, has decided to leave her position in parliament. This comes after serious claims that she was involved in convincing 17 men to join Russia's fight in Ukraine. The Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, where she was a member, c

finance

The Faberge Egg That Could Break Records

November 28, 2025

A Faberge egg, known as the Winter Egg, is about to hit the auction block. It's expected to fetch over $26 million. This isn't just any egg. It's a rare piece of history, made for Russia's royal family before the revolution. The egg is small, about 4 inches tall. But it's packed with detail. It's m

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Putin Stands by Trump's Envoy Amidst Bias Claims

November 28, 2025

Steve Witkoff, the U. S. special envoy, is under fire for allegedly leaning too much towards Russia. But Vladimir Putin isn't having it. He thinks Witkoff is just doing his job, representing his country and leader. Putin's defense came after a leaked call between Witkoff and a Kremlin aide, Yuri Ush