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Japanese Bomb Survivors Win Peace Prize for Nuclear Disarmament Work

October 11, 2024

On Friday, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo, a group of Japanese survivors from the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This honor recognizes their continuous efforts to eradicate nuclear weapons. Jørgen Watne Frydnes, the chair of the committ

politics

Arms Dealer's Comeback: Weapons for Yemen Rebels?

October 7, 2024

You might remember Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer who got into trouble over weapons sales a while back. Well, he's apparently diving back into the business after being released in a big prisoner swap two years ago. According to reports, he's trying to sell automatic weapons worth millions to t

crime

American Detained in Russia: A Different Story

October 7, 2024

Meet Stephen Hubbard, a 72-year-old from Michigan. He's not your typical fighter; he was an English teacher traveling the world. But in April 2022, Russian forces detained him while he was in Ukraine. Why? They say he fought against them as a mercenary for money. Stephen says no way, he's a pacifist

crime

Two Russians Charged in US for Massive Money Laundering Schemes

October 6, 2024

The United States has filed charges against two Russian men, Sergey Ivanov and Timur Shakhmametov, for allegedly running billion-dollar money laundering services. Ivanov is known to have been active for nearly two decades, while Shakhmametov ran a notorious cybercriminal marketplace called Joker’s S

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The Hidden Threat: Russian Hackers Exposed

October 3, 2024

Imagine a bunch of skilled Russian hackers causing chaos in the digital world. They've been caught red-handed, leaving a trail of damaged security and stolen secrets. For months, experts have tracked their moves, trying to unravel a web of sneaky hacking attempts. The goal? To disrupt pro-democracy

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Uncoupling the Web of Russian Money Laundering

September 26, 2024

The US government is preparing to charge two Russian nationals accused of masterminding a massive money laundering operation. This move is part of a broader effort to crack down on Russian cybercrime. According to sources, one of the men has been involved in money laundering for over a decade, makin

science

Silent Visionaries: How a Forgotten Russian Epic Inspired Sci-Fi's Greatest Icons

September 26, 2024

A century ago, a groundbreaking silent film, Aelita: Queen of Mars, was released, sparking a chain reaction of creative influence that would echo through the decades. Born from the innovative minds of Russian filmmakers, this masterpiece has silently inspired some of the most iconic sci-fi movies of

politics

Nuclear Showdown: Russia's Warning to the West

September 25, 2024

In a bold move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to use nuclear weapons if Russia is struck with conventional missiles, sending shockwaves across the globe. This announcement comes as the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has reached a critical point, with the possibility of

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Ukraine's Freedom to Strike: A New Era of War Strategy

September 23, 2024

As the war in Ukraine rages on, a shift in strategy is underway. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing for his country's forces to be given the freedom to strike deeper into Russian territory. This bold move comes as the conflict enters its 1,000th day, with both sides experiencing a st

science

Space Travelers Touch Down on Earth

September 23, 2024

In a thrilling moment, a Soyuz capsule carrying two Russian astronauts and an American space traveler safely landed on the Kazakh steppe, marking the end of a record-breaking 374-day stay for the Russian duo. Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub, who blasted off on September 15, 2023, had set a new bench