MOSCOW: Russia’s defence ministry said on Saturday that its forces have taken four villages in Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv region, and one more in the neighbouring Donetsk region.In its daily briefing, the ministry said Russian forces had taken control of Shyikivka, Novyi Myr, Cherneshchyna and Druzhelyubivka in Kharkiv region, as well as Vasylivka in Donetsk region.Reuters…
Jameson’s owner has sued the City of Los Angeles after an LAPD officer shot and killed the dog. Marie Marseille, the 45-year-old woman whose pet Labradoodle dog was killed by a Los Angeles Police Department officer last month, sued the city of Los Angeles and several unidentified officers, alleging that the department unduly used force…
A Bulgarian wisdom on sustainability, management Among the many proverbs that have emerged from Bulgaria’s long rural tradition, few express the value of prudence and self-reliance as vividly as the saying, “If you don’t patch your old cloth, you will not wear a new one.” The proverb appears to offer practical advice about repairing worn…
Safaldeep Singh was arrested in Canada for suspected ties to an international criminal network. A complaint of dangerous driving singled out a car that the patrol officers stopped in Edmonton, Canada. As the traffic cops searched the car, they found drugs, a gun, and a wanted man inside. Indian-origin Safaldeep Singh, wanted on a Canada-wide…
Russian proverb of the day teaches us that a gift should be taken with gratitude without any complaint. Among the many proverbs shared across Europe, few have enjoyed such remarkable longevity as the saying, “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.” Although today it is familiar to English speakers, the proverb also has a…
Quote of the day by John F. Kennedy (AI-generated image) Most people measure their relationship with a country, a company or a team by what it gives them back. John F. Kennedy asked an entire nation to flip that measurement around. “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do…
Quote of the day by Bill Clinton (AI-generated image) In the spring of 1992, Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign was fighting for its life. Allegations about his personal conduct had dominated headlines for weeks, and political commentators openly speculated that his run was finished before the first primary votes were even counted. It was against that…
Exiled crown prince of Iran speaks against Khamenei’s funeral Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has said the nation is “not mourning” the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, calling the week-long funeral ceremonies a “propaganda spectacle” funded by the Iranian people’s wealth.In a series of posts on X, Pahlavi addressed foreign representatives who have…
Irish journalist Lyra McKe Three men accused of murdering Irish journalist Lyra McKee during riots in Londonderry in 2019 were acquitted on Friday after one of the longest non-jury trials in recent Northern Ireland history, leaving her family devastated.According to the BBC, the prosecution had alleged that Peter Cavanagh, 38, Jordan Gareth Devine, 25, and…
Understanding how Pakistan helps China in its weapons trade A profound shift is occurring in Middle Eastern security, largely out of the spotlight. Following the September 2025 strategic mutual defense pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, an agreement where an attack on one is considered an attack on both, Pakistan immediately deployed JF-17 fighter jets,…