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India's Russian oil imports defy Western pressure

Despite Western sanctions, India continues purchasing discounted Russian crude at record levels, creating a geopolitical tightrope for Modi's government as it balances relations with Moscow and Washington.

Ballet Protest Echoes Soviet Dissent Against Putin

A daring ballet protest by a Gen Z ballerina during Swan Lake has drawn comparisons to Soviet-era dissent, sparking debate about whether youth-led resistance could challenge Vladimir Putin's authoritarian rule.

Russian spy submarine spotted off French coast

Exclusive intelligence reveals a Russian spy submarine was detected operating near French naval bases, raising serious security concerns among NATO allies about Moscow's escalating surveillance activities in European waters.

Albanese Praises Trump in Diplomatic Surprise

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese makes unexpected diplomatic overture to Donald Trump following US election victory, signalling potential foreign policy shift

China accused of water torture on UK diplomats

Tensions escalate as Chinese authorities allegedly cut water supplies to British diplomats' housing in Beijing, prompting concerns over diplomatic retaliation amid ongoing disputes over London's new embassy.

Starmer faces China mega-embassy dilemma in London

Keir Starmer's government faces a complex diplomatic standoff as China pushes forward with plans for Europe's largest embassy complex in London, testing Britain's foreign policy balancing act between security concerns and international relations.

Trump: Starmer "Very Bad" for Britain and Israel

Former US President Donald Trump delivers stark assessment of Keir Starmer, claiming Labour leader would damage UK-Israel relations and be detrimental to Britain in exclusive interview.

France seizes Russian oil tanker in Channel sanctions raid

In a dramatic enforcement of EU sanctions, French officials have impounded the Boracay tanker carrying Russian oil products near Cherbourg. The vessel, linked to a sanctioned Russian oligarch, highlights Europe's tightening grip on Moscow's energy exports

US accused of softening human trafficking reports

Exclusive investigation reveals the US State Department allegedly softened critical human trafficking assessments against strategic allies, raising serious questions about political interference in human rights reporting.

Albanese's Awkward Handshake with Trump Revealed

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reportedly expressed private concerns about Donald Trump's potential return to power, with a revealing account of their brief, strained handshake at an official NATO meeting.

Albanese's UN speech overshadowed by Trump snub

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered his inaugural address to the United Nations General Assembly, a pivotal moment for his leadership that was nonetheless dominated by the conspicuous absence of former US President Donald Trump.

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