India affirms it will continue purchasing Russian oil despite US pressure
India has made a definitive decision regarding Russian energy resources. New Delhi will continue purchasing oil despite pressure from the United States, India’s Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar told Izvestia.…
Hamas says political path for Gaza must begin with end to Israeli ‘aggression’
Discussions on Gaza’s future must begin with a total halt to Israeli “aggression”, Palestinian group Hamas said after US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace met Thursday for the first…
Iran says US has not asked for zero nuclear enrichment
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said US negotiators have not requested Tehran end its nuclear enrichment program, contradicting statements from American officials. – “We have not offered any suspension, and…
Europe’s main military powers to develop low-cost air-defence systems
Europe’s five biggest defence powers are teaming up on a multi-million euro project to bring low-cost air-defence systems like autonomous drones or missiles into production within 12 months, ministers meeting…
UK foreign minister to meet Rubio amid tensions over joint air base
Britain’s foreign minister Yvette Cooper will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, after President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of London for ceding sovereignty of the…
The Superheavy Trailblazer: Seaborgium’s Fleeting Existence and Nuclear Frontier
Seaborgium (Sg, atomic number 106), one of the most extreme superheavy elements, sits in group 6 of the periodic table—below chromium, molybdenum, and tungsten. Named in honor of Glenn T.…
World Day of Social Justice – Promoting Equality and Dignity for All on February 20
On February 20, 2026, the international community observes World Day of Social Justice, an annual United Nations day dedicated to promoting social justice, equality, human rights, and the eradication of…
Day of Heavenly Hundred Heroes – Ukraine Remembers the Fallen of the Revolution of Dignity on February 20
On February 20, 2026, Ukraine observes the Day of Heavenly Hundred Heroes (День Героїв Небесної Сотні / Den Heroiv Nebesnoi Sotni), a national day of mourning and remembrance dedicated to…
Structural and Escalatory Risks of an International Stabilization Force in Gaza
The Thin Line Between Peacekeeping and Enforcement The idea of deploying an International Stabilization Force in Gaza, with troops from Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Albania, Pakistan, Greece and possibly others,…
Everything is grey
“Everything is grey” suggests that reality is rarely divided into clear categories of good and evil, right and wrong, friend and enemy. Instead, most decisions, actors, and outcomes exist in…