( KYIV, UKRAINE ) – Ukraine has increased its imports of tomatoes and cucumbers in the first ten months of 2025, surpassing last year’s figures as domestic demand continues to grow. According to EastFruit and UNN, imports reached 81.8 thousand tons of tomatoes and 109.6 thousand tons of cucumbers. TurkeyContinue Reading
(LYMAN, DONETSK REGION, UKRAINE) – Ukrainian forces have strongly denied Russian claims of a breakthrough in Lyman, Donetsk region, describing reports from the Russian General Staff as false propaganda. The 3rd Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that Russian attacks on the city are being successfully repelled.Continue Reading
(CRIMEA, UKRAINE – TEMPORARILY OCCUPIED) – A special unit of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate, known as the Ghosts, has carried out a strike on two key Russian military assets in Crimea. The attack took place on 4 December 2025, targeting the Kacha military airfield and an air defence radar systemContinue Reading
(CHECHNYA, GROZNY CITY) – A government occupied skyscraper in the centre of Grozny suffered serious damage after what officials and independent sources say was a drone strike. The blast destroyed parts of the upper floors of the Grozny City complex, a major landmark in the Chechen capital. Video shared onlineContinue Reading
(BRUSSELS, BELGIUM) – NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned Moscow that the Alliance is ready to do what it takes to protect Europe, amid renewed commitments of military and economic support to Ukraine. His message followed a joint pledge by Poland, Germany, and Norway to provide Ukraine with 500Continue Reading
(TAMBOV REGION, RUSSIA) – A major fire has broken out on a section of the Druzhba oil pipeline, one of Russia’s most important energy routes, following an explosion near Kizynski Vysilki in the Tambov region. Reports attributed to sources in contact with the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine indicate thatContinue Reading
(JUBA) – East African countries with limited or indirect coastal access continue to face significant trade challenges. The Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan rely heavily on ports in Kenya and Tanzania. Frequent port strikes, high logistics costs, and political disruptions add millions of dollars toContinue Reading
(KAMPALA) – The East African Development Bank (EADB) has shifted its lending to East African Community (EAC) member states from US dollars to local currencies in a move aimed at boosting growth, reducing loan costs and limiting non-performing loans. The bank’s strategy involves currency swap agreements to provide borrowers withContinue Reading
(NOVOROSSIYSK, KRASNODAR REGION) – Massive explosions and a large mushroom cloud were seen rising over Russia’s Novorossiysk port after Ukraine carried out two separate long range strikes using its Flamingo and long range Neptune missiles. The attacks triggered fires at oil and ammunition storage sites while Russian forces continued heavyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has introduced a new voice communication service known as MTN Home and Office Connect, designed for use in both residential and professional settings. The service is offered under MTN Business and is positioned to support customers who require dependable voice communication tools for daily use.Continue Reading
