(DEBALTSEVE, DONETSK OBLAST) – Ukrainian forces carried out a successful strike on a Russian ammunition depot near the occupied town of Debaltseve in eastern Ukraine, triggering a prolonged series of secondary explosions that suggested the destruction of a large stockpile of military supplies. Videos shared on social media and analysedContinue Reading
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad once joked about suffering a nervous disorder due to sanctions imposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. At the time, Assad sarcastically dismissed the personal sanctions as largely symbolic, telling the channel Solovyov Live: “I’ve had a nervous disorder ever since.” According to Assad, Zelensky’s decreeContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Russia has stopped publishing detailed information on its oil and gas revenues, a move that analysts and observers see as a clear sign of mounting financial stress as the war against Ukraine drags on and international pressure intensifies. The decision comes amid heavy battlefield losses, repeated strikesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Pyramid Continental Hotel in Juba has officially launched a service robot named Ayen to its food and beverage department. The hotel management stated on 14 January 2026 that the robot is designed to assist staff by delivering food and drinks to guests. This technology uses advanced sensorsContinue Reading
(MOSCOW) – The Russian dictator Vladimir Putin appears to have entered a period of heightened domestic volatility, as a series of mysterious deaths among high ranking officials and oligarchs suggests an internal purge of his inner circle. In the first weeks of January 2026, several prominent figures including former governmentContinue Reading
(LONDON) – The Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is appearing increasingly weakened by heavy troop losses, fading overseas alliances and changing United States military actions, according to Bill Browder, founder of the Magnitsky Justice Campaign. Speaking on the programme Frontline with Kate Gerbeau, Browder said Russia continues to suffer what heContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Economic Cluster of South Sudan has passed a report promoting women’s rights to land and property, moving it to the Council of Ministers for final approval. The meeting, held in Juba on January 14, 2026, was chaired by the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Onyoti AdigoContinue Reading
(MOSCOW) – Russia has expressed serious concern over NATO military deployments in Greenland, describing the presence as a challenge to its perceived interests in the Arctic. The statement was issued by the Russian Embassy in Belgium, where NATO is headquartered, and published late on Wednesday, January 15, 2026. Greenland, aContinue Reading
(DONETSK AND ZAPORIZHZHIA REGIONS, UKRAINE) – Ukrainian forces have reportedly destroyed six Russian air defence and radar systems over a 48-hour period from 12 to 14 January 2026, according to the SBS group. The strikes targeted enemy positions deep within the occupied areas of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions using mid-rangeContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Construction has started on the Wuluturu Bridge in Yei River County, a project expected to improve trade routes, support local businesses, and enhance connectivity across Central Equatoria State. The bridge, which collapsed nearly ten years ago, has been a significant barrier for residents, traders, and transportContinue Reading
