(NIZHNY TAGIL, SVERDLOVSK REGION) – Russia’s largest tank manufacturer has begun significant layoffs, marking a major shift in the country’s industrial capacity at a time when Moscow claims it is expanding its war economy. The decision raises new questions about how long Russia can sustain its large scale production asContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has taken part in global and regional meetings aimed at improving food safety and strengthening consumer protection, with senior officials representing the country in Rome and Juba this week. The National Bureau of Standards said these engagements support national efforts to ensure that only safe andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The new governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Yeni Samuel Costa, was formally received at the institution’s headquarters on Monday, where he pledged to strengthen currency confidence, improve digital payment systems and enforce strict compliance across the bank. His arrival was met with applause from staff membersContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has joined a coalition of thirteen countries introducing new taxes on luxury air travel, including private jets and premium airline seats. The coalition aims to raise funds for climate action by asking passengers with the highest emissions per traveller to contribute more. The group, known asContinue Reading
(NOVOROSSIYSK, RUSSIA) – A series of Ukrainian drone and missile attacks has caused significant damage to Russian military and energy infrastructure in Novorossiysk, Ryazan and Saratov, including the destruction of several S400 launchers and fires at major oil refineries. Satellite images released in recent days indicate that Ukraine’s combinedContinue Reading
(NOVOROSSIYSK, RUSSIA) – Russia has resumed oil exports from its main Black Sea terminal at Novorossiysk only three days after a major Ukrainian missile and drone strike, despite visible damage to key loading infrastructure. The rapid return to operations has surprised analysts and raised concerns about the terminal’s safety andContinue Reading
(PARIS) – France is preparing to sign a broad defence agreement with Ukraine that is expected to include Rafale fighter jets, advanced long range air defence systems and other equipment aimed at strengthening Kyiv’s ability to defend itself against continued Russian aggression. French journalists report that the deal is scheduledContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – A new documentary by Ukrainian filmmaker Oksana Karpovych uses thousands of intercepted telephone calls from Russian soldiers to offer a stark and unfiltered look at the realities of the war in Ukraine. The film places audio recordings of these conversations alongside images of destruction across the country,Continue Reading
(RYAZAN, RUSSIA) – Ukraine says it has carried out a strike on the Ryazan Oil Refinery, located south east of Moscow, in response to a heavy wave of Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. The refinery is operated by Rosneft and is one of Russia’sContinue Reading
(POKROVSK, DONETSK REGION) – A large Russian military column moving toward Pokrovsk was struck by Ukrainian forces following a brief period of heavy fog that had allowed the vehicles to advance undetected. The ambush has led to significant losses for Russian troops operating in the area, according to Ukrainian militaryContinue Reading
