Day: August 13, 2025

Huawei, F-35s, and Algeciras: Spain Drifting Away from the U.S.

Huawei, F-35s, and Algeciras: Spain Drifting Away from the U.S.

Madrid’s defense and trade decisions are cooling relations with the White House in unprecedented ways.

August 13, 2025
To Cede or Not to Cede: Reports Differ Ahead of Ukraine Summit

To Cede or Not to Cede: Reports Differ Ahead of Ukraine Summit

Publicly, Zelensky says he won’t give up the Donbas. But behind the scenes, it appears preparations are being made.

August 13, 2025
U.S. Slams Germany Over Free Speech Curbs, Rising Anti-Semitism

U.S. Slams Germany Over Free Speech Curbs, Rising Anti-Semitism

State Department report accuses Berlin of censorship and downplaying antisemitism among migrants

August 13, 2025
Brussels Prosecutor Calls Out Politicians for Inaction as Gun Violence Engulfs the Belgian Capital

Brussels Prosecutor Calls Out Politicians for Inaction as Gun Violence Engulfs the Belgian Capital

Julien Moinil highlighted that law enforcement lacks resources and has to work with a broken surveillance system.

August 13, 2025
“No civilisation has invited invaders in and put them up in four-star hotels”: Professor <strong>James Orr</strong>

“No civilisation has invited invaders in and put them up in four-star hotels”: Professor <strong>James Orr</strong>

“We’re going to see a radical lurch to the Right over the next five to ten years.”

August 13, 2025
Exposed! Research Unmasks the New Face of Censorship

Exposed! Research Unmasks the New Face of Censorship

‘That Book is Dangerous!’ tracks the rise of online blacklisting, sensitivity readers, and complicit writers and editors—the “circular firing squad” now dragging down publishing.

August 13, 2025
Bosnian Serb Leader Converts Jail Term to Fine

Bosnian Serb Leader Converts Jail Term to Fine

“Surrender is not an option,” Dodik declared as commenting on being formally stripped of the presidency of the Republika Srpska.

August 13, 2025
China Condemns U.S. “Provocation” Near Disputed Scarborough Shoal

China Condemns U.S. “Provocation” Near Disputed Scarborough Shoal

Beijing said on Wednesday its military had tracked and “expelled” a U.S. destroyer in the South China Sea.

August 13, 2025
European Powers May Impose Sanctions on Iran 

European Powers May Impose Sanctions on Iran 

France, and Germany and the UK threaten to use the “snapback mechanism” that was part of a 2015 international deal with Tehran.

August 13, 2025
European Leaders To Hold Online Summit Before Trump-Putin Meet

European Leaders To Hold Online Summit Before Trump-Putin Meet

Merz’s office said the conference call would discuss “further options to exert pressure on Russia” and “preparation of possible peace negotiations.”

August 13, 2025
Orbán: Russia Has Won the War in Ukraine

Orbán: Russia Has Won the War in Ukraine

According to the Hungarian prime minister, the West must accept reality and start negotiations, as Ukraine’s statehood is at risk.

August 13, 2025
Putin, Kim Vow Stronger Ties Ahead of U.S.-Russia Summit

Putin, Kim Vow Stronger Ties Ahead of U.S.-Russia Summit

During the phone call on Tuesday the Russian president expressed appreciation for “the self-sacrificing spirit displayed by service personnel of the Korean People’s Army in liberating Kursk.”

August 13, 2025