NATO wargame shows Russia conquers the Baltics in days as US holds back and Europe hesitates |

People walk past a street side cafe with an army recruiting screen calling for a contract for service in the Russian armed forces, in the center of Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko) A new wargame conducted by former Nato, German and European officials has concluded that Russia could “achieve most of […]

‘Importing radical Islam will destroy America’: Texas congressman Brandon Gill warns of ‘consequences like Europe’ | World News

Texas lawmaker Brandon Gill has triggered a sharp online debate after posting a video of his congressional speech on immigration and Islam. In the clip, Gill argues that what he calls “radical Islam” has been imported into the United States through recent immigration policies and poses a threat to American values. He draws a comparison […]

‘Europe financing war against themselves’: Why Trump ally Scott Bessent needs to watch Yes Minister | World News

Scott Bessent is often held up as one of the saner and more sober members of the Trump administration. His appointment in November 2024 piqued more than a few eyebrows, given he is openly gay, co-hosted a fundraiser for Al Gore in 2000, and even worked for many years at Soros Fund Management, an investment […]

‘Good luck, keep on dreaming’: Nato chief issues blunt warning to Europe on US role

Nato secretary general Mark Rutte on Monday warned that Europe cannot defend itself without the United States, pushing back against growing calls for the continent to reduce its military dependence on Washington amid rising transatlantic tensions.Addressing lawmakers at the European Parliament, Rutte dismissed the idea of Europe standing alone militarily. “If anyone thinks here again, […]

Ramadan 2026 in Middle East, US, Europe: How to prepare your body for fasting? Expert tips you can trust

Ramadan 2026: Are You Ready to Fast Safely? Expert Tips for Wellbeing As Ramadan 2026 nears, millions around the world are preparing not only spiritually but physically for a month of dawn-to-sunset fasting. While fasting is a beloved religious observance, health experts emphasise that preparation and smart nutrition are crucial to maintaining wellbeing throughout the […]

US free Europe? EU chief Leyen invokes 1971 ‘Nixon shock’ in Davos; what it means

A reference to a long-past monetary rupture took centre stage at the World Economic Forum, when European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen invoked the 1971 “Nixon shock” – the moment the United States delinked the dollar from gold – to argue that Europe must once again use geopolitical disruption as a catalyst for change. […]

‘We prefer respect to bullies’: Macron hits back at Trump; French President warns against intimidating Europe

Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron (AP file photo) French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday hit back at his American counterpart Donald Trump after the latter shared a screenshot of their private conversation on social media, saying he “stands by his words” and that Europe would not yield to bullies or be intimidated, referring to Trump’s […]

‘If I didn’t come along, there would be no … ‘: Trump takes credit for Nato’s existence as Europe bristles over Greenland

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Nato continued to exist thanks to him, as European leaders meeting in Davos vowed an “unflinching” response to his threats to take over Greenland.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said if he were not there, the Nato would have been in the ash heap of History. “No […]

World’s Best Cruise Destination 2025 has been crowned and it’s not Caribbean or Europe

From Desert Capital to Cruise King: How This City Claimed the World’s Top Cruise Title The World Cruise Awards, one of the most respected accolades in global cruise tourism, has officially crowned Abu Dhabi with the prestigious title of World’s Best Cruise Destination for 2025 and the win for the Emirate’s city is in addition […]

Cash, talks, troops? How Europe plans to hit back at Donald Trump’s Greenland grab

With his promise of the “nice way or the difficult way,” Donald Trump appears to be reviving an old American ambition with a harder edge. A US plan to buy Greenland for $100 million in the 20th century never came to fruition, but Trump’s renewed interest has given the idea fresh urgency and made it […]