International Articles

North Korea says its recent barrage of missile launches were a “simulation” of a nuclear attack on the South

AFP. With new outfit or regalia Donald Trump's friend is at it again. It comes as intelligence suggests North Korea is preparing to hold its first nuclear weapon test in five years. In recent weeks, Pyongyang has launched seven sets of missiles in response to US and...

China is Worried About Ukraine-Russia War of Choice

  "On Ukraine, indeed the current situation there is grave, and China is deeply concerned and grieved," Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told reporters Friday. This year marks Li's final appearance at the press briefing as premier, a position he's held since 2013. Li...

How will Russia’s war with Ukraine end? Here are 5 possible Outcomes

   Ari Goldstein;  KEY POINTS   Less than two weeks into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the country’s people and armed forces have mounted a staunch resistance against Russia’s forces.   Russia is seen as having made less progress than it expected. Still,...

Mastercard, Visa halt ops in Russia; its impact on Russian economy

Card payment companies Visa and Mastercard have suspended operations in Russia to further isolate its sanction-hit economy in the wake of the Ukraine invasion. Mastercard said that cards issued by Russian banks would no longer be supported by its network. The company...