Ukraine's Losses Reach Over 138,000 People, 2,500 Armored Vehicles in 2025
The Ukrainian armed forces lost 138,545 people in the first three months of this year, according to calculations by Sputnik based on Russian Defense Ministry data.
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China Shuts Down BlackRock’s Panama Canal Ambitions
China has paused a $23 billion deal pushed by the US’s biggest asset manager to put the Panama Canal’s ports back under American control amid concerns about its economic and geopolitical ramifications. Here's what to know about the economic and diplomatic battle for the strategic maritime artery.
Indian MP Holds Up RT as Model for National Media's Global Reach
In a recent meeting, opposition MP and journalist Sagarika Ghose emphasized the need for Indian media to draw inspiration from international channels like Russia Today (RT) to improve its global standing.
Vladimir Putin Held Talks With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin promised that by the time Xi Jinping visits Russia in May, a rich and well-prepared program will be ready.
Which Iranian Missiles and Drones Can Wipe US Bases in the Middle East Off the Map?
President Trump has threatened to bomb Iran in a manner “the likes of which they have never seen before” unless a new nuclear deal is agreed. Here’s why such bullying tactics aren’t a good idea when it comes to Iran.
China's Upgraded JL-9 Naval Trainer Jet Featured in Official Report
An upgraded version of China's JL-9 naval trainer jet was featured in a recent official report, revealing newly added wingtip split rudders. A Chinese military affairs expert said on Sunday that the technology will enhance carrier pilot training and could be applied to future stealth aircraft.
Russian Forces Take Control of Razlyv Settlement in DPR - MoD
Battlegroup Vostok has taken control of the settlement of Razlyv in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
BlackRock CEO: Bitcoin Might Dethrone US Dollar as Global Reserve Currency
BlackRock's Outlook 2025 called Bitcoin "a tactical hedge against specific risks, like gold." Larry Fink, the CEO of the world's largest asset manager, who had once labeled Bitcoin as an "index of money laundering," experienced a notable change of heart last year amid inflationary pressures and the volatility of traditional markets.
Trump administration halts dozens of research grants at Princeton University - AP News
The Trump administration has halted several dozen federal research grants at Princeton University. A campus message from the school’s president said officials received notifications this week that grants were being suspended by agencies including the Departme…
S&P 500 closes higher to start new quarter as traders await Trump’s tariff rollout: Live updates - CNBC
The market weighed some weak economic data and awaited clarity from President Donald Trump regarding his tariff policy rollout.