Russia accuses Trump of 'act of war' and threatens nuclear armageddon

09:00 ET, 25 Oct 2025 The Kremlin has been rattled by new US sanctions and Trump's ambiguous stance on long-range missiles, leading to a heated reaction(Image: Getty) The Kremlin has lashed out at Donald Trump, accusing him of declaring war on...

Russia’s Aging Population Pushes New Restrictive Measures

Photo Credit: APMoscow- For a quarter century, President Vladimir Putin has faced the spectre of Russia’s shrinking and aging population. In 1999, a year before he came to power, the number of babies born in Russia plunged to its lowest recorded...

Russian Writer Mihail Şişkin in Romania

Between September 25 and 28, Brașov was particularly lively Mihail Siskin (arhiva personală) Юстина Бандол and Татьяна Кодреану, 25.10.2025, 13:20 Between September 25 and 28, Brașov was particularly lively, as the first edition of a new and...

Russia’s Oil-Dependent Economy Struggling as Sanctions Begin to Bite, Say Experts

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin opens a throttle during the opening ceremony for the Russian section of the Russia-China oil pipeline in the Amur region, Russia, on Aug. 29, 2010. Alexey Druzhinin/AFP via Getty Images News Analysis U.S....

Rugby captain who led Wales humiliation switches sports for career in MMA

Sharikadze led his side to a famous victory over Wales in 2022 Former Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze has reportedly swapped sports and left rugby to start a new career in MMA. The 32-year-old - who won over 100 caps for the Lelos and most...

Trump Sanctions Look to Tighten the Screw on Russia’s Oil Income

A view of the oil terminal in Saint Petersburg on Sept. 26, 2025. (Bloomberg) -- When the US imposed its first major sanctions on Russia's petroleum industry since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the oil market briefly dived into chaos....

Business News | Moscow Wraps Up Major International Technology Forum -- Moscow Startup Summit

VMPL New Delhi [India], October 25: The international Moscow Startup Summit has concluded in the Russian capital, becoming one of the year's most important global events in technology and innovation. The summit brought together leading...

Inside Putin's youth militarization machine, where Russia trains Ukrainian kids for war

High-ranking Russian officers are running military training programs for Ukrainian children from occupied territories and overseeing a system of youth militarization, an investigation by the Kyiv Indepndent has found. The programs are organized by...

Inside the Life of Belarus’s Top Chess Player Amid Russia-Ukraine Turmoil | Denis Lazavik Exclusive

Meet Denis Lazavik, Belarus’s top chess talent, as he joins TOI Sports reporter Jyotirmoy Halder to talk about his growth from local tournaments to the global stage. Learn how he hones his skills, competes in the Global Chess League (GCL), and...

Common Threads for Cancer: Milwaukee Fashion Show Unites Community in the Fight Against Cancer

Nichole Muex celebrates her mother Carolyn Lawrence who passed away from pancreatic cancer with creating Common Threads for Cancer Fashion Show (Photo/Nichole Muex) By Karen Stokes Inspired by a passion for fashion and compassion for people living...

Bloody letters and battlefield art: Russian museum's tribute to North Korean soldiers in Ukraine

A short film about “international solidarity” between the two countries “against Western imperialism” ran on a loop, as hundreds of schoolchildren and members of the public made their way past. In promotional material, the museum says it runs...

How Russian mercenaries in Mali exploit military equipment

It's said that a picture is worth more than a thousand words; a photo posted on Telegram in December 2024 proves just how accurate that expression really is. The image in question shows a pair of legs lounging in the shade on a red carpet in the...

Belgian government rallies around De Wever over Russian assets veto

Key members of Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s five-party coalition have supported his refusal to wave through a complicated scheme to use Russian assets in Europe for Ukraine. “I totally agree with the prime minister,” his coalition...

Russia’s population is shrinking rapidly. Putin is trying to put a stop to that

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'Powerful' Denzel Washington thriller branded 'perfect' on TV tonight

Renowned Hollywood actor Denzel Washington delivers yet another ‘first rate performance’ in a mystery thriller airing on television tonight. The action flick has been branded a ‘10 out of 10’ movie by fans, who admit they can ‘watch it on repeat’....

Netflix's Nuclear War Movie Is Incredible, Ending Will Enrage Viewers

"A House of Dynamite" is an incredible film, but the ending is guaranteed to upset a lot of people. Basic info: Streaming platform: Netflix Plot: When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who...

‘10/10’ Denzel Washington thriller fans 'can't stop rewatching’ is on TV tonight

Chloe Grace Moretz stars alongside Denzel Washington(Image: Sony) Hollywood heavyweight Denzel Washington is set to captivate UK audiences tonight with his 'first rate performance' in a mystery thriller. The action-packed film has been hailed as a...

10 Most Disturbing Movies Like The Hand That Rocks The Cradle

Movies like The Hand that Rocks the Cradle include stories about people who infiltrate a family's life and disrupt everything. The original film was a 1992 release by director Curtis Hanson (L.A. Confidential), the story of a nanny (Rebecca De...

Portrait of a Russian artist in Portugal

She subtly merges strong Russian art traditions with the luminous Portuguese colour palette. Alina Mayakovskaya’s philosophy is that creativity is the honest language of the soul. Whether she is dancing or painting, her art is a manifestation of...

Daniel Naroditsky’s Death: Petition To Ban Russian GM Vladimir Kramnik Gains Heat

Last Updated:October 25, 2025, 10:00 IST Over 15,000 have signed a petition urging FIDE to act against Vladimir Kramnik after Daniel Naroditsky's death, which is being investigated for a possible suicide or drug overdose. Rapid Read Summarized by...