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With war now football by others means, be prepared for new World Cup champsThe World Cup faces political challenges. Visiting teams, especially Iran, encounter travel restrictions and potential discrimination. The ...- On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...
- Quote of the Day by Vladimir Lenin: “There are no morals in politics; there is only expedience. A scoundrel may be of use to us just because he is a...” — What Lenin’s most controversial quote teaches about power, strategy, human nature, and the hidden costs of achieving success without principles or ethicsQuote of the Day by Vladimir Lenin offers a powerful lesson on power, politics, leadership, and human nature. The revolutionary leader beli...
- Katyusha: Why a World War II-era Russian love song is becoming TikTok’s latest obsessionA 1938 Soviet song, "Katyusha," originally a folk ballad about a woman waiting for her soldier, has resurfaced on TikTok. Repackaged with m...
- On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...
- FIFA World Cup: A look at contenders in K cluster as Ronaldo & Portugal get another shot at gloryPortugal, led by a veteran Cristiano Ronaldo, aims for World Cup glory despite a recent qualification scare. Colombia, with captain James R...
- On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
- To Russia, with love: Indian contemporary art arrives at the Hermitage that houses masterpieces by Rembrandt and RaphaelThe State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is thrilled to unveil 'Sediments of Becoming', an exhibition that introduces the dynamic lands...
- On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...
- Nobody can dictate terms to us: Putin defiant against US pressure over 'brotherly' India-Russia tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin lauded India's strong ties with Moscow. He described the relationship as "brotherly" and "trust-based." Pu...
- 'Trust-based, brotherly relations': Vladimir Putin on India-Russia tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin lauded the "brotherly" and "trust-based" India-Russia relationship at the St Petersburg International Econ...
- In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
- China’s Tiananmen crackdown: A timeline of 1989 eventsThirty-seven years ago, China's military violently ended pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. The government has never rel...
- Iran's inflation hits highest level since World War II as unrest and sanctions biteIran is currently navigating a perilous economic landscape as inflation reaches alarming heights not seen since the aftermath of World War ...
- Between ballet and war: Japanese dancers pursue dreams in RussiaTwo Japanese dancers, Jotaro Kanazasi and Haruka Takemi, are pursuing their ballet dreams in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. They focus on their a...
- Armenia rejects Putin's pressure for EU referendumArmenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected Russia's demand for a referendum on joining the European Union. Pashinyan stated that...
- On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...
- America's subpar diplomats aren't the world's only choiceThe United Nations, once a global peace beacon, now struggles for relevance. Superpower politics and a decline in multilateralism have dimi...
- Pain for Pakistan: History makes a U-turn in India's neighbourhoodRussia and the Taliban have signed a significant military cooperation agreement. This pact alters regional security dynamics. Pakistan's st...
- Quote of the Day by Russian President Putin: "There is no happiness in life, there is only a mirage on the horizon, so cherish it"Quote of the Day: According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, happiness is not a destination but a 'mirage on the horizon,' suggesting l...
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