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US Pulls Military Personnel From Key Middle East Bases Amid Rising Tensions With Iran – Report
14 January 2026 @ 1:32 pm
The US is withdrawing some personnel from key bases in the Middle East as a precautionary measure amid rising tensions in the region, the agency reports, citing an unnamed US official.
Pepe Escobar: How BRICS May Deliver Structural Shock to US Dollar System
14 January 2026 @ 1:19 pm
The oligarchy that really controls the Empire of Chaos has hit the panic button, as the structural contours of Hegemony seriously wobble.
Russian Forces Wipe Out Ukrainian Troops in Komarovka
14 January 2026 @ 12:56 pm
Russian Battlegroup Sever liberated the settlement of Komarovka in the Sumy region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
'Jellyfish Have More Spine': Analyst Slams Europe’s Token Show of Force on Greenland
14 January 2026 @ 12:54 pm
Led by the UK and Germany, Europe is debating a military buildup on Greenland — while France plans to open a consulate on February 6 as a diplomatic “mic drop” at Washington.
Tanker Matilda Attacked by 2 Ukrainian UAVs on January 13 - MoD
14 January 2026 @ 11:53 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian oil tanker Matilda, flying the flag of Malta, was attacked by two Ukrainian attack UAVs at a distance of about 100 kilometers (62 miles) from the city of Anapa in the Krasnodar Territory, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Lavrov Blasts US’s Illegal Venezuela Op as Blatant Violation of International Law
14 January 2026 @ 11:03 am
Russia's stance on the US's illegal operation in Venezuela remains unchanged, since it is a flagarant violation of international law, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Witkoff, Kushner Plan to Visit Moscow in January for Talks - Reports
14 January 2026 @ 9:05 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, plan to visit Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in January, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Russia's Zakharova Says EU Officials Using Iran to Distract Public From Greenland Issue
14 January 2026 @ 8:50 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - European Union officials, faced with Washington's claims on Greenland, have largely shifted their focus to the protests in Iran in order to divert public attention from "the fact that an island is being taken away from them," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
US Asks EU Countries to Share Intel on Potential Iran Targets – Reports
14 January 2026 @ 7:04 am
In late December, US President Donald Trump said he would support new strikes on Iran if Tehran attempted to continue developing its missile and nuclear programs. Later, amid protests and unrest in Iran, Trump threatened the country with a strike if protesters were killed, stressing that he would come to the aid of the Iranian people if necessary.
China-US Trade Down 18.7% in 2025 - Customs
14 January 2026 @ 5:46 am
Since returning to the White House, US President Donald Trump has tightened trade policy. He imposed tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, raised them for China, and then announced tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobile imports, including those from the EU.