Kirill Dmitriev is a prominent character in the present conflict between Ukraine and Russia. He was born in Kiev in 1975, he was educated by Stanford University (BA) and Harvard Business School (MBA), Dmitriev returned to Russia and began a career in high-level levels of finance and in sovereign investment prior to being named in...
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Russia’s spy ship on the edge of UK waters uses lasers to target Royal Air Force pilots, Healey reports.
On 19 November 2025, Britain’s defence landscape was shaken up when Russian intelligence-gathering vessel Yantar was reported as having targeted pilots from the Royal Air Force (RAF). Utilising laser beams directed from within their vessels near Scotland, Yantar directed lasers directly towards them while operating near British waters on 19 November. [Sources: Reuters + 2...
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Security Forces Successfully Engage India-Backed Terrorists at Two KP IBOs
Pakistani security forces conducted two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that successfully killed 15 terrorists tied to Indian-backed militant groups, in two IBOs targeting terror cells operating there. This operation marked a key achievement of its counter-terrorism efforts as it demonstrated both resilience and effectiveness of military and intelligence agencies against hostile networks. According...
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Gunmen abduct 25 schoolgirls from Nigerian school and kill vice principal
On 17 November 2025 at approximately 4:00 AM, gunmen invaded Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School Maga in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State in north-western Nigeria and attacked with explosive devices and firearms. Breaking through its perimeter walls, exchanging fire with guards and abducting 25 female students from its boarding facility while killing...
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Britain Will Announce ‘Most Significant’ Change to Asylum Rules in Years, Establishing Europe’s Lengthiest Pathway for Settlement
The United Kingdom is set to implement what government officials describe as the “most significant overhaul” of its asylum system for years–one which will create an expansive yet restrictive settlement path compared to any other European nation. The new framework, set to be officially announced within days, seeks to change how asylum claims are processed...
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What Will Happen If BBC Engages in Legal Battle With One of the World’s Powerful Figures?
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is bracing itself for one of the most complex legal battles it has faced since becoming public after an unprecedented high-profile dispute erupted into formal legal action initiated by one of the world’s most influential political figures. The case has garnered worldwide media coverage and raised significant issues regarding press...
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Trump Requests Compensation From BBC for Panorama Edit
The BBC has issued an apology to former U.S. President Donald Trump after an edited segment from its investigative programme Panorama was found to misrepresent comments connected with one of its recent broadcasts. While they acknowledged and apologized, they chose not to provide financial compensation; believing instead that public acknowledgement and correction were sufficient solutions....
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how the japan pm’s taiwan remarks provoked the fury of china
In early November 2025, Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan, made remarks in parliament that a Chinese military attack on Taiwan could amount to a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan — a statement that has sparked a strong diplomatic backlash from China.Devdiscourse+3Reuters+3The Straits Times+3 Takaichi’s comments were given while responding to a question about “survival-threatening situations”...
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Four Potential Obstacles in House Vote to End US Shutdown
As the US government shutdown nears its conclusion, the focus now shifts to the House of Representatives, where lawmakers will vote on a critical funding bill to end the crisis. While the Senate has already passed the bill, the House vote remains uncertain, with several potential obstacles that could derail the effort. As the clock...
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Trump Warns BBC of Possible Legal Action Over Speech Edit; Chairman Issues Apology for an “Error in Judgment”
Former US President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) following its controversial editing of a speech he gave in 2015. The BBC, widely respected for its international news coverage, recently faced immense backlash after its edited version of Trump’s address omitted key parts, prompting allegations of misrepresentation and biased...