Gold buying in Russia hits an all-time high amid tightening sanctions, overtaking the national reserves of Spain and Austria
Russians are buying gold at levels never seen before. Since early 2022, citizens have purchased 282 tons of physical gold in the form of...
Sanctioned tankers suffer explosive hits in the Black Sea — Turkey scrambles rescue boats as drifting mines feared
Two tankers linked to sanctions on Russia were struck by explosions in the Black Sea near Turkey’s coast, prompting rapid rescue operations on Friday....
Europe erupts after Tanzania’s disputed election — EU freezes €156 million and prepares sanctions in stunning 539–0 vote
The European Parliament has taken an unprecedented and unanimous step against Tanzania following the country’s October 2025 elections. In a decisive vote of 539–0,...
Indonesia explodes at U.S. over ‘poison pill’ clause — calls deal a threat to economic freedom
Indonesia is pushing back against strong demands from the United States as both sides work to finalise a trade deal first outlined in July....
West ‘running out of sanctions’ on Russia — but hidden war lifelines still exposed by new US watchdog
Western countries have already placed many sanctions on Russia since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. These sanctions have focused on big...