US House elects speaker on 15th attempt

California Republican Kevin McCarthy finally took the speaker role after days of opposition from members of his own party The US House of Representatives has appointed a new speaker following 15 separate votes, with GOP Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy now set to fill the position after a days-long battle with insurgent Republicans.

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Nuclear Ukraine? Amid 'concerns' over alleged Russian threat, the world overlooks the real danger

Kiev is capable of building an atomic device, and its leaders often outline such thoughts Last year, Western media and high-ranking politicians actively discussed the possibility of Russian troops using atomic weapons in Ukraine. There has even been speculation on the likelihood of a nuclear war breaking out. However, it could be said that the risk…

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Russia blasts ‘cynical’ Christmas decision by Germany

Berlin announced a new batch of military support for Kiev on the eve of the Orthodox Christian holiday Germany’s decision to provide Ukraine with Marder infantry fighting vehicles and a US-made Patriot air defense system will only add fuel to the conflict, Russia’s embassy in Berlin warned on Friday.

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