Dissidents released in a prisoner swap have pledged to continue their struggle against Putin and shared details of their release.
On August 3, 2024 by editor1TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was moved unexpectedly from a Siberian prison to a detention center in Moscow, initially fearing he was being taken for execution. Opposition activist Ilya Yashin was warned by a security operative that he would face death in prison if he returned to Russia. Neither Kara-Murza nor Yashin […]
The U.S. plans to enhance its military presence in the Middle East by deploying a squadron of fighter jets and maintaining an aircraft carrier in the region.
On August 3, 2024 by editor1WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon announced Friday that the U.S. will relocate a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and keep an aircraft carrier stationed in the region. This move is intended to bolster American military presence to support Israel and protect U.S. forces from potential threats posed by Iran and its allies. Defense […]
Vietnam’s president has been confirmed as the new head of the Communist Party, the most powerful position in the country.
On August 3, 2024 by editor1PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Vietnamese President To Lam was confirmed as the new general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam on Saturday, following the death of his predecessor on July 19. Lam’s appointment makes him the most influential figure in Vietnam’s political hierarchy. It remains uncertain whether he will continue to serve as […]