Month: June 2023
Timeline: How Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner Group revolt against Russia unfolded
Mutinous Russian mercenary fighters surged most of the way to Moscow before their leader said they had agreed to turn back to avoid bloodshed. Here…
Trump says US government has ‘vital role’ opposing abortion, won’t say if he backs national ban
WASHINGTON: Former President Donald Trump said the federal government should play a “vital role” opposing abortion but again failed to provide specifics on what national…
Yevgeny Prigozhin: US spy agencies detected early signs of Russia revolt: Report
WASHINGTON: US spy agencies picked up signs days ago that mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was preparing to rise up against Russia’s defense establishment, US media…
Russia says Wagner Group’s leader will move to Belarus after his rebellious march challenged Putin
Russia says the head of a private military company who staged a short-lived rebellion will move to Belarus and not face prosecution as part of…
Beijing heat wave clouds long weekend and sets multi-day temperature record
TAIPEI: Beijing and parts of northern China are experiencing record temperatures, with authorities urging people to limit their time outdoors.The Nanjiao observatory in southern Beijing…
Prigozhin and his Wagner Group: A murderous symphony
Meet Yevgeny Prigozhin, arguably the most influential mercenary in modern history whose Wagner Group, a shadowy private military company with close ties to Russian President…
Day of drama: ‘Putin’s chef’ launches revolt, turns back
Mutinous Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin said on Saturday he had ordered his fighters advancing on Moscow in convoy to turn around and return to…
Pakistan reviews FY24 budget in bid to secure IMF deal
ISLAMABAD: Cash-starved Pakistan has introduced a number of changes to its budget for fiscal year 2023-24 in a bid to revive the International Monetary Fund’s…
Wagner chief says he ordered his Russian mercenaries to halt march on Moscow
The head of the Wagner force said Saturday he has ordered his mercenaries to halt their march on Moscow and retreat to their field camps…
Billionaire Ray Dalio hails India after meeting PM Modi: ‘On the brink of…’
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio hailed India, saying it is “on the brink of the fastest growth” after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during…