This edition of the Farda Briefing looks at the potential economic impact of a massive explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaei port and whether it will impact Iranian trade and hopes for foreign investment.
An uptick in Russian and Chinese activity near Alaska—home to America’s largest fleet of advanced fighter jets and a cornerstone of its missile defense architecture—is fueling calls to reestablish Cold War-era military infrastructure on the Aleutian Islands.
The EU’s temporary suspension of tariffs on Ukrainian goods is ending in June, sparking tense negotiations over what comes next. Farmers in frontline EU states push back, while Kyiv warns that higher tariffs could severely hurt its postwar recovery.
Russia's recent upgrade to ties with the Taliban have been followed by Indian overtures. China is already circling. “The great powers are starting to compete among themselves to recognize a terrorist organization,” says one Afghan analyst.
A potential Hungarian pope and Europe’s plan for Ukraine
The European Union is considering moving along in the accession process with Moldova while leaving Ukraine behind as Hungary to block Kyiv's membership drive.
Russian missiles and shells have struck the city of Kostyantynivka in Ukraine’s Donetsk region in recent days, killing at least three and wounding others. One octogenarian resident told RFE/RL's Current Time that she is determined to remain there, whatever the risks.
Many of those deported from Pakistan to Afghanistan have never lived in the country they are being sent “home” to and are struggling to find the basics when they arrive.
An annual report on global military spending shows that Ukraine is spending more of its GDP on defense than any other country in the world – but is still being outgunned by Russia.
The Russian military intelligence agency oversaw the recruitment of prisoners into assault units known as “Storm Z”. It also funded the units and collected of information about casualties, RFE/RL's Systema reports in the documentary "The Slaughter Of Ghosts: How Russian Prisoners Fight In Ukraine."
Over the past week, European nations largely represented by France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have tried their best to engage in talks between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia.
With tensions simmering, the militant attack has governments worried that India and Pakistan are once again on the brink of conflict. Here’s what you need to know as relations between them plunge to their lowest level in years.
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