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Artnauts Exhibit at Colorado Mountain College Highlights Global Conflicts

Artnauts Exhibit at Colorado Mountain College Highlights Global Conflicts

The Artnauts, a global artist collective, is showcasing an exhibit at Colorado Mountain College in Aspen, focusing on global conflicts and social injustices. The exhibit features collaborative sculptures and artworks from various countries, including Israel, Palestine, Russia, and Ukraine. Artnauts, founded at the University of Colorado Boulder, aims to raise awareness of international issues through visual arts. The exhibit includes pieces that address political and environmental injustices, with a focus on healing communities and fostering human connection. This rare U.S. appearance marks the collective's 30th anniversary.
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Trump arremete contra la OTAN luego de una reunión privada con jefe de la alianza

Trump arremete contra la OTAN luego de una reunión privada con jefe de la alianza

El presidente Donald Trump reiteró sus duras críticas a la OTAN e invocó de nuevo su malestar por Groelandia, la gigante isla que pretendió apropiarse, después de una reunión a puerta cerrada el miércoles con el jefe de la alianza, Mark Rutte.
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Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine
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Russia's Media Strategy in Iran Conflict Highlights Strategic Weakness

Russia's Media Strategy in Iran Conflict Highlights Strategic Weakness

Russia's involvement in the Iran conflict has revealed significant strategic weaknesses, despite its efforts to support Iran. The Kremlin's media apparatus has been actively promoting the cessation of the war, indicating a failure to achieve operational objectives on the ground. Russian rhetoric suggests that the degradation of Iran's military capabilities is detrimental to the Russia-China-Iran axis, which relies on Iran for strategic influence in regions like the Caucasus and Central Asia. The conflict has also impacted Russia's ability to maintain its influence over Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as its strategic foothold in Syria. Russian officials, including Alexander Dugin, have framed the conflict as a contest for global hegemony, with the U.S. and Israel's actions against Iran perceived as indirect attacks on Russia.
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Ukrainians sceptical of Easter truce with Russia as Kyiv calls for talks

Ukrainians sceptical of Easter truce with Russia as Kyiv calls for talks

KYIV, April 10 (Reuters) - Ukrainian officials urged Russia on Friday to extend a ceasefire it announced for Orthodox Easter this weekend and restart talks to end the war, but people on the streets of Kyiv remained wary, recalling that previous such truces had been quickly violated.
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US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire

US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire

With the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, U.S. and Iranian negotiators are heading to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials
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Ukrainian Forces Engage in Drone Operations in Middle East Amid Iran Conflict

Ukrainian Forces Engage in Drone Operations in Middle East Amid Iran Conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that Ukrainian military personnel have been actively involved in shooting down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in various Middle Eastern countries during the ongoing conflict involving Iran. This operation is part of a broader effort to assist partners in countering the same drone technology used by Russia in Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized that these were not mere training missions but active operations aimed at building a modern air defense system. The operations took place before a tentative ceasefire was reached among Iran, the United States, and Israel. Ukrainian forces have been deployed across several nations, enhancing their air defense capabilities. In return, Ukraine is receiving weapons, oil, diesel, and financial arrangements to bolster its energy infrastructure.
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Trump Administration Likely to Extend Russian Oil Waiver Amid Iran Conflict

Trump Administration Likely to Extend Russian Oil Waiver Amid Iran Conflict

President Donald Trump's administration is considering extending a waiver that allows countries to purchase sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products. This waiver, initially set to expire on April 11, was introduced to stabilize global energy prices during the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. The waiver could release 100 million barrels of Russian crude, which is nearly a day's worth of global output. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed the extension with President Trump, and they agreed on its potential benefits. The conflict has led to a spike in oil prices due to the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil and gas shipments.
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Take Five: Eyes on Islamabad

Take Five: Eyes on Islamabad

April 10 (Reuters) - It's all about the Iran war once again, with weekend ceasefire talks being the main event, but the coming days will also give early indications of the fallout for big companies and the world's second largest economy, China.
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The Latest: Attacks reported in Iran and Gulf Arab nations hours after ceasefire announcement

The Latest: Attacks reported in Iran and Gulf Arab nations hours after ceasefire announcement

Iran, the United States, and Israel have reached a deal for a two-week ceasefire
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Pentagon Plans Major Increase in Counter-Drone Technology Spending Amid Rising Threats

Pentagon Plans Major Increase in Counter-Drone Technology Spending Amid Rising Threats

The Pentagon is planning to significantly increase its budget for counter-drone technology, with a proposed expenditure of nearly $1 billion in 2027. This marks a substantial rise from the $596 million allocated in 2026. The increase is part of a broader strategy to enhance the U.S. military's capabilities in countering small unmanned aerial systems (c-UAS). The budget proposal includes $26.5 million for applied research and a potential increase in development funding from $140 million in 2026 to $359.2 million in 2027. This move comes as drone threats continue to proliferate globally, with militaries looking to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict for insights and technological advancements. The Pentagon's counter-drone task force aims to acquire $600 million in c-UAS technology to support various operations, including the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran and the protection of critical infrastructure.
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Exclusive-Iran war doubles Russia's main oil revenue to $9 billion in April, Reuters calculations show

Exclusive-Iran war doubles Russia's main oil revenue to $9 billion in April, Reuters calculations show

MOSCOW, April 9 (Reuters) - Russia will see revenue from its biggest single oil tax double to $9 billion in April due to the oil and gas crisis triggered by the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran, Reuters calculations showed on Thursday.