Ukrainian army captures 27 Russian soldiers in Kursk region

Photo: Stringer / RFoto: Stringer / Reuters The Ukrainian army reported that it had captured 27 Russian soldiers during fighting in Russia’s border region of Kursk. This comes amid the ongoing conflict with Russia and the expansion of Ukraine’s territorial gains in the region. According to the press service of the Ukrainian forces, the captured […]

Ukraine wins gold in the single mixed biathlon relay at the 2025 Universiade

Oleksandra Merkushyna Photo: biathlon.com.ua In Turin, Italy, Ukrainian biathletes Oleksandra Merkushyna and Serhiy Suprun won a gold medal in the single mixed relay at the XXII World Winter Universiade. The Ukrainian pair showed an excellent result, finishing the race in 39 minutes and 52.5 seconds. Despite having to use eight extra rounds of ammunition at […]

China imposes new sanctions on US defence companies

Photo: Reuters On 14 January, China imposed sanctions on a number of US defence companies, accusing them of involvement in arms sales to Taiwan. The decision was the second such move by Beijing in the last few days and is part of its efforts to “protect national sovereignty, security and interests,” according to the Chinese […]