Milestone Moment: Vladimir Putin Rises to Power as Boris Yeltsin Resigns on New Year’s Eve 1999 On December 31, 1999—exactly 26 years ago today—Russian President Boris Yeltsin stunned the world with a surprise New Year’s Eve resignation, elevating Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to acting president. This pivotal event marked the beginning of Putin’s enduring dominance … Read more
August 28, 2025, WASHINGTON/KYIV – As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine grinds into its fourth year, President Donald Trump is reshaping America’s role in the conflict, slashing military aid while pressuring NATO allies to follow suit – all in pursuit of a swift ceasefire deal with Vladimir Putin. Dubbed by critics as “Trump’s War” strategy, the … Read more
NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON – What began as a celebrated “bromance” between U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has devolved into a high-stakes economic showdown, with Trump’s aggressive tariffs on India sparking whispers of fear – not from Modi toward Trump, but potentially the other way around. As Trump slaps a staggering 50% … Read more