Skeptical of Russia's data, some Western officials judge its economy by looking at Moscow from space

Trump: Russia sanctions ‘likely’ if Moscow doesn’t negotiate Ukraine ceasefire

President Trump said Tuesday it was likely he would impose additional sanctions on Russia if it did not come to the negotiating table to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine. "Sounds likely," Trump said ...

The Hill - 17h

Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, signed a broad cooperation pact Friday as their countries deepened their partnership in the face of stinging Western ...

NBC News - 4d

Barrage of Stimulus Powers Robust Chinese Growth---and Some Skepticism

China said that its economy expanded by 5% last year, but a variety of weak signals have made some outside economists dubious.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Early Nintendo Switch 2 Reactions Are Largely Positive, With Some Skepticism

Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been announced , players and industry professionals have been weighing in on social media. Overall, the reactions to Switch 2 have been largely positive, ...

GameSpot - 5d

Trump can use Russia’s space program to end the war in Ukraine

Trump could sweeten the deal by making Putin an offer he can’t refuse.

The Hill - Jan. 12

Russia’s war economy is a house of cards

The financial underpinnings look increasingly fragile

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Warring sides battle inside Russia as Moscow reports gains in Ukraine

Russia said on Monday its forces had made important gains in eastern Ukraine while continuing to fend off a new Ukrainian offensive inside the Kursk region of western Russia, where a second day of ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

Why some Republicans remain skeptical of House Speaker Mike Johnson

Some Republicans remain hesitant as they prepare to vote for House speaker. This comes as Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson seeks to retain the gavel. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - Jan. 3