( MOSCOW, RUSSIA) – Millions of Russians have reportedly lost access to their bank accounts and cards in the first weeks of 2026, signalling deepening strain in the Russian financial system. Estimates indicate that approximately three million people, or more than two percent of active bank clients, have been affected.Continue Reading
(ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE) – Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a limited ceasefire in part of the Zaporizhzhia region following mediation by the International Atomic Energy Agency. T he pause in fighting is intended to allow Ukrainian engineers to carry out urgent repairs on a damaged external power line supplyingContinue Reading
(MOSCOW, RUSSIA) – Prominent Russian business figures have begun openly criticising the state of the country’s economy, warning that years of war and financial strain are pushing companies and regional governments towards bankruptcy. The comments, rare in their directness, reflect growing concern within Russia’s economic elite about inflation, high borrowingContinue Reading
(MAGWI COUNTY) – The Consortium of Rural Women for Agricultural Development Organization, known as CORWADO, has officially launched a three year development project aimed at strengthening agricultural enterprises and rural livelihoods in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State. The project, titled Rural Enterprises for Agricultural Development, or READ, is funded byContinue Reading
(SLOVIANSK DISTRICT, DONETSK OBLAST) – Fighting around the village of Dronivka on the Sloviansk axis is intensifying on a daily basis, according to Ukrainian military sources, as Russian forces increase pressure in the area and prepare for possible strikes towards Sloviansk. Ukrainian officials report that Russia is steadily building upContinue Reading
(BARNAUL, ALTAI KRAI) – While the Russian dictator continues to allocate vast financial resources toward the destruction of Ukrainian infrastructure and civilian services, domestic crises are mounting within the Russian Federation itself. Reports indicate that over 2 million residents in the Far North regions are facing critical food supply shortages,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Trade activity between South Sudan and Uganda has fallen significantly this week as security measures tied to the Ugandan general election block cross border logistics. A total suspension of internet services across Uganda, combined with the decision by many transport companies to halt movements, has left hundreds ofContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards has issued a formal clarification regarding the recent safety alert for Nestlé baby formula. Officials state that the health warning is limited to one specific contaminated batch and does not affect the broader product range available to consumers. GloriaContinue Reading
(NEVINNOMYSSK, STAVROPOL KRAI, RUSSIA) – Ukrainian drones struck the Nevinnomyssk Azot chemical plant overnight, causing a large fire at a facility that is regarded as a major supplier of materials used by the Russian military. Video footage and photographs shared online showed flames and heavy smoke rising from the industrialContinue Reading
(ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA) – The Russian city of Rostov-on-Don came under aerial attack during the night of Wednesday, 14 January 2026, according to reports from Ukrainian and local sources. The incident reportedly involved strikes on industrial infrastructure and subsequent damage to civilian areas from Russian defensive actions. Local public groups, cited byContinue Reading
