The Ukraine War has upended the global food supply chain, as Russia and Ukraine combine to produce roughly one-third of the world’s wheat and barley. An agreement last year provided for Ukraine to move grain through the Black Sea. However, there are new concerns now that five European Union nations have banned Ukrainian agricultural exports.…

A global cyber attack linked to a Russian ransomware group has targeted U.S. government agencies, and deadly tornadoes tore through the Texas panhandle. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Friday, June 16, 2023.  U.S. agencies hit in global cyber attack A global cyber attack has hit several U.S. government agencies. U.S. officials say…

Russia’s ongoing military struggles in the Ukraine War have been the subject of international ridicule. There is even speculation that if Ukraine’s counteroffensive proves successful, it could lead to Vladimir Putin’s exit from power. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan cautions that any scenario involving Putin’s removal may not change much. He says the Ukraine…

Ukraine is making gains in its counteroffensive, pushing Russia back along three different lines. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted his military doesn’t have the weapons it needs to win the war. For the first time since the counteroffensive began, Ukrainian military leadership spoke publicly about the operation on Thursday, June 15. Over the last…

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced on Tuesday, June 14, that Belarus has already received some of the nuclear weapons Russia had said it would be sending over. President Lukashenko said he wouldn’t hesitate to order the use of the weapons if his country faces aggression. “There will be an immediate decision, I have already said this…

Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to all 37 federal charges against him, and car thefts have dramatically spiked in the United States. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Wednesday, June 14, 2023.  Trump pleads not guilty in classified documents case As expected, former President Trump pleaded not guilty to all…

Former President Donald Trump was set to attend an arraignment hearing at a Miami federal court, and Toyota announces major changes to its EV production. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Trump to be arraigned in classified documents case Former President Trump has an arraignment hearing set for Tuesday…