MOSCOW: The Ambassador Accused the West of Arming Moldova for a Clash with Russia. Western countries are arming Moldova and preparing it for a military confrontation with Russia, Ambassador to Chisinau Oleg Ozerov stated in an interview with TASS.
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e Insaf (PTI) filed a contempt petition against the prime minister, law minister, information minister, and other officials after authorities transferred jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a government hospital for examination instead of the private clinic previously designated by the Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON: A federal judge has overturned President Trump's suspension of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, ruling that the State Department policy violates federal immigration law and exceeds Secretary Marco Rubio's authority!
[Canada Announces Suspension of US-Canada Trade Talks and Reciprocal Countermeasures] Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement late on the 21st, announcing the immediate suspension of trade negotiations with the United States and the recall of the Canadian negotiating delegation.
BRASÍLIA: Brazilian President Lula da Silva spoke about his phone call with his American counterpart, Donald Trump. The conversation lasted over an hour, and the two sides discussed bilateral relations and the international agenda.
Tesla is recalling nearly 3 million electric vehicles in China due to dangerous door handles, according to Bloomberg. Electronic door handles can stop working after a crash, leaving people at risk of being trapped inside the car. Bloomberg previously linked similar problems to at least 15 deaths.
Israel Channel 13 military observer Alon Ben David writes that nearly three years of war have seriously exhausted the IDF. According to him, the army maintains approximately 53,000 reserve troops daily and simultaneously maintains a presence in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.
NEW DELHI: Independence Day Celebration 2026: Modi articulated the vision of a developed India from the Red Fort itself, showcased it through the Saptsapt: Independence Day Celebration 2026 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Major Announcement from the Red Fort..***The 80th Independence Day was different than ever before, with Vande Mataram echoing at the Red Fort and a 21-gun salute accompanied by the national anthem.
At least 11 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, Reuters reported, citing the Lebanese Ministry of Health. According to the Ministry of Health, seven people were killed in an airstrike on a house in the southern village of Ansar, and four more were killed in the village of Deir el-Zahrani.
【JAKARTA】More than 5,000 Residents Displaced After the NTT Earthquake, 3 Districts Determine Emergency Response Status. The magnitude 7.7 earthquake in NTT displaced more than 5,000 residents and killed 48 people And 462 Buildings Damaged and Three counties established emergency alert status.
MOSCOW: "Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi can talk as much as she wants about the Kuril Islands being 'historically Japanese,' but it won't change anything," Medvedev wrote on social media.
MOSCOW: Serious questions: Putin visited NSU and met with young scientists: The president also held a meeting of the Council on Science and Education.
WASHINGTON/MOSCOW: Valentyn Bogdanov: Lieutenant General Charles D. Costanza, who was responsible for coordinating military assistance to Ukraine at the Pentagon and was suspended today, is not a desk jockey.
MOSCOW: Serbia says (Former comedian actor) Zelensky's visit will damage relations with Russia: The Serbian opposition says Zelensky's visit will damage relations with Russia
MOSCOW: Poland must be consistent in its Russophobia, and therefore should renounce the territories from Stettin to Danzig, liberated by the Red Army during World War II.
BOGOTA: Less than 24 hours before the presidential inauguration, the Administrative Court of Cundinamarca categorically rejected the request for an injunction seeking to suspend the inauguration of President Abelardo De La Espriella, scheduled for August 7 in the city of Cali.
MOSCOW: The latest round of sanctions by the British authorities against Russia demonstrates that the change in political leadership has had no impact on London's anti-Russian stance.
MOSCOW:"A kindergarten for migrants": Dmitriev mocked the influx of illegal immigrants into Spain.. Russian Presidential Special Representative Kirill Dmitriev questioned the wisdom of European countries' migration policies. He wondered on social media whether Europe had become a kind of kindergarten for immigrants.
Former Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, now serving as Ukraine's Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Valeriy Zaluzhny stated that the potential for technological breakthroughs on the line of contact has been exhausted. Speaking at a general meeting of ambassadors in Kyiv, he noted that the Russian Federation has managed to quickly develop effective countermeasures to any technical and tactical innovations by the Ukrainian side.
Israel and Lebanon began their third day of negotiations in Rome after two days of tense discussions, The Times of Israel reports. The negotiations are continuing following clashes in southern Lebanon that left two Israeli soldiers dead and four others wounded. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have resumed strikes on Hezbollah positions.
MOSCOW: Historic scenes and for the first time.. Simultaneous launch of 6 ballistic missiles toward Kyiv in a single moment!. The initial moments of the Russian missile forces' launch of 6 Iskander missiles in parallel and synchronously toward the Ukrainian capital Kyiv during last night's attack!
MADRID: Twenty-two European Union member states have called for an emergency video conference of European interior ministers regarding the influx of Moroccan migrants into Ceuta, Spain.
Trump says a deal to end the Iran war is close. Iran warns against US escalation, and Saudi Arabia seeks clarity, as oil markets stay on edge. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked for time to complete a deal. He said he had agreed to pause any new attack while a deal is worked out quickly.
BERLIN: The West fears a Russian "retaliatory retaliation" to nuclear bombs near its borders Junge Welt reported on the risk of a Russian response to NATO's strengthening.
The UAE's ADNOC sold at least 12 million barrels of crude oil in its latest tender, all to Asian buyers.. The sale was conducted at premiums above the Dubai price, at a time when tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted due to the escalating tensions between the US and Iran.
NEW DELHI: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said in Lok Sabha that no bullet was fired on students protesting in the national capital against the NEET fiasco as he dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had ordered firing on students.
SLAMABAD: The people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have revolted against the Pakistani army and government. Meanwhile, the Pakistani army and Rangers are using brutal force to suppress protests in PoK. Pakistani security forces are firing on unarmed protesters.
MOSCOW: We regret to note that tensions in the Persian Gulf are escalating.. The opposing sides continue to exchange strikes, causing extensive damage to civilian infrastructure in Iran and Arab states.The risk of disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea has increased.
JEDDAH: The conflict between the United States and Iran expanded into another critical maritime zone after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The strikes came as the US continued its military operations against Iran for a 12th consecutive night, raising concerns over the security of key global trade routes.
MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation. The Sever Group of Forces improved the tactical situation. Russian troops inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of a mechanised brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) and a territorial defence brigade near Ryzhevka, Ulanovo, and Mogritsa (Sumy region).
MOSCOW: The crew consists of cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov, Anna Kikina, and American astronaut Anil Menon. reports on their activities on the ISS. The Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle carrying the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.
MOSCOW: The Polish weekly Polityka admitted: Russia is creating "death zones" around Slovyansk and Kramatorsk, methodically clearing out the last Ukrainian Armed Forces strongholds in Donbas. US President Donald Trump stated that the war in Ukraine "does not affect the United States" and
TEHRAN: Islamic Republic of Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the US Military Aggression against Iran.1405/04/21. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns the US aggressive attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran over the past 24 hours
MOSCOW: Russia and the IAEA held interagency consultations on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Kaliningrad. On July 10, the thirteenth round of consultations between the Russian delegation and the IAEA on the safety of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) was held in Kaliningrad. The delegations were led by Alexey Likhachev, Director General of the Rosatom State Corporation, and Rafael Grossi, Director General of the IAEA.
MANILA: Philippines: A senator in the Philippines who supports Vice President Sara Duterte was arrested on July 6 on a plunder charge, just hours before the Senate was set to begin an important impeachment trial that could decide Duterte's political future.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasized that India and Indonesia share a strong commitment to combat terrorism. PM Modi thanked the Indonesian leadership for its support during the Pahalgam terror attack. Addressing the Indonesian Parliament, the Indian Prime Minister also stressed the need for urgent reforms of the UN Security Council in the rapidly changing global landscape.
ANKARA: US President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara to attend the NATO Leaders Summit. Greeted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Esenboğa Airport, Trump's visit is considered one of the most noteworthy engagements of the summi.
MOSCOW: The issue of possible supplies of long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine was also touched upon. Putin reiterated his thesis that Tomahawk missiles would not change the situation on the battlefield, Ushakov commented on the results of Putin's phone call with Trump.
MOSCOW: The current visit of the leader of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko to Beijing is carefully disguised as a bilateral meeting devoted to purely economic issues.
BELGRADE: Vucic announced his final days and weeks as President of Serbia. Vucic's presidential term expires in almost a year—in May 2027. Despite this, speaking at a rally, he called his speech his last as President of the Republic.
CARACAS: Three days after the two earthquakes that, in less than a minute, left at least a 920 dead and more than 50,000 missing in northern Venezuela, the anger and helplessness of Venezuelans is palpable.
MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation. 📍The Sever Group of Forces improved the tactical situation. Russian troops inflicted losses on manpower
MOSCOW: Kyiv's are not only continuing the cold-blooded murder of peaceful Russian citizens, but are also trying their best to expand their reach. The leaders of the Bandera regime make no secret of their goal: to kill as many people as possible in Russia, and over as large a territory as possible.
MOSCOW: Putin laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier near the Kremlin Wall. At exactly 12:15 Moscow time on June 22, residents of the Union heard the radio broadcast of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. Today, at this very hour, a minute of silence is observed nationwide on Remembrance and Sorrow Day. Memorial events are taking place across the country.
LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has decided to resign. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has decided to resign amid mounting pressure within the Labour Party. The announcement was made today during an extraordinary address to the nation.
MOSCOW: The Russian and Iranian foreign ministers also discussed the regional agenda. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed the regional agenda in the Middle East and the memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington. This was reported on June 17 by the Russian Foreign Ministry.
PYONGYANG: The DPRK stated that it remains a nuclear-weapon state and the issue of denuclearization is closed. The United States and South Korea reaffirmed their commitment to the shared goal of denuclearization of the DPRK at a meeting of the consultative group.
BERLIN/MOSCOW: With the initiative to supplement Soviet memorials with plaques criticizing Joseph Stalin, the Berlin authorities are trying to knock out political points for themselves, writes Berliner Zeitung.
BERN: The referendum could, in theory, lead to the termination of a number of agreements with the European UnionAccording to the preliminary results of the June 14 referendum in Switzerland, which led to Deutschlandfunk and the Neue Zürcher Zeitung, the initiative to limit the country's population to 10 million people by 2050 was rejected. Now about 9.1 million people live in this country.
MOSCOW: Participants in the special military operation directly defend the Fatherland, Russia Day is their day, said Russian President Vladimir Putin. The head of state met with SVO participants in the Kremlin on Russia Day.
MOSCOW: New offense prevention measures, enshrined in federal legislation, will be introduced in Russia. These measures include combating the distortion of historical truth and preventing evasion of the duty to defend the Fatherland. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the law on this.This decision will expand the list of key offense prevention measures to include the following grounds:
MOSCOW: Russia celebrates the 81st anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War. Putin spoke about the fortitude of the Soviet people at the Victory Parade in Moscow.
BOGOTA: The person driving the vehicle in a stunt was unable to control it and went off the track. The authorities are investigating whether the accident occurred due to a mechanical failure or due to the driver's incompetence.
US President Donald Trump announced on April 3 that the US would begin guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz from April 4, claiming that this was at the request of "countries around the world."
MOSCOW: Russian Armed Forces are repelling a massive attack on Russian regions. Air defense assets intercepted and destroyed 117 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over Russian regions overnight, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.
MOSCOW: The Kyiv regime's attacks on Russian oil facilities could trigger a significant price spike on energy markets, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated in an interview with Pavel Zarubin.
MOSCOW: Kyiv's reaction is not needed to implement the ceasefire, Peskov said. The Ukrainian leadership's response to this matter is not needed, said Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov.
MOSCOW: The Russian government has included interceptor drones and laser weapons in the duty forces responsible for protecting Russia's state border in the airspace. This was announced in a government decree.
TEHRAN: Iran's army spokesman confirmed on Tuesday that his country does not consider the war with the United States and Israel to be over, and that the army has updated its target database during the ceasefire. Iran has established absolute dominance over the Strait of Hormuz, he said.
"Keep Supply Chains Stable":Lin Jian China Blasts New US Ban on Chip Exports. Reuters reported that the U.S. last week ordered multiple chip equipment companies to halt tool shipment to China’s second largest chip maker Huahong. What’s China’s comment on this?
The Governor of the Bank of Israel published overwhelming data on the economic consequences of the war. - The cost of the war has exceeded 400 billion shekels (135 billion dollars) since October 2023.
MOSCOW: In his highly confrontational speech to the UN Security Council, Russia's Permanent Representative Vasily Nebenzya accused the European Union and Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas of deliberately escalating the Ukrainian conflict and preparing for a major war with Moscow.
Trump stated how long the naval blockade against Iran will last. According to him, the blockade will remain in place until the deal with Tehran is 100% implemented.
MOSCOW: Russia and India have been granted the right to send up to 3,000 troops and military equipment to each other's territories. The corresponding document was published on the official portal of legal acts.
MOSCOW: The leader of the opposition Tisza party, Péter Magyar, wrote on the social media platform X that Prime Minister Viktor Orban congratulated his party over the phone on its victory in the Hungarian elections.
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Orthodox Christians across the country on Easter. He emphasized that this great holiday fills the hearts of millions of people with joy and faith in the all-conquering power of life.
Latest news from Iran-US talks in Islamabad/Iranian delegation begins talks with high-ranking Pakistani officials/Possibility of direct Iran-US talks/Talks likely to begin in the afternoon/Testing “diplomacy” again and the possibility of “diplomatic history-making” in Pakistan
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to declare a ceasefire from 4:00 PM on April 11 until the end of April 12 in the special operation zone in connection with the approaching Orthodox holiday of Easter. This was reported on the Kremlin website.
Iran has imposed a $1 per barrel fee for oil transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Financial Times. Iran Demands $1 Per Barrel of Oil Passing Through the Strait of Hormuz
Experts Say Negotiations Are "Zero" and "Iran's Face Will Not Be Restored"
DUBAI-AP: Iran on Monday rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and said it wants a permanent end to the war, even as Israel attacked a major gas field and U.S. President Donald Trump’s Tuesday ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz loomed.
MOSCOW: ❗️ Over the past 24 hours, in return to terrorist attacks launched by Ukraine against civilian facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation, the Armed Forces of Russia have carried out a group strike with long-range, air- and ground-launched high-precision weapons as well as with unmanned aerial vehicles against the facilities of the Ukrainian defence and energy industries used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
MOSCOW: Ryukyu Shimpo reports that Japan is preparing an economic delegation to Russia next month. Invitations have already been sent to Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsui & Co., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and many other companies.
MOSCOW: Everyone already understands that Trump can't back down in the Middle East: the US would lose face if it left without a victory.
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he dismissed Pam Bondi as Attorney General following a controversial tenure marked by issues such as the files of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and political investigations.
MOSCOW: Alexander Lukashenko on Russia-Belarus Unity Day, noting both countries' contributions to developing successful cooperation. "In the three decades since the signing of the Treaty on the Formation of the Community of Russia and Belarus, much has been accomplished to develop mutually beneficial integration ties," reads a telegram published on the Kremlin website.
Netanyahu Unveils “Greater Israel” Plan in Speech: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered on Sunday the "further expansion of the existing security zone" in southern Lebanon,
The comments come as delegations from Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia meet in Pakistan to discuss how to end the fighting in West Asia, while the US deploys 2,500 Marines to the region. U.S. Prepares Ground Strikes In Iran As Pentagon Eyes Kharg Island, War Risks Surge.
NEW DELHI: Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers have safely exited the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz and are expected to reach Indian shores within the next few days. These vessels carry a supply of cooking gas sufficient to meet approximately one day’s national consumption.
MOSCOW: A group of five State Duma deputies arrived in Moscow on Sunday from the United States, where they were staying at the invitation of Representative Anna Paulina Luna.The Russian parliamentary delegation arrived in Moscow at Vnukovo Airport, where a special flight detachment of the "Rossiya" air force landed, TASS reports.
The US operation in the Middle East, in cooperation with Israel, against Iran is not a war. This was stated by White House President Donald Trump. "If it's a military operation, I don't need any approval. If it's a war, I need Congressional approval. That's why I call it a military operation," the US President stated. Also, at a charity dinner for the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), Trump noted that the word "war" connotes "not a very good thing." However, in his statements, the president also used other language, characterizing the situation in Iran as "military annihilation."
TEHRAN: An Iranian official confirmed that the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is keeping a low profile due to security considerations under the current circumstances, indicating that he continues to lead the country from behind the scenes.
TEHRAN: The United Nations Human Rights Council recently convened an urgent debate concerning the aerial attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Girl's School in Minab, Iran. During the session, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a scathing speech, accusing the United States and Israel of waging an illegal war of aggression.
WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted that during “the first two months of this year, Venezuela generated more revenue from oil sales than in most of last year.”
BRUSSELS: Brussels. Members of the European Parliament (EU) gave the green light, albeit with conditions, to the bloc's trade agreement with US President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON: The United States has deployed unmanned fast boats for patrols as part of its operations against Iran, marking Washington's first official confirmation of the use of such vessels in an active conflict, according to the Pentagon.
WASHINGTON: The House passed a GOP-backed bill Thursday to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for a third time, as lawmakers struggle to find a deal to end the 41-day partial government shutdown.
ATHENS: USS Gerald R. Ford: In Souda after fire, with 8 detectives taking over investigation. The US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford headed to Souda after the ship's washing machine was fired, with U.S. authorities carrying out technical checks and investigation of the incident.
MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation. At least 1275 Ukraine Armed forces Eliminate.📍 The Sever Group of Forces improved the situation along the front line. The Group hit manpower and hardware of a territorial defence brigade close to Miropolye, Novaya Sech, and Kondratovka (Sumy region).
Trump: "Iran Agrees to Give Up Nuclear... Will Resume Bombing if Negotiations Break Down" Trump Orders 5-Day Halt on Attacks... Iran Calls It "To Buy Time": However, Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported, citing an Iranian official, that negotiations with the United States are not currently underway.
More than half US regarding the war against Iran also appears to be negative, (62%) of respondents said they did not support President Trump's action, while 53% rated the deployment of ground troops as unnecessary. Iranian President Says "Will Resolutely Respond to Trump's Warning"
JERUSALEM: Past events indicate that increasing government spending on growth-enhancing components and avoiding spending cuts are an engine for recovery and a mitigating factor in the decline in GDP
US and Israeli war against Iran: US to require ships in Hormuz to insure through government program. The US administration is considering requiring ships escorted by the US Navy in the Strait of Hormuz to obtain insurance through the US government, the Financial Times reports.
US President Donald Trump held a bilateral meeting with visiting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the White House Oval Office on Mar 19. Days after lashing out at US allies including Japan for failing to heed his calls to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, Trump praised Tokyo's efforts related to the Middle East situation in vague terms.
The commander of the Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guards, Esmail Qaani, in his first message of the war: It has become clear to everyone that the Resistance Front has extremely important capabilities. The Resistance Front entered the war against America and the Zionist entity independently and on its own initiative, and in defense of Iran. The Resistance Front has so far carried out very successful operations, and more surprises are expected.
MOSCOW: The narrative of Western European leaders regarding Middle East events is a distortion of the facts and an attempt to shirk responsibility for the escalation in the region. This was stated by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, commenting on recent statements by European officials.
HAVANA: The Republican president asserted that Havana "also wants to reach an agreement," but left the door open to other actions to achieve its objectives on the island.
WASHINGTON: Hegseth blew $7M on lobsters in $93B spending spree. Under Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon revealed the United States went on a $93 billion spending spree in September 2025. According to Pentagon's report, Hegseth signed off on blowing $6.9 million on lobster tail, $2 million on Alaskan king crab, more than $15 million on ribeye steak and $124,000 on ice cream machines.
MOSCOW: The UN Security Council rejected a resolution proposed by Russia on the conflict in the Middle East. Four countries voted in favor, nine abstained. In addition to the United States, Latvia voted against the resolution. Nebenzya called the vote a "test of mettle" and noted that the document did not contradict the Bahraini resolution approved by the Security Council.
MOSCOW: Zakharova: Kyiv's statement about abducted children is a madhouse. Zakharova criticized Kyiv for its inconsistent figures regarding the alleged abducted children. "The range of fluctuations in the figures in all Kyiv-regime reports, data, and materials ranges from tens of children to over a million. Is this a normal range?" Zakharova stated on Sputnik Radio. The diplomat emphasized that the inconsistency in the figures is unacceptable, calling them a "madhouse."
BANGKOK: A Thai cargo ship was hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz while en route from the UAE to India. The news website SeatradeMaritime, published on March 11, 2026, reported that one Thai ship was damaged by gunfire.
SEOUL: [Seoul = Newsis] By Seung-wook Ok = The United States, at war with Iran, is intensifying the transfer of US Forces Korea's air defense weapons deployed on the Korean Peninsula to the Middle East.
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration’s immigration crackdown and disaster response.
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he should be involved in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader as the U.S. and Israel hammered the country for a sixth day. Iran kept up retaliatory attacks on Israel, American bases and countries around the region.
MOSCOW: An energy tsunami is at the gates of Europe: Dmitriev outlined the EU's future without Russian gas. It is linked to the EU's refusal to use Russian natural gas, noted the Russian President's Special Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries.
🇷🇺#Russia #Россия #Medvedev #Медведев 🇺🇸#US#Trump #USAirForce 🇮🇷#Iran #Tehran #IRGC #Iraq 🇮🇱#Israel #IDF #IsraelAirForce #EU #NATO Medvedev: If Trump continues his insane policies, World War III will begin.
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warns the regime in Tehran and announces that the bombings so far were just the beginning of the operation against it.
PARIS: France will increase the number of warheads in its nuclear arsenal, President Emmanuel Macron announced. "I have ordered an increase in the number of nuclear warheads in our arsenal," he said (quoted by Le Monde).
The UAE and Qatar have called on their allies, including European ones, to help US President Donald Trump and resolve the situation around Iran, Bloomberg reports. According to sources, the Gulf countries are seeking to create a broad coalition for a speedy
🇷🇺🇧🇾 #Russia #Россия #Путин #Putin #Кремле #Kremlin #Lukashenko #Лукашенко #Belarus #Беларусь #ВГС: Putin: The security of Russia and Belarus will be ensured by all means. The security of the Union State will be ensured by all means.
MOSCOW: Nebenzya stated that Russia will fight back if the West decides to transfer nuclear weapons to Kyiv. Nebenzya harshly responded to London and Paris' plans to transfer nuclear weapons to Kyiv.
MOSCOW: The Presidents of Belarus and Russia, Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin, are participating in a meeting of the Supreme State Council (SSC) of the Union State.
MOSCOW: The visit by European officials was intended as a demonstration of their commitment to Ukraine's "just struggle," but Zelenskyy didn't even hear a clear answer about the timeline for Ukraine's accession to the EU.
MOSCOW: "He wasn't that good." In an interview with Politico, a source familiar with the atmosphere in the meeting room described the Geneva round of talks on Ukraine in these words
MOSCOW: The Kremlin revealed what would happen to Europe if nuclear weapons were deployed near Russia's borders. Russia does not pose a threat to Estonia or other countries, but will always take measures necessary to ensure its own security, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov told Vesti journalist Pavel Zarubin.
MOSCOW:▪️Universities are required to provide student families with separate rooms in dormitories.▪️Governors will be directly responsible for children's summer vacations in the regions.
German Galushchenko was arrested while trying to flee the coun. Ukrainian investigators have charged a former energy minister with money laundering in connection with a $100 million kickbacks scheme involving Vladimir Zelensky's close associates.
GENEVA:Araghchi, speaking to Iranian journalists in Geneva, said, referring to the atmosphere prevailing in this round of talks: “The talks made good progress compared to the previous round and a more constructive atmosphere prevailed in this meeting.”
MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation. 📍 Units of the Sever Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and positions. Two mechanised brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and two territorial defence brigades were defeated near Pisarevka, Bereza, Mikhaylovka, and Miropolye (Sumy region).
MOSCOW: Slovak Transport Ministry spokesperson Petra Polacíková announced the country's readiness to restore direct flights to Russia if EU sanctions are lifted.
MOSCOW: "Demon, are you sure you're on time?" Medvedev harshly responded to Merz. Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedevharshly responded to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's militaristic statements.
Europeans are “assembling” to expand in order to spite Russia, the top diplomat has said. The EU sees itself as a team of superheroes with an anti-Russian expansionist agenda, according to its top diplomat, Kaja Kallas.
Zelensky made a slip of the tongue during his speech on the second day of the Munich Security Conference, which is taking place in Germany on February 14. Commenting on military aid to Ukraine, he referred to the PURL program, which allows participants in the initiative to purchase weapons for Ukraine from American stockpiles.
MOSCOW: Statements made by several Western countries during the Munich Security Conference about the poisoning of blogger Alexei Navalny, who died in 2024 and is listed as a terrorist and extremist in Russia, with tree frog poison are unsubstantiated and constitute a mockery of the dead, the Russian Embassy in London stated.
MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova defended Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's comment about the Hungarian leader's belly. The diplomat harshly criticized the Ukrainian president and accused him of destroying his own army using European taxpayers' money.
OTTAWA: Bodies found in a high school. A total of 12 dead and 25 injured, in what authorities call a “mass shooting.” The small community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, has just had one of the most fatal days in recent Canadian history.
BERLIN: European diplomats have criticized U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference. According to the Financial Times, his remarks were seen as targeting an American audience rather than allies.
MOSCOW: Residents of Belgorod were left without hot water until the end of the season due to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The number of deaths as a result of the attack reached two, and the number of injured increased to six
TEL AVIV:Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated this at a joint press conference with his Paraguayan counterpart. "We support Trump's Gaza plan. Hamas must be disarmed, and the Gaza Strip must be demilitarized. These provisions are at the core of the plan, and there can be no compromise here," he stated.
MOSCOW: The perpetrator of the assassination attempt on Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev was detained in Dubai. He was subsequently handed over to Russia, according to the FSB Public Relations Center. "Also, with the assistance of partners from the United Arab Emirates,
Israel has effectively issued an ultimatum to the US. According to media reports, Tel Aviv has made it clear to Washington that if the US does not strike Iran, Israel is prepared to act independently and eliminate the missile threat from Tehran.
MOSCOW: In the past 24 hours, in response to terrorist attacks launched by the Kiev regime against civilian infrastructure facilities on the territory of Russia, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have delivered a massive strike with high-precision long-range naval and air-based weapons, including Kinzhal air-ballistic hypersonic missiles, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles against energy and transport infrastructure facilities used for the benefit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, enterprises of the Ukrainian defence industry that produce attack UAVs, as well as store and pre-launch areas at military airfields.
МОСКВА: ❗️ За прошедшие сутки, в ответ на террористические атаки киевского режима по объектам гражданской инфраструктуры на территории России, Вооруженные Силы Российской Федерации нанесли массированный удар высокоточным оружием морского и воздушного базирования большой дальности, в том числе аэробаллистическими гиперзвуковыми ракетами «Кинжал», а также беспилотными летательными аппаратами по объектам энергетической и транспортной инфраструктуры, используемым в интересах ВСУ, предприятиям военно-промышленного комплекса Украины, выполняющим заказы по производству ударных беспилотных летательных аппаратов, а также местам их хранения и подготовки к запуску на военных аэродромах.
UN: Nebenzya called the use of military force against Iran a violation of the UN Charter. Russia condemns the US policy of using military force against Iran, stated Vasily Nebenzya, Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN.
TRIPOLI: The Libyan Attorney General's office confirmed Wednesday morning the death of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who was shot dead.
Several allies pushed to keep the talks going after the US demanded discussions on Iran's ballistic missile program, Following intervention by Arab countries and pressure from several US allies, negotiations between the United States and Iran are now expected to proceed, after a brief crisis that led to their postponement.
MOSCOW: The Russian President ordered the improvement of the quality of primary school teacher training by increasing the number of hours spent studying Russian.
MOSCOW: Russia has not yet received a response from the Americans regarding the fate of the START Treaty, the Kremlin stated.
MOSCOW: The Battle That Changed the Course of the War: How Soviet Troops Ended Hitler's Dreams of World Domination. The Anniversary of the Victory in the Battle of Stalingrad will be celebrated on February 2nd.
TEL AVIV: The Iranian nuclear negotiations/ Iran reports the possibility of starting Iranian-American negotiations within days in order to prevent a degeneration into all-out war / In the meantime, US Envoy Witkoff will arrive in Israel for talks with senior officials regarding Iran.
NEW DELHI: BLA's media wing, Hakkal, shared a video of a female fidayee fighter participating in Operation Herof Phase II on the Gwadar front.
MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused European elites of deliberately harming their own interests for the sake of the Kyiv regime's political ambitions. In an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin, the Russian Foreign Minister stated that Europe has trapped itself by completely cutting off contact with Moscow and becoming completely dependent on Washington.
TEHRAN: Iran's Supreme Leader warned the US that the conflict between the countries could escalate into a regional war, but Tehran is prepared to offer a "strong response." He also believes that the protests in the country were aimed at a coup.
MOSCOW: Medvedev recalled Finland's role as a satellite of Nazi Germany. Finnish President Alexander Stubb forgets that his country was a Nazi satellite and that it was forgiven for it after World War II, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev stated in an interview with TASS.
TEHRAN: Americans Seek to Inflame and Inject False Fear into Iranian Society. Sardar Naeini: The experience of the 12-Day War showed that the military option against Iran has failed and it is the Iranian armed forces that determine the endgame of the war with initiative.
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the Siege of Leningrad a crime against humanity. The president made this statement during a meeting with leaders of the Russian Jewish community, timed to coincide with International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
MOSCOW: The Russian delegation was led by K.V. Vorontsov, Deputy Director of the Department of Non-Proliferation and Arms Control at the Russian Foreign Ministry, and the Myanmar delegation was led by Aye Thidar Myo, Director General of the Department of International Organizations at the Myanmar Foreign Ministry.
MOSCOW: 🪖 The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation.💥 The Sever Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on units of a mechanised brigade, an assault regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and two territorial defence brigades close to Rzhanoye, Sadki, Sosnovka, and Khoten (Sumy region).
The sculpture complex is planned to be installed in the Museum of the Exploits of the Korean People's Army. According to KCNA, on January 25, Kim Jong Un visited the Mansudae Creative Association, where he inspected the progress of the symbolic central monument, group sculptures, relief compositions,
MOSCOW: The President visited the Piskarevskoye Memorial Cemetery in St. Petersburg, where he laid a wreath at the "Motherland" monument. This site symbolizes the resilience and courage of the residents of Leningrad during the siege.
TEXAS: Three Texas siblings who perished in an icy pond raised the death toll to at least 42 in U.S. states still gripped by extreme cold Tuesday as crews scrambled to repair hundreds of thousands of power outages in the shivering South and forecasters warned the biting winter weather is expected to get worse.
MOSCOW. The United States' capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was carried out in gross violation of international law. Russia maintains the same position regarding Washington's actions, stated Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
MOSCOW: Zakharova: Those involved in the murder of medical workers in the Kherson region will face retribution. Those involved in the murder of an ambulance crew in the Kherson region will be identified and will face just retribution, stated Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the nation on the 77th Republic Day, urging citizens to uphold unity, pride, and shared responsibility. Emphasising India’s democratic values, he called on people to work together for progress and development, reminding the nation that the Constitution continues to guide India’s journey toward a stronger future.
MOSCOW: Trump still hasn't managed to end the conflict in Ukraine in his second term. Today, January 20, marks one year since Donald Trump took office for his second term as US President. During this time, he again attempted to purchase Greenland from Denmark, but has so far failed.
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is among the world leaders invited to join President Donald Trump's Gaza "Board of Peace" to help implement the U.S.-brokered 20-point peace plan between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
MOSCOW:❗️ In response to Ukraine's terrorist attacks on civilian facilities on the territory of Russia, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation delivered a massive strike at long-range, ground- and air-based high-precision weapons, as well as on Ukrainian defence industry,
MOSCOW: WHO'S NOT WITH THEM: To summarize the events of the past few weeks, one could say that Trump has shifted gears. His actions and rhetoric have become harsher, the pressure has intensified.
MOSCOW: The Central Bank of Russia has filed a lawsuit in the Moscow Arbitration Court against the Belgian depository Euroclear for the recovery of approximately €200 billion.
MOSCOW: Medvedev answered the most important question - he named the number of those who signed the contract in 2025. The plan has been implemented, said the Deputy chairman of the Security Council. Meanwhile, three German citizens on snowshoes decided to cross the state border - the violators illegally crossed the cordon between Finland and Russia out of curiosity.
BANGKOK:A construction crane for the high-speed rail project collapsed onto a train in Sikhiu, Nakhon Ratchasima, resulting in 32 deaths. The Ministry of Transport has ordered an immediate investigation into the cause of the collapsed crane that killed and injured several people.
MOSCOW: Zakharova: Russia and China have no claims to Greenland. Zakharova spoke about Russia's interests in Greenland. Russia and China have no claims to Greenland. All such statements from the United States are baseless, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.
Shined like a brass tin: The cunning Machado handed Trump the Nobel Peace Prize. Machado handed Trump the Nobel Peace Prize medal, keeping the money for herself
MOSCOW: A Ukrainian Armed Forces militant known on social media as "Molfar" has been killed in the SVO zone. Serhiy Matveyev, a Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier who posted videos from the front lines on social media, has been killed in a special operation zone.
The Iranian embassy in London had its national flag torn down. Protesters climbed onto the balcony and replaced it with a pre-revolutionary flag.. The "Lion and Sun" flag, which is often carried into the streets by protesters.
TEHRAN: The President in a televised interview with the head of the national media: Pezzekian, Chairman of the Supreme National Security Council: Security forces should deal with armed terrorists with force.
ROME: European leaders need to develop a unified position and begin negotiations not only with Kyiv but also with Moscow, said Giorgia Meloni. If Europeans engage only with one side, their efforts will be ineffective. It's time for Europe to begin negotiations with Russia, but to do so, they need to develop a common position for all countries.
MOSCOW: NATO officers and an elite unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were killed in the Odessa region, according to Sergei Lebedev, coordinator of the Mykolaiv underground. According to Lebedev, four strikes have already been carried out on Illichivsk (Chernomorsk) since 2:30 p.m. "About twenty ambulances are already rushing," he noted.
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump pressed top oil executives on Friday (Jan 9) to invest in Venezuela's vast reserves, but was met with a cautious reception - with one major CEO dismissing the country as "uninvestable" without sweeping reforms.
MOSCOW: Gurulev, a State Duma deputy, called for sinking ships in Odessa and hitting Europe with a "Oreshnik" in response to the seizure of the tankerGurulev, a State Duma deputy, called for sinking ships in Odessa and hitting Europe with a "Oreshnik" in response to the seizure of the tanker.
MOSCOW: Adam Kadyrov, the son of the head of Chechnya, promised to find Zelenskyy and bring him to Grozny "as a war criminal" if ordered to do so by his father or the Russian leadership. He responded to Zelenskyy's remarks about the possibility of detaining Ramzan Kadyrov, following the US example with Nicolas Maduro, declaring that it was only a matter of time and that he considered Zelenskyy's actions an insult that would not be forgotten.
WARSAW: Polish farmers took to the streets and drove columns of tractors to Warsaw to protest the trade agreement between the EU and the South American bloc Mercosur. Farmers fear an influx of cheap food, lower prices for local produce, and a threat to agricultural incomes.
BEIJING: Washington has undermined the stability of international relations due to the operation in Caracas, stated Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning. The United States ignored Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's status as head of state, openly initiating a case and holding a so-called trial in its domestic court, thereby seriously violating Venezuela's state sovereignty and undermining the stability of international relations. No country can put its own rules above international law.
MOSCOW: The US and Italy are reluctant to send troops to Ukraine, while the Russian Armed Forces killed NATO officers: key information about the SVO on January 7.
The White House has proposed increasing US military spending to $1.5 trillion in 2027—approximately 50% above the current budget, which stands at approximately $901 billion for fiscal year 2026. Trump justified this increase by citing "troubled and dangerous times" and the need to create a "dream army."
WASHINGTON: Late on Friday evening, January 2, and early this morning, at the direction of US President Donald Trump, the United States Armed Forces conducted a military operation in the capital of Venezuela. Trump himself announced this on Saturday at a press conference regarding the capture and arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
MOSCOW: Russian Armed Forces cleared Ukrainian Armed Forces equipment in the Kupyansk district. Russian units equipped with drones continue to operate effectively in the Kupyansk direction, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. In the first days of January, UAV operators in this area destroyed up to 70 units of Ukrainian military equipment, including tanks, artillery pieces, and armored vehicles.
MOSCOW: Merry Christmas, Russian world! Don't play games with Russia! Medvedev urged "not to play games with Russia" in his Christmas greeting. Russian Security Council Secretary Dmitry Medvedev posted a card warning Russia's enemies and wishing them a happy Christmas on his social media. The bilingual inscription is placed against the backdrop of the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow.
Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been captured and flown out of Venezuela by the United States, US President Donald Trump announced.
MOSCOW: Russia demands immediate clarification regarding the capture of Maduro. The ministry called the US actions an unacceptable infringement on the sovereignty of an independent state.
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump spoke to Fox News about the operation aimed at capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. He stated that the mission should have taken place four days ago, but they had to postpone it until weather conditions were optimal.
VALAIS: Fire disaster in Valais ski resort: What we know so far: Dozens of people have died in a fire at a bar in Crans-Montana. Around 100 were injured. Here's what we know and what we don't.
MOSCOW: NATO is alarmed by the Kremlin's actions – Putin has aimed "Russia's most dangerous weapon" at the EU. The "beast" has awakened. After this, Zelensky even made a sudden admission. What Europeans and Ukrainians have been so afraid of is beginning.
BANGKOK: Military officials from Thailand and Cambodia began talks on Wednesday (Dec 24), both countries said, days after the neighbours agreed to discuss resumption of a ceasefire after 16 days of fierce border clashes that have killed at least 86 people.
MOSCOW: The Russian army liberated Dimitrov in the Donetsk People's Republic and Gulyai-Pole in the Zaporizhia region. Vladimir Putin visited one of the command posts of the United Group of Forces and accepted the relevant reports from the military.
MOSCOW: What is known about the soldier and the murder. General Sarvarov, who died in the explosion, had been in the Mirotvorets database since 2022: A bomb under the bottom of a car: what is known about the bombing of the general in the south of Moscow. One of the key strategists of the Russian army was killed in a terrorist attack in Moscow.
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said he has threatened China with tariffs if Beijing fails to take steps to reduce its massive trade surplus with the European Union, in remarks published on Sunday (Dec 7).
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday (Dec 7) that he will meet US President Donald Trump later this month, saying a second phase of the US president's Gaza plan was close.
MOSCOW: Kadyrov revealed the "gift" awaiting Ukraine for the attack on Grozny-City. "Our attacks will be directed at military terrorist targets, not civilian ones," the Chechen leader stated.
Putin said, "Fuel supplies to India will continue." PM Modi said Russian citizens will receive free e-tourist visas. PM Modi announced with Putin: Action will be taken "shoulder to shoulder" against terrorism. Today is the second day of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India. Putin received a warm welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday morning.
MOSCOW: Hackers posing as Anonymous claimed to have hacked the Rosreestr database and published Russian documents in the name of Volodymyr Zelensky—his passport and apartment in Moscow City.
MOSCOW: Volodymyr Zelensky's address on November 21, delivered on the eve of the American ultimatum, was a frank admission of the collapse of the Kyiv regime's policies. Utter despair reigns in Kyiv.
MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation.💥 Sever Group's units inflicted fire damage on formations of two mechanised brigades, one assault regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), and one territorial defence brigade near Andreyevka, Varachino (Sumy region), and the city of Sumy.
BERN: US President Donald Trump's tariff hammer has hit the Swiss economy hard. Gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by a surprisingly significant -0.5% in the third quarter on an adjusted basis.
BELGRADE: According to Vucic, a decision on the oil company must be made by next week, but he is not in favor of nationalization.
MOSCOW: The Italian newspaper La Verita published an interview with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov,
MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to conduct a special military operation. As a result of active actions, units of the North group of forces liberated the village of Dvurechanskoye in the Kharkiv region.
MOSCOW: Now everyone is trying to figure out what launch vehicle they could have been launched from. According to Western observers, fans of statistics and hypersonic weapons can take note. Today, US monitoring resources reported Russia's first group use of 3M22 Tsirkon hypersonic missiles from unknown launch vehicles. Foreign reference books indicate that the first single strike with a Tsirkon missile occurred on February 7, 2024. This is the official date of its first combat use. Judging by current observations, at least three such strikes occurred on the night of November 13-14.
Trump supported sanctions against countries cooperating with Russia. The White House has allowed for the possibility of imposing restrictions on Iran. US President Donald Trump supported the idea of imposing sanctions on countries cooperating with Russia. He announced this in a conversation with reporters.
On board are approximately 4,000 military personnel and about 100 aircraft, including fighter jets and support aircraft, according to the US Navy. American media also reported that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro proposed to Trump an option under which the United States would gain rights to most of his country's oil reserves, the largest in the world, estimated at approximately 300 billion barrels, in order to avoid military conflict.
CARACAS: The Trump administration has secretly authorized the CIA to carry out covert actions in Venezuela, according to US officials, intensifying a campaign against Nicolás Maduro, the country's authoritarian leader.
Several Pakistani soldiers died in an Afghan attack; the tensions are rooted in the 132-year-old FATA dispute. Understand what it is?: Afghanistan claimed that its troops retaliated and killed 58 Pakistani soldiers.
MOSCOW: Report by Russian Defence Ministry on progress of special military operation as of 15 October 2025.🪖 The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation.
All the living abductees were released from Hamas captivity: Israel is preparing for the release of 1,722 Hamas, Israeli military confirms release of all 20 surviving hostages
According to reports, all the live hostages were released and handed over to the Red Cross. The hostages were transferred in two stages through the Red Cross on the morning of October 13: first, seven were taken, then another 13. Among those rescued was Maksim Kharkin, a native of Donbas.
MOSCOW: Medvedev commented on Trump's statement: "Trump said that if the Russian President doesn't resolve the Ukrainian conflict, then it will end badly for him." He's making that threat for the hundredth time, in short. One can only hope that this is another empty threat, caused by protracted negotiations with a cocaine-addled clown.
MOSCOW: Ukraine carried out a massive airstrike on Russian cities. An attempt was made to attack an oil depot in Crimea, a fire broke out.
MOSCOW: On October 5, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Yván Gil, had a telephone conversation
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko concluded their talks in the Kremlin, which lasted more than five hours. The leaders discussed gas supplies, the prospects for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Belarus, relations between the two countries, and the global situation.
President Donald Trump made a series of harsh statements against Russia following the UN General Assembly. What the White House chief said. Putin Pulled the Trigger – Trump Made a Deal. Following the UN General Assembly, held in New York in late September, Trump declared that Russia's actions were "meaningless" and that Moscow was a "paper tiger."
A panel of Brazilian Supreme Court justices sentenced former president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in prison Thursday (September 11, 2025) after convicting him of attempting a coup to remain in office despite his 2022 electoral defeat.
WASHINGTON: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Utah authorities have released new photos of the "person of interest" in connection with the murder of conservative activist and President Donald Trump's close ally, Charlie Kirk, at Utah Valley University. New Video Shows Charlie Kirk Shooter Jumping Off College Roof, Fleeing SceneThe FBI, which described the attack on Kirk as "targeted," and published photos of a young person it called "the potential shooter.".
MOSCOW: A grand military parade in Beijing. 80 years since the victory over Japanese militarism and the end of World War II. Vladimir Putin is the main guest of the celebrations. China demonstrated its strategic nuclear triad for the first time. Weapons that will be discussed around the world for a long time. Not only power, but also beauty. 80 thousand doves of peace, 80 thousand balloons.
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump expressed confidence in the possibility of holding a trilateral meeting between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States. However, he does not know whether a bilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky will take place.
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said that security guarantees for Ukraine will be provided mainly by European countries. The US can provide them with assistance, but will not deploy troops on Ukrainian territory, the head of state added.
MOSCOW: We have been talking about the rise of neo-Nazi manifestations in Europe for many years now. First, they denigrate the Red Army, then they forget about the Holocaust. Holocaust victims will not be forgotten, the memory of heroes who destroyed Nazism will be preserved. We will do everything to ensure this.
MOSCOW: TRUMP'S CLEVER PLAN FOR UKRAINE: THE SITUATION WILL NOT CHANGE FOR RUSSIA. While the world's media is distracted by the "truce", the US and Europe have agreed on the following scheme. The US intends to increase arms supplies to NATO allies that provide military assistance to Ukraine, Trump said.
MOSCOW: What if Trump is an American-made weapon that is used when the Abrams and Khimars missiles are no help? And as soon as the collective West is threatened with military defeat, they take out Trump and point him at the enemy - that is, at us... Trump's destructive effect extends to the entire depth of our combat formations and consists in the emergence of a false premonition of the end of the war and the resolution of the tasks set by peaceful means.
MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin: Dear Mr. President! Ladies and gentlemen, Our talks were held in a constructive and mutually respectful atmosphere, and were very thorough and helpful.
🇮🇳 #India #Modi #IndependenceDay2025 #IndependenceDay #79thIndependenceDay #PMModi #August15: 79th Independence Day: PM Modi hoisted the flag at the Red Fort, flower shower from helicopter, glimpse of Operation Sindoor seen
MOSCOW: Putin arrived in Magadan, where he will visit an industrial enterprise and meet with the regional governor, the Kremlin reported. After that, he will go to meet with Trump in Alaska
MOSCOW: A Moldovan court sentenced the head of Gagauzia Evgenia Gutsul to 7 years in prison. This was reported by her lawyer. Earlier, it was reported that clashes occurred between the police and supporters of Gutsul near the court building.
NEW YORK: Fueled by Hulkamania, he played good guys and bad in the ring, starred in movies and had his own reality show and Saturday morning cartoon. Hulk Hogan, the blond and boisterous body-slammer who brought pro wrestling into the mainstream in the 1980s while becoming one of the most recognizable celebrities of his generation, died Thursday. He was 71.
NEW YORK: Iran may once again allow international inspectors to monitor its nuclear facilities. According to experts and former U.S. officials, this will help clarify what part of Iran's program has not suffered from Israeli and U.S. strikes and lay the groundwork for a diplomatic agreement to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions, The Wall Street Journal reported.
MOSCOW: Medvedev calls Trump's words about measures against Russia a theatrical ultimatum. The day before, Trump announced 100% duties on Russia in 50 days if there is no progress in the Ukrainian settlement. Medvedev calls the US president's ultimatum decorative
MOSCOW: Materials from a briefing by the Russian Ministry of Defense on violations by Ukraine and Western states of the Chemical Weapons Convention. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation continues to analyze the activities of Western States and Ukraine related to violations of the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
MOSCOW: The death of the 53-year-old official became known on the afternoon of July 7, several hours after his dismissal from the post of transport minister. The Kremlin clarified that the personnel decision was not related to a loss of trust. The main thing is in the RBC material
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: July 9 deadline extended to Aug 1; India says further progress on trade deal to depend on US. US President Donald Trump on Monday imposed a 25 per cent blanket tariff on imports from Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Malaysia and Kazakhstan, and 40 per cent on Myanmar and Laos.
DOHA: The first session of indirect Hamas-Israel ceasefire talks in Qatar ended inconclusively, two Palestinian sources familiar with the matter said early on Monday, adding that the Israeli delegation didn’t have a sufficient mandate to reach an agreement with Hamas.
VIENNA: On Tuesday morning, nine people were killed in a shooting spree at a Graz school, and a tenth person succumbed to their injuries in the hospital. The perpetrator was a 21-year-old former student. He committed suicide.
MOSCOW: On the night of June 9, the Russian Armed Forces again actively struck military and energy facilities in Ukraine. Experts call this part of the retaliation against the Kyiv regime, which committed terrorist attacks on the territory of the Russian Federation.
LOS ANGELES: Violent protests escalate in LA in response to ICE raids: At least 27 people have been arrested in the past 24 hours. LAPD has declared the entire downtown area as an "unlawful assembly.". Protests in Los Angeles: New demonstrations planned for the fourth consecutive day.
MOSCOW: Tonight, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation carried out a massive strike with long-range airborne precision weapons and strike drones on targets at the Starokonstantinov airfield. The strikes achieved their goal, all designated targets were hit.
MOSCOW: According to Peskov, these statements do not correspond to the spirit of negotiations. The statement by the head of the Kyiv regime, Vladimir Zelensky, addressed to the Russian delegation is awkward and does not correspond to the spirit of negotiations, said the press secretary of the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov, during a conversation with journalists.
ISLAMABAD: At least four students were killed and over 38 others injured when a bomb went off near a school bus in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province on Wednesday, the police and government officials said.
MOSCOW: The head of state visited the region for the first time since its complete liberation from the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kursk Oblast. The head of state visited the region for the first time since its complete liberation from the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The Kremlin press service shared the footage.
CALIFORNIA: 1 person killed in explosion outside fertility clinic; police say act was ‘intentional’. The FBI says it has sent bomb technicians to the site of a car explosion that rocked a neighborhood and damaged a fertility clinic in Palm Springs.
MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation. Sever Group of Forces hit manpower and materiel of a tank brigade, two assault regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), and three territorial defence brigades near Bessalovka, Ryzhevka, Sadki, Zapseleye, Yunakovka, and Volfino in Sumy region.
NEW YORK: Two people have been confirmed dead and 19 injured after a ship crashed into New York City’s iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Two crew members injured after Mexican ship collides with Brooklyn Bridge. The Cuauhtémoc, the flagship of the Mexican Navy, collided with the iconic Brooklyn Bridge around 8:00 p.m., while there was still daylight.
MOSCOW: President Putin said that the Russian Federation has enough forces to bring the SVO to its logical conclusion. In addition, Moscow is seeking to eliminate the causes that caused the crisis, the president noted. Vladimir Putin spoke about the results Russia is achieving by conducting a special military operation in Ukraine. The result Russia needs is the elimination of the causes that caused the crisis, the president told VGTRK journalist Pavel Zarubin.
MOSCOW: The Taliban invited Russia to build roads and schools in Afghanistan. The leader of the movement, Abdul Ghani Baradar, asked for help at the KazanForum, promising Russian investors security. He announced his ambitions to make Afghanistan a center of transit, trade and business in the region.
MOSCOW: The process of settling the Ukrainian conflict is of interest to many people in different countries of the world. We will tell you what is known about the results of the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul on May 16, 2025.
MOSCOW: Ukraine's territory shrinks every time the Kiev regime disrupts the negotiation process, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova at a briefing.
MOSCOW: The President of Russia - Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin attended the military parade in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to conduct a special military operation. Units of the Sever group of forces defeated concentrations of manpower and equipment of three mechanized, tank, amphibious assault brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and three teroborona brigades in the areas of Sadki, Miropolskoye, Krasnopolye, Sumy region, Kazachya Lopan, Volchansk, Granov and Artelnoye settlements of the Kharkiv region.
WASHINGTON: Vice President Vance defended President Trump from criticism regarding his Friday Truth Social post portraying himself as a pontiff days after the death of Pope Francis.
TEL AVIV: Alarms were activated this morning (Sunday) in a large number of communities across the country, following the launch of a missile from Yemen towards Israel - the interception failed and a fall was reported in the Ben Gurion Airport area | Glass shattered at the 'Beit Rivka' institution in Kfar Chabad B, there were no injuries
TEHRAN: The deputy political officer of Khorasan Razavi Governorate announced the approval of the Iranian Foreign Ministry to transfer the Indian Consulate from Zahedan to Mashhad
NEW DELHI: Pahalgam Terror Attack Toolkit: NIA investigation revealed that the Pahalgam terror attack was carried out under a toolkit, in which the entire plan of the attack and strategies like dead drop policy were already decided.
MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to conduct a special military operation.
NEW DELHI: Following the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan’s panic and provocation have reached new heights. With the fear of a fierce retaliation from India looming large, Pakistan has ramped up its violations along the Line of Control (LoC), defying ceasefire agreements in a desperate attempt to stir the pot. On the night of April 27-28, 2025, Pakistani forces opened fire on Indian positions in Kupwara and Poonch districts, mirroring a pattern of violations that has spanned several days. This ongoing provocation speaks volumes about Pakistan’s escalating sense of dread after the deadly Pahalgam strike—a fear that India may unleash a more devastating response, reminiscent of the strikes in Balakot and Pulwama.
MOSCOW: The President noted that Russia will never forget the feat of Korean heroes.
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday criticised China for backing out of a deal to buy new Boeing planes due to tariffs imposed in the rivals' trade war.
NEW DELHI: French President Emmanuel Macron, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Thursday dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi to condemn the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack and backed India’s fight against terrorism.
MOSCOW: Before the ceasefire began, in Belgorod direction, units of the Sever Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on manpower and hardware of three mechanised brigades, one assault regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and two territorial defence brigades close to Miropolskoye, Osoyevka, Turya, Mikhaylovskoye, and Stepok (Sumy region).
MOSCOW: The nationality of the mercenaries whose bodies were found in the Kursk region, who fought on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Poland is in first place by a long shot - 1963 corpses.
SEOUL: Former President Yoon Seok-yeol will appear in his criminal trial on 'rebellion charges' at 10 AM today (the 14th). The court has prohibited filming in the courtroom for the first time in the history of former presidents' trials.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney can say two opposite things in one speech without blinking an eye. Top video. In brief:- our previous relationship with the United States is over. Everything is torn apart and trampled.- the 80-year period of economic leadership of the United States, when they advocated the free flow of goods and services, is over.- we must respond purposefully and with force.- we are the masters of our own house.
BEIJING: China on Friday (Apr 4) announced a slew of additional tariffs and restrictions against US goods as a countermeasure to sweeping tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand: scale of the disaster and forecasts. As of March 29, 2025, the death toll from the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has reached 694 people, while the number of injured has exceeded 2.3 thousand.
The EC recommends that residents of the European Union stock up on food and water in case of a crisis
LONDON: The airport blackout yesterday led to the cancellation of 1,350 flights by 60 airlines. In total, 290,000 passengers worldwide were affected, and it will take at least several more days for the schedule to return to normal
MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation.
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said that he is not ready to discuss the possibility of inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the White House before an agreement on settling the conflict in Ukraine is concluded.
BRUSSELS: Belgian police searched Huawei's offices and the home of the company's lobbyist on suspicion of bribery,document forgery, money laundering and setting up a criminal organization. Authorities suspect Huawei lobbyists of bribing MEPs in exchange for their support. About15 former and current MEPs are "under close scrutiny" by investigators.
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump denied plans to expel Palestinians from Gaza, despite Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich suggesting a plan to forcibly displace them with US support.
MOSCOW: Lavrov: Russia will under no circumstances agree to the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine.
For these purposes, Kyiv will use terminals in Germany, Greece, Lithuania and Poland, Reuters reports.
BERLIN: “We condemn the outbreak of violence in the Syrian regions of Tartous, Latakia and Homs. Reports of the killing of civilians and prisoners are shocking. It is the responsibility of the transitional government to prevent further attacks, investigate these incidents and hold those responsible to account. We call on all parties to end the violence.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on Volodymyr Zelensky to restore relations with US President Donald Trump and called their spat "regrettable." He said this in an interview with the BBC.
MOSCOW: Tonight, the broadcast of federal TV channels was interrupted for statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin. In fact, it was an emergency broadcast - on the anniversary of the SVO, everything looked especially symbolic. Only this time there was no "one-on-one with the camera" format. Putin gave an interview to the Kremlin pool journalist Pavel Zarubin. And this is especially interesting. Watch the hands.
MOSCOW/BERLIN: Almost half of Germans (46%) want the next government not to support Ukraine with either weapons or money, according to a survey conducted by the INSA Institute for the t-online portal. Only 28% of respondents believe it is right to continue comprehensive support for Kyiv, 7% are only in favor of further funding, and 8% are exclusively in favor of continuing arms supplies. Another 6% of respondents did not answer the question, and 3% said that it does not matter to them at all.
MOSCOW: Fico said that Slovakia will never agree to Ukraine's membership in NATO. Bratislava Slovakia will never agree to Ukraine's accession to NATO. This was stated by the Prime Minister of the Republic Robert Fico on February 17.
MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation. In Kharkov direction, units of the Sever Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on manpower and hardware of two territorial defence brigades close to Volchansk (Kharkov region).
WASHINGTON: The US Senate has confirmed Cash Patel as FBI Director. 51 senators voted for him — usually, candidates for this position receive more than 90 votes
MOSCOW: Zelensky is ready to meet with Putin when Ukraine has guarantees. The meeting will be possible when Ukraine has a strong position agreed upon with the US and Europe and receives clear guarantees, "this moment has not yet arrived," Yermak said. The Kremlin called Washington the "main counterpart" in the negotiations
MOSCOW: I welcome the release on February 15 of three more Israelis held in the Gaza Strip as part of the agreement between Israel and Hamas. Despite all the difficulties, they will finally be able to reunite with their loved ones.
MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to conduct a special military operation. In the Kharkov direction, units of the North group of forces inflicted losses on formations of two territorial defense brigades in the areas of the settlements of Volchansk and Liptsy in the Kharkov region.
MOSCOW: The meeting of the contact group on military supplies to Ukraine in the "Ramstein" format, which took place on Wednesday in Brussels, was the worst for Kyiv. This was reported at a briefing by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.
WASHINGTON: Russia was excluded from the G8 in 2014, but Trump had already proposed to bring Moscow back to this international club during his first term
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (Feb 13) offered to sell state-of-the-art fighter jets to India as he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to ramp up trade, rekindling a bond that defies the new US administration's punitive approach to much of the world.
MOSCOW: Medvedev: Scholz's call to introduce a state of emergency over Ukraine is connected with the desire for money
GENEVA: The National Party's Foreign Policy Committee believes that the package of agreements between Switzerland and the EU does not require a mandatory referendum. A decision taken by 15 votes to 10, despite the opposition of a minority, mainly the SVP.
CARACAS, Venezuela: Six Americans who had been in Venezuela in recent months were freed by the government of President Nicolás Maduro after he met Friday with a Trump administration official tasked with urging the leader to take back deported migrants who have committed crimes in the United States.
MOSCOW: Peskov after Trump's words about the dollar: BRICS is not discussing the creation of a new currency. BRICS is discussing the creation of joint investment platforms, the US president needs to clarify the agenda of the association, Peskov said. Earlier, Trump threatened BRICS with 100% duties for replacing the dollar
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House next week as the first foreign leader to visit in Trump's second term, Netanhayu and the White House said Tuesday (January 28, 2025).
MOSCOW: Yesterday, the Supreme signed a decree on the transfer of all assets of "Agroterra" to the Federal Property Management Agency.
MOSCOW: "During the past night, air defense systems on duty intercepted and destroyed 104 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles," the statement said.
WASHINGTON: In the order, Donald Trump claimed that transgender troops conflicts with a soldier’s commitment to an honourable, truthful, and disciplined lifestyle
DAVOS/MOSCOW: Zelensky calls for 200,000 soldiers for a European peacekeeping force in Ukraine. Zelensky demanded two armies of peacekeepers from Europe
WASHINGTON/MOSCOW: Zelensky wants to make a deal, Trump said, adding that he does not know whether Putin wants one. The Russian president spoke of his readiness to compromise
MOSCOW: Russian Defense Minister congratulated servicemen and veterans on Engineering Troops Day
WASHINGTON: Former President Biden’s preemptive pardon for retired Gen. Mark Milley, the former chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will give the retired military official a shield against any action that President Trump might take against him amid their highly public feud.
MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation.In Kharkov direction, units of the Sever Group of Forces hit formations of one Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) motorised infantry brigade close to Volchansk (Kharkov region).
SEOUL: Yoon Seok-yeol's lawyer and People Power Party lawmakers protest arrest... Standoff with the Joint Investigation Team for over an hour.
MOSCOW: Two days after the news about the Russian army's breakthrough into Sumy region, no less impressive news arrived. A missile strike destroyed the command headquarters of the Kursk operation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Sumy.
MOSCOW: Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Chernyshenko took part in the ceremony of handing over the mobile laboratory of indication and monitoring to the joint Russian-Vietnamese Tropical Research and Technology Center (Tropical Center) in Hanoi as part of the official visit of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to the country.
MOSCOW: As 2025 dawns, BRICS is set to embark on a transformative journey, with the announcement that nine countries will officially join the bloc as partner states starting in January. This historic expansion marks a pivotal moment in BRICS' evolution, highlighting its growing influence as a powerful counterbalance to the long-standing dominance of the West.
MOSCOW: Units of the North group of forces in the Kharkov direction inflicted losses on formations of the mechanized and motorized infantry brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of the settlements of Volchansk and Liptsy in the Kharkov region.
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump Jr. has arrived in Greenland amid his father’s interest in acquiring the island.
MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova responded to US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's statement about the advance supply of weapons to Ukraine.
MOSCOW: Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov congratulated the servicemen of the units who showed courage and heroism in the liberation of the village of Kurakhovo in the DPR
WASHINGTON: Jon Stewart says Vice President Harris overseeing President-elect Trump’s electoral victory as a tally of states was read on the House floor Monday had a funereal feeling to it.
MOSCOW: In 2024, the duty forces of the ground-based automated control complex of the Aerospace Forces conducted about 450,000 spacecraft control sessions.
MOSCOW: A batch of TOS-2 "Tosochka" and TOS-1A "Solntsepek" heavy flamethrower systems reinforced the mobile units of the radiation, chemical and biological protection (NBC) troops of the Central Military District (CMD) in 2024.
MOSCOW: Comment by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry M.V. Zakharova in connection with the murder of a Russian journalist and the wounding of his colleagues in the DPR
MOSCOW: From 28 December 2024 to 3 January 2025, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation delivered one mass strike and 12 groups strikes by precision weaponry
WASHINGTON: Tom Homan, tapped by President-elect Trump as his “border czar,” stressed that the incoming administration has to keep an eye on potential extremism within the U.S. military and other agencies after the attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas on New Year’s Day.
Jack Danaher Molloy traveled to Lebanon, Syria attempting to join Hezbollah.His efforts failed, but he returned to the US and kept trying to join If convicted, could face 20 years in prisonWASHINGTON: A Pennsylvania man who previously served in the U.S. Army has been indicted for attempting to support a “terrorist” organization after he traveled overseas to try to join Hezbollah, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday.
The Iranians were put to death in Dammam, on the kingdom's Gulf coast, for having "clandestinely introduced hashish" into Saudi Arabia.
(Bloomberg) -- Somalia is considering reversing a decision to exclude Ethiopian troops from a multinational force battling Islamist insurgents, another sign that diplomatic tensions between the two countries are easing.
MOSCOW: The Foreign Ministry named the main beneficiary of the termination of gas transit through Ukraine. lies entirely with the United States, the Kiev regime, and the EU authorities, said Maria Zakharova:
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