Russia/Ukraine War
US-Iran war to end 'fairly soon' — Trump
According to the US leader, the Strait of Hormuz "is functioning"
SPIEF to be held for 30th time on June 16-19, 2027
According to Executive Secretary of the SPIEF Organizing Committee Anton Kobyakov, the forum is "a force that unites the global community on the basis of trust and a commitment to…
Majority of South Koreans not on board with US policy, first time in two decades — poll
In 2025, only 39% of respondents had a negative opinion about US policy while 61% of respondents held the opposite view
Iranian president expects to meet with Putin at SCO summit
The summit will be held in Bishkek on August 31 and September 1
Tests of Russia’s Sakhalin heavy-class underwater robot held in St. Petersburg
The vehicle is capable of operating at depths of up to 3,000 meters, servicing underwater infrastructure
Ban on trade with Iran could destabilize global economy — NYT
According to experts, the policy of sanctions against Iran is unlikely to succeed without cooperation from China and India, Tehran’s key trading partners
Up to 70 vessels queue near Danube ports to load Ukrainian grain — media
Reuters added that the situation with Ukrainian grain exports could worsen in the coming days, as shipping agents at Danube river ports plan to close access to them for at least t…
Russia to unveil Barrage-2 unmanned stratospheric platform in 2028
In the initial phase, the flight will be short and powered by a relatively simple propulsion system, but it will already be capable of providing practical benefits
Deputy Russian foreign minister, Oman ambassador discuss situation in Persian Gulf
The meeting was held at Oman’s initiative
Israel blows up six residential buildings in southern Lebanon — TV
Israeli bulldozers also demolished a school complex on the outskirts of the city of Meiss Ej Jabal
Israeli MP’s sledgehammer stunt leaves West Bank village on edge (VIDEO)
Palestinians in Madama fear further attacks after Israeli MP Zvi Sukkot smashed a local memorial as IDF troops stood nearby Read Full Article at RT.com
Number of children killed in Ukrainian attack on Krasnodar rises to five — mayor
A private children’s center and a five-story apartment building was damaged as a result of the Ukrainian attack on Russia’s southern Krasnodar Region overnight on Monday
Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted roughly 240 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and 14 motor vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the past day,…
Nepal flood death toll rises to 31 — police
The latest official figures show 93 injured
Israeli army shoots Palestinian teen during raid on UN-run center (VIDEO)
A Palestinian teenager has been shot and wounded by IDF gunfire during the Israeli seizure of an UNRWA training center in East Jerusalem Read Full Article at RT.com
Baltic Fleet ships practice repelling air strikes in naval exercise near Kaliningrad
The enemy air raid was simulated by Su-30 multi-role fighters, Mi-24 helicopters, and drones
Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii
According to the agency, four million cubic meters of lava erupted from the volcano’s vent, while lava fountains reached a height of 150 meters
FACTBOX: What we know about FAZ journalist Martens’ international wanted status
Authorities charged Michael Martens in absentia with inciting hatred or hostility over the statements, the source said
New ecology trail to be organized on Solovki Islands
The project's implementation will contribute to the organization of tourist flows, the development of ecology tourism and higher ecological culture of visiting tourists
Netanyahu declares West Bank ‘our land’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to build more settlements on Palestinian land for Jewish immigrants Read Full Article at RT.com
Nepal flood death toll rises to 16, hundreds missing — TV
According to preliminary data, around 1,000 people may have been swept away by floodwaters
Four Gazprombank executives pocketed over €9 million by exploiting market chaos triggered by sanctions against Russia
Four senior managers at Gazprombank’s Luxembourg branch made more than nine million euros in profit by exploiting market turmoil that followed sanctions imposed on Russia after it…
Armenia cynically exploits Eurasian Economic Union in its bid to join EU — Duma speaker
Vyacheslav Volodin urged Armenia to clarify its foreign policy course
Iran, Oman agree to share shipping revenues from Strait of Hormuz — IRGC
IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi emphasized that the waterway would be opened if the US abided by the agreements that had been previously reached