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Russia urges IAEA to influence Kiev over attacks on ZNPP — diplomat
Maria Zakharova noted that "such actions would be impossible without constant support for the Kiev junta by Western nations"
Why India wants Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman in Delhi
India is keen to reset ties with Bangladesh, but old tensions and new regional alliances complicate its efforts.
Merchant ship sinks in Romania’s exclusive economic zone in Black Sea
All 12 people on board were rescued, the coast guards said
Trump seeks to sanction Tehran into submission rather than renew MOU, sources say
President says Washington not talking with Iran, hints new sanctions could hit Chinese banks that do business with it, as Iranian FM hosts Qatari diplomat for talks on Hormuz The …
White House remains silent on Europe’s remarks about ‘burial’ of Anchorage — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said that the Europeans, alongside with Vladimir Zelensky, made a year-long lobbying effort before these statements were made
Russia’s ‘digital ruble’ goes live on September 1. Here’s what we know.
On September 1, Russians will be able to start paying with digital rubles. That is the day Federal Law No. 248-FZ, passed last year, takes effect. This is a completely new instrum…
Trump renames Lake Ontario in trade war with Canada
US President Donald Trump has officially renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America” amid an escalating trade war with Canada Read Full Article at RT.com
A Moscow court has jailed the son of Moscow State University associate professor Anna Kameneva, who was found dead with a cut to her neck. He is charged with murdering his mother.
A law enforcement source told the Russian state news agency TASS that Moscow’s Tverskoy Court has ordered the pretrial detention of the son of Anna Kameneva, an associate professo…
What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
Hundreds have died or are missing in Wednesday's flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.
Iran could harm US economic interests in response to sanctions — security official
Mohsen Rezaei said that Washington’s shift toward economic pressure demonstrates that "a military solution to the conflict produces limited results"
At least 43 Russians killed in Ukraine’s attacks on buses — diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik says more than 300 people were wounded, including 17 minors, since the start of 2026
Censor allows publication of report Israel held direct hostage talks with Hamas, with PM’s approval
Israeli TV says negotiations led by then-Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar began after Oct. 7, continued until 2025; permission to reveal meetings comes on hesls of report that Netanyahu a…
Syrian president appoints Kurdish leader his adviser
Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, announced on August 25 that the military force will be dissolved and integrated with the Syrian army
Canada’s state TV orders staff not to call 9/11 ‘terrorism’ – media
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has told its staff not to refer to the 9/11 attacks as ‘terrorist,’ according to media reports Read Full Article at RT.com
The role of climate change in the Nepal floods
The deadly flash floods in Nepal are not a surprise to many scientists. Glacial melt is accelerating because of climate change, putting millions of people at risk.
Vatican official underscores importance of mutual understanding for living in peace
Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations Paul Richard Gallagher is in Russia on a five-day working visit, which began on Monday
Hersh says FBI caught Israeli agent installing surveillance devices at Epstein apartment
According to the journalist, US intelligence agencies may have concluded after the agent’s detention that Israel was aware of Epstein’s client list and the potential value of comp…
Gotcha: How the BBC falsely presented a pundit as ‘Kremlin adviser’ to peddle Russia threat
The BBC has rolled out a fake news piece on a looming attack on UK drone plants, misrepresenting their source as a senior Russian official Read Full Article at RT.com
Shipping in Strait of Hormuz depends on US talks — Iranian Security Council chief
Mohsen Rezaei added that "an end to all conflicts in the Middle East," particularly in Gaza and Lebanon, was the top-priority condition for the resumption of vessel traffic
Colombia's new president approves extradition of rebel leaders to US
It is a step towards ending a plan to stop violence by bringing rebel and criminal groups to the negotiating table.
Russian UN envoy urges Israel to halt military adventurism
Vasily Nebenzya cited Israeli Air Force strikes on the Abu al-Duhur airbase and a drone attack on a vehicle near the town of Beit Jinn as examples
California could become first US state to list ‘Jewish’ as ethnicity
Backers say adding category to voluntary demographic forms would help fight antisemitism, while critics warn of privacy and safety risks as lawmakers face Aug. 31 deadline The pos…
Helicopter pilot describes what he's seen rescuing people in Nepal
Andy Thapa is a charter and rescue pilot for a Nepali helicopter company. He's been rescuing people stranded by the catastrophic flooding, and carrying them to safety.
‘It doesn’t bother me at all’: Trump says he isn’t worried Russia will attack a NATO country and denies his CIA director issued any warning to Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump said he isn’t worried about a possible Russian attack on a NATO country. “I am not concerned … at all. There is no problem,” he told Axios in a phone i…