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UAE says use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:32:01 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E: UAE official Anwar Gargash said any deal in the U.S.-Iran war not guaranteeing access through the Strait of Hormuz and failing to rein in Iran's nuclear program, its missiles, and its drones would just make the Middle East more dangerous and more ‌volatile.

Gargash, an adviser to the UAE president, said in a weekend briefing that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil, must not be

Cubans protest US sanctions by riding bikes, electric tricycles

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:34:26 GMT

HAVANA, Cuba: Defying U.S. efforts to starve the island of fuel, Cuban activists paraded on bikes and electric tricycles along Havana's Malecon waterfront, accompanied by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel.

People in a government-organized caravan drove past the U.S. Embassy in Havana using electric and pedal-powered vehicles. They carried flags and banners criticizing the sanctions placed on Cuba by Donald Trump

EU states urge windfall tax as fuel prices surge

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:13:13 GMT

BERLIN, Germany: Five European Union countries have urged Brussels to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies, arguing that firms benefiting from surging fuel prices should help ease the burden on consumers.

In a letter seen by Reuters, finance ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Austria called on the European Commission to consider an EU-wide levy on exce

Angola floods leave dozens dead

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:41:02 GMT

Storms destroyed homes and infrastructure in many provinces as rescue teams search for the missing

The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Angola has risen to 42, with casualties reported across several provinces following last weekend's downpours, Televisao Publica de Angola (TPA) reported on Tuesday, citing official data.

Most victims were recorded in Benguela, the authorities sai

Russia's FSB Detains, Accuses Former RFE/RL Freelancer Of Treason

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:32:33 GMT

Russia's main security agencydetained a former Russian freelancer for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty,accusing the man of treason and claiming he allegedly communicated with Ukrainian intelligence.

The Federal Security Service (FSB) did not identify the man, saying only he was born in 1960 and was detained in the Siberian region of Chita.

The agency accused the man of "transmitting informat

US moves closer to automated military draft

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:22:56 GMT

Opponents warn that the measure, prompted by falling compliance, may be ineffective and open to abuse

Plans for automated military conscription during a US national emergency are advancing and on schedule to be in place by the end of the year, according to the federal agency tasked with maintaining the list, the Selective Service System (SSS).

Provisions included in the FY 2026 National Def

The Gulf has a new boss. Here are three scenarios after the pause

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:50:22 GMT

Extended truce, renewed war, or endless strikes each reshapes the region in Irans favor

The almost apocalyptic rhetoric from US President Donald Trump, who threatened that "a whole civilization will die tonight," suddenly gave way to de-escalation. By the evening of April 7, it was announced that the US and Iran had agreed to a two-week ceasefire; shortly afterward, Israel confirmed it would join

Mirra Andreeva cruises past Sloane Stephens in Linz

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:19:10 GMT

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Top-seeded Mirra Andreeva won 75.8% of her first-serve points (25 of 33) and needed just 81 minutes to post a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Sloane Stephens on Wednesday in the second round of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz in Linz, Austria.

Andreeva, who received a first-round bye, overcame 33 unforced errors and hit just 13 winners against Stephens. The 18-year-old Russian w

Monaco's Valentin Vacherot stuns Lorenzo Musetti in Monte Carlo 2nd round

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:05:10 GMT

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Valentin Vacherot became the first competitor from Monaco to reach the third round of the Monte-Carlo Masters since 2006 with a stunning 7-6 (6), 7-5 upset of fourth-seeded Italian Lorenzo Musetti on Wednesday.

Vacherot is the first Monegasque player to do so since his coach and half-brother, Benjamin Balleret. It was his second defeat of a top-five competitor

This is how the age of American dominance comes to an end

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:03:16 GMT

The war between the US and Iran marks the end of an anomalous era

Regardless of how the conflict between the United States and Iran formally concludes, its symbolism is already unmistakable. An ancient civilization, one of the oldest continuous states in human history, has emerged as the final obstacle to the project of American global dominance. That alone tells us something about the direction

Iran has prevailed, and the Middle East has changed

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:29:43 GMT

Five lessons from a war Tehran didnt lose

US President Donald Trump has, in the end, found a way out of the situation he created by embarking on a reckless war against Iran. The threat of destroying an entire civilization provided him with the pretext to step back.

Indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, conducted through intermediaries, primarily Pakistan and, behind it, China

What is in the US-Iran peace deal What we know so far

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:39:09 GMT

US President Donald Trump has postponed attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure to negotiate an agreement based on Tehrans 10-point proposal

A two-week ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump appeared to have brought a temporary halt to the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Washington says it now aims to negotiate a long-term peace deal based on a "workable" 10-point proposal put forward by

Bill Gates to testify over Epstein ties media

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:20:21 GMT

The Microsoft co-founder has been under heavy scrutiny for his interactions with the late sex offender

Bill Gates will testify before a US congressional committee about his interactions with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to media reports.

The Microsoft co-founder is set to sit for a transcribed interview on June 10, multiple outlets said on Wednesday, citing ano

Vance slams Zelenskys preposterous threat to Orban

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:04:57 GMT

The US VP accused Ukraine of interfering in the Hungarian election

US Vice President J.D. Vance has condemned Vladimir Zelensky's "completely scandalous" threat to send soldiers to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's home to "talk to him in their own language."

Speaking in Budapest on Wednesday, Vance said that he hadn't heard about Zelensky's threat - made early last month - until Orba

India wont be a US ally against China former vice president

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:30:26 GMT

Expectations that New Delhi will stand with Washington to offset Beijing are not realistic, Hamid Ansari told RT India

India will not be an ally of the United States against China, former Vice President Hamid Ansari has told RT India.

In the latest episode of In Conversation with Salman Khurshid, Ansari said he did not think it was "realistic" for India to partner with the US to off

Moscow nearing full embassy coverage across Africa - Lavrov

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:19:20 GMT

Four new diplomatic missions will bring Russia close to full diplomatic representation on the continent, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said

Moscow is close to completing its diplomatic network in Africa, with four new embassies set to open in the near future, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.

Moscow nearing full embassy coverage across Africa Lavrov

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:19:20 GMT

Four new diplomatic missions will bring Russia close to full diplomatic representation on the continent, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said

Moscow is close to completing its diplomatic network in Africa, with four new embassies set to open in the near future, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.

Speaking at the 46th meeting of the Foreign Ministry's Council of the Heads of

Russia tests mortar drone with integrated robotic arm (VIDEO)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:33:41 GMT

Engineers have added the mechanical manipulator to handle shells like a regular soldier

A Russian defense developer is testing a tracked robotic drone capable of launching a mortar using an integrated mechanical arm, according to newly released footage.

The video, published online on Monday, shows a snow-covere

Russia tests mortar drone with integrated robotic arm

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:33:41 GMT

Engineers have added the mechanical manipulator to handle shells like a regular soldier

A Russian defense developer is testing a tracked robotic drone capable of launching a mortar using an integrated mechanical arm, according to newly released footage.

The video, published online on Monday, shows a snow-covered training ground where the small unmanned vehicle operates its weapon system. Th

China bides its time, watching Trump's volatile policies

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:33:00 GMT

Hong Kong, April 8 (ANI): Beijing, along with the rest of the world, is presumably watching with dropped jaws as America's political leadership behaves like a bull in a china shop. Washington DC's foreign policy is unpredictable in nature, as President Donald Trump continues to prosecute his war against Iran.

It was ironic that Trump even called on China, the USA's major strategic competitor, to help open the Str

China bides its time, watching Trump's violatile policies

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:32:30 GMT

It was ironic that Trump even called on China, the USA's major strategic competitor, to help open the Str

Boris Azarenko: Profile of a Vesper Co-Founder

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:23:18 GMT

Boris Azarenko is an entrepreneur whose professional background lies in banking and finance and who later founded major property development businesses.

Boris Azarenko biography: educational path and early career

Born in Moscow on 21 April 1977, Boris Nikolayevich Azarenko studied Finance at the Finance Academy.

He began his professional career in large banking and financial institu

China overtakes US as Indias largest trading partner

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:11:39 GMT

Bilateral trade between the two Asian nations hit $137 billion in 2025-26, ahead of $127.8 billion with America

China became India's largest trading partner in the 2025-26 financial year, overtaking the US, Beijing's embassy in New Delhi has said.

Bilateral trade between India and China reached $137 billion in the period between April 2025 and February 2026, Xu Feihong, Beijing's ambassador

Energy crisis will last for months Kremlin envoy

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:05:26 GMT

Markets will take a long time to stabilize even if the Strait of Hormuz remains open, Kirill Dmitriev has warned

Global energy markets will take months to recover from the shock caused by the USIsraeli war on Iran, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has warned, noting that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely to have an immediate effect.

His comments come after US President Donald T

Hungary election a US-EU proxy war ex-Austrian foreign minister

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:52:27 GMT

Brussels would rather paralyze the member state or stage a coup than allow Viktor Orban to stay in power, Karin Kneissl has told RT

The US and EU are engaged in a political "proxy war" in Hungary, with Washington and Brussels backing rival sides ahead of the country's parliamentary elections, according to former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl.

Kneissl made the remarks in an intervi

Germany, Ukraine welcome two-week US-Iran ceasefire

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:44 GMT

Kyiv [Ukraine], April 8 (ANI): Andrii Sybiha, the Foreign Affairs Minister of Ukraine on Wednesday welcomed the temporary two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, claiming that 'American decisiveness works'. The Foreign Minister also called for 'forcing' Russia into a ceasefire against his country.

In a post on X, Sybiha said, 'We welcome the agreement between President Trump and the Iran

Heavy Israeli Strikes On Lebanon

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

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Heavy Israeli Strikes On Lebanon Add Uncertainty Hours After US-Iran Cease-Fire Deal

Lebanese officials say dozens of people have been killed in the heaviest Israeli strikes on the country since the war in Iran broke out five weeks ago.

The strikes on April 8, which a Lebanese Health Ministry spokesman told Reuters killed 89 people and wounded 700 others, came amid contradictor

Washington, Tehran Reach Deal On Temporary Cease-Fire

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

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US Senator Shaheen Welcomes Iran Cease-Fire But Wants 'Real Accounting' Of War

US Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says she welcomes a temporary cease-fire to stop the fighting with Iran, though concerns remain over what the war has achieved, citing a sharp increase in gas prices, the "enormous disruption" to the global econ

Israel Voices Support For US-Iran Truce But Says Lebanon Not Included

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

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British PM Starmer Heads To Gulf Region

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he is traveling to the Gulf region on April 8 to meet with regional leaders following the announcement of atemporary cease-firebetween the United States and Iran.

The prime minister's office said the trip is aimed at strengthening diplomatic efforts to preserve the cease-fire and turn it

EU Leaders Welcome US-Iran Cease-Fire But Warn Crisis Far From Over

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

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Zelenskyy Hails US-Iran Cease-Fire, Says Ukraine Ready To 'Respond In Kind' To Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the cease-fire between the United States and Iran, calling it the "right decision to ending the war," adding that Ukraine is "ready to respond in kind if the Russians stop their strikes."

"Ukraine has always called for a ceasefire in the war wag

Iran Confirms Participation In Islamabad Talks With US

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

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Kuwait, UAE Report Missile And Drone Attacks

Hours after the United States announced a temporary cease-fire with Iran, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said they were fending off Iranian missile and drone attacks.

Separately, Iran announced that its oil facilities on Lavan Island were targeted in the morning of April 8.

The UAE Defense Ministry issued a statement

Macron Tells Trump, Pezeshkian Cease-Fire Must Include Lebanon

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

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In Separate Calls, Macron Tells Trump, Pezeshkian Cease-Fire Must Include Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron said he spoke separately with Iranian President Massud Pezeshkian and US leader Donald Trump, telling them both that "their decision to accept a cease-fire was the best one possible."

He also said he wanted the cease-fire to cover all areas of conflict, including L

UN Security Council fails to adopt draft resolution on Strait of Hormuz

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:45:28 GMT

"The Security Council should not rush to vote on a draft resolution when serious concerns have been raised by members," China's permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong said.

UNITED NATIONS, April 7 (Xinhua) -- The UN Security Council on Tuesday failed to adopt a draft resolution that "strongly encourages" states interested in the use of commercial maritime routes in the Strait of H

China, Russia veto Bahrain-backed UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:30:28 GMT

New York [US], April 8 (ANI): Russia and China vetoed a Bahrain-backed UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A resolution that was already diluted to secure their abstentions.

The 15-member council saw 11 votes in favour, two against (China and Russia), and Pakistan and Colombia abstained from voting.

The resolution demanded Iran immediately cease all attacks against merchant and commercia

German military spending soars amid growing deficit

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:38:26 GMT

The budget shortfall reached 127 billion last year, the highest since 2022, according to official statistics

Germany's military spending shot up by over 23% to €39 billion ($45 billion) last year, pushing the budget deficit to the highest level in four years, the Federal Statistical Office has reported.

Following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, Berlin began a military buildu

U.S. says military goals against Iran largely achieved, sets talks deadline

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:45:06 GMT

On bilateral relations, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the United States seeks strong cooperation with Hungary, particularly in the areas of energy security and independence.

BUDAPEST, April 7 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday that the United States has largely achieved its military objectives against Iran, while warning that Tehran faces a narrowing window to enter nego

How close is the Middle East to a nuclear catastrophe

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:08:48 GMT

The ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran could render large parts of the region uninhabitable

A war launched by the US and Israel with the stated aim of preventing a nuclear crisis could end up causing one.

With repeated strikes reported near the Russian-built Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran, discussions about the US potentially forcibly taking Iranian uranium reserves, and seemingly zero roo

French face shortages at the pump

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:07:09 GMT

Fuel supplies have been strained throughout France due to capped prices and Middle East disruptions

Shortages have been worsening at filling stations across France, with around 18% of them having run out of at least one type of fuel, Energy Minister Delegate Maud Bregeon has said. Demand has risen amid capped prices, as Middle East war disruptions have pushed global energy costs up.

The dis

French facing critical fuel shortages

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:07:09 GMT

Almost one fifth of gas stations in France are out of at least one type of gasoline

The disruptions have be

Putins Mouse Call Leak: Orban Promised to Help Russia

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:12:50 GMT

A leaked transcript of a phone call between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Russian President Vladimir Putin shows Orban offering extensive support to Moscow and describing himself as ready to help ?in any way? in relation to the war in Ukraine, according to Bloomberg.

The conversation reportedly took place on 17 October last year and, according to the transcript reviewed by Bloomberg, Orban told Putin

Farages Reform UK calls for visa ban linked to slavery

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:47:22 GMT

The partys home affairs spokesman says enough is enough after London admitted 3.8 million people from countries seeking compensation

Nigel Farage's Reform UK would stop issuing visas to nationals from any country that demands slavery reparations from Britain, the party's home affairs spokesman has announced, dismissing the compensation claims as "insulting."

Speaking to The Telegraph, Zia Y

Tucker Carlson trashes Trump over Easter f-bomb

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:32:47 GMT

Who do you think you are? the journalist said, addressing the US president

American journalist Tucker Carlson has accused President Donald Trump of mocking Christians by issuing an expletive-laden threat to Iran at Easter.

On Sunday, Trump again demanded Tehran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained effectively shut since the US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28.

"Ope

Vance slams EU interference and Ukrainian spies in key Hungary visit

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:48:58 GMT

The US vice president has arrived in Budapest for a pre-election show of support to Viktor Orban

US Vice President J.D. Vance has met with Viktor Orban in Budapest, in a high-profile visit ahead of a critical election for the Hungarian prime minister. Trailing his pro-EU opponent in the polls, Orban has accused Brussels of interfering in the vote.

Vance touched down in Budapest on Tuesday,

Moscow welcomes ceasefire as 'crushing defeat' for US as Israel launches 'biggest yet' attack on Lebanon (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:48:19 GMT

Washington and Tehran have announced a two-week suspension of warfare and warned that upcoming talks in Pakistan on Friday do not guarantee the end of warfare

US President Donald Trump has announced that he as agreed to a two-week suspension of bombing of Iranian energy infrastructure in a "double sided cease

Ukrainian drone strike kills 12-year-old boy and parents in Russian region

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:01:31 GMT

An apartment block was struck during the attack in Vladimir Region, also leaving the family's five-year-old daughter injured, the local governor has said

A twelve-year-old boy and his parents have been killed in an overnight Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Vladimir Region, according to Governor Aleksandr Avdeev. Th

India achieves civil nuclear energy milestone

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:39:30 GMT

The South Asian country's most advanced atomic reactor has attained criticality, putting it one step away from full operation

India has achieved a significant milestone in the development of its civil nuclear energy program, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday.

In a

German 'militaristic frenzy' could end in tragedy - Moscow

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:09:51 GMT

Berlin should not forget the lessons of World War II, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has said

Germany's continued military buildup could lead to another tragedy on a global scale, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned.

Last week, German media reported that mal

German militaristic frenzy could end in tragedy Moscow

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:09:51 GMT

Berlin should not forget the lessons of World War II, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has said
Germany's continued military buildup could lead to another tragedy on a global scale, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned.
Last week, German media reported that male citizens who remain abroad for more than three months without prior approval could face penalti

Sri Lanka secures supplies of Russia oil - minister

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:02:22 GMT

The first deliveries of Russian crude are expected in mid-April, the island nation's transport minister has said

Sri Lanka will purchase crude oil from Russia after reaching an agreement with Moscow amid the energy crisis spurred by the Middle East conflict, the island nation's transpor

Sri Lanka secures supplies of Russia oil minister

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:02:22 GMT

The first deliveries of Russian crude are expected in mid-April, the island nations transport minister has said
Sri Lanka will purchase crude oil from Russia after reaching an agreement with Moscow amid the energy crisis spurred by the Middle East conflict, the island nation's transport minister, Bimal Rathnayake, has said.
RathnayaketoldTASS on Monday that "energy is our priority today," a

Trump, Tehran Reach Deal On Temporary Cease-Fire

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:25:00 GMT

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Political Analyst Jason Brodsky Says US-Iran Cease-Fire Deal Doesn't Remove Trump's Threat Of Force
WASHINGTON -- As news of the agreement between Iran and the United States for a two-week cease-fire eased fears of a major escalation in the conflict, Jason Brodsky, policy director at United Against Nuclear Iran, characterized the move as "a tactical pause -- a delay" and suggested th

Trump Escalates Pressure On Iran With Threat Of Major Military Action

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:25:00 GMT

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New Iranian Supreme Leader 'Incapacitated,' Intelligence Memo Says
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei (file photo)
An intelligence memoseen by The Timesof London claims Irans new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is incapacitated and receiving treatment in Qom, leaving him unable to govern.
Based on US and Israeli intelligence shared with Persian Gulf allies, the mem

Trump, Tehran Reach Deal On Two-Week Cease-Fire

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:25:00 GMT

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Trump, Iran Reach Last-Minute Agreement On Two-Week Cease-Fire

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US President Donald Trump and Iran have agreed to a two-week Pakistani-brokered cease-fire, pulling back from the brink to allow the two sides time to negotiate a peace deal.
Trump, who earlier on April 7wrotethat "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran fails

AIFF: India U17 women's team to play three friendly games against Russia in Sochi

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:59:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The India U17 women's team will play three friendly matches against Russia in Sochi on April 11, 14 and 17, 2026. Head coach Pamela Conti has named a 23-member squad for the tour.
According to AIFF, all three matches will be played at the Matsesta Football Centre in Sochi, and will kick off at 14:30 IST.
The Young Tigresses, who are preparing for the AFC U17 Women's Asian C

Armenia would do well to appreciate Russia's support - senator

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:00:17 GMT

The South Caucasus country's prosperity is in no small part attributable to low gas prices, Konstantin Kosachev has said

Armenian politicians should not underestimate the extent of Moscow's support for Yerevan in the form of low gas prices, the vice speaker of the upper chamber of the Russian parliament, Konstantin Ko

Armenia would do well to appreciate Russias support senator

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:00:17 GMT

The South Caucasus countrys prosperity is in no small part attributable to low gas prices, Konstantin Kosachev has said
Armenian politicians should not underestimate the extent of Moscow's support for Yerevan in the form of low gas prices, the vice speaker of the upper chamber of the Russian parliament, Konstantin Kosachev, has said. The senator's comment came after a senior Armenian lawmaker sug

Stan Wawrinka bows out and says farewell to Monte Carlo

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:19:09 GMT

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At 41 years old, three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka is not interested in going on a ceremonial farewell tour.
As he demonstrated at the 2026 Australian Open, when he became the oldest man since 1978 to reach the third round, the second-ranked Swiss player of all-time is going to fight until the last point is won or lost.
On Monday, he lost a 7-5, 7-5 decisio

Russia condemns US-Israeli 'illegal and unprovoked aggression' against Iran

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:19:43 GMT

Moscow has warned of mounting civilian casualties and nuclear risks, urging an immediate ceasefire

The Russian Foreign Ministry has condemned the "illegal and unprovoked aggression" by the US and Israel against Iran, as well as the resulting international crisis which is continuing to escalate and intensify.<

Middle East is on fire Kremlin

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:27:57 GMT

Russia had warned about the dangerous consequences of the US-Israeli attack on Iran, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
The US-Israeli war against Iran has set the Middle East "on fire," reflecting Russia's warning about the dangerous consequences of the move, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said.
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump escalated the tensions by issuing an expletive-

Ukrainian drones target key US-linked oil hub in Russia - Defense Ministry

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:56:31 GMT

Infrastructure damaged in the port of Novorossiysk is operated by the partly US corporate-owned Caspian Pipeline Consortium

Ukrainian drones have attacked the oil infrastructure of the Russian port of Novorossiysk, which is operated by the internationally-owned Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), the Defense Ministry i

This region fears both Irans fall and its victory. Why is that

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:36:59 GMT

The war in the Middle East leaves Central Asia caught between fear and opportunity
The war involving Iran has stirred mixed and uneasy reactions across Central Asia. The region, which has long seen itself as an island of relative stability between competing great powers, now faces a dilemma: both an Iranian collapse and an Iranian victory carry risks.
Since gaining independence, the countri

'Sincere and fruitful ties': Expert hails Russia's expanding anti-terror role from Sahel to home

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:33:13 GMT

From thwarting Al-Qaeda plots at home to boosting armies in Africa, Russia deepens its role in global counterterrorism efforts abroad

Defense cooperation with Russia has helped Mali and its allies in the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) strengthen their armed forces, reclaim strategic ground, and intensify operations ag

Russia and Iran urge immediate halt to attacks on important infrastructure, warn of nuclear risk near Bushehr plant

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:33:07 GMT

Moscow [Russia], April 6 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Sunday, with both sides stressing the urgent need to stop attacks on key infrastructure amid rising tensions around Iran.
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, 'The Ministers stressed the importance of immediately ceasing the reckless and illegal attacks on civilian, industrial &am

A billion-dollar mirage: Do Ukraines new missiles match the hype

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:27:09 GMT

Backed by nearly $1 billion in contracts, Fire Point has risen on bold claims of deep strikes inside Russia. But how real is its success?
In less than two years, a little-known Ukrainian startup has secured nearly $1 billion in state contracts, built one of the country's most ambitious missile programs - and drawn the attention of anti-corruption investigators.
A February article by Deutsch

Deadly Strike Hits Odesa; Ukrainian Drones Target Russian Oil Hub

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:09:24 GMT

At least three people, including a two-year-old, were killed in an overnight Russian drone strike on the southern Ukrainian port of Odesa, Ukraine said, while Russian authorities reported a Ukrainian strike on the port of Novorossiysk.
At least 15 others were injured in the Odesa attack, including a pregnant woman and two children, a 7-month-old boy and a 2-year-old girl, Ukrainian officialsreported.
Author

US sent a lot of arms to Iranian protesters Trump

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:03:01 GMT

Kurdish intermediaries allegedly withheld the weapons instead of attempting to facilitate regime change in Tehran
The US sent "a lot" of weapons to Iranian protesters during unrest in January, President Donald Trump has told Fox News.
The demonstrations, initially driven by economic grievances and marred by violence, were openlyincitedat the time by Trump, who threatened the Iranian authori

Only India, China, and Russia can stop war on Iran Jeffrey Sachs

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:16:52 GMT

Modi, Xi, and Putin should make Trump understand the need for the conflict to end, the leading US academic has told RT
India, Russia, and China are the only powers that can combine to stop the US-Israeli war on Iran, leading American academic Prof. Jeffrey Sachs has said.
The Middle East conflict has to be stopped by "grown-ups," he told Afshin Rattansi on the New Order program aired on RT.

Only India, China, and Russia can stop war on Iran - Jeffrey Sachs

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:16:52 GMT

Modi, Xi, and Putin should make Trump understand the need for the conflict to end, the leading US academic has told RT

India, Russia, and China are the only powers that can combine to stop the US-Israeli war on Iran, leading American academic Prof. Jeffrey Sachs has said.

The Mid

Iranian Intelligence Chief Killed In Strike

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Air Strike Hits Sharif University Of Technology In Tehran

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Tehran's Sharif University of Technology (file photo)
Sharif University of Technology in Tehran was targeted in an air strike early on April 6, RFE/RL's Radio Fardareports.
Hours later, without providing details, the universitys president said that a scientif

Trump Issues New Warning After Iran Rejects Cease-Fire

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Bulgaria Ranks 38th in Economic Freedom, Between Costa Rica and Oman

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:31:00 GMT

In the 2026 edition of the Index of Economic Freedom, compiled by the Heritage Foundation, Bulgaria is placed 38th out of 176 countries, positioned between Costa Rica and Oman. The index evaluates economies on a scale from 0 to 100, where higher scores indicate greater economic freedom. Once again, Singapore leads the ranking with 84.4 points, followed by countries such as Switzerland, Ireland and Australia, all exceed

Oil prices climb post Trump's ultimatum to Iran over Strait of Hormuz closure

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:31:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Oil prices climbed on Sunday after US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iranian energy facilities if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, CNN reported, as Brent crude rose 1.4 per cent to reach USD 110.60.
US crude similarly increased by 1.8 per cent, settling at USD 113.60. As per CNN, the price surge followed a series of aggressive social media posts from the Preside

Saudi Arabia and Russia to drive more than 60% of oil production increments from May; Reaffirm commitment to market stability

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:59:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Russia and Saudi Arabia will provide more than 60 per cent of the total production increments scheduled for May 2026, leading a collective move by eight OPEC+ nations to adjust voluntary output levels.
According to an Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries press release, the participating countries decided to implement a total production adjustment of 206 thousand bar

Ukrainian drone smashes into apartment block in Russia (VIDEOS)

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:42:13 GMT

Eight people, including two children, were wounded in an attack on Krasnodar Region, officials said

A Ukrainian drone struck an apartment block in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk during a large-scale attack on cities in southern Russia, which left eight civilians injured, officials said.

Krasnodar Region Gov

Ukrainian drone smashes into apartment block in Russia

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:42:13 GMT

Eight people, including two children, were wounded in an attack on Krasnodar Region, officials said
A Ukrainian drone struck an apartment block in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk during a large-scale attack on cities in southern Russia, which left eight civilians injured, officials said.
Krasnodar Region Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said air raid sirens rang in several coastal cities fro

'We bow to no one': Trenin sets out Russia's worldview in a "new world war"

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:36:50 GMT

RIAC's new chief, Dmitry Trenin, speaks in an interview on Russia's path in a changing world

The Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) has a new president: the renowned international affairs expert Dmitry Trenin. In his first interview in his new rol

'We bow to no one': Trenin sets out Russia's worldview in a 'new world war'

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:36:50 GMT

RIAC's new chief, Dmitry Trenin, speaks in an interview on Russia's path in a changing world

The Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) has a new president: the renowned international affairs expert Dmitry Trenin. In his first interview in his new rol

One dead after Ukrainian drone attacked grain vessel in Azov sea - official

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:46:10 GMT

The survivors reached shore days later after abandoning the sinking cargo ship, the head of Russia's Kherson Region has said

A cargo ship sank in the Azov Sea after a Ukrainian drone strike, leaving one crew member dead, according to Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo. He described the incident as a "terrorist

Explosives Found Near Key Gas Pipeline To Hungary, Serbia Says

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:12:37 GMT

Serbian military and police officers have found a cache of highly powerful explosives not far from a pipeline that carries Russian natural gas from Turkey to Hungary, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on April 5.
Vucic said that "two large packages of explosives with detonators" were found inside backpacks "a few hundred meters" from the Balkan Stream pipeline in Kanjiza, near the Hungarian border in northe

Oman, Iran start discussions on opening Straits of Hormuz amid West Asia conflict

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:32:23 GMT

Muscat [Oman], April 5 (ANI): The Foreign Ministry of Oman on Sunday stated that the Sultanate and the Islamic Republic of Iran have initiated discussions on ensuring the smooth flow of maritime transit through the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz amid prevailing regional conflict, which is currently in its second month.
According to a statement issued by the ministry on X, the two sides held a meeting

Over 180 global delegations to attend International Security Forum

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:31:47 GMT

Moscow [Russia], April 5 (ANI): The International Security Forum, organised under the auspices of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, is scheduled to be held in the Moscow Region from May 26 to 29, as reported by TV BRICS.
The event will bring together a wide range of global stakeholders to discuss pressing security challenges and strengthen international cooperation.
The forum's agenda feature

Serbia thwarts plot to bomb Russia-Hungary gas pipeline Vucic

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:17:22 GMT

Explosives were found near the border after Ukraine halted oil flows to Hungary
The Serbian authorities have discovered explosives of "devastating power" planted near a key gas pipeline transporting Russian energy to Hungary, President Aleksandar Vucic has announced, adding that he has briefed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on the matter. This comes after Ukraine essentially shut down Russ

Varoufakis slams crimes against logic at Moscow forum

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:43:46 GMT

Former Greek finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis, condemned Europes mishandling of Russia and Ukraine as a crime against logic
Leader of the Democracy in Europe Movement, and former Greek finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis, condemned Europe's mishandling of Russia and Ukraine as a 'crime against logic' during the TOLK.PRO forum in Moscow.
"The situation with Russia, with Ukraine, and in this

Varoufakis slams 'crimes against logic' at Moscow forum

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:43:46 GMT

Former Greek finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis, condemned Europe's mishandling of Russia and Ukraine as a 'crime against logic'

Leader of the Democracy in Europe Movement, and former Greek finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis, condemned Europe's mishandling of Russia and Ukraine as a 'crime against logic' during the TO

China condemns US strikes on Iran's civilian infrastructure

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:00:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, Yu Jing, shared the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs' message stating that the US-Israeli military operations against Iran violate international law.
Responding to a query, over China's stance after US President Donald Trump claimed that the US air strikes destroyed an Iranian civilian bridge to pressure Iran into negotiations, the

Ukrainian children harassing draft officers ombudsman

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:27:38 GMT

Viral videos showing violence toward reluctant recruits on the streets are affecting young people, Olga Reshetilova has said
Ukrainian schoolchildren are increasingly "harassing" draft officers on the streets after watching viral TikTok videos of the officers attempting to press reluctant recruits into service, Ukraine's military ombudsman, Olga Reshetilova, has said.
Speaking on NV Radio o

Trump Warns Iran Over Hormuz, Threatens Power Plants And Bridges

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Trump Warns Iran Over Strait Of Hormuz, Threatens Power Plants And Bridges
US President Donald Trump (file photo)
US President Donald Trump hasissued a stark warningto Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
In a social media post on April 5, he suggested that the United States would launch an extensive attack on Iranian energy and transport infrastructure on April 7 if the cruci

Trump Says Deadline To Open Strait Is Evening Of April 7

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Trump Says Deadline To Open Strait Is Evening Of April 7
US President Donald Trump told The Wall Street Journal that his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on critical infrastructure is the evening of April 7.
"If they dont do something by Tuesday evening, they wont have any power plants and they wont have any bridges standing, Trump told the WSJ

Trump Tells Tehran To Make A Deal, Open Strait Or Face 'Hell'

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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'Grave Risk Of Radiological Release' From Bushehr Nuclear Plant, Says Iranian Foreign Minister
A Russian worker walks past the Bushehr nuclear power plant, 1,200 kilometers south of Tehran. (file photo)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has warned of potential consequences following reported attacks near Irans civilian nuclear facilities, including the Bushehr power plant.

Two conscription officers stabbed in Ukraine

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:07:03 GMT

The campaign to forcibly send men to the front line to fight Russia often involves violent altercations
Two conscription officers were stabbed in central Ukraine on Saturday as the campaign to send more men to fight Russia continues to be marked by physical confrontations and tense altercations between draft officials and the public.
The campaign, known as 'busification', often involves off

EU acting like 'suicide ship' by keeping Russia sanctions - Slovak leader

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:27:30 GMT

Robert Fico has urged the bloc to lift "absurd" restrictions on buying oil and gas from Moscow

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has urged the EU to lift sanctions on energy exports from Russia and resume dialogue with Moscow, comparing the bloc's policies to a "suicide ship."

Since the beginning of th

Battle for Bulgaria: The EU opens a new front in its election war

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:37:17 GMT

The worlds eyes are on Hungary, but the EU is busy crushing a populist revolt in Bulgaria
Though the Hungarian election is only a week away, another threat is already manifesting for the EU's elite: This time in Bulgaria, where left-wing populist and former President Rumen Radev wants to shut off the money tap to Ukraine, and his opponents want Brussels' censorship machine to save them. Here we g

Zelenskys Christian-themed award to Kallas is satanism Moscow

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:35:09 GMT

The Ukrainian leader honored the top EU diplomat for supporting forced mobilization, corruption, and church raids, Russia has said
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has received a prominent Ukrainian award for encouraging prolonged fighting, forced mobilization, and supporting a crackdown on the country's largest Christian denomination, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has

Zelensky's Christian-themed award to Kallas is 'satanism' - Moscow

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:35:09 GMT

The Ukrainian leader honored the top EU diplomat for supporting forced mobilization, corruption, and church raids, Russia has said

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has received a prominent Ukrainian award for encouraging prolonged fighting, forced mobilization, and supporting a crackdown on the country's largest Ch

Trump Gives Tehran 48 Hours To Make Deal, Open Strait Or Face 'Hell'

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:01:32 GMT

US President Donald Trump on April 4 told the Iranian regime that time is running out and that it must make a deal or open the crucial Strait of Hormuz to shipping or face hell, renewing an earlier threat in which he vowed to send Iran back to the stone ages.
Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is running out - 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glor

France preparing war economy Politico

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:34:05 GMT

Paris is planning to increase drone stocks by 400% until 2030, according to a draft law seen by the outlet
France is seeking to quadruple its stockpile of kamikaze drones and drastically expand missile arsenals by the end of the decade, Politico reported on Friday, citing a draft military planning law which describes the push as preparations for a "war economy."
According to the 64-page-lon

Trump Gives Tehran 48 Hours To Make Deal, Open Strait Or Face 'Hell'

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

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Trump Gives Tehran 48 Hours To Make Deal, Open Strait Or Face 'Hell'
US President Donald Trump on April 4 told the Iranian regime that time is running out and that it must make a deal or open the crucial Strait of Hormuz to shipping or face hell, renewing an earlier threat in which he vowed to send Iran back to the stone ages.
Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL o

Some Shipping Traffic Resuming Through Strait Of Hormuz

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

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Some Shipping Traffic Resuming Through Strait Of Hormuz
Reuters and Iran's Tasnim news agency, which is close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, reported on April 4 that Iran has allowed vessels carrying essential goods through the Strait of Hormuz, including humanitarian aid and basic supplies, to reach its ports, provided they coordinate with local authorities.
The st

Russia Evacuates Dozens Of Staff From Bushehr

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

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EU Finance Ministers Call For Windfall Tax On Energy Companies As Iran War Drives Prices Higher
Finance ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Austria have jointly urged the European Commission to introduce a blocwide windfall tax on energy companies profits, citing soaring fuel costs linked to the ongoing war in the Middle East, Reuters reported.
The ministers sai

Pashinyan says meeting with Putin set for June

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:20:12 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced that a new meeting between him and Russian President Vladimir Putin is planned for the second half of June.
Speaking at a briefing, he noted that there was no behind-the-scenes meeting with Putin, but rather a working lunch during which they spoke in an informal setting.
"I consider the visit very succe