Lebanese President Joseph Aoun criticizes Hezbollah, Iran in interview with CNN
During his interview with Christiane Amanpour, Aoun asked Israelis if they truly want to live in "perpetual war." He then said that negotiations are a "huge opp...
US House squeezes through Russia sanctions bill — RT World News
The US House has passed the Ukraine Support Act, but the bill faces a steep Senate threshold and a probable Trump veto
Riots in Brussels: Hooded gangs rampage through city center (VIDEO, PHOTOS) — RT World News
Massive protests against education cuts and tuition hikes in Brussels turned violent amid growing opposition to government spending policies
Thousands of Belgian Academics Urge Universities to Cut Ties With Israeli Institutions in Expanding Boycott Drive
People take part in pro-Hamas protest in Brussels, Belgium, Nov. 11, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Yves Herman More than 4,500 students and …
'Response' to Zelensky’s letter, economic growth under sanctions: Putin’s SPIEF statements
Vladimir Putin noted that the West’s short-sighted sanctions policy is working in Russia’s favor
The EU’s ‘strictest-ever migration law’ won’t change anything
Politicians promise immigration control while the economic and demographic forces driving migration remain firmly in place
Benjamin Netanyahu urged to halt arrests of haredi draft dodgers
CEO Yossi Levi said that efforts to draft haredim should focus on those not enrolled in a yeshiva, rather than on arresting those who have committed to studying...
Trump says Iran has not agreed to a U.S. deal because ‘they’re strong, they’re proud’
President Donald Trump on Friday said Iranian leaders have not yet reached a deal with the U.S. to end the ongoing war because they’re “strong” and “pro...
Critical parts shortage threatens German army capabilities – media — RT World News
Only about half of German self-propelled howitzers and infantry fighting vehicles are reportedly operational due to maintenance backlogs and spare-parts shortag...
China Announces Xi Jinping’s First Visit to North Korea Since 2019
China announced on Friday that dictator Xi Jinping will make his first trip to North Korea since 2019 next week.
Turkey makes proposal to bolster NATO fuel security with pipeline expansion
Energy supply disruptions caused by the US war on Iran and by Russia’s war in Ukraine have spurred NATO efforts to bolster fuel logistics.
How South Korea's plan for nuclear-powered submarines compares to AUKUS
South Korea is taking a different path to Australia in building nuclear-powered submarines, but its plan still hinges on the United States.
Iran to attack other US bases if conflict is resumed — supreme leader’s adviser
Mohsen Rezaee stressed that if the United States resumes hostilities, Iran will "drag the war" beyond the Persian Gulf
Iran's World Cup players granted visas to play in the US
Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated last week the Trump administration had
Israel left the Palestinian issue unresolved - and October 7 happened
Hamas sought endless war and division; the tragedy is that its strategy has worked on both Israelis and Palestinians.
Africa will be quarter of global population by 2050 – Tanzanian president — RT World News
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan says Africa will account for a quarter of the global population by 2050 and remain the world’s fastest-growing labor f...
Iran demands US unfreeze its $24-billion funds as condition for making deal — adviser
According to the military adviser to the Iranian supreme leader Mohsen Rezaee, Tehran views the release of Iranian frozen assets as a trust-building measure bet...
Japan to begin talks on exporting destroyers to Indonesia
Japan and Indonesia agreed Friday to begin working-level talks on the possible export of Asagiri-class destroyers to Jakarta as Tokyo accelerates defense cooper...
Government ready to take more measures to insulate economy
India Business News: NEW DELHI: The Centre is ready to take more policy measures to help insulate the economy from the adverse impact of the West Asia conflict ...
US-Iran deal nears as Tehran demands billions and warns of wider war
Witkoff and Kushner consult nuclear experts on implementation plan as US denies Iranian claim it fired warning shots near Navy ships
Trump’s troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials say
The U.S. military is waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump's back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe, upending the lives of mi...
Iran using Lebanon as bargaining chip in US talks, Lebanese president says
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Iran of using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with the United States on Friday, in some of his toughe...
Putin says he currently sees no reason to meet Zelenskyy
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he currently saw no reason to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the Ukrainian president published an open letter...
Iran Reaffirms Support for Hezbollah With Wider Peace Deal in Doubt
Black smoke billows at a strike scene following an Israeli strike on a car as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June …
Military advisor to Khamenei says Donald Trump brought talks 'to a standstill'
Rezaei framed the demand for the release of $24 billion in Iranian assets as a "test of trust" for Trump, warning that the Islamic Republic would expand the war...
Sell before 2027 or hold forever? Australians weigh impact of CGT changes
Tax changes unveiled in the budget have rattled many Australians. Here's what to consider if you want to sell an asset.
Israel hits over 650 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in past week — IDF
More than 125 Hezbollah radicals have been killed in the attacks on southern Lebanon
In first, Israeli journalist appears on Lebanon's LBCI TV: What to know
Barak Ravid spoke to LBCI about his own interview with a senior Lebanese official recently, though Lebanon’s law criminalizing interactions with Israel remain...
Iran World Cup Soccer Players Granted Visas to Enter the US, Says White House Official
A replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy is displayed in a shop, in Tehran, Iran, April 23, 2026. Photo: …
Zelensky’s Pen Pal Diplomacy
Zelensky offers in-person peace talks in a rare open letter to Putin. Moscow isn’t interested.
Slovenia’s new PM pulls down PLO flag within hours of swearing-in
Slovenia's new PM Janez Jansa removes the PLO flag from government grounds upon taking office, signaling a new pro-Israel approach.
Is Latvia Next?
https://tonywicher.substack.com/p/is-latvia-next Trump is taking Iran seriously now that Iran has said it has nuclear weapons. Russia has all kinds of nuclear w...
Report: Israel threatens Beirut strike if Hezbollah fires on northern communities
Hezbollah fired surface-to-air missiles at Israeli aircraft, triggering alerts in Kiryat Shmona; US official says talks may resume after June 22
Turkey Weighs Major Defense Overhaul as Iran Conflict Reshapes Warfare
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a ceremony for the handover of new vehicles to the gendarmerie and police forces …
Putin Vows to Boost Air Defences After Humiliating Ukrainian Drone Strikes
Putin said that Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country.
EU courting Armenia to ‘weaken Russia’ – iconic film director (VIDEO) — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
The EU’s growing engagement with Armenia is aimed at “weakening” Russia, famed Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica has told RT
Fake police scam targets Chinese diaspora with threats and forged documents
Justin thought he was being investigated by the Chinese police, but was pulled into a vicious and frightening scam targeting the Chinese diaspora all over the w...
Oxford Union President Urged to Step Down After Justifying Oct. 7 Attack, Saying Hamas Will Be ‘Lauded as Heroes’
An aerial view shows the bodies of victims of an attack following a mass infiltration by Hamas gunmen from the …
Mates team up with NSW Riverina farmers to help feed people in Sudan
An unlikely pair from the NSW Riverina plan to ship 100 tonnes of wheat to war-torn Sudan.
The Lebanon Glitch: How a Multi-Front War Is Overturning the Trump-Iran Diplomacy
Asad Mirza asad.mirza.nd@gmail.com The latest phase of the US-Iran confrontation presents a paradox. While President Donald Trump publicly dismisses negotiation...
How Ukraine Has Turned the Tide
Resilience, technology, and European support have put Russia on the back foot.
Russia assured that shelling near Bushehr NPP was accidental — Putin
The Russian leader emphasized that he had spoken with the Israeli side about that incident on multiple occasions
Putin sees "no point" in meeting with Zelenskyy to discuss ending war
President Zelenskyy chided Putin in his first public message to the Russian leader, who called it
Contain, Consolidate, and Co-Opt
How Europe has learned to live with great-power politics.
Ukrainian drone attack on grain ships kills five (VIDEO) — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Two vessels sailing to the Russian port of Rostov-on-Don were attacked in the Sea of Azov on Friday, Moscow has said
Lokesh Says Arctic Route Can Transform India-Europe Trade
He participated in the ‘New frontiers in global logistics and the Arctic logistics framework’ dialogue at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SP...
India Turns to Venezuela Oil as the Hormuz Crisis Bites
With Middle Eastern supply lines under threat, a battered petro-state and the world's third-largest oil importer have found in each other
Ukraine: Dear Putin, Lebanon: A Crude Call, Colombia's 'Tiger'
In a week where a renewed ceasefire was proclaimed between Israel and Lebanon, a deal that hinges on the complete cessation of attacks from the Iranian backed m...