Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019
Kim Jong Un has been trying to improve ties with China, North Korea's biggest trading partner and provider of aid.
Presumably Ukrainian naval drone explodes in Romanian port of Constanta with no casualties
The drone's fragments are being examined, and the prosecutor's office at the Constanta Court is investigating the incident
A solution to the threat? The revolution the US is leading against explosive drones
The mobile air-defense system MADIS, unveiled this week, presents a new strategic approach for dealing with the explosive drones and UAVs used by Hezbollah and ...
El Nino Brewing Again? Five Ways It Could Hit India’s Economy, Inflation And Interest Rates
El Niño's return threatens inflation, growth and rural demand. Here's how it could affect India's economy.
Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt
By Ahmed Elimam and Jana ChoukeirDUBAI, June 5 (Reuters) - Iran has reaffirmed support for its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and demanded Israel withdraw from souther...
Armenia heads to polls amid Westward pivot away from Russia
Armenia will vote in a parliamentary election on June 7 set to test Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Western tilt, as the country faces threats and allegation...
The UK military presence in the Middle East
Death of British soldier in northern Iraq, not far from Iranian border, sharpens concerns for personnel stationed across the region.
No nation can replace 16 mln bpd of oil lost in Hormuz closure — Rosneft CEO
Igor Sechin redirected the question about the possibility of oil prices rising to $150 per barrel if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for several more months...
Zelensky call for face-to-face meeting with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Venezuela Moves to Open Its Collapsed Power Sector to Private Capital
After two decades of blackouts under a state monopoly, Venezuela is moving to invite private money back into a power grid that has become one
Putin to Deliver Address Amid Pressure to End War in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to deliver a major address in St. Petersburg just days after the city was targeted by Ukrainian drones. It comes a...
US Reaffirms Support For Armenia Ahead Of Weekend Election
The United States has reaffirmed its support for Armenia's sovereignty and democratic institutions amid growing concerns over what Western officials describe as...
Olympians unite to speak out against Iran for the execution of the country's star athletes
Martina Navratilova and 23 other athletes sign a letter urging world powers to intervene and stop Iran's planned execution of boxing champion Mohammad Javad Vaf...
Five Azerbaijani nationals killed as two vessels come under drone attack in Azov Sea — MFA
The affected vessels are not owned by Azerbaijan
Telefonica Asks U.S. Courts to Make Colombia Pay a $380M Award
A long-running telecoms dispute has become a test of whether Colombia will honour an international award — and of how far President Petro
How Ebola Spreads Through Gold Mining
Our chief Africa correspondent, Declan Walsh, reports from the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak on how the gold mining industry and the outbreak are linked.
Anduril founder says Taiwan should become arms exporter; warns against China
Taiwan should look beyond its role as a global supplier of advanced semiconductors and become a major weapons supplier to shore up its own defenses and those of...
Africa wants investment, not aid – Tanzanian minister — RT Africa
Africa is seeking investment and equal partnerships, not aid, Tanzania’s minister for Planning and Investment in the President’s Office said at the SPIEF
RDIF, NPS, Lamar Arabia Holding to implement infrastructure projects
"Saudi Arabia is currently implementing a large-scale infrastructure modernization program as part of its Vision 2030 strategy, and Russian companies possess si...
The point of an imperfect ceasefire
Fighting has continued in the Middle East despite truce agreements
Israel strikes southern Lebanon after evacuation warnings to several villages
Israel's air force has struck parts of southern Lebanon and the military issued evacuation warnings for nine villages.
Russia Uses Economic Chokehold To Counter Armenia's Westward Tilt
Armenians go to the polls on June 7 in parliamentary elections in which the country’s basic foreign policy orientation is at stake. While Prime Minister Nikol...
The smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup didn’t do it alone
Curaçao will make its World Cup debut this month as the smallest nation ever to qualify for the tournament, thanks to its connection to the Netherlands.
Brussels would sooner see Ukraine in NATO than EU – Lavrov — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
The West only sees Ukraine as proxy to be used against Russia, rather than a partner, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has told RT
China seeks to strengthen its alliance with North Korea: Xi Jinping to visit Kim Jong-un next week
Beijing and Pyongyang are strengthening ties, and China is sending a veiled message to Russia: "We are the key player."
Israeli officials fear Hamas resurgence could derail Rafah reconstruction
An official explained that a major problem has arisen due to on-the-ground dynamics. "Hamas is dragging its feet, and the US is finding it difficult to apply le...
Chile Reasserts Full Sovereignty Over the Strait of Magellan
A stray remark by an Argentine naval officer has revived one of South America's oldest border questions, prompting Santiago to restate
Video shows effects of intense fire that forced the world's most powerful warship to return to port
International News: Newly released video has revealed the extent of damage caused by a fire aboard the USS Gerald R Ford, US Navy's newest aircraft carrier. The...
Press review: Trump, GOP clash over Iran war as NATO launches Baltic drills
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, June 5th
Renewing Military Strikes Against Iran Is the Only Way to End Its Nuclear Ambitions
American military historian Victor Davis Hanson... suggested that Iran's excuses might actually be an ever-extending
As China and Pakistan move forward with their fifth generation plans, India's two short term options
Defence News: Russian president Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to deepening ties with India as Moscow continues to offer the Su-57 fifth genera...
FM: Türkiye welcomes progress in US-Iran peace talks
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has welcomed the progress in peace talks between the United States and Iran under Pakistan’s mediation, vowing to support these e...
Any Iran Deal Must Be Measured By Actions, Not Promises, Says Former Ambassador Lisa Gable
RFE/RL spoke with Lisa Gable, a former US ambassador who served during the George W. Bush administration and is now the chairwoman of World In 2050, about the p...
Zelensky proposes face-to-face meeting with Putin in open letter
The Ukrainian president is bidding for peace talks before the US can facilitate them again.
China Will Absorb Taiwan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6atPPFm5q0 Americans have been told that China will soon invade Taiwan their entire lives. This is one justification to maintai...
Argentina Clears Two More Investment Projects as Reserves Hit Target
Two fresh approvals and an early-met reserve goal landed on the same week, the clearest sign yet that Argentina's bet on large-scale investment
China's Xi to visit North Korea in push for deeper ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week as Kim Jong Un pushes for an
Navy service member dies after being found unconscious during combat drill in Yellow Sea
SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- A noncommissioned officer of the Navy died Friday after being fo...
‘Biden’s war’ has become Trump’s – Lavrov — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
The US president could have helped end the Ukraine conflict by following through on his own proposals, the Russian foreign minister has told RT
S. Korea maintains goal of building nuclear-powered submarines at home: official
SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea remains committed to its original goal of building i...
Washington Is Testing Singapore’s Patience
Donald Trump is working hard to alienate yet another strategic partner.
Israel strikes south Lebanon after warning to several areas
Israel's air force struck south Lebanon on Friday following warnings for several areas of imminent attacks against Hezbollah, after the Iran-backed militants re...
Israel strikes Lebanese village after warning to several areas
Israel's air force struck a Lebanese village on Friday following warnings for several areas of imminent attacks against Hezbollah, after the Iran-backed militan...
'I was in office that was attacked': Iran top diplomat Araghchi recalls Khamenei's 'martyrdom'
Middle East News: Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday claimed he was inside the office of then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei when it was attacked du...
Russia surprised by EU, US attempts to interfere in South Caucasus — Security Council
Alexey Shevtsov noted that all participants in the 3+3 platform acknowledge the "long-overdue need" to address regional security issues
Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Gain, S&P 500 Slips As Trump Floats Meeting Iran's Supreme Leader— Lulule
U.S. stock futures were mixed on Friday, as the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 fell, and the Dow Jones index gained, following a mixed close on Thursday.
US maintains trend of involvement in Ukraine conflict initiated under Biden — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov referred to partially contradictory position of the White House