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Refusal to negotiate with Russia West’s biggest mistake — UK columnist

Owen Matthews says Europe has no concrete plan to help Kiev

Iran military warns US of ‘more severe blows’ to warships if aggression continues

Iran’s highest operational command unit warns the US army of more severe and extensive blows to American warships if aggression continues.

IRGC busts US-Israeli-linked team planning to stage 'terrorist acts' in southeastern Iran

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has dismantled a US-Israeli-linked terror team in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, killing two terrorists.

China’s rise, Iran ties fuel global shift challenging US hegemony: Analysts

Analysts argue that China’s rise and deepening ties with Iran are accelerating a shift away from US hegemony towards a more multipolar global order.

US redirects 94 vessels since resuming naval blockade of Iran

CENTCOM forces also disabled three and boarded two ships

Oseni, Olayinka and the gbewudani metaphor, By Niran Adedokun

Finland finishes building fence on border with Russia

The project launched in 2024 cost an estimated €365 million, according to the border guard of the Nordic country

The domestic armed threat facing Iran

External support for ethnic armed groups poses an escalating security threat to Iran, experts and state officials warn.

Russian diplomat notes EU’s cynical attempts to present itself as 'force for good'

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova drew attention to the steadily growing level of intolerance in the EU, the increasing incidence of racism, and the spread of hate speech

Russia competes at int’l level in 39 sports events on Olympic program — deputy PM

Dmitry Chernyshenko added that Russian athletes already participate in international tournaments under the national flag and the country’s anthem in 23 various sports competitions

‘False illusion’: Top general vows Iran will never cave to US pressure

Chief of General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces says the only response the US had heard from Iran for more than 80 years was “no.”

US 'precision' missiles fired at Iran killed civilians 50 meters from impact zone: Report

The attack killed at least 21 civilians, including children, according to Iranian authorities.

Alrosa transfers largest gem-quality diamond in Russian history to state repository

Russian diamond miner Alrosa recovered the 468.30-carat crystal, which measures 56x54x22 millimeters and features a unique fancy amber color

Iranian delegation to take part in UN General Assembly if US grants entry visas — diplomat

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei noted that Tehran intended to clarify Iran's position on pressing issues at the UN General Assembly meeting

Russia Orders Closures of German Consulate and Cultural Centers in Tit-for-Tat Move

Moscow gave diplomats and employees at the German consulate in St. Petersburg until Sept. 18 to cease operations and leave Russia.

Russia orders closure of German consulate general in St. Petersburg — statement

All its employees should leave the Russian Federation no later than September 18, 2026

IAEA loses access to Iranian nuclear sites due to US, Israel — MFA

According to Esmaeil Baghaei, attempts by European countries to repeatedly submit the Iranian nuclear dossier for consideration to the UN Security Council contradict their own statements from last fall about reinstating UNSC sanc…

‘Breaks my heart’: Yemen jab shortages spark fears for millions of children

Some five million Yemeni children are deprived of essential routine vaccinations amid disputes.

Kenya offers temporary amnesty to undocumented East Africans

Burundian refugees say they feel forced to leave despite assurances from authorities

FACTBOX: What we know about deadly avalanche in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria

According to the latest reports, 11 people were killed

Russian tourist arrivals in China's Chongqing up 67% since start of 2026

During the Chinese New Year period in 2026, from February 17 to March 3, flight bookings to China by Russian tourists surged by 471%

Egyptian Army may take interest in Ka-52E helicopter upgraded onboard systems — exporter

Alexander Mikheyev, CEO of Russia’s arms exporter Rosoboronexport, mentioned the GOES-451M gyro-stabilized optoelectronic system, an onboard radar with an active phased array antenna, and the 305E light multi-purpose missile

BREAKING: Dangote Refinery sets minimum subscription for $1.6 billion IPO

DPRK, Russia to strive for new results in cooperation — North Korean premier

The ceremony marking the completion of construction of a road bridge across the Tumannaya River on the border between the two countries took place earlier on Monday

Oil prices hold near six-week highs on US-Iran attacks

Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across their shared border - Russia

Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across their shared border - Russia

IRGC strikes US unmanned vessel in Hormuz, vows ‘decisive’ response to enemy moves

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has attacked a remotely Operated Vessel (ROV) belonging to the terrorist US military in Iran’s southern coast.

Iran’s OIC mission denounces ‘cowardly’ US attack on oil tankers

The Iranian mission to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has denounced US attacks on Iranian oil tankers as “cowardly.”

SA fashion offers inclusivity and inspiration, says JJ Schoeman

Schoeman is particularly enthusiastic about the growing international influence of African design

Iran war: How US consumers spent an additional $100bn on fuel

The average US household has spent $763 extra on fuel in six months, as the US-Israel war on Iran pushes up fuel costs.