BRICS & Global South News

German military operates secretive unit to provide arms to Kiev – media

A Ukraine conflict monitoring group has evolved into a key weapons procurement hub, the FT has reported The German Defense Ministry has a secretive military unit dedicated solely to facilitating cooperation between Berlin and Kie…

Court rules Belgium had no right to withhold Russian bank’s assets

Sanctions cannot be presumed to remain in force indefinitely, the ruling stated Belgium’s highest administrative court has struck down a government decision not to release the frozen assets of Russia’s BCS Bank. The authorities f…

Iran's Pezeshkian calls for BRICS unity against external pressure

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has used his visit to New Delhi to call for greater solidarity among nations against what he described as tyranny, oppression and foreign domination.

Washington’s Iran policy driving up oil prices at world’s expense: Analyst

Analyst Gilbert Doctorow says Trump may accept higher oil prices for political gain, while foreign leaders fail to challenge US policies driving prices higher.

The Fiedler Dare: Germany’s politicians never lie, they say

Berlin’s Moscow accusation rests on credibility Germany’s leaders don’t have Berlin has officially blamed a murky drone incident at the Leipzig-Halle airport on Moscow. However, as unbiased observers agree, the German authorities…

Russia fighting against both Ukrainian army, Western war machine — DPR leader

Denis Pushilin added that the Ukrainian military receives support from Western intelligence services

War between US, Iran to enter 'different phase' in coming months — Vance

According to the vice president, the US has already completed the first phase, which was to destroy the nuclear program and conventional military of Iran

Afrilition: Leadership and the age of the duck, By Adéwálé Àjàdí

Von der Leyen’s lines: What the EU chief didn’t say in her State of the Union

Censorship was labelled “democratic resilience” while international isolation was dressed up as “independence” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her sixth annual State of the Union address in Strasbourg…

Iran lifts ban on use of foreign messengers by government agencies

Islamic Republic Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said that the main goal of the move is "to ensure the ability to promptly respond to emerging doubts and planted information, as well as effectively counter psychological…

Why do some African leaders gamble with term limits?

Protesters in the DRC denounce law that could extend president's term.

UK, US, Netherlands warn of Iranian spyware targeting dissidents

Western intelligence agencies highlight 'CHOSEN BRICK' spyware targeting critics of Iran government abroad.

High-level team formed to tackle Ekurhuleni murders

High-level team formed to tackle Ekurhuleni murders Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia has assured the nation that a high-level, multidisciplinary team has the required expertise to investigate a streak of murders of…

Russia backs sovereign right of nations to choose their energy mix — Energy Minister

"Russia’s position is to respect the sovereign right of every country to determine its own development path and energy mix," Sergey Tsivilyov said

EU foreign policy chief Kallas says would answer phone call from Russia’s Putin, Lavrov

Kaja Kallas also recalled her meetings with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov at international forums, including at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the G20

The CIA paid cash. A NATO ally supplied the torture prison

Just outside a European capital, the agency ran a black site with the knowledge and assistance of the local authorities Throughout the summer, a major scandal has been brewing in Lithuania. In late July, the country suffered a la…

Lukoil refinery crisis shows Europe cost of severing ties with Russia — expert

"The longer the Petrotel refinery remains idle, the more the sanctions issue will transform from a foreign policy matter into a domestic political challenge for the country's authorities," Ilya Grashchenkov said

Russia, US need to launch dialogue on trade, investment prospects — MFA

Maria Zakharova noted that in relations with the United States, "with the arrival of the current administration, some things have moved in the right direction"

Russia remains guarantor of global energy security — Energy Minister

Russia holds the world's largest combined oil and gas reserves, amounting to approximately 60 billion tonnes of oil equivalent, Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov said

NPA withdraws charges against General Masemola

NPA withdraws charges against General Masemola The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has withdrawn charges against the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola.“The National Dir…

Mideast facing worst energy logistics crisis in modern history — Russian Energy Minister

Sergey Tsivilyov commented on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz

ICC must be ‘decolonized’ – human rights advocate (VIDEO)

The Hague-based court has disproportionately targeted the Global South while powerful states escape scrutiny, David Lopez has told RT The International Criminal Court (ICC) needs sweeping reform to ensure that powerful countries …

Can China play peacemaker as Iran’s foreign minister heads to Beijing?

Tehran and Beijing explore diplomatic paths amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.

Trade, tech curbs only worsen global energy imbalances — Russian Energy Minister

Sergey Tsivilyov commented on Moscow's key proposals for the G20 ministerial energy meeting in Houston, Texas, which runs through September 16

Russia to work on permanent visa-free regime with China — foreign ministry

Maria Zakharova recalled that Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed a visa-free regime through mid-September 2026 a year ago, an initiative supported by Russian President Vladimir Putin, after which a reciprocal visa-free regime …

Switzerland not being considered for new round of Ukraine talks — Russian foreign ministry

Maria Zakharova cited the loss of neutrality in Switzerland’s policy, Russophobia in the context of joining anti-Russian sanctions and related statements as reasons

Ex-NATO chief lands Munich Security Conference top job

The appointment of Jens Stoltenberg will turn the high-profile event into the US-led bloc’s “fiefdom,” a Russian presidential envoy has said Former NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will become the co-chair of the Munich Se…

Russia says Chisinau has no right to strip Russians in Transnistria of chance to vote

"Russian citizens have the right to freely express their will; this is one of the fundamental human rights," Maria Zakharova noted

Only 15% of Russia's trade done in dollars, euros — Kremlin official

Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Executive Office, noted that sanctions pressure enabled a faster transition to a 'new track'

Can the Houthis hold on to Yemen’s strategic western coast?

Houthi coastal advances face hurdles: geography, local resistance and fierce government counterattacks.