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NHL-Ovechkin was asked to appear in ad for Putin-backed United Russia, Capitals say

Yemeni military advance along Red Sea alters balance of power amid Saudi siege, aggression...

The Ansarullah-led Yemeni Armed Forces’ advance along the Red Sea coast has shifted Yemen’s balance of power, signaling a move toward offensive strategy against Saudi-led aggression and siege, analyst says.

New resolution and UNSC referral show IAEA continues to be weaponized by US, Europe agains...

IAEA’s referral of Iran to the UN Security Council yet again reflects the weaponization of nuclear oversight, with Western powers using non-proliferation mechanisms to pressure Iran while undermining the agency’s credibility and …

Commentary: AI armageddon looks different from China

Beijing and Washington might not be able to agree on a lot when it comes to AI governance but there are signs that cross-border risk sharing is possible, says Bloomberg Opinion's Catherine Thorbecke.

Iran’s Hormuz authority warns service providers against aiding blacklisted ships

The body responsible for maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz updates its list of vessels that have violated Iran’s rules for transiting the strategic waterway.

AfD seeks full normalization of relations with Russia — Bild

Sources told the newspaper that the party is also seeking an end to military aid to Ukraine

US speaker Mike Johnson rejects AI pause, warns of losing edge to China

Trump has dismissed AI fears as 'hoax', insisting US safeguards suffice and warning slowdown benefits China.

NATO jet shoots down suspected Russian drone over Lithuania

EU chief warns of wider conflict as border incursions stoke fears that Ukraine war is spilling into neighbouring states.

Large group of countries ready to host Ukraine talks, source tells TASS

Earlier, Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov told Russian state-controlled television Channel One in a comment that Abu Dhabi has been discussed as a platform for hosting trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States, and …

Israeli military abducted Iranian TV journalist near Bethlehem — Press TV

According to one of Hamed’s colleagues, the Israelis detained the entire crew and searched them, after which the cameramen were released, while the journalist herself was taken to an unknown location

Russia, Ukraine preparing new family reunification initiative — human rights commissioner

Yana Lantratova declined to specify the number of people involved or when the humanitarian initiative might take place

Donors built Africa’s aid system, now African civil society wants to rebuild it

Taimazova, Tasoyev to headline Russian squad at 2026 World Judo Championship in Baku

The 2026 World Judo Championships is scheduled to take place on October 4-11, 2026, at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan

Iran downs another intruding US MQ-1 Predator drone over Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced the interception and destruction of another advanced MQ-1 Predator drone over the Strait of Hormuz.

Russia presses for urgent measures to prevent arms race in space — diplomat

The statements from US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink only serve as evidence how relevant Russian multilateral initiatives toward launching talks, Maria Zakharova said

Russia to respond accordingly if Lithuania moves to field nuclear weapons — MFA

As for the autumn session of the Lithuanian Seimas on amending legislation to allow the deployment of foreign nuclear weapons, this is a completely irresponsible act, Maria Zakharova said

Viktor Bout sees no real readiness from US to restore relations with Russia

Viktor Bout noted that the US Congress continues to consider new sanctions against Russia

Thousands of migrants remain in Spain’s Ceuta — European Commissioner

At the end of July, nearly 80,000 illegal migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain’s African exclave of Ceuta

Will Russia and Ukraine halt attacks on energy infrastructure?

Will Russia and Ukraine halt attacks on energy infrastructure?

Russian football stars Safonov, Batrakov on national team’s roster for upcoming friendlies

According to last week’s reports from the Russian Football Union, the national squad is set play friendly matches next month against Namibia and Nigeria

Moscow vows response to Hungarian move to expel Russian diplomats — MFA

On September 8, Hungary’s top diplomat Anita Orban said Budapest was expelling 10 Russian diplomats, citing the need to protect national security

China does not need to replace the US in the Gulf

It can gain leverage over the region without engaging in military overreach.

Ansarullah takes over Bab al Mandab Strait

Ansarullah has advanced rapidly along Yemen's Red Sea coast solidifying its growing control over the strategic Strait of Bab al-Mandab.

Russian diplomat warns NATO countries against supporting nuclear proliferation

Maria Zakharova advised Western European hotheads to take a sober look at the world

Russia Resumes Postal Service to North Korea After 6 Years

Russian Post had suspended regular mail deliveries to North Korea in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Unlike Ukraine, Russian army not targeting civilians in its attacks, diplomat says

Maria Zakharova's comment came in response to a question from media regarding allegations in the Western press about a recent "deliberate" Russian strike on a passenger train carrying former and current Western officials

Kiev deliberately turns its civilian facilities into military targets — Russian diplomat

Ukraine is now reaping the inevitable consequences, Rodion Miroshnik stated

Russia’s Lavrov to address UNGA meeting on September 26 — diplomat

Russia’s top diplomat will highlight his country’s approaches to the most pressing issues of today, assess the current activities by the global organization

Denmark’s provocative actions against Russian frigate raise concern — ambassador

Vladimir Barbin expressed regret over Denmark’s reluctance to prevent maritime escalation and push toward strengthening mutual confidence

EU’s purchases of Russian pipeline gas, LNG fall 2.6% in January-July

In July, EU countries paid 607 mln euro for LNG from Russia