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India-Russia BrahMos venture posts record revenue

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:19:18 GMT

The jointly developed missile is in demand, and a $500 million deal with Vietnam is reportedly in the works

Indo-Russian BrahMos Aerospace posts record 2025-26 revenue with 48.6% growth. Vietnam eyes $611.5 mn deal for supersonic missiles as India expands global defense exports

BrahMos Aerospace, a joint

"Forced to diplomacy": Zelenskyy calls for global pressure as Russia targets energy sector with 210 drones

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:59:00 GMT

Kyiv [Ukraine], May 1 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for intensified global pressure and synchronised sanctions against Moscow following a massive overnight aerial assault targeting civilian residences and critical infrastructure across several regions.

In a post on X, the Ukrainian leader detailed the impact of the strikes, noting that 'the Russians once again waged war against ordinar

Ukrainian strike kills two teenagers in Russian region governor

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:40:26 GMT

The drone deliberately targeted the motorcycle the victims were riding, Vyacheslav Gladkov has said

Two teenagers have been killed in a Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Belgorod Region, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov has said.

The victims were aged 18 and 15, the governor of Belgorod Region wrote in a post on his Telegram channel, adding that the drone deliberately targeted the motorcycle th

Jury of 61st International Art exhibition La Biennale di Venezia quits amid row over Russia participation

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:20:09 GMT

Venice [Italy], May 1 (ANI): The International Jury for the 61st Venice Biennale, one of the world's most prominent art exhibitions scheduled to open on May 9 and in which India is participating after a gap of seven years, has resigned over the decision to allow Russia to attend, Italian state media has reported.

The Venice Biennale organiser announced in a statement on Thursday that the resignations of the Inter

It has become a huge movement for writers: Javed Akhtar, Anupam Kher laud Spiral Bound's success

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:30:29 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 1 (ANI): A star-studded celebration of Boman Irani's scriptwriting teaching platform 'Spiral Bound' was attended by numerous stars, including Javed Akhtar, Anupam Kher, Aamir Khan, Archana Puran Singh and others. The Bollywood stars expressed their happiness over the achievement of Spiral Bound, as it is also set to collaborate with Russia's production company Moscow Cluster this year.

Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor come together to celebrate Boman Irani's initiative Spiral Bound

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:25:24 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 1 (ANI): On Thursday night, several members of the film industry gathered together under one roof to celebrate the success of veteran actor-filmmaker Boman Irani's initiative, Spiral Bound.

During the 2020 lockdown, Boman began Spiral Bound, an initiative that trained aspiring screenwriters, and since then it has expanded globally. The mentoring platform recently crossed 2,000 m

A deal without Ukraine: Inside the Putin-Trump talks

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:40:52 GMT

From the "Spirit of Anchorage" to sanctions shifts, Moscow and Washington are exploring a cautious thaw

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have held another phone call. It was their 11th telephone conversation since February 2025.

Below, we explore what lies behind the official state

Wanted Ukrainian Tycoons Family Ties To Russia War Revealed

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:18:58 GMT

A sanctioned mining concern that was formerly owned by the holding company of a Ukrainian tycoon suspected of treason and remains in his familys hands continues to operate and pays millions in taxes to Moscow, an RFE/RL investigation has determined.

Schemes, the investigative unit of RFE/RLs Ukrainian Service, also found that billionaire former lawmaker Vadym Novynskiy appears to have settled in Croatia, where he

Moscow Open Dialogue shifts from big ideas to real-world action

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:34:25 GMT

Deputy Presidential Chief of Staff Maxim Oreshkin says The Future of the World is moving beyond debate, with mentorship helping turn ideas into action

The II Open Dialogue, 'The Future of the World. A New Platform for Global Growth,' has concluded at the National Centre RUSSIA in Moscow. Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Administration, summed up the event, saying

The UAEs OPEC gambit: Clever power play or road to chaos

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:46:18 GMT

Abu Dhabis break with the oil cartel is less about barrels than power testing Riyadh, helping Trump, and redrawing Gulf alliances

Although the United Arab Emirates has tried to present its upcoming exit from OPEC and the wider OPEC+ framework as part of its sovereign energy strategy and long-term economic planning, its timing and regional context suggest that this is a political act.

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Zelenskyy demands details of proposed Russia-Ukraine ceasefire following Trump-Putin talks

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:19:34 GMT

Kyiv [Ukraine], April 30 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday demanded the details of Russia's proposal for a short-term ceasefire.

Zelenskyy, referring to an earlier telephonic conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, said that Ukraine wishes for a long ceasefire.

In a post on X, he said, 'I have instructed our representatives to contact the

Malian forces regain control of strategic city

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:33:50 GMT

Islamic State-linked fighters have reportedly withdrawn from Menaka after clashes with the army and allied forces

Malian forces have regained control of a key city in the north of the country after pushing Islamic State-linked militants to withdraw, local sources reported on Wednesday.

The insurgents, who earlier this week had seized Menaka, located on the Niger border, retreated following

Ukraine Strikes Deep Inside Russia Amid Talks Of Temporary Cease-Fire

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:49:09 GMT

Ukraine has hit an oil facility and industrial site in Russia's Perm region, roughly 1,500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, according to Russian officials, as US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, discussed a potential temporary cease-fire aimed at pausing the four-year war in Ukraine.

An industrial site in Russia's Perm region has been attacked by a Ukrainian drone, the loca

Russian Ambassador Excluded from Opening of Bulgarias New Parliament

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:45:57 GMT

Russian Ambassador to Bulgaria Eleonora Mitrofanova was not invited to attend the opening session of the 52nd National Assembly, according to parliamentary sources cited by Club Z. The new parliament began its work on the same day.

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Traditionally, the first sitting of the National Assembly is attended by foreign diplomats in Bulgaria, who are invited alongside representative

'On the side of peace': Why Africa stands with Russia despite Western pressure

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:20:06 GMT

Ghanaian envoy Koma Steem Jehu-Appiah speaks to RT about his country's enduring relations with Moscow and the sabotage of nationalist leaders

African nations are increasingly calling for a shift from a unipolar to a multipolar world order for greater autonomy in shaping their partnerships. This approach aligns with Ru

Lavrov to visit India for BRICS meeting in May

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:27:30 GMT

The Russian foreign minister will attend a full-format two-day event in New Delhi

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit India in May for the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting, Moscow has confirmed.

India is the current chair of the group.

"A substantive and in-depth discussion of current international issues and prospects for improving the global governance system" is expec

Moscow reveal details of Lavrovs visit to India

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:27:30 GMT

The Russian foreign minister will attend a full-format two-day event in New Delhi

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit India in May for the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting, Moscow has confirmed.

India is the current chair of the group.

"A substantive and in-depth discussion of current international issues and prospects for improving the global governance system" is expec

Moscow reveal details of Lavrov's visit to India

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:27:30 GMT

The Russian foreign minister will attend a full-format two-day event in New Delhi

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit India in May for the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting, Moscow has confirmed.

India is the current chair of the group.

"A substantive and in-depth discussion of current i

Pezeshkian Says US Naval Blockade Will Ultimately Fail

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Iranian President Says US Naval Blockade 'Doomed To Failure'
Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian said on April 30 that the US naval blockade of Iranian ports is contrary to the interests of regional countries and will ultimately fail.
In a written message read by government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani at a meeting marking Persian Gulf National Day, Pezeshkian said the securit

Trump Welcomes UAE Decision To Leave OPEC

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Trump Welcomes UAE Decision To Leave OPEC
US President Donald Trump welcomed the decision by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC).
"I think it's great," Trump said at a news conference, calling UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan "very smart" and saying "he maybe wants to go his own way."
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UAE Bans Travel Of Its Citizens To Iran, Lebanon, Iraq

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Trump Urges Merz To Prioritize Ukraine Over Iran

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Trump Urges Merz To Prioritize Ukraine Over Iran
US President Donald Trump has said that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz should "spend more time on ending the war with Russia/Ukraine" and "less time on interfering with those that are getting rid of the Iran Nuclear threat."
Trump made the comments on his TruthSocial platform.
Trump has been at loggerheads with Merz in re

Air Defenses Activated In Tehran Amid Drone Reports

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Air Defenses Activated In Tehran Amid Drone Reports
Air defense systems were activated in Irans capital late on April 30, with antiaircraft fire heard in several parts of the city as forces responded to suspected drones, Iranian media reported.
According to the Tasnim and Fars news agencies, both affiliated with Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, the sounds were heard fo

"Before you help me, I want to end your war": Trump hints at Ukraine ceasefire after call with Putin; maintains hard line on Iran's nuclear ambitions

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:30:52 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 30 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hinted at a possible ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict following a telephonic conversation with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, while maintaining a hard line on Iran's nuclear ambitions.
The President's remarks paint a picture of a Russia eager to pivot toward a deal, provided the right conditions are met, and an American administratio

Putin Tells Trump He May Announce Victory Day Ceasefire in Ukraine

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:58:34 GMT

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a 90-minute phone conversation on April 29 focused mainly on the war in Ukraine, while also touching on the Middle East and the ongoing ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
The call was confirmed both by Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov and by Trump himself. According to the Kremlin, Putin used the conversation to raise the idea of a temporar

Senate blocks bid to limit Trumps power to attack Cuba

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:34:19 GMT

The US president has repeatedly hinted at a possible regime-change operation on the island
A Democratic-led effort to limit US President Donald Trump's authority to use military force against Cuba without congressional authorization has failed in the Senate.
The Republican-majority Senate's vote on the measure on Tuesday narrowly dismissed it as out of order in a 51-47 tally on grounds that

Putin, Trump hold phone call on issues of Iran, Ukraine

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:45:08 GMT

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call on Wednesday, discussing the recent shooting at the White House press dinner, the situation in Iran and the Ukraine crisis, the Kremlin said.

Putin and Trump speak by phone - Kremlin aide

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:28:10 GMT

The two presidents discussed the Ukraine conflict and the escalation in the Middle East, according to Yury Ushakov

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with his US counterpart Donald Trump on Wednesday, during which the two discussed issues including the Ukraine conflict and the crisis in the Persian Gul

Putin and Trump speak by phone Kremlin aide

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:28:10 GMT

The two presidents discussed the Ukraine conflict and the escalation in the Middle East, according to Yury Ushakov
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with his US counterpart Donald Trump on Wednesday, during which the two discussed issues including the Ukraine conflict and the crisis in the Persian Gulf, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said.
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Shock and opportunity: The consequences of the UAE's OPEC exit

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:36:31 GMT

Abu Dhabi's break with the cartel could flood markets, rattle prices, and redraw power lines from Riyadh to Moscow

The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from OPEC and the OPEC+ format effective May 1, 2026, ending nearly six decades of membership. This marks the largest institutional disruption to the

Kremlin comments on UAE decision to quit OPEC

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:35:24 GMT

Abu Dhabi has the sovereign right to make such decisions, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
Moscow respects the United Arab Emirates' "sovereign" decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said.
The Gulf nation earlier announced its intention to leave the oil cartel and the wider OPEC+ forma

Russia has trained thousands of Congo specialists - Putin

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:32:05 GMT

Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso has arrived in Moscow on working visit after his reelection

Russia has trained thousands of specialists for the Republic of the Congo in recent years, President Vladimir Putin has said during talks with Congolese leader Denis Sassou Nguesso.

Speaking in Moscow on Wednesd

Russia has trained thousands of Congo specialists Putin

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:32:05 GMT

Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso has arrived in Moscow on working visit after his reelection
Russia has trained thousands of specialists for the Republic of the Congo in recent years, President Vladimir Putin has said during talks with Congolese leader Denis Sassou Nguesso.
Speaking in Moscow on Wednesday, Putin also emphasized that Russia sees strong potential to deepen cooperation

Trump warns Iran, "Better get smart soon"; posts picture with gun and slogan 'No more Mr. Nice Guy'

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:28:06 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 29 (ANI): President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Tehran, stating that the United States will take a tougher stance if a diplomatic resolution regarding its nuclear programme is not reached soon.
In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, the President posted a picture of himself holding an assualt rifle and the slogang 'No more Mr Nice Guy'. Trump expressed frus

Boman Irani reflects on Spiral Bound's journey as platform reaches new milestone

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:21:56 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 29 (ANI): Actor Boman Irani recently looked back at the journey of Spiral Bound, the mentoring platform he started during the 2020 lockdown to guide aspiring writers and directors.
What began as a small online initiative has now grown into a large creative community.
According to a press release, Irani shared that the idea started when he was mentoring a few writer-direc

US presidential security deliberately weak anti-terrorism expert

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:38:18 GMT

The Secret Service is kept vulnerable to allow for assassination attempts against American leaders, a Russian special forces veteran has suggested
The latest assassination attempt on US President Donald Trump was not only a complete security failure but a product of systemic weakness that may even be deliberate, a special forces veteran of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has told RT.

Second Open Dialogue on the future of the world tests big ideas for a multipolar way forward

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:36:00 GMT

From AI to sovereignty, the forum in Moscow brings 102 authors from 43 countries together to test ideas for global growth

The Second Open Dialogue 'The Future of the World: A New Platform for Global Growth' is being held in Moscow from April 27 to 29. The event has brought together more than 100 essay authors writing

Russia Scales Back Victory Day Parade, Citing Ukrainian Drone Attacks

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:19:16 GMT

Russia'sDefense Ministry saidthe Victory Day parade on Red Square -- an annual Kremlin spectacle celebrating the Soviet role in World War II and Moscow's military today -- will be drastically scaled back this year, with no military vehicles or heavy weaponry on display for the first time in almost two decades.
A day after the ministryconfirmedlate on April 28persistent rumors that this year's May 9 parade would b

US senator claims superpower status depends on Ukraine aid

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:18:00 GMT

Republican Mitch McConnell has blasted Donald Trump, claiming he has continued Joe Biden's strategy of failing to meet Kiev's needs

The US must expand its support for Ukraine if it wants to preserve its status as a global superpower, Republican Senator Mitch McConnell has claimed.

The veteran lawmaker and forme

IRGC Navy warns US of "surprise tactics" amid rising maritime tensions

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:33:33 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 29 (ANI): The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has issued a sharp warning to Washington, claiming that the elite force is prepared to employ unconventional methods should tensions escalate further.
According to Iranian media Press TV, Mohammad Akbarzadeh, the deputy for political affairs of the IRGC Navy, stated that the maritime force has 'surprise tactics' in store for the Unit

US War With Iran Has Cost $25 Billion, Says Pentagon

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Hegseth Defends War With Iran, Lashes Out At Democrats
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the war with Iran in a fiery speech to Congress on April 29, insisting it had "not turned into a quagmire."
He also took a swipe at Democratic lawmakers for criticizing the conflict.
"You call it a swamp, when you're giving propaganda fodder to our enemies? You should be asha

US envoy to Ukraine to resign over disagreements with Trump FT

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:44:58 GMT

Julie Davis is reportedly leaving her post in protest over dwindling aid to Kiev
Acting US Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis will leave her post over disagreements with President Donald Trump regarding his waning support for the country, the Financial Times has reported, citing three people familiar with the matter.
The State Department has confirmed Davis' departure but denied that she was

Tehran turns to Moscow: Why Russia is crucial for Middle East peace

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:42:19 GMT

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchis trip underscores Irans push for security guarantees as diplomacy strains under US and Israeli pressure
The confrontation between the US, Israel, and Iran has reached a stage where military force has failed to achieve the aggressors' goal, and diplomacy has not yet delivered a stable way out.
What Washington and West Jerusalem initially presented as a contr

Putin warns of environmental impact of Ukrainian attacks on Russian refinery

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:17:02 GMT

Kiev has turned to openly terrorist methods to compensate for battlefield setbacks, the Russian president says

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Putin comments on Ukrainian strikes on Russian Black Sea oil refinery

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:17:02 GMT

Kiev has turned to openly terrorist methods to compensate for battlefield setbacks, the Russian president says
The Kiev regime has ramped up drone attacks on Russia's civilian infrastructure, including repeated strikes on an oil refinery port of Tuapse that risk serious environmental impact, President Vladimir Putin has said. He called the attacks an attempt to compensate for battlefield setbacks

Russian archaeologist freed in top-secret prisoner swap

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:34:26 GMT

Aleksandr Butyagin, who was detained in Poland at Ukraines request, has been released following months-long talks involving multiple countries
Renowned Russian archaeologist Aleksandr Butyagin, who was detained in Poland at Ukraine's request, has been released as part of a five-for-five prisoner exchange which involved multiple countries. The negotiations are understood to have been conducted in

Vance had no authority in Iran talks Tehran delegation member

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:04:55 GMT

The US vice president relied on phone calls during negotiations in Islamabad, Seyed Mohammad Marandi has told RTs Rick Sanchez
The US delegation headed by Vice President J.D. Vance lacked decision-making authority during talks with Iran earlier this month, Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi, who was part of Tehran's negotiating team, has told RT's Sanchez Effect.
Speaking with host Rick Sanch

Iranian delegation member lifts lid on talks with US

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:04:55 GMT

The US vice president relied on phone calls during negotiations in Islamabad, Seyed Mohammad Marandi has told RTs Rick Sanchez
The US delegation headed by Vice President J.D. Vance lacked decision-making authority during talks with Iran earlier this month, Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi, who was part of Tehran's negotiating team, has told RT's Sanchez Effect.
Speaking with host Rick Sanch

Kievs attacks on Russian refinery cutting global oil supply Kremlin

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:17 GMT

The infrastructure in Tuapse, which has been repeatedly attacked by Ukrainian drones, was used for exports, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure on the Black Sea coast are worsening the global oil crunch caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said.
Multiple Ukraini

Bangladeshs Russian-backed nuclear power project enters final stage

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:58:20 GMT

Fuel loading into the reactor of the $12.8 billion Rooppur facility has begun
Bangladesh's Russian-backed nuclear power project has entered its final stage, with fuel loading into the first unit of the facility in Rooppur beginning on Tuesday.
Dhaka's Ministry of Science and Technology said the next step will be for commercial electricity generation to begin gradually on a trial basis at th

German tabloid publishes nudes of alleged Nord Stream saboteur

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:37:21 GMT

The female Ukrainian diver was part of a crew blamed in the Western media for the 2022 bomb attack on the undersea pipelines
German tabloid Bild has published nude images of a Ukrainian woman allegedly linked to the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
According to media reports, the woman was part of a group of Ukrainian nationals suspected by German investigators of renting the

German tabloid publishes nude photos of alleged Nord Stream saboteur

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:37:21 GMT

The female Ukrainian diver was part of a crew blamed in the Western media for the 2022 bomb attack on the undersea pipelines
German tabloid Bild has published nude images of a Ukrainian woman allegedly linked to the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
According to media reports, the woman was part of a group of Ukrainian nationals suspected by German investigators of renting the

Russian Black Sea Oil Facility On Fire Again After Ukrainian Strike

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:03:34 GMT

Ukrainian drones hit the large Russian Black Sea oil facility terminals at Tuapse for the third time in 12 days, sparking another billowing fire and prompting evacuations.
The April 28 attack, which Ukraine's military confirmed, came soon after firefighters extinguished the blazes from previous attacks. The region now faces a looming environmental disaster, with large amounts of oil washing up on local beaches an

Iran-U.S. diplomatic impasse continues despite Tehran's new proposal to end war

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:45:28 GMT

With the United States and Iran still far apart on core demands, prospects for a comprehensive settlement remain uncertain even as regional and international actors intensify calls for de-escalation.
BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Iran's new proposal to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the two-month war -- while postponing nuclear negotiations to a later stage --

Trump Says Iran Wants The US To Open The Strait Of Hormuz

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Trump Says Iran Wants The US To Open The Strait Of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has said that Iran has asked the US to open the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on his TruthSocial network, Trump said that Iran had "informed us that they are in a 'State of Collapse'" and wanted the US to open the strait "as soon as possible."
Iran has restricted commercial shipping from tra

Britain Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Social Media Posts

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Britain Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Social Media Posts
Britain announced on April 28 that it had summoned Iran's ambassador to London following what it described as "unacceptable and inflammatory comments on social media.
The British Foreign Office said in a statement that Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer had stressed that the Iranian embassy "must cease any form of com

Trump Not Happy With Iran's Latest Proposal, Says US Official

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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US President Donald Trump has expressed significant dissatisfaction with the latest proposal from Tehran, primarily because the offer fails to tackle the complexities of Iran's nuclear program, a senior US official confirmed to RFE/RL on April 27.
The administration's stan

Tehran-Moscow ties show "depth" of strategic partnership as region in flux, says Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:32:23 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 28 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday, marking his third visit to the country in the past 48 hours following high-level discussions with President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in St Petersburg. The visit highlights the deepening strategic cooperation between Tehran and Moscow as the region navigates what Araghchi described as a

Trump unlikely to accept Iran's latest peace plan to end war: Report

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:21:26 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 28 (ANI): US President Donald Trump indicated on Monday that he is inclined to reject the most recent diplomatic overture from Tehran aimed at halting current hostilities, according to a report by CNN.
The Iranian proposal reportedly suggests the restoration of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, while deferring critical concerns regarding its nuclear programme to future disc

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi lands in Pakistan for third visit in 48 hours

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:38:58 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 28 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday after concluding his engagements in Russia, as part of an ongoing diplomatic outreach aimed at ending the conflict with the United States.
As per Press TV, this marks his third visit to Pakistan in the past 48 hours.
Araghchi's latest stop follows a series of high-level engagements across multiple co

Iranian FM says war with US "discussed, examined in detail" during talks with Putin

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:31:46 GMT

St Petersburg [Russia], April 28 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Monday said that discussions on the 'war and aggression' involving the United States and Israel were held in detail during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
According to statements posted on Telegram after the talks, Araghchi described his meeting with the Russian President as 'very good', stating that it la

President Trump, his team discusing Iran's proposal to end war: Karoline Leavitt

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:15:04 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 28 (ANI): The White House on Sunday confirmed that a fresh proposal from Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict and reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz is being discussed by US President Donald Trump and his national security team.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the proposal has been taken up at the highest level. 'I can confirm the pre

Iran's FM Araghchi thanks Putin for Russia's "positions and support" during war with US, calls ties a "strategic partnership"

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:23:48 GMT

St Petersburg [Russia], April 27 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday expressed his gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for Moscow's 'positions and support' during the recent conflict with the United States, describing Iran-Russia ties as a 'strategic partnership'.
In statements shared on Telegram following his meeting with the Russian President in St. Petersburg, Araghchi said, 'In t

Russian citizens being held in Armenia on spying allegations

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:52:53 GMT

Investigators are pressuring the detainees to admit guilt despite a lack of evidence, their lawyer has told RT
hree Russian citizens are being held in a detention center in Armenia on accusations of spying for Azerbaijan, even though investigators have failed to present any proof of wrongdoing, their lawyer has told RT.
The young men are former residents of a Moscow orphanage. Two were deta

Ukraine may have to cede territory to keep EU hopes alive Merz

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:10:15 GMT

An eventual peace deal with Russia will require concessions by Kiev, the German chancellor has suggested
Ukraine may have to accept territorial losses in a future peace deal with Russia to keep its EU membership hopes alive, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday.
Moscow has maintained that for a lasting peace, Kiev must pull its soldiers from the regions of Donetsk, Lugansk, Khers

"Russia will do what it can to support the interests of Iran": Putin tells Iranian FM Araghchi during meeting in St. Petersburg

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:15:44 GMT

St Petersburg [Russia], April 27 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said that Russia would do what it can to support Iran's interests and help efforts to restore peace in West Asia amid the crisis in the region during his meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is on a three-nation diplomatic tour.
The meeting was held in St Petersburg.
According to Iranian State media Press

Baltic states president calls for dialogue with Russia media

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:39:05 GMT

Estonias Alar Karis has reportedly proposed appointing an EU envoy to Moscow to prepare for the end of the Ukraine conflict
Estonian President Alar Karis has said the EU should be prepared for talks with Russia in case the Ukraine conflict ends suddenly, media outlets have reported.
The remarks, made in an interview with the Finnish daily Helsingin Sanomat and published on Monday, come afte

EU countrys president calls for dialogue with Russia media

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:39:05 GMT

Estonias Alar Karis has reportedly proposed appointing an EU envoy to Moscow to prepare for the end of the Ukraine conflict
Estonian President Alar Karis has said the EU should be prepared for talks with Russia in case the Ukraine conflict ends suddenly, media outlets have reported.
The remarks, made in an interview with the Finnish daily Helsingin Sanomat and published on Monday, come afte

Russia, Iran Tout 'Strategic' Ties Amid Conflict With United States

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:31:22 GMT

Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced strong support for Tehran in its conflict with the United States and Israel as he greeted Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi for talks in St. Petersburg on April 27.
Meeting nearly two months after US and Israeli air strikes on Iran started a war that sent shock waves around the world, both Putin and Araqchi underlined the strength of ties between their countries.

German party leader calls for compulsory military service

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:37 GMT

The head of Bavarias Christian Social Union, Markus Soder, has criticized Berlins plan to only use volunteers to expand the armed forces
Germany should reintroduce compulsory military service in order to increase the size of its armed forces, Markus Soder, the leader of Bavaria's Christian Social Union (CSU), has said.
Berlin has sparked nationwide protests after introducing a voluntary ser

Over 200 terrorists neutralized Malian army

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:33:09 GMT

Following militants assaults on several cities the army also recovered equipment, officials have said
Malian security forces eliminated more than 200 terrorists nationwide and seized significant quantities of equipment, Malian Chief of General Staff Oumar Diarra said on state TV on Sunday night.
On Saturday, militantscarried outattacks on Bamako, Kati, Gao, Sevare, and Kidal. The operations

Belgium keeps chasing UFOs, and Belgians keep paying for it

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:18:58 GMT

Brussels saw strange lights, screamed "Putin!", and torched 50 million - only to find a police helicopter in the starring role

Hey kids, do you suffer from nightmares about being abducted by aliens? Worried that the fort you make out of your pillows and bedsheets won't protect you? Well, good news: when you grow up, y

"Iran, US are exhausted, want truce," says Former Diplomat Surendra Kumar

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:11:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Former Senior Diplomat Surendra Kumar has said that both Iran and the US seem exhausted and want an agreement but want to project themselves as the victor.
Kumar, while speaking to ANI, said that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's multi-nation tour perhaps suggests his seriousness.
'I personally feel that both sides are exhausted and truly want an agreement. However

Pakistan lacks "credibility" to mediate between Tehran and Washington, says senior Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:02:33 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 27 (ANI): As diplomatic efforts to secure a breakthrough between the United States and Iran continue, a senior Iranian lawmaker has raised significant concerns regarding Pakistan's role as a neutral intermediary.
Ebrahim Rezaei, the spokesperson for Iran's national security and foreign policy commission, suggested that Islamabad may be too aligned with Washington to serve as an effective go-b

Iranian foreign minister meets with Putin in Russia: As it happened

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:30:16 GMT

Abbas Araghchis visit marks the final stop of his regional tour as talks with the US have stalled
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid stalled diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Araghchi landed in St. Petersburg early Monday as part of his regional tour to coordinate with allies amid the standoff with Washington a

Iranian foreign minister arrives in Russia for talks with Putin

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:30:16 GMT

Abbas Araghchis visit marks the final stop of his regional tour as talks with the US have stalled
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin, amid stalled diplomatic efforts to end the USIsraeli war on Iran.
The top diplomat landed in St. Petersburg early Monday and is scheduled to meet with the Russian leader and other senior offic

ranian foreign minister meets with Putin in Russia

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:30:16 GMT

Abbas Araghchis visit marks the final stop of his regional tour as talks with the US have stalled
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid stalled diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Araghchi landed in St. Petersburg early Monday as part of his regional tour to coordinate with allies amid the standoff with Washington a

Iranian foreign minister meets with Putin in Russia

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:30:16 GMT

Abbas Araghchis visit marks the final stop of his regional tour as talks with the US have stalled
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid stalled diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Araghchi landed in St. Petersburg early Monday as part of his regional tour to coordinate with allies amid the standoff with Washington a

US forces turn back 38 ships from Iranian ports as maritime blockade continues

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:49:23 GMT

Florida [US], April 27 (ANI): The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that American forces are maintaining a strict maritime restrictive operation in the region, continuing to enforce a blockade against Iranian ports.
According to official statements, these forces are actively preventing ships from entering or exiting Iranian waters as part of a sustained effort to monitor and control movement i

Analyst: Putin May Try To Push Iran Into Nuclear Concessions

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi talks with officials, according to Iran's media, during his visit to Russia for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a place given as St. Petersburg, Russia, in a screenshot from video released on April 27.
Exiled Iranian political analyst Amir Chahaki told RFE/RL's Ra

White House Confirms Mulling New Iranian Peace Proposal

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a briefing at the White House in Washington.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that US President Donald Trump discussed a new Iranian proposal to resolve the two-month-old war, now under a cease-fire, with his top security aides on April 27.
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Iran FM Araghchi says Islamabad talks reviewed "specific conditions" to resume Iran-US negotiations

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:34:20 GMT

St Petersburg [Russia], April 27 (ANI): Upon his arrival in St Petersburg, the Iranian Foreign Minister provided insights into his recent diplomatic missions to Pakistan and Oman. According to the Iranian state media broadcaster, IRNA news agency, Abbas Araghchi described his journey to Islamabad as 'very productive' and noted it involved 'good consultations.'
During these meetings, officials reportedly 'reviewed

Contradictory voices from Tehran on Hormuz make peace process tough, Iranian lawmaker calls for tolls in Strait

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:05:28 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 27 (ANI): Even as Iran's foreign Minister Syed Araghchi arrived in Mosco for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to find a solution to the West Asia Crisis, contradictory signals have emerged from Tehran on the critical issue of vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
National Security Commission of the Iranian parliament, Ebrahim Azizi has said that all ships that w

Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in Russia for talks with Putin amid regional peace push

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:20:44 GMT

St Petersburg [Russia], April 27 (ANI): In a continued diplomatic push to navigate the regional crisis, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in St Petersburg for high-level discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the Iranian state media broadcaster IRNA, the visit follows a series of shuttle diplomacy missions in Oman and Pakistan, as Tehran seeks international support for its rec

"Urgent humanitarian need to free seafarers": Omani FM discusses Strait of Hormuz crisis with Iran's Araghchi

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:47:34 GMT

Muscat [Oman], April 27 (ANI): In a major diplomatic push to resolve the maritime deadlock in West Asia, Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi held extensive talks with Iran's Abbas Araghchi on Monday to address the volatile situation in the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting in the Omani capital comes amidst a flurry of regional mediation aimed at de-escalating tensions that have severely impacted global energy

Iran offers "new proposal" via Pakistan to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz: Report

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:46:33 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 27 (ANI): In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre aimed at de-escalating regional tensions, Tehran has reportedly submitted a 'new proposal' to Washington through Pakistani intermediaries. According to a report by news outlet Axios, the Iranian offer outlines a framework to 'reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war,' signalling a potential breakthrough in the protracted conflict.
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Top Iranian diplomat arrives in Russia

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:59:16 GMT

Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has already visited Islamabad and Muscat to closely coordinate with regional partners
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Russia, where he is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin and other top officials to discuss the ongoing Middle East conflict amid stalled talks with the US.
The Iranian delegation's plane landed in St. P

Top Iranian diplomat arrives in Russia (VIDEO)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:59:16 GMT

Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has already visited Islamabad and Muscat to "closely coordinate" with regional partners

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Russia, where he is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin and other top officials to discuss the ongoing Middle

Trump's Neo-Reagan Doctrine Is Rolling Back Russian Influence Across The World

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:42:02 GMT

Absent a deal with Trump, which Putin could be further induced to agree to if Trump promises to reduce US pressure on some - but not all - of these countries, Russia might lose all 15 of these partners (and possibly even more) with time.
It was assessed shortly after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's PanARMENIAN.Net - Deputy Secretary of Russia's Security Council Alexey Shevtsov said that "some NGOs in Armenia and Moldova" are working to discredit Russia.
According to him, there are currently around 14,000 NGOs registered in Moldova and about 9,000 in Armenia.
"If we look at the statistics, there are about 14,000 NGOs in Moldova and around 9,000 in Armenia. And

North Korea's Kim reaffirms support for Russia's 'sacred' Ukraine war

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:51:14 GMT

Pyongyang has sent missiles, munitions and thousands of troops to assist Russia in Ukraine, and analysts say Moscow is sending financial aid, military technology, food and energy to the diplomatically isolated country in return.
A string of high-level Russian officials have visited North Korea in recent days, with Defence Minister Andrey Belousov meeting Kim on Sunday, according to official statements.
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Kim reaffirms North Korean support for Russia's 'sacred' Ukraine war

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:51:14 GMT

North Korean leaderKim Jong-unhas reaffirmedPyongyang's support forRussia's invasion ofUkraine, vowing to help Moscow achieve victory in its "sacred" war, state media reported on Monday.
Pyongyanghas sent missiles, munitionsand thousands of troops to assist Russia in Ukraine, and analysts say Moscow is sending financial aid, military technology, food and energy to the diplomatically isolated country in return.

Geopolitics of 90 Minutes: The Call That Moved the Global Chessboard

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:31:14 GMT

The phone rang because the world smelled the edge
A call lasting more than 90 minutes between Washington and Moscow is not a diplomatic courtesy. It is an alarm. According to reports about the conversation, Trump and Putin spoke about Iran, Ukraine, and a possible Russian pause linked to May 9. It was not a call about a single issue. It was a call about the system. When two nuclear powers talk wh

Iran and the Global Systems Narrow Throat

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:12:22 GMT

This is not peace. It is a tactical pause in a conflict that has not exhausted its logic.
When the tribe stops attacking, it is not always because it has become wiser. Sometimes it has only understood that the next blow may burn the whole forest.
Iran is not an episode. Iran is a Darwinian pressure point. Every ceasefire around it should be read less as peace and more as

RUSSIA: Why did "intelligence service" sponsor attacks on French places of worship

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
Three court verdicts in Serbia in December 2025 confirm that an unspecified Russian intelligence agency sponsored acts to desecrate Jewish and Muslim places of worship in and around Paris earlier in 2025. The three Serbian men pleaded guilty and were sentenced for their part in these and other attacks in France as well as Germany. One was jailed for 18 months, the other two given house arrest. Criminal cases against other

RUSSIA: Anti-war Moscow Buddhist leader convicted again in re-trial

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
The re-trial of a Buddhist leader on charges of disseminating false information about the Russian Armed Forces ended on 28 April, with the Moscow court handing down another guilty verdict. Ilya Vasilyev's initial conviction and 8-year prison term were overturned on a technicality in October 2025. This time, he received a sentence of 6 years' imprisonment and a ban on "administering websites". Vasilyev's lawyer, Gevorg Ale

Russia launches new-generation Soyuz-5 carrier rocket for first time

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:45:22 GMT

ALMATY, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Russia on Thursday launched its new-generation Soyuz-5 medium-class carrier rocket, marking its maiden launch under the framework of flight development tests, state space corporation Roscosmos said.
According to a statement released on Roscosmos' official website, the Soyuz-5 rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 45 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 9 p.m. Moscow time on Thursday

Xinhua world news summary at 1550 GMT, April 30

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:23 GMT

TEHRAN -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday that Iran is ready to continue the path of diplomacy if the U.S. "maximalist" approach stops, according to the official news agency IRNA.
Pezeshkian made the remarks in a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, while stressing that the U.S. "maritime piracy" against Iranian ships must be "explicitly" condemned and brought to an end. (

Single Putin-Trump phone call not enough to alter global affairs: Kremlin

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:45:31 GMT

MOSCOW, April 30 (Xinhua) -- A single phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump won't improve a complex international environment, the Kremlin said Thursday.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the scale of global conflicts and their impact on the global economy are so serious that "it is very difficult to stop these trends at one moment."
Putin and

Ukraine to seek details on Russia's ceasefire proposal

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:45:28 GMT

KIEV, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that he has instructed his representatives to contact U.S. President Donald Trump's team and clarify the details of Russia's proposal for a short-term ceasefire.
"We will clarify what exactly this is about -- a few hours of security for a parade in Moscow, or something more," Zelensky posted on X.
He added that Ukraine, for