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Russian director Pavel Talankin's missing Oscar statuette for 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' found

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:20:15 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 1 (ANI): Russian director Pavel Talankin's Oscar statuette for documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' has been found after it went missing from the flight which was bound from JFK airport in New York to Frankfurt, Germany, told the Lufthansa Airlines spokesperson, as reported by Variety.

According to the outlet, the Oscar went missing on Wednesday after Talankin, who co-directed the docume

Trump's troop-cutting threat tests transatlantic security ties

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:15:05 GMT

The U.S.-German dispute has evolved into a broader rift between the United States and its European allies, with leaders and analysts warning of lasting implications for NATO and Europe's strategic future.

BERLIN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut American troop deployments in Europe has intensified transatlantic tensions, exposing deep divisions over security, defense

WATCH Popular Russian TV host take a stab at Italy's PM over economy and immigration

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:41:46 GMT

Vladimir Solovyov has questioned Giorgia Meloni's policies on Ukraine, the economy, and immigration in an interview with Il Fatto Quotidiano

Russian journalist Vladimir Solovyov has accused Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of betraying the interests of her own voters by following the EU line on Ukraine and Russia

(SP)CHINA-XI'AN-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD CUP-DUET TECHNICAL(CN)

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:47:20 GMT

(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lin Yanjun/Xu Huiyan of China compete during the women's duet technical event at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

Venice Biennale jury resigns citing ICC cases against Russia and Israel

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:29:41 GMT

The decision of the Italian cultural exhibition's organizers to invite Russia has incensed Rome and Brussels

The entire international jury of the Venice Biennale has tendered their resignations amid pressure caused by the Italian cultural exhibition's decision to allow Russia and Israel to participate.

In early

(SP)CHINA-XI'AN-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD CUP-TEAM TECHNICAL(CN)

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:18:47 GMT

(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team China's Macao compete during the open team technical event at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

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

Column: Japan lifting ban on lethal weapons exports -- a dangerous step toward remilitarization

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:15:17 GMT

History tells us time and again that those who play with fire will perish by it. Should Japan's right-wing forces insist on going down the beaten path of militarism and reckless expansion, they would inevitably repeat the mistakes of the past and face complete isolation and boycott from the wider world.

by Tang Zhiyuan

Recently, the Japanese government officially revised "the Three Principl

Zelensky involved up to his neck in corruption ex-diplomat

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:11:10 GMT

Leaked tapes expose just the tip of the iceberg of a vast corruption network and a power grab in Ukraine, Andrey Telizhenko has said

Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky is deeply implicated in corruption schemes and a broader power struggle in Kiev, former Ukrainian diplomat and ex-Prosecutor General's advisor Andrey Telizhenko told RT on Thursday. He added that the recordings published by Ukrainian medi

Zelensky involved up to his neck in corruption ex-Ukrainian diplomat

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:11:10 GMT

Leaked tapes expose just the tip of the iceberg of a vast corruption network and a power grab in Ukraine, Andrey Telizhenko has said

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

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 hi

(SP)CHINA-XI'AN-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S SOLO TECHNICAL(CN)

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:17:47 GMT

(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Vasilina Khandoshka of Belarus performs during the women's solo technical final at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

IC LLC Badra Petroleum: Full Company Profile

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:39:52 GMT

International Limited Liability Company Badra Petroleum (abbreviated IC LLC Badra Petroleum) operates the Badra oil field in Iraq's Wasit Governorate. The enterprise is controlled by PJSC Gazprom through West Asia LLC, following a 2025 corporate restructuring that ended its affiliation with PJSC Gazprom Neft. The field is operated under a service?contract arrangement with the Iraqi government.

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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

(SP)SPAIN-MADRID-TENNIS-MADRID OPEN-WOMEN'S SINGLES-SEMIFINAL

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:15:34 GMT

(260501) -- MADRID, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Marta Kostyuk hits a return during the women's singles semifinal between Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine and Anastasia Potapova of Austria at the 2026 Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, April 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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.

Mirra Andreeva, Marta Kostyuk to square off in Madrid Open final

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:19:11 GMT

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

Mirra Andreeva of Russia will meet Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in the Madrid Open final after they pulled out semifinal victories Thursday.

Andreeva, the ninth seed, fought past No. 30 seed Hailey Baptiste 6-4, 7-6 (8). No. 26 seed Kostyuk needed three sets to vanquish Austria's Anastasia Potapova 6-2, 1-6, 6-1.

In winning the semifinal showdown one day after her

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

Calm, hard-working, disciplined: These migrants are every country's dream

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:28:35 GMT

Why North Korean labour is returning to Russian industry

Videos are circulating online showing North Korean workers arriving in Russia to work on construction sites. The reaction, in some quarters, has been surprisingly positive. People remark on their discipline, their physical fitness, even the way they move in form

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

Von der Leyen under fire over double standards (PHOTOS/VIDEO)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:23:45 GMT

EU lawmakers have accused the Commission president of inconsistency in foreign policy and failing to curb soaring energy costs

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has come under fire again in the European Parliament, as lawmakers are accusing her of double standards in foreign policy and failing to shield EU citizens from soaring energy costs.

MEPs from multiple factions voic

Ukrainian commander reveals drone defense hit-rate

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:58:30 GMT

Most of Kievs 300 anti-drone units have not registered a single kill, according to the man responsible for their deployment

More than half of Ukraine's drone-interceptor crews haven't been able to take down a single Russian UAV over an entire year, a senior Ukrainian air force commander has revealed. The disclosure comes amid Kiev's push to market its anti-drone expertise to Gulf nations and the

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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Hundreds arrested in EU in violence-for-hire crackdown

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:36:18 GMT

Criminals recruit youths via social media and messaging platforms to carry out murders and assaults, Europol has said

A new European task force formed to crack down on "violence as a service" has made 280 arrests in its first year, the EU's police agency, Europol, has said in a statement.

The unit, dubbed GRIMM, was formed last April to tackle the growing trend of outsourced violence, somet

Britain to create anti-Russian naval force

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:40:54 GMT

The UK-led grouping will include the Netherlands, Nordic nations, and the Baltic states, according to the country's first sea lord

Britain and other north European states will create naval force outside of NATO to counter Russia, first sea lord and chief of naval staff in the UK, General Gwyn Jenkins, has said.

African energy giant reaffirms commitment to OPEC

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:39:24 GMT

Algeria says the group remains central to efforts to stabilize global oil markets

Algeria remains committed to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+ and considers the producer alliances a foundation of stability in the global oil market, the country's Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mines

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

US cable outlines new construct to control Strait of Hormuz media

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:26:31 GMT

The loosely defined initiative will reportedly be pitched to foreign governments by the State Department

The US is set to pitch foreign governments on a new initiative for controlling the Strait of Hormuz, with participation explicitly excluding "adversaries" Russia and China, according to media reports.

The proposal was outlined in a cable sent on Tuesday by Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Ukrainian press gang attacked with assault rifle

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:23:46 GMT

Two officers in Rivne Region were wounded in the latest violent incident as Kievs mobilization drive turns increasingly bloody

Two Ukrainian officers have been injured in Rivne Region after a 48-year-old man opened fire with an assault rifle on Territorial Recruitment Center (TCC) personnel who approached him to check his documents.

According to police reports, the attack took place on Wedn

Ukrainian press gang attacked with assault rifle

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:23:46 GMT

Two officers in Rivne Region were wounded in the latest violent incident as Kievs mobilization drive turns increasingly bloody

According to police reports, the attack took place on Wedn

Persian Gulf not theater to impose foreign will: Iranian President

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:35:48 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 30 (ANI): Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday highlighted that the Persian Gulf is not an arena for imposing foreign wills, taking a jibe at the United States amid the stand-off regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Pezeshkian, on the occasion of the Persian Gulf National Day, said that any attempt to impose a blockade and maritime restrictions against Iran is doomed to failure.

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

Ukraine Strikes Deep Inside Russia, Tuapse Hit Again

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:49:09 GMT

Ukrainian forces again struck an oil refinery in Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse early on May 1, a day after launching drones at a Russian oil facility some 1,500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, the latest in a series of long-range strikes by Kyiv targeting Russian energy facilities.

"In Tuapse, as a result of a drone attack by the Kyiv regime, a fire broke out on the territory of the seaport terminal," a

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

CHINA-BEIJING-UNITREE-ROBOT STORE (CN)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:15:11 GMT

(260430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Russian tourist interacts with a robot at a store of Unitree Robotics in Beijing, capital of China, April 30, 2026. Unitree Robotics' first direct-operated store in China opened here on Thursday. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

'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

US shifted from 'managing world's energy' to 'disruption': IRGC

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:27:33 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 30 (ANI): The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that the Trump administration shifted from the strategy of 'managing the world's energy' to 'disruption', and Iran has now become the center of the 'coalition against disruption.'

The IRGC said that the disruption project was launched by the US to contain China, Russia and Europe.

In a post on X, the IRGC said, 'The Trump admin

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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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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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 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

Italy probes Venice Biennale over Russian participation - media

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:12:59 GMT

The EU has protested the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the prestigious art festival

Italy's Culture Ministry is investigating the organizers of the Venice Biennale, a prestigious art festival, after Russia was allowed to return to the event, Italian media reported on Wednesday.

Many cultural institutions

Italy probes Venice Biennale over Russia's participation - media

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:12:59 GMT

The EU has protested the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the prestigious art festival

Italy's Culture Ministry is investigating the organizers of the Venice Biennale, a prestigious art festival, after Russia was allowed to return to the event, Italian media reported on Wednesday.

Many cultural institutions

Italy probes Venice Biennale over Russias participation media

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:12:59 GMT

The EU has protested the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the prestigious art festival

Italy's Culture Ministry is investigating the organizers of the Venice Biennale, a prestigious art festival, after Russia was allowed to return to the event, Italian media reported on Wednesday.

Many cultural institutions in the West have cut ties with Russia since February 2022 over the Ukraine confl

Italy probes Venice Biennale over Russian particiaption - media

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:12:59 GMT

The EU has slammed the reopening of the country's early 20th century pavilion at the prestigious art festival

Italy's Culture Ministry is investigating the Venice Biennale, the world's most prestigious art festival, after event organizers announced that Russia would be allowed to return to the event after a 4 year ban

Italy probes Venice Biennale over Russian particiaption media

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:12:59 GMT

The EU has slammed the reopening of the countrys early 20th century pavilion at the prestigious art festival

Practically all Western cultural ins

Italy probes Venice Biennale over Russian participation media

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:12:59 GMT

The EU has protested the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the prestigious art festival

Italy's Culture Ministry is investigating the organizers of the Venice Biennale, a prestigious art festival, after Russia was allowed to return to the event, Italian media reported on Wednesday.

Many cultural institutions in the West have cut ties with Russia since February 2022 over the Ukraine confl

"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

Sergey Lavrov to attend BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meet in India, says Russian Foreign Ministry

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:17:28 GMT

Moscow [Russia], April 29 (ANI): Russia on Wednesday said that its Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit India to participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meet.

In a post on X, the Foreign Ministry said that he would be in India from May 14-15.

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China wont fight the US, but may still pay the price

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:17:22 GMT

Beijings cautious foreign policy reflects deeper strategic constraints

The dramatic events of the first months of 2026 offer a useful lens through which to assess the evolving role of the world's major powers. Among those often cast as architects of a new international order, China stands out, arguably even ahead of Russia and the United States, both of which remain preoccupied with their rivalry

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

UAE's OPEC exit a natural move - top Russian expert

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:43:51 GMT

Russian International Affairs Council head Ivan Timofeev has told RT India that the UAE's decision could reshape the global energy market

The United Arab Emirates' decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is a natural move, a top Russian policy expert has said.

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UAEs OPEC exit a natural move top Russian expert

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:43:51 GMT

Russian International Affairs Council head Ivan Timofeev has told RT India that the UAEs decision could reshape the global energy market

The United Arab Emirates' decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is a natural move, a top Russian policy expert has said.

Membership in any organization is relevant when it corresponds to national interests, Russian

Surat to host two-day vibrant Gujarat regional conference on state day

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:01:37 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], April 29 (ANI): The third edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the South Gujarat region is scheduled on Gujarat Day on 1st and 2nd May 2026 at AURO University, Surat.

In conjunction with the Conference, Gujarat Sthapana Divas celebrations are scheduled on the evening of 1st May by the State Government in Surat. The celebrations will feature tableaus of vari

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

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Shock and opportunity: The consequences of the UAEs OPEC exit

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:36:31 GMT

Abu Dhabis 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 oil production coordination system since the establishment of the expanded OPEC+

Bangladesh enters nuclear era with Russian-built power project

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:01:51 GMT

RT India reports from the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant on a major milestone for the South Asian nation

The beginning of fuel loadingat the first unit of the Russian-build Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has paved the way for the start of experimental production of nuclear energy in Bangladesh.

Reporting from Rooppur, RT India correspondent Rujuta Thete notes that the nuclear power plant will sup

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

Mansour bin Zayed receives Russian Deputy Prime Minister

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:52:52 GMT

ABU DHABI, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) - His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, received today at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, Dmitry Patrushev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.

During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the Russian Federation across various f

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.

A portrait in four charts: Germany tumbles back toward crisis

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:31:53 GMT

The recent fragile stabilization of the EUs largest economy is being erased in light of the shocks of the Iran war

Germany's economy has been struggling to stay afloat in recent years. High energy costs, partly the result of rejecting cheap Russian gas, have rendered much of the country's heavy industry uncompetitive, while its export-oriented model has come under pressure from shifting economic

Germany in four charts: Berlin tumbles back toward crisis

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:31:53 GMT

The recent fragile stabilization of the EUs largest economy is being erased in light of the shocks of the Iran war

Ukraine told to hike taxes to unlock Western aid media

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:04:52 GMT

Both the EU and the IMF are reportedly making further funding conditional on specific fiscal reforms by Kiev

Ukraine's two main financial backers, the EU and IMF, are tying further aid to tax hikes and fiscal reforms, according to media reports.

Kiev, facing mounting battlefield pressure, is increasingly pushing for faster aid disbursements as it relies heavily on foreign funding to plug a

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

Economic Watch: Europe's jet fuel crunch shifts from price shock to supply risk amid Mideast tensions

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:45:22 GMT

Analysts say the shortage risk reflects a chain reaction set off by geopolitical tensions, exposing structural vulnerabilities in Europe's energy system, including heavy reliance on Middle Eastern supplies, shrinking refining capacity and rising costs linked to decarbonisation policies.

BERLIN, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Prolonged tensions in the Middle East are putting pressure on Europe's aviation se

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

Strait of Hormuz must not be used as a "bargaining chip": Qatar amid stalled US-Iran talks

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:19:05 GMT

Doha [Qatar], April 29 (ANI): Amid a diplomatic deadlock between Washington and Tehran, Qatar has issued a firm call for the preservation of maritime stability in the Persian Gulf. According to Al Jazeera, the Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman, Majed al-Ansari, emphasised during a weekly press briefing that the Strait of Hormuz must not be used as a 'bargaining chip' while peace negotiations remain at a standstill.

UN: Iran Executed 21 People, Arrested Over 4,000 Since Start Of War

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Labor Activist: 750,000 People Registered As Unemployed Since Start Of War

Hassan Sadeghi, head of Iran's Union of Veteran Workers, said that since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran, around 750,000 people have newly registered as unemployment.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund, which before the war had supported around 180,000 people, has now grown to nearly 1 million ben

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

Tehran labels US ship seizures "piracy" in formal protest to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:27:33 GMT

New York [US], April 29 (ANI): Amidst intensifying maritime friction, Iran has lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations, accusing the US of engaging in 'piracy' following the seizure of Iranian vessels. According to the Iranian state media Tasnim News Agency, the protest was detailed in a letter sent by Iran's UN envoy, Amir Saeid Iravani, to the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, and the Security Council

Iran proposes three-stage plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz in exchange for end to US blockade: Report

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:21:16 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 29 (ANI): In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East, Iran has submitted a fresh proposal to regional intermediaries offering to cease its military operations in the Strait of Hormuz. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the deal is contingent upon a complete cessation of hostilities and the removal of the US blockade currently stifli

King Charles III stresses NATO's vital role in defending global freedom during White House toast

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:15:03 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 29 (ANI): Stressing the historical foundations of the transatlantic alliance, Britain's King Charles III underscored the enduring importance of the US-UK relationship, tracing its shared heritage back to the battlefields of World War II.

Speaking at a White House state dinner, the King highlighted how both nations have consistently supported each other during their 'darkest days,' a coop

King Charles III reaffirms US-UK military ties and swaps jests with Trump at state dinner

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:28:14 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 29 (ANI): Highlighting the enduring strength of the transatlantic bond, Britain's King Charles III emphasised the vital nature of the US and UK trade and defence partnership during a formal address following remarks by President Donald Trump.

The monarch underscored the historical depth of the alliance, noting the shared sacrifices made by both nations. 'Our people have fought and falle

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

Jannik Sinner's win streak reaches 20 as he cruises to Madrid QFs

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:40:37 GMT

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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner continued his quest to become the first player to win five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 tournaments by besting Great Britain's Cameron Norrie 6-2, 7-5 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open on Tuesday.

With an early 11 a.m. start time for the match, the Italian didn't waste much time, taking care of the No. 19 seed in 87 minutes. W

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meetings with his Kyrgyz, Kazakh & Belarusian counterparts in Bishkek to further strengthen defence cooperation

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:12:25 GMT

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], April 29 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with his Kyrgyz, Kazakh and Belarusian counterparts on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday.

During the meeting with the Defence Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Major General Mukambetov Ruslan Mustafaevich, both sides discussed ways to strength

Greta Lee, Wagner Moura starrer 'The Last House' gets release date

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:49:10 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 28 (ANI): Actor Greta Lee and Wagner Moura's upcoming sci-fi thriller 'The Last House' has secured a release date, with Netflix announcing that the film will premiere on August 7, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Directed by Louis Leterrier, the project was previously titled '11817' before being renamed 'The Last House'. The film also stars Riley Chung, Emma Ho, Alexander Noah Sosno

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

Russian archaeologist freed in top-secret prisoner swap (VIDEO)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:34:26 GMT

Aleksandr Butyagin, who was detained in Poland at Ukraine's 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 involv

Pentagon admits 'no defense' against Russian and Chinese hypersonic weapons

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:47:20 GMT

Officials are seeking funding for Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system by citing the rival capabilities

The United States will struggle to defend itself against advanced missile systems developed by China and Russia, senior Pentagon officials told lawmakers as they called for funding for the proposed Golden Dome

Terrorists attempted to overthrow Malis government official

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:47:18 GMT

The militants behind the April 25 attacks sought to sow fear and doubt and undermine national resolve, Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga has said

The recent coordinated terrorist attacks on Mali were aimed at seizing power and destabilizing the country's institutions, Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga has said.

Mali's capital, Bamako, along with Kati, Gao, Sevare, and Kidal, came under militant a

"Talks have to recommence; De-escalation has to happen": BJD MP Sasmit Patra urges second round negotiations in West Asia conflict

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:00:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Tuesday emphasised that de-escalation and recommencement of dialogue between the US and Iran has to take place as regional mediation efforts intensify to resolve the West Asian conflict, alleging that the demand of 'complete surrender' of Iran's nuclear program could lead to further escalation with China and Russia steeping into the fray.

Maxim Oreshkin opens second Open Dialogue on Global Growth

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:32:50 GMT

The Russian Presidential Administration Deputy Chief of Staff kicked off the forum bringing together 102 authors from 43 countries

The second Open Dialogue, 'The Future of the World. A New Platform for Global Growth,' has opened at the National Centre RUSSIA in Moscow.

The event was launched by Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Administration. A total of 102

Watershed moment as UK healthy life expectancy plunges study

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:26:12 GMT

Britain is one of only five rich nations where health is significantly worsening, ranking second-to-last in the developed world

Healthy life expectancy (HLE) in the UK has fallen by about two years to just over 60 for both men and women, making Britain one of only five wealthy nations where people live fewer years in good health, according to a new analysis by the Health Foundation charity.

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