Russia/Ukraine War
Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested outside UN during Netanyahu speech (VIDEOS)
Dozens of protesters have been arrested near UN headquarters during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech, RT has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Lavrov, Panamanian foreign minister outline prospects of boosting bilateral ties
The sides also discussed cooperation between Russia and Panama at multilateral platforms
Macron says France sees signs Russia is preparing to mobilize 300,000 more men
French President Emmanuel Macron told TF1 that tensions were rising across Europe as Russia stepped up hostile actions. “But yes, the situation really is growing more tense — for …
Russian, Nicaraguan top diplomats confirm readiness to boost bilateral ties
Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s support for the Nicaraguan government’s efforts to defend national sovereignty
Macron admits Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries worsen fuel situation in Europe
The French president said he would not call on Ukraine to stop the attacks simply because they were causing prices in Europe to rise
About 60 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz on September 23 — Reuters
According to sources cited by the news agency, the vessels transported 22 million barrels of oil, the largest daily volume since the beginning of July
US activists file lawsuit to declare war against Iran illegal
According to President of the National Iranian American Council Jamal Abdi, the plaintiffs will seek to have the court of the Metropolitan District of Columbia recognize the opera…
Why Germany is stuck with Friedrich Merz, for now
Friedrich Merz vows to stay after historic CDU losses. But removing Germany’s chancellor requires a parliamentary majority for a successor Read Full Article at RT.com
Houthis claim strikes on target in Riyadh, Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu
Military spokesman Yahya Saree also said that Saudi Arabia had carried out 1,018 air and missile strikes on Yemen since the escalation began
Russia’s mobilization law theoretically allows harsher sentences for nearly any crime. In practice, courts rarely invoke it.
Exactly four years ago, an amendment to Russia’s Criminal Code, directly tied to mobilization, took effect. Under the amendment, courts could, in theory, treat almost any crime co…
Rebuilding Gaza to require $71.5 bln — UN Conference on Trade and Development
According to the report, 92% of Gaza’s economic assets have been damaged or destroyed since October 2023
Putin sends condolences to Tokayev over death of military personnel during drills
Russian President conveyed his sincere sympathy and support to the families of the dead military personnel
Xi and Trump discuss AI cooperation (VIDEOS)
Trump and Xi have discussed AI cooperation during talks in Washington amid continued US-China competition over technology and trade Read Full Article at RT.com
US ‘security guarantees’ may leave Yerevan disappointed — Russian Security Council
Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council, Army General Oleg Salyukov noted that the events related to the transfer of Nagorno-Karabakh under Azerbaijan’s jurisdiction were…
Zelensky says the ‘spirit of Anchorage’ concessions are no longer on the negotiating table. He credits Ukraine’s battlefield position.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the “Anchorage agreements,” which included Russia’s demands for recognition of its sovereignty over occupied territories, are no longer…
Dmitry Glukhovsky’s new novel ‘Registration,’ about Russians seeking to cash in on the war, has been called an émigré’s rebuke to those who stayed behind. Is that fair?
On September 17, Dmitry Glukhovsky posted his new novel, “Registratsiya” (“Registration”), online for free. Set in wartime Russia in the 2020s, it follows the pregnant girlfriend …
Russia’s Karmanov wins gold at 2026 European Boxing Championship in Sofia
The Russian athlete defeated Junior Tadah of France in the final bout
Merz government wants ‘secret police’ – opposition
German opposition lawmakers have warned that sweeping new powers for intelligence agencies threaten fundamental rights Read Full Article at RT.com
‘No one needs more fuel on the fire.’ Italy pushes back on report that CIA warned of possible Russian sea-launched drone attacks.
The CIA warned Spain, France, and Italy about a possible Russian operation to launch drones from civilian ships, the Spanish newspaper El Mundo said on September 24, citing source…
Russian Finance Ministry sets Hormuz opening scenario for $50/bbl oil price in budget
The ministry is deliberately budgeting a rather low oil price to mitigate the risks of unexpected deficits, Igor Yushkov noted
Russia’s Prozorova advances to Round 3 of 2026 WTA Singapore Open
The unseeded Russian athlete is to play Xinyu Wang of China in the next round
Average household utility rates in Russia are expected to rise 11% in July 2027, up from the 8.7% increase authorities previously projected
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts an average 11% increase in utility rates on July 1, 2027. It projects average increases of 8.6% on July 1, 2028, and 7.6% on July …
Lavrov, Grossi discuss Israel’s, US’ strikes on Iran’s peaceful nukes — Foreign Ministry
The sides also addressed other issues on the UN agenda that are of mutual interest
Russian stock market mixed on Thursday — market data
The yuan exchange rate decreased by ten kopecks to 12.6 rubles