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Nigeria’s ‘sarcasm queen’ answers ‘silly’ questions about Africa
Nigerian journalist and content creator Charity Ekezie believes the best way to challenge negative stereotypes about Africa is to laugh at them.
Russia to make no agreements with Europe on issues related to its security — Lavrov
The foreign minister pointed out that it was Europe that severed relations with Russia, rather than the other way around
Threats intensify against Israeli directors of Gaza documentary NAZA
Rights groups express support for directors of Guardian-produced film facing threats from Israeli ministers and far-right activists• ‘They know the house they are bombing is full …
How are rising prices affecting you? NPR wants to know
Inflation, gasoline prices and the cost of living are top of mind in the election season. How are higher costs shaping the way you live? NPR wants to hear.
Russia's Lavrov warns Armenia against trusting EU promises
The Russian foreign minister does not see how Armenia can end up in the European Union, where Turkey and Serbia "have already been waiting in line for many decades"
Russia seizes Ukrainian POWs, then it demands favors from their relatives
Russia is believed to be holding thousands of Ukrainian POWs. Russia is also tormenting the families of these prisoners by contacting their relatives on social media and demanding…
No trend toward political settlement in Middle East situation — Ryabkov
The Russian deputy foreign minister said that BRICS expressed solidarity in favor of finding a sensible way forward
Russia loses $29.57 bln in GDP annually due to chronic diseases
Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said the task to increase healthy life expectancy is both an individual and a state-level one
Syzran and Saratov Oil Refineries Halt Operations After Drone Attacks, Sources Say
Industry sources said the Syzran plant paused operations on Tuesday, while the Saratov refinery halted work last Friday.
IN BRIEF: What is known about incident with Russian warship, Danish Air Force helicopter
TASS has compiled the main information available so far
What Do Taiwan’s People Think About Its Annual Military Exercises?
Taiwan’s Han Kuang exercises are winning public approval, despite the growing impact on civilians. Understanding is another matter.
Normalizing relations needed to launch comprehensive US-Russia dialogue — Lavrov
Russia’s top diplomat still emphasized that Moscow appreciates the Trump administration’s policy, unlike the "arrogant and not very rational" Europeans
Kazakhstan interested in Power of Baikal pipeline crossing its territory
Vice Minister of Energy Kaiyrkhan Tutkyshbayev added that Kazakhstan is not participating in negotiations on the route
Battle of Chile director Patricio Guzmán dies aged 85
Passionate documentary maker won international acclaim for unsparing but poetic films exploring the impact of the Pinochet regime in Chile Patricio Guzmán, the film-maker who chro…
Kiev loses some 1,300 troops along engagement line in past day — Russia’s top brass
The Russian Armed Forces thwarted a Ukrainian military group’s attempt to break out of the encirclement near Gogino in the Kharkov Region, the Defense Ministry reported
Russia double-checks situation following US statements about weapons in space — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister mentioned a long-standing resolution being promoted to ban the placement of any weapons in orbit
Kosovo’s former president jailed for 25 years over war crimes
Hashim Thaçi, 58, was convicted by The Hague for crimes committed while he was senior commander of the Kosovo Liberation ArmyEurope live – latest updatesHashim Thaçi, the former p…
Poland to provide Ukraine with several missiles for Patriot systems — newspaper
Operational Commander of the Polish Armed Forces General Ireneusz Nowak said that it is not a large-scale delivery
Kazakhstan’s infrastructure ready for expansion of gas transit from Russia to Uzbekistan
A final decision on transit has not yet been taken, Kazakh Deputy Energy Minister Kaiyrkhan Tutkyshbayev noted
Ukrainian settlement requires fulfillment of original special military op goals — Lavrov
They are aimed at eliminating the root causes of the crisis, the Russian foreign minister noted
Iran said to have relied on Russian satellites to carry out major strike on US base — report
A CNN investigation details how 14 Russian satellites flew over an American air base in Saudi Arabia days before March attack that destroyed vital US military assets The post Iran…
US disavows need to invite France, UK to strategic stability dialogue — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said the United States "insists that strategic stability be discussed at trilateral talks with China"
North Korea says US prepares to use WMDs against it
The North Korean Defense Ministry noted that scenarios for responding to the use of weapons of mass destruction were being practiced during the joint US-South Korea Freedom Shield…
The Challenges of Finding Political Treasure in Chinese Overseas Ports
When it comes to Chinese overseas port projects, negative economic externalities may coexist with positive ones.