Category: International News

Youth leaders from BRICS nations convened in Brasilia to discuss the sustainable energy future and policy recommendations The BRICS Youth Energy Summit is “a flagship platform” for young people from the Global South, Alexander Kormishin, chairperson and director-general of the group’s Youth Energy Agency, has said. Brazil hosted the event in its capital, Brasilia, earlier…

The president’s special envoy has called his boss an “incredible friend” of the Jewish people US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff has quipped that Donald Trump could serve as both US president and Israeli prime minister. While Trump has traditionally positioned himself as strongly pro-Israel, Witkoff’s remarks come amid reports of a…

Disney and Universal are seeking an injunction and damages from Midjourney over the alleged use of copyrighted characters Hollywood giants Disney and Universal have filed a joint lawsuit against artificial intelligence firm Midjourney, accusing it of large-scale copyright infringement. The complaint, filed on Wednesday in the US District Court in Los Angeles, alleges that the…

The reported move follows Seoul’s decision to halt its own similar campaign the day before North Korea appears to have stopped its border broadcasts as of Thursday morning, South Korea’s military has said, a day after Seoul suspended its own loudspeaker campaign targeting its neighbor. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, who took office this week,…

Congress should avoid actions that could harm the peace efforts between Moscow and Kiev, Scott Bessent has said A proposed package of tougher sanctions against Russia could undermine diplomatic efforts, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said, warning lawmakers of the potential risks of imposing the measures. The bill in question, spearheaded by Senator Lindsay…

A veterinarian performed cardiac massage on the reptile and then the team warmed the snake all night With unwavering dedication to conservation, a python ensnared in electric clear-vu fencing at a secret conservation site was successfully freed and given CPR. In a remarkable display of teamwork and quick thinking, security officers, technicians, Durban snake rescuer…

The weekend accident in KwaZulu-Natal left two student pilots and a medical student dead Investigators are piecing together what happened in the moments before a Piper Cherokee crashed in KwaZulu-Natal, claiming the lives two pilots and a medical student on board.  The deceased have been identified as 23-year-old student pilots Nqobile Biyela and Lulama ‘Lwazi’ Msane,…

Washington has blacklisted four justices over the Gaza probe, just as it did during investigations into war crimes in Afghanistan The US has imposed sanctions on four International Criminal Court (ICC) judges for their involvement in war crimes investigations targeting Washington’s close ally Israel. RT has examined these actions, which critics say expose the West’s…

The US secretary of state has reiterated his hope for a lasting peace between Moscow and Kiev US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has congratulated the Russian people on Russia Day, while vowing to work toward reaching a resolution of the Ukraine conflict. Rubio delivered the message on Wednesday, saying “the United States remains committed…

President Aleksandar Vucic stressed that he had refused to condemn Moscow during his visit to Ukraine Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has rejected claims that his recent visit to Ukraine constituted a betrayal of Belgrade’s friendly ties with Russia. Vucic attended the Ukraine–Southeast Europe Summit in Odessa on Wednesday, where he met with Ukrainian leader Vladimir…

Ambassador Alexander Darchiev discussed restoring bilateral ties with the US president Russia’s new ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, said he held a brief but “very constructive” meeting with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, after formally presenting his credentials at the White House. Trump held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on…

Washington reportedly believes Israel could strike Tehran’s nuclear sites without its approval The US has begun evacuating non-essential personnel and family members from its embassies and military bases in the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran. The move follows President Donald Trump’s accusation that Tehran is “slow-walking” negotiations. “Based on our latest analysis, we…

Kiev’s backers want to provoke a larger conflict with Moscow, Milorad Dodik says The West is using Ukraine to wage war against Russia, Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik told RT on Wednesday. The president of Republika Srpska, an autonomous region within Bosnia and Herzegovina, was recently added to the “enemy list” on Ukraine’s state-linked Mirotvorets…

The arsenal ensures the country’s sovereignty and the global balance of power, according to the Russian president Russia possesses the most cutting-edge nuclear weapons in the world, guaranteeing the country’s sovereignty and the global balance of power, President Vladimir Putin has said. Addressing a government meeting on the national armament program on Wednesday, he urged…

Svetlana Burtseva has been sentenced to six years in prison in Estonia for treason and breaching sanctions An Estonian court has sentenced journalist Svetlana Burtseva to six years in prison for treason and breaching Western sanctions over her work with Russian media, state broadcaster ERR reported on Wednesday. Burtseva, 58, a naturalized Estonian citizen, previously…

Patriotic business communities are gaining strength in Russia – and attracting unwanted attention from abroad Behind velvet ropes and closed doors, Russia’s elite business clubs promise more than just high-level networking. They’re where deals are made, partnerships are forged, and – sometimes – secrets are traded. With rigid membership rules, costly entry fees, and an…

The US president had a public feud with the Tesla CEO that devolved to personal insults US President Donald Trump says he could forgive Elon Musk after a public falling-out that saw the Tesla CEO lash out over one of the administration’s flagship policy initiatives. The dispute between the two men, who were once close…

Leonid Volkov has been convicted in absentia for forming an extremist group and rehabilitating Nazism A Russian court has sentenced a close associate of the late opposition figure Alexey Navalny to 18 years behind bars in absentia. Leonid Volkov was charged with creating an extremist group, rehabilitating Nazism, and funding extremist activities. Volkov joined Navalny…

Newly elected President Lee Jae-myung has declared that he wants to diffuse tensions with Pyongyang South Korea’s newly elected President Lee Jae-myung has suspended anti-Pyongyang propaganda broadcasts at the border with North Korea, aiming to ease tensions and “rebuild trust.” Inter-Korean relations reached their lowest point in decades during the presidency of the recently impeached…

The US-led bloc is seeking to limit friction between Washington and other members, the media outlet has reported The prospect of Ukraine joining NATO will not be mentioned in the declaration at the bloc’s summit later this month, Bloomberg has reported. Kiev has long sought to become a member of the US-led organization, an aim…

Moscow and Ankara’s plans for the future of the global order align, while the West has proven to be an unreliable partner Before the latest round of Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan paid a visit to both Moscow and Kiev. These emerged as a potentially pivotal moment in the context of…

Moscow has warned it considers any seizure “theft” and will retaliate UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has acknowledged that seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine is a “complicated” matter, stressing the need for a “balanced” approach. An estimated $300 billion worth of Russian sovereign assets were frozen by Western countries following the escalation of…

The move could disrupt global energy markets, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov has warned The European Commission’s push to lower the price cap on Russian oil exports risks fueling instability in the global energy markets, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has warned. His remarks came in response to reports that Brussels is reviewing the current price cap…

The two sides have agreed on tariffs as well as rare earths and other trade, according to the US president Washington has finalized a long-sought trade deal with Beijing, US President Donald Trump announced on social media on Wednesday. The agreement is still awaiting his final approval and that of Chinese President Xi Jinping, he…

The third annual gathering has attracted participants from over 30 countries, the organizers say The 3rd International Forum of Ministers of Education, ‘Shaping the Future’, officially opened on Wednesday in the Russian city of Kazan, in Tatarstan, bringing together high-level delegations from more than 30 countries for two days of dialogue and exchange. The forum…

Diplomats still have a lot of “logjams” and “irritants” to clear, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Russia and the US still have a lot of issues to resolve in bilateral ties and it would be unwise to expect quick results, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Peskov was asked to…

The rapper has reportedly been referred to as Ye Ye in legal documents filed in 2025 American rapper and 24-time Grammy Award winner Kanye West has reportedly changed his name to ‘Ye Ye’, marking the such move of his career.  The new moniker has been used in recent business documents filed by West’s chief financial…

Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has criticized Western countries for being reluctant to condemn terrorism in Kashmir Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has said Western countries are hypocritical to expect India to take a strong stance against Russia, while shying away from condemning what New Delhi sees as Pakistan’s sponsorship of terrorism in Kashmir.  In an…

Berlin is reviving its Nazi past by supplying Ukraine with weapons, State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin has said Germany is reviving its Nazi past by supplying Ukraine with weapons to attack Russia, State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin has said. Berlin’s stance could lead to a new armed conflict with Moscow decades after the end of…

The French president has linked a recent fatal school stabbing to youth violence fueled by online platforms France will block social media access for children under 15 “within a few months” if the EU does not take coordinated action, French President Emmanuel Macron stated following a deadly knife attack at a local school.   “We must…

Senegal notched a 3-1 win in a friendly played in Nottingham Senegal’s national football team handed England a 3-1 defeat in an international friendly on Tuesday in Nottingham, marking the Three Lions’ first-ever loss to an African side. The West African country now holds the longest unbeaten streak in international football, with 22 matches without…