New Delhi faces the measure if a trade deal is not reached, the US president has said US President Donald Trump has warned of tariffs of up to 25% on imports from India if the two countries are unable to reach a trade agreement. In a conversation with the press on board Air Force One…
London has said it will recognize the state of Palestine unless Gaza receives aid and there is a truce by September Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the UK of “appeasement towards jihadist terrorists,” after the British government said it would recognize Palestinian statehood if Israel does not ease its military operations in Gaza…
Hungarian authorities have dismantled a well-organized drug trafficking network operating in Budapest, arresting five individuals during a high-risk raid involving over 100 police officers. The suspects, including a recently turned 18-year-old, are accused of distributing large quantities of crystal meth across the capital. According to a statement from the National Bureau of Investigation (KR NNI),…
Top officials in Kiev have backed plans to replace the Ukrainian leader with former military chief Valery Zaluzhny, the SVR has said US and UK officials have secretly met with key Ukrainian powerbrokers to discuss ousting Vladimir Zelensky and replacing him with former military chief Valery Zaluzhny, according to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). In…
Submissions for the Khaled Alkhateb prize, named for a journalist killed in Syria, must include news video content from conflict zones RT has opened submissions for the 2025 Khaled Alkhateb International Memorial Awards. The prize honors journalists covering conflict zones. Entries must feature news video content from armed conflict zones, with each story or series…
In an era marked by shifting geopolitical landscapes, Europe’s economies face growing structural pressures. Amidst stagnation, disrupted supply chains, and intensified global competition, Germany, in particular, is being forced to reassess how it positions its economic interests on the international stage. In this context, the Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade (BWA Global Economic…
Komanda, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo — In yet another act of Islamic brutality that has become tragically familiar in Central Africa, Muslims from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) stormed a Catholic church in northeastern Congo on the night of Saturday, July 26. The ADF, a jihadist group pledged to the Islamic State (ISIS),…
Five women exploited by paedophile gangs in Rotherham as children claim police officers also abused them in the town at the time. One of them claims she was raped from the age of 12 by a South Yorkshire Police (SYP) officer on duty in a marked police car. He threatened to hand her over to…
George Simion, leader of Romania’s nationalist AUR (Alliance for the Union of Romanians) party, has issued a blunt call to action: Romanians must rise up and reclaim their nation from foreign control and domestic betrayal. His message comes as Romania faces mounting pressure from the European Union and the ruling political class, who Simion says…
A powerful earthquake off the Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered tsunamis in Russia and Japan, with hazardous waves possible in Hawaii, Alaska, and other parts of the Pacific An 8.8-magnitude earthquake, followed by multiple powerful aftershocks, struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, triggering tsunami alerts across several coastal regions in the northern Pacific. The jolt,…
A powerful earthquake off the Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a tsunami in Russia’s Far East A tsunami wave struck the northern Kuril Islands early Wednesday following a powerful earthquake in the Pacific Ocean, prompting the evacuation of residents from the coastal town of Severo-Kurilsk, regional officials have confirmed. The first wave hit the shoreline of Severo-Kurilsk…
The US-China Stockholm talks have concluded. Both sides said they went well, without giving details. The Chinese side said they agreed on an extension, the US side said President Trump has to approve it when they brief him Wednesday. USTR head Jamieson Greer in comments after the meeting reiterated the importance of rare earths: We…
Hazardous waves from magnitude 8 quake are possible on the coasts of Russia and Japan, USGS says A tsunami warning has been issued for coastal areas of Russia’s Far East, as well as Japan, Alaska and Hawaii, after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula. The quake, initially measured at magnitude 7.5,…
The new trade deal shows the success of the ‘America First’ strategy, according to Sebastian Gorka The European Union has effectively “bent at the knee” before US President Donald Trump, White House official Sebastian Gorka has claimed, after Brussels accepted a sweeping new trade deal that includes steep tariffs and major investment commitments to the…
As uneventful diplomatic talks in Istanbul wrapped up with little more than discussions of a prisoners-of-war swap and vague promises of further meetings, Volodymyr Zelensky found himself facing a crisis much closer to home: unprecedented protests erupting across major Ukrainian cities. Thousands took to the streets to denounce a controversial law that, according to Zelensky,…
“On behalf of the entire world, I will see you in court.” Candace Owens was doubling down on her crusade against the French first lady Brigitte Macron, who with her husband Emmanuel launched a defamation lawsuit against the Right-wing agitator last week. Their grievance? That Owens had tried to convince her more than four million…
“The world’s greatest platform for creative freedom.” You can find this bold claim on the official website of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the month-long arts extravaganza which kicks off on Friday. In truth, the Fringe has for many years been little more than an elaborate trade fair, where overinflated prices benefit corporate sponsors and venues…
On his recent trip to Scotland, Donald Trump brought with him his ire about mass immigration, high taxes and — naturally — wind turbines. Sitting with Ursula von der Leyen at Turnberry, his golf resort, the President said that offshore wind turbines drive whales “loco” and that those on land are “killing the beauty of…
Those who played a “starring role” in amplifying the Russiagate plot against President Donald Trump must face consequences, Greg Gutfeld has said The US media need to make “serious” amends to many people, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, for their active role in spreading the Russiagate hoax following the 2016 presidential election, according to popular Fox…
The US national security advisor finally finds herself in a position where the truths she speaks cannot be ignored In light of accusations that former US President Barack Obama had committed treason by attempting to rig the 2016 election and stage Russiagate, newly surfaced evidence shows Russia did not interfere in the 2016 election. National Intelligence…
Simply banning the Russian language is not enough, according to Ekaterina Nikonyuk Students in Ukraine are increasingly speaking Russian, according to a state university lecturer. The reported surge comes despite Kiev’s ongoing ‘Ukrainization’ campaign aimed at eliminating the native language of around a quarter of the population from schools, media and public life. The remarks…
Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the Palestinian enclave Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has declared that the situation in Gaza amounts to a “genocide,” blasting the worsening humanitarian crisis and starvation in the enclave. She also called on Hamas to release the remaining hostages captured during the Islamist group’s October…
Few of the restrictions have had a significant effect and some are outright ignored, according to ex-presidential aide Dmitry Nekrasov The overwhelming majority of Western sanctions imposed on Moscow have not worked and some continue to be ignored outright, economist Dmitry Nekrasov told the newspaper Le Monde in an interview published on Tuesday. Nekrasov, who…
The E3’s diplomacy has collapsed into theater as the US sets the agenda and Tehran stops pretending to listen. Europe still talks like a power – but it no longer acts like one. The recent meeting in Istanbul between Iran and the E3 nations – the UK, Germany, and France – was less a negotiation…
Such people should either find work in Germany or go back to their home country and enlist in the army, lawmaker Stephan Mayer believes Berlin should stop spending taxpayer money on social benefits for fighting-age Ukrainian men, Bundestag MP Stephan Mayer has suggested. Such people should either find work in Germany or go back to…
Performing in foreign languages is not illegal under existing legislation, language ombudsman Elena Ivanovskaya has said Ukraine’s language ombudsman has called for legislation to ban the public performance of songs in Russian while acknowledging that current laws do not prohibit this. Kiev has tightened policies aimed at eradicating the Russian language and culture from the…
Some units have not seen reinforcements for eight months, the outlet has reported Ukraine’s forces are exhausted and suffering from a “critical shortage of personnel,” with no recruits to replace them, CNN reported on Tuesday. With few volunteers, Kiev’s draft campaign has reportedly become more brutal and has drawn criticism for violence and abuse. Ukrainian…
The conflict should be settled in “ten days” starting on Tuesday, the US president has said DETAILS TO FOLLOW Click this link for the original source of this article. Author: RT This content is courtesy of, and owned and copyrighted by, https://www.rt.com and its author. This content is made available by use of the public…
Vladimir Zelensky has signed a law allowing men over 60 to enter contract-based military service Ukraine will start enlisting men over 60 for contract-based military service, according to a new law signed by Vladimir Zelensky on Tuesday. The measure appears aimed at addressing recruitment shortfalls in the country’s armed forces. The new law enables pension-eligible…
Shamraiz Masih, 14, of Sultan Town, Sargodha, Pakistan, was forcibly converted to Islam by his Muslim employer on July 21, 2025. (CDI-MSN courtesy of family) LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – The Muslim employer of a Christian boy forcibly converted him to Islam and is keeping him in his illegal custody, the family’s attorney…
Berlin does everything to portray Russia as the enemy, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said The German leadership is stoking anti-Russian hysteria in Europe, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday, commenting on recent statements by senior German government and military officials. Berlin adopted a hardline stance toward Russia after Chancellor Friedrich Merz took office…
Megastar Jennifer Lopez is reportedly open to performing in Russia after the Ukraine conflict ends American pop singer Jennifer Lopez has cancelled a planned concert in Moscow set for August, according to media reports. Lopez, also known as JLo, and her management reportedly reached an agreement to perform in the Russian capital roughly three months…
The US tech giant has been struggling with falling local sales worsened by Washington’s escalating trade tensions with Beijing US tech giant Apple has announced it will close one of its stores in China for the first time since entering the country more than 15 years ago. The pullback comes as sales in the company’s…
State troops have joined disaster relief efforts after torrential rains triggered flooding and landslides Torrential rains and floods in China have killed at least 38 people, damaging roads, cutting power, and prompting mass evacuations, state media have reported. Heavy rains began last Wednesday in Northern China, affecting 11 regions in total. The deluge peaked on…
Budapest’s iconic Keleti Railway Station will undergo long-awaited reconstruction starting 25 August, with all train traffic suspended for a full month, MÁV CEO Zsolt Hegyi announced Tuesday via social media. Acknowledging the inconvenience to travellers, Hegyi emphasized that passenger rerouting has been carefully planned in cooperation with the Centre for Budapest Transport (BKK). Measures include increased tram services,…
Sara Duterte has demanded the release of her father since the country withdrew from the court before the investigation Sara Duterte, the daughter of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, has condemned the International Criminal Court (ICC) for keeping her father in prison, saying it has no authority to investigate his alleged crimes. Rodrigo Duterte was…
Sukra Madi was beaten for his faith on June 21, 2025 in Kotamateru village, Malkangiri District, Odisha state, India. (Manglu Madi for Morning Star News) NEW DELHI (Morning Star News) – The father of one of 20 pastors ambushed in eastern India last month was soaked in blood from the attack as he told his son,…
Federal employees can also hold prayer groups in offices during off hours, new guidance states US federal employees have been authorized to display Bibles and discuss their religious beliefs in the workplace, according to a White House memo released on Monday. Officials said the move reinforces protections for religious liberty already guaranteed under federal law….
MCC Feszt is set to begin on Thursday in Esztergom, featuring renowned Hungarian and international public figures. With a line-up worthy of one of the most significant intellectual festivals of the summer, the event promises to offer a diverse programme of debates, lectures, and cultural experiences, Director General of Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) Zoltán Szalai…
Some European nations are stoking a conflict between NATO and Russia, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has accused other EU country leaders of being apparently “tired and bored of 80 years of peace”, and accused them of apparently attempting to trigger a direct NATO-Russia clash. Fico, who survived…
Governments across the bloc are reportedly considering cutting sentences and relocating inmates abroad Prison overcrowding is reaching crisis levels across the EU as rising inmate populations outstrip available space in many countries, Spain’s El Pais reported on Monday. In response, some governments are reducing sentences for low-risk offenders and exploring controversial plans to relocate foreign…
Moscow has taken the US president’s threats into account, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, adding that Russia remains committed to peace Russia has taken note of US President Donald Trump’s decision to shorten the deadline for a peace deal in Ukraine and to issue new threats against Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. On…
The situation in Ukraine serves as a revealing case study for other countries observing how the West operates The Ukraine Recovery Conference, which concluded in Rome on July 11, has dispelled any doubts about the true intentions of the West: far from seeking peace, it offers Kiev more debt, weapons, and a prolonged escalation. This…
Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó didn’t go easy on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a recent episode of the Harcosok Órája (Warriors‘ Hour) podcast. Szijjártó slammed von der Leyen over the US–EU trade deal announced on Sunday, stating that the Commission President has zero prestige in international diplomacy….
The governor of Zamfara State has vowed to dismantle the terrorist networks responsible for the “barbaric” acts At least 38 people abducted from a village in Nigeria’s northern Zamfara State have been murdered by kidnappers, local broadcaster Channels Television reported on Monday. The killings reportedly occurred despite the payment of more than 50 million naira…
Nayara Energy has taken the US tech giant to court for restricting its access to data and proprietary tools India’s second largest private oil refiner has sued Microsoft over the US tech giant’s decision to suspend critical services. Nayara Energy, a company partly owned by Russia’s Rosneft, said in a statement on Monday that Microsoft…
The reported decision by Washington followed objections from Beijing, according to sources cited by the newspaper The administration of US President Donald Trump has refused to allow Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te to stop over in New York on a planned trip to Central America, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the decision….
The aircraft that crashed in Minsk was carrying an explosive charge laden with ball bearings, according to the authorities A fixed-wing drone carrying a fragmentation warhead crashed in the Belarusian capital of Minsk early Tuesday, according to local officials. The aircraft reportedly contained components of Western origin and markings in the Ukrainian language. Kiev has…
Pretoria expected isolation from allies of the Israeli “apartheid state” over its genocide case against West Jerusalem, ANC official Mike Mabuyakhulu has said South Africa is ready for sanctions being considered by the United States against Pretoria over its foreign policy, Mike Mabuyakhulu, a senior leader of the African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal, has…
Direct contacts and banter help “build chemistry” and improve diplomatic results, the outlet has claimed US President Donald Trump has been conducting an unconventional form of diplomacy from his personal mobile phone, fielding direct calls and texts from world leaders, Politico has reported. Leaders get in touch to discuss geopolitical matters but also “just to…
The former Russian president told the US senator that the conflict will be resolved only when Moscow’s goals are achieved It is not up to Washington to dictate when Moscow should negotiate a peace deal with Kiev, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has told US Senator Lindsey Graham, urging him to focus on domestic issues…
