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US says Iranian trade through Strait of Hormuz fully halted
The American military says the blockade of the vital shipping route has been “fully implemented”
Apr 15, 2026 04:54
US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon unlikely to resolve key issues – scholar Exclusive
Washington has no intention of compelling West Jerusalem to pursue peace with Beirut, a Lebanese professor has told RT
Apr 15, 2026 02:01
Lavrov calls for end to ‘electoral neocolonialism’
The West is using so-called ‘observers’ to meddle in voting around the globe, the Russian foreign minister has said
Apr 14, 2026 15:55
Oscar-winning filmmaker slams ‘impunity’ for Israeli settlers (VIDEO)
RT’s Charlotte Dubinsky speaks to Basel Adra about the killing of a ‘No Other Land’ contributor by a Zionist activist
Apr 14, 2026 15:53
Uncertainty is killing us – captain of ship stranded in Persian Gulf (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO) Exclusive
The crew is in limbo amid conflicting statements from Iran and the US regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Raman Kapoor has told RT
Apr 14, 2026 15:25
Trump’s Iran claims clash with reality on the ground (VIDEO)
RT examines the US president’s threats, shifting claims of success, and erratic messaging as the conflict escalates
Apr 14, 2026 14:54
From war hero to war criminal: One man’s fate is breaking a country’s politics in half Opinion
For the Australian right, Ben Roberts-Smith is a beacon of virtue. For the left, he is a murderer. Both will use him as a culture-war grunt
Apr 14, 2026 14:46
Two US congressmen to resign over sex scandals
Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzalez will step down after allegations of misconduct involving staffers
Apr 14, 2026 03:36
Netanyahu slams ‘morally weak’ Europe on Holocaust Remembrance Day
The Israeli leader criticized the continent’s NATO members for refusing to back the war with Iran
Apr 14, 2026 00:01
Where will Magyar take Hungary? ANALYSIS
While Viktor Orban’s successor is also a conservative, his victory signals a very different path for Budapest
Apr 13, 2026 23:36
Merz ranked most unpopular world leader – survey
The German chancellor is closely followed by French President Emmanuel Macron, a Morning Consult survey suggests
Apr 13, 2026 21:26
US losing AI drone race to Russia and China – NYT
Moscow and Beijing have been rapidly developing unmanned combat aircraft that identify and strike targets without human assistance
Apr 13, 2026 21:13
Orban falls, but Hungary’s realities remain ANALYSIS
Following Orbán’s defeat, Hungary’s course remains uncertain
Apr 13, 2026 19:28
US-Israeli war on Iran could push 32 million into poverty – UN
The global shock from energy, food, and trade disruption threatens the well-being of people in 162 countries, according to a UN report
Apr 13, 2026 18:56
EU Defense Agency head says compulsory military service could be necessary
Too few people are volunteering to join the army, Andre Denk has said
Apr 13, 2026 18:00
Hungary’s new leader faces an immediate reality check ANALYSIS
After defeating Orbán’s Fidesz, Péter Magyar must confront economic strain and competing global alliances
Apr 13, 2026 17:00
German culture minister labeled ‘fascist’ at concentration camp event
Wolfram Weimer’s appearance at the commemoration of the site’s liberation was disrupted by protesters and victims’ relatives
Apr 13, 2026 16:45
Iran to charge ships from ‘hostile’ nations to cross Hormuz – security chief Exclusive
Washington should accept Tehran’s terms or face a stalemate after the failed talks, Ebrahim Azizi has told RT
Apr 13, 2026 16:33
Australian govt faces backlash over ‘ridiculous’ fuel campaign
Critics have slammed government’s ads urging drivers to remove roof racks and use public transport to save petrol
Apr 13, 2026 16:33
German kamikaze drone ‘not dangerous even to inflatable tanks’ – media
Rheinmetall’s FV-014 loitering munition is reportedly behind smaller rivals despite preferential government treatment
Apr 13, 2026 16:26
Iran winning information war – Lego cartoonist to RT (VIDEO) Exclusive
The US can no longer control the narrative as social media exposes “raw, unfiltered truth” about the conflict, Mahdi Hemmat says
Apr 13, 2026 15:50
UK pauses handover of Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius amid US concerns
Britain has said it won’t implement the Chagos deal without US support
Apr 13, 2026 12:57
Trump casts himself as Jesus after attacking Pope (AI IMAGES)
The US president portrayed himself as a holy healer, while some noted a similarity between the man being healed and Jeffrey Epstein
Apr 13, 2026 11:25
Pakistan sends troops and jets to Saudi Arabia
The military personnel and aircraft have arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base
Apr 13, 2026 11:16

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