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NATO member’s government collapses after Ukrainian drone incident | Russia-Ukraine conflict
Putin to visit China – Kremlin
World News
What did Trump and Xi achieve in Beijing?
EXPLAINER
‘Surrender not an option’ for Palestine – Iranian envoy
Israel and Lebanon extend truce amid airstrikes, Hezbollah attacks
Trump backs ‘status quo’ on Taiwan – US envoy to United Nations
Boeing ordered to pay $49.5 million to family of 737 MAX crash victim
Are Palestinians living through an 80-year-old catastrophe again?
Removing Iran’s uranium mostly about ‘PR’ – Trump
Patriotic protest or hate march? What is ‘Unite the Kingdom’?
EXPLAINER
The EU’s sanctions fever: From Russia to China, a crisis expands
ANALYSIS
What was once an instrument of discipline is worsening into something much more damaging for the European economy
May 16, 2026 08:56
Putin to visit China – Kremlin
The Russian president’s trip will come just days after Trump’s meeting with Xi yielded no progress on key issues
May 16, 2026 07:01
Yale medical school discriminates against Whites, Asians – DOJ
A year-long inquiry by the federal authorities has uncovered “illegal” admissions practices that favor Black and Hispanic applicants
May 15, 2026 16:26
Stars, stripes, and missiles: What America’s arsenal says about the wars to come
FEATURE
From Minuteman silos to hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon is preparing for a new era of confrontation
May 15, 2026 13:59
T-Bank launches international transfers to UnionPay global cards
International transfers to UnionPay Global cards in 61 countries using only the card number are now possible
May 15, 2026 13:21
Israeli West Bank occupation an affront to Nakba Day legacy (RT reports)
Exclusive
Residents say settlement expansion and military operations are forcing more communities from their homes
May 15, 2026 11:11
Trump policies mean Europe is ‘alone’ – ex-ECB chief
US policies under President Donald Trump are becoming more “confrontational and unpredictable,” Mario Draghi has warned
May 15, 2026 09:24
The pathetic demise of Keir Starmer
Opinion
Just as his 2024 election victory signaled the demise of the Conservative Party, his loss last week portends the death of Labour
May 14, 2026 19:07
Canadian city mayor denies using AI for government decisions
Earlier comments by Vancouver head Kem Sim about digital assistants handling government work have sparked a data-security debate
May 14, 2026 18:57
BRICS nations must shatter US ‘sense of impunity’ – Iranian FM
“Declining imperialist powers” are desperately trying to reverse the shift toward multipolarity, Abbas Araghchi has said
May 14, 2026 17:42
Pope slams Europe’s military buildup as ‘betrayal’ of diplomacy
The pontiff has decried rising European military spending, which saw its sharpest increase since the Cold War last year
May 14, 2026 17:26
How much? NATO chief calls for ‘Ukraine tax’ bigger than members’ economies
EXPLAINER
Mark Rutte wants to triple military aid to Zelensky, with Western taxpayers footing the bill
May 14, 2026 15:47
Judge freezes Trump sanctions on UN official critical of Israel
Francesca Albanese has repeatedly labeled Israel’s war in Gaza a “genocide” and called for the arrest of PM Benjamin Netanyahu
May 14, 2026 14:31
US lawmaker issues ultimatum to CIA over JFK files
Anna Paulina Luna has expressed outrage after the agency allegedly seized 40 boxes of documents as they were being processed for declassification
May 14, 2026 13:58
US to restore depleted stockpiles with cheap mass-produced missiles
The Pentagon wants to replenish depleted arsenals amid concerns over a potential confrontation with China
May 14, 2026 13:46
US intel fears Iran war handed China strategic advantage – WaPo
Beijing has used the conflict to reach out to the Gulf and Indo-Pacific nations while gaining a better understanding of the US military, the newspaper says
May 14, 2026 11:52
Gulf states attacked Iraq amid waning faith in US – Reuters
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait reportedly struck militia targets after attacks linked to the Iran conflict
May 14, 2026 11:12
NATO member’s government collapses after Ukrainian drone incident
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has announced her resignation amid the threat of a no-confidence vote
May 14, 2026 08:29
Xi warns Trump over Taiwan
A standoff over the island could put the two nations into “a very dangerous situation,” the Chinese leader has said
May 14, 2026 07:36
Trump-Xi summit begins in Beijing (VIDEOS)
The leaders are meeting amid tensions in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
May 14, 2026 02:39
NATO chief wants to triple money flows to corruption-plagued Ukraine – Politico
Mark Rutte has reportedly asked allies to devote 0.25% of their GDP to supporting Kiev
May 14, 2026 02:20
US seeking to convince China to pressure Iran – Rubio
Washington hopes Beijing will help unblock the Strait of Hormuz, the secretary of state has said
May 14, 2026 00:40
Trump’s China strategy is closer to Kissinger than Biden
FEATURE
An interview with Xiang Lanxin explores why Trump may seek a broader bargain with China and what it could mean for Taiwan, Russia and the EU
May 13, 2026 22:26
Pentagon hikes estimate of Iran war cost
The conflict has cost Washington around $29 billion, the US Defense Department’s top budget official told Congress
May 13, 2026 21:00
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Xi promised not to send military equipment to Iran – Trump
The US president has said China would like to see the Strait of Hormuz reopened
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Denmark cancels lucrative contract with Zelensky’s favorite missile maker – FT
Trump’s China trip an attempt to ‘save face’ – analyst to RT
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Libyan football fans set prime minister’s office on fire (VIDEOS)
Gulf states mulling non-aggression pact with Iran – FT
Rubio responds to China’s warning over Taiwan
CIA chief delivers message from Trump to Cuba (PHOTOS)
Ex-Zelensky aide could wind up dead in jail – former Ukrainian intel officer
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The pathetic demise of Keir Starmer
The TikTok insurrection: How young Africa is dismantling the French narrative
The future belongs to strong states, not post-national fantasies
Why Macron’s failure to decolonize his mind will cost France the continent
Iran’s new ‘atomic bomb’: How US policy pushed Iran over the brink
On Russia’s Victory Day, India salutes a joint fight – and a shared future
Trump is punishing Germany for not enough appeasement
Beyond Hormuz: This oil giant is plagued by a curse
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Action, election: How Gen Zs are rewiring Indian politics
FEATURE
Stars, stripes, and missiles: What America’s arsenal says about the wars to come
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Trump’s China strategy is closer to Kissinger than Biden
FEATURE
The domino effect: How Iran-Israel tensions arm pirates
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