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Putin grants himself the right to send the army abroad to "protect" Russians
Vladimir Putin has signed a law that allows him to use the Russian armed forces in other countries for the "protection" of Russian Federation citizens persecuted by foreign or international courts.
Iran's Supreme Leader: "The US no longer has a safe haven in the region"
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei warned that countries in the region will no longer serve as a "shield" for American bases, amid a fragile truce and tense negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
Metropolitan Hilarion detained in Czech Republic: containers with "white substance" found in his car
Former head of the Russian Orthodox Church's external church relations, Metropolitan "Hilarion (Alfeyev)", was detained in the Czech Republic after four containers of a white substance were found in his vehicle. He denies the allegations and speaks of a provocation.
Unmanned bus crashes into a tram on its first day of service in Sweden
An autonomous bus in Gothenburg crashed just an hour after the launch of its pilot route following a collision with a tram. There were no injuries, but the incident has fueled the debate over the safety and regulation of autonomous transport.
Oil and LNG tankers return to the Strait of Hormuz after a three-month pause
After nearly three months of severe restrictions, oil supertankers and liquefied natural gas ships have resumed passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key corridor through which about one-fifth of global oil and LNG supplies passed before the crisis.
Macron warns Lukashenko: "Do not drag Belarus into the war in Ukraine"
French President Emmanuel Macron held an urgent conversation with Alexander Lukashenko against the backdrop of Russian bombings and tensions surrounding the "Oreshnik" missiles.
Russian Su-35 triggers emergency systems of British surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea
Two Russian fighter jets dangerously intercepted an unarmed British surveillance aircraft over international waters in the Black Sea, triggering its emergency systems and increasing the risk of escalation between NATO and Russia.
USA and Iran on the verge of a historic deal: The Strait of Hormuz opens doors
The USA and Iran are close to an agreement on a 60-day truce, the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and oil deals. Learn the details about the negotiations and the nuclear program.
Trump: US to seize Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpiles
US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to seize and potentially destroy Iran's stockpiles of highly enriched uranium to prevent Tehran from possessing them.
Mark Rutte: Many NATO countries are not providing enough aid to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called for a fairer distribution of aid to Ukraine, after it became clear that the burden is falling on a limited number of allies.
German Chancellor Merz proposes new "associate member" status for Ukraine in the EU
Friedrich Merz proposes that Ukraine be granted "associate member" status in the EU with participation in meetings without voting rights and with a political obligation for mutual assistance, while full membership remains a more distant prospect.
British radio station apologizes for fake news about the death of King Charles III
Radio Caroline in Essex mistakenly triggered the monarch's death protocol due to a computer error and announced that King Charles III had died, after which it stopped broadcasting and publicly apologized.
Xi Jinping again fails to give the green light for "Power of Siberia 2", despite Putin's pressure
Vladimir Putin traveled to Beijing hoping for a breakthrough on the "Power of Siberia 2" gas pipeline, but even after his fifth visit to China, there is no concrete contract – Moscow talks about an "understanding," while Beijing remains silent, and the price of gas remains the main obstacle.
Cyprus gives green light for own gas production from 2028
The government in Nicosia has approved the development plan for the "Cronos" field and the terms for the sale of gas from "Cronos" and "Aphrodite", paving the way for the first offshore Cypriot gas in 2028 and new concessions with "ExxonMobil".
US condemns Russian threats against Baltic states over Ukrainian drones
Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia threatened Latvia and other Baltic countries over allegedly planned Ukrainian drone strikes from their territory. Latvia and Ukraine called the claims "pure fiction," and the US warned that the UN is not a place for threats.