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Zelenskyy vows response as Russia hits Ukraine’s SBU HQ

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:14:30 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine: A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's Security Service, known as the SBU, in central Kyiv on September 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

The attack came as Russia continued its near-daily air strikes on the Ukrainian capital. Kyiv has been under repeated drone attacks for 10 consecutive days, with the latest strike causing heavy smoke to rise over the city center.

Ukraine expects fresh peace efforts; Putin says deal possible

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:34:02 GMT

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on September 3 that there was still a chance of reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while Kyiv said it expected renewed diplomatic activity.

Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Russia's Far East, Putin said countries including the United States and China were ready to support a peace settlement. He stressed that any

BRICS Summit 2026: How the grouping is reshaping the global economic order

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:57:52 GMT

By Deepjoy Das

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): Twenty years after its formation, BRICS has acquired enormous economic weight and a growing institutional footprint. Twenty years after the BRIC grouping took shape, BRICS has become one of the clearest institutional expressions of the changing global economy.

What began as an acronym coined by Goldman Sachs to describe four emerging economies - Brazil, R

(SpotNews) UKRAINE-KIEV-RUSSIAN STRIKE-AFTERMATH

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:47:17 GMT

(260909) -- KIEV, Sept. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 8, 2026 shows firefighters working to put out a fire on a building after Russian strikes in Kiev, Ukraine. Seven people were killed as Russia struck Kiev region with drones and missiles overnight. (Photo by Peter Druk/Xinhua)

From spinal implant to cancer therapy, foreign patients seek out China's medical advances

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:16:54 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- After multiple attempts to treat paralysis in her lower limbs in her home country, 12-year-old Russian girl Vera, a pseudonym, traveled to Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province with help from the Russian Embassy in China.

There, doctors implanted a domestically developed closed-loop spinal cord neural interface, which amplifies the brain's weak motor signals, helping them bypass

Foreign livestreamers court Central Asian markets from China's Horgos

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:16:42 GMT

URUMQI, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- For about nine hours a day, Altyn Magzina sells clothes to customers through livestreams from Horgos, a border city in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region facing Kazakhstan.

The Kazakh livestreamer runs the business with a Chinese partner and says she sells at least 300 items a day. Her income, she said, is about 10 times what she earned trading goods back in Kazakhstan.

Indias defense export story is becoming harder to ignore

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:13 GMT

From BrahMos missiles and T-90 upgrades to aerospace parts and drones, New Delhi is turning Make in India into a serious export strategy

India saw record defense production of around $18.6 billion, with defense exports jumping by 63% to $4.6 billion in fiscal year 2025-26. Exports were driven by expanding from basic protective gear and ammunition to high-tech systems like BrahMos and Akash missil

Child among four killed by Ukrainian drone attacks - Russian governor

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:49:26 GMT

The raid also left 29 people injured in the key Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, according to officials

Four people, including a child, were killed overnight in Ukrainian drone attacks on the Russian Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region Governor Veniamin Kondratyev has said.

Another 29 p

Child among four killed by Ukrainian drone attacks Russian governor

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:49:26 GMT

The raid also left 29 people injured in the key Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, according to officials

Four people, including a child, were killed overnight in Ukrainian drone attacks on the Russian Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Region Governor Veniamin Kondratyev has said.

Another 29 people were injured across the city, the official said on Wednesday morning. Three

CHINA-FOREIGN PATIENTS-MEDICAL ADVANCES (CN)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:15:56 GMT

(260909) -- BEIJING, Sept. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Russian girl Vera, a pseudonym, conducts rehabilitation exercises at a rehabilitation training room of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept 1, 2026.

TO GO WITH "China Focus: From spinal implant to cancer therapy, foreign patients seek out China's medical advances" (Xinhua)

RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-WATER SPORTS

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:15:17 GMT

(260909) -- VLADIVOSTOK, Sept. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A water sports enthusiast participates in kitesurfing in the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok, Sept. 8, 2026. A water sports festival was held here on Tuesday, attracting dozens of enthusiasts. (Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua)

Former diplomats envision India as "bridge" between BRICS and Western nations ahead of New Delhi summit

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:58:35 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): As India prepares to host the BRICS Summit in New Delhi from September 12-13, former senior diplomats have highlighted the event's historic significance, outlining both the geopolitical hurdles and strategic opportunities facing the expanded 10-member group.

Speaking with ANI, former senior diplomat Mahesh Sachdev emphasised that reaching two decades of existence marks

Berlin slams Kiev for not spending aid cash on German guns

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:42:26 GMT

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul struggles to explain massive support for Ukraine to German taxpayers

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has criticized Kiev for failing to spend enough of its Western-provided procurement money on German weapons, arguing that Berlin's massive support for Ukraine should at least benefit its defense industry.

Germany is one of Ukraine's largest bilateral

FISSURE Playground #3 kicks off as 8 teams make upper-bracket semis

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:05:11 GMT

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Eight teams started their tournament off with wins on Day 1 of FISSURE Playground #3 on Tuesday in Suzhou, China.

9z Team, MIBR, Astralis and BetBoom Team won their opening matches in Group A to move on to the upper-bracket semifinals. In Group B, Legacy, Alliance, PARIVISION and FURIA won their openers to advance in the upper b

Merz shocked by AfD win but refuses to change course

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:12:50 GMT

The German chancellor has called the conservative right-wing party an enemy of the rule of law while doubling down on unpopular policies

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has blamed his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party's crushing defeat by the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Saxony-Anhalt on poor communication with voters, while refusing to change course.

Merz, who has been

"Not an era of war": MEA on efforts to end Russia-Ukraine conflict, says India is ready to help with cessation of conflict

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:04:15 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): India remains in touch with both Ukraine and Russia and is ready to assist in any manner to help bring the Russia-Ukraine conflict to an end, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday, reiterating New Delhi's position that the solution to the conflict will not emerge from the battlefield.

Addressing a biweekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Exter

"Will hold bilateral talks with numerous leaders": MEA on PM Modi's upcoming BRICS engagements

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:03:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with several leaders on the sidelines of the upcoming BRICS Summit 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday, while maintaining that the details of the participating leaders and the meetings will be shared separately.

Addressing a biweekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the o

13 friendlies, seven nations: AIFF announces massive international football schedule for India

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:01:47 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 8 (ANI): Indian football is set for a busy international calendar this autumn, with the National Team Department organising a series of 13 international friendly matches across Bengaluru, Goa and Kolkata from September 25 to October 11, 2026, subject to Government clearance for the teams' travel.

The matches will bring together India's senior, women's senior and yout

India, Russia want peaceful solution to Ukraine conflict: Kremlin spokesperson welcomes New Delhi's willingness to contribute

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:33:15 GMT

Moscow [Russia], September 8 (ANI): Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday said India and Russia want a peaceful solution to the Ukraine conflict, asserting that New Delhi's position corresponds with Moscow's.

Speaking to reporters via a virtual briefing from Moscow, Peskov said Russia is aware of India's position on the Ukraine conflict and welcomed New Delhi's willingness to contribute to efforts towards

"Very, very important player": Kremlin spokesperson Peskov highlights engagement with India beyond hydrocarbons to nuclear sphere

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:31:55 GMT

Moscow [Russia], September 8 (ANI): Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday highlighted Russia's engagements beyond hydrocarbon cooperation with India and called New Delhi a very important player in the global majority, underlining the expanding bilateral partnership across energy, payments, nuclear cooperation, and education.

Peskov said Moscow considers India an important contributor to processes in

Chandigarh University's 50 Students to Study in Top Universities of UK, Canada, Germany, France

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:31:42 GMT

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Chandigarh [India], September 8: Marking another significant stride in its efforts to provide students with global academic exposure, Chandigarh University has sent 50 students to pursue higher studies and take up international academic programmes at 27 prestigious global universities across 10 countries.

A grand departure ceremony was organized at Chandigarh University for campus programmes rang

Kremlin spokesperson confirms meeting between PM Modi and President Putin ahead of BRICS Summit in Delhi

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:01:20 GMT

Moscow [Russia], September 8 (ANI): Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India for the BRICS Summit that gets underway on September 12 in New Delhi, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has detailed expectations for the high-level engagement, confirming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with the Russian leader which is likely on Friday, September 11.

Speaking to reporte

China supports India in hosting BRICS Summit, highlighting importance of cooperation

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:59:26 GMT

Beijing [China], September 8 (ANI): China attaches high importance to BRICS cooperation and supports India in successfully hosting this year's leaders' summit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on Tuesday, as reported by China's state-run media outlet Global Times.

According to Global Times, the remarks were made in response to a question regarding whether the Chinese Foreign Ministry could co

"No doubt summit will be successful,": Kremlin Spokesperson highlights need for cooperation in financial sphere ahead of BRICS Summit in Delhi

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:58:19 GMT

Moscow [Russia], September 8 (ANI): Russian President Vladmir Putin will be in India for the BRICS Summit that gets underway on September 12 in New Delhi. Ahead of that visit, Dmitry Peskov, Spokesperson for the President said that the visit is an opportunity for the two countries to discuss issues of bilateral relations. He also wished India sucess in the hosting of the summir.

Speaking to reporters via virtual

Trump envoys brought Kiev worse peace terms Ukrainian MP

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:04:40 GMT

Anna Skorokhod says weeks of pressure on Moscow have only left Ukraine in a weaker negotiating position

US envoys came from Moscow with peace terms that were "even worse" for Kiev than previous proposals, Ukrainian MP Anna Skorokhod has claimed, arguing that weeks of pressure on Russia only weakened Ukraine's negotiating position.

US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared K

Trump envoys brought Kiev 'worse' peace terms - Ukrainian MP

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:04:40 GMT

Anna Skorokhod says weeks of pressure on Moscow have only left Ukraine in a weaker negotiating position

US envoys came from Moscow with peace terms that were "even worse" for Kiev than previous proposals, Ukrainian MP Anna Skorokhod has claimed, arguing that weeks of pressure on Russia only weakened Ukraine's

Trumps envoys brought Kiev worse peace terms Ukrainian MP

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:04:40 GMT

Anna Skorokhod says weeks of pressure on Moscow have only left Ukraine in a weaker negotiating position

US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared K

Trump's envoys brought Kiev 'worse' peace terms - Ukrainian MP

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:04:40 GMT

Anna Skorokhod says weeks of pressure on Moscow have only left Ukraine in a weaker negotiating position

Putin and Trump hold phone talks - Kremlin

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:27:21 GMT

The Russian and US presidents focused on efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, Putin's aide Yury Ushakov has said

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, have held a "positive" phone call focused on efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Tu

Putin and Trump hold phone talks Kremlin

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:27:21 GMT

The call comes after US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow and Kiev in a renewed effort to resolve the Ukraine conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, have held a "positive" phone call focused on efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday.

The call followed a new round of shuttle diplomacy by

Everyone knows the F-35 has problems. So why is everyone buying it

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:53:31 GMT

The worlds most expensive weapons program remains plagued by technical flaws, soaring costs, and uncomfortable questions about its combat value

The F-35 multi-role fifth-generation fighter has made headlines for various reasons: its deployment in the conflict with Iran, deliveries to nations participating in the F-35 program, new missiles designed for the aircraft, and staggering operational cost

Hunter Biden turns laptop scandal into memecoin

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:10:31 GMT

The former US presidents son will launch one billion $LAPTOP tokens and offer free coins to some investors who lost money on $TRUMP

Hunter Biden is launching a memecoin called $LAPTOP, named after the infamous notebook that became the center of a political scandal during the 2020 US presidential campaign, his X post has indicated. The post features a video montage of media reports referencing the

BRICS seeks cheaper payments mechanisms to side-step the US dollar

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:15:09 GMT

Members are discussing local-currency settlements, linking fast-payment systems, and central bank digital currencies ahead of the summit

BRICS is seeking practical ways to make trade between its members cheaper and faster, including through the greater use of national currencies and digital payment systems, ahead of the group's summit in New Delhi this week.

Discussions are ongoing on local

BRICS seeks cheaper payment mechanisms to side-step US dollar

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:15:09 GMT

Members are discussing local-currency settlements, linking fast-payment systems, and central bank digital currencies ahead of the summit

Discussions are ongoing on local

Tanzanian president loses husband

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:07:00 GMT

African leaders have sent condolences to Samia Suluhu Hassan and her family following her spouse Hafidh Ameirs death

Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died while undergoing treatment for a heart condition in the country's semi-autonomous Zanzibar archipelago, the government has announced.

Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi said Ameir died at ar

Moscow vows 'harsh and painful' response to Hungarian expulsions

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:29:09 GMT

Budapest earlier ordered ten Russian diplomats to leave

Moscow will deliver a "harsh and painful" response to Hungary's expulsion of ten Russian diplomats, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned.

The remarks were in response to Budapest's decision to expel ten members o

Moscow vows harsh and painful response to Hungarian expulsions

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:29:09 GMT

Budapest earlier ordered ten Russian diplomats to leave

Moscow will deliver a "harsh and painful" response to Hungary's expulsion of ten Russian diplomats, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned.

The remarks were in response to Budapest's decision to expel ten members of Russia's diplomatic mission over alleged activities deemed "unacceptable for diplomats" under th

Russia looking forward to revival of trilateral Ukraine talks - Kremlin

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:25:51 GMT

US negotiators have shuttled between Moscow and Kiev in a renewed push for a settlement

Moscow appreciates efforts to resume direct negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, and the US as Washington has stepped up efforts to settle the conflict, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said.

Speaking to Indian media o

Wider Europe Briefing: New Russia Sanctions And The Slovak Veto

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:57:05 GMT

Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods.

I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I am drilling down on Russia sanctions, a Slovak veto, and more EU money to protect Baltic infrastructure.

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Before Russia could become a country, it had to win this battle

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:45:26 GMT

Dmitry Donskoy defeated the Golden Horde at Kulikovo. Now the warrior prince has returned as a symbol for another age of conflict.

In the dim interior of Moscow's Cathedral of the Archangel, a candle softly flickered. Russian President Vladimir Putin stood by an open white stone sarcophagus, made the Sign of the Cross, and bowed his head. Only a few inches remained between the Kremlin of the 21st

Russia opened an ancient tomb and found a message for today

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:45:26 GMT

Dmitry Donskoy defeated the Golden Horde at Kulikovo. Now the warrior prince has returned as a symbol for another age of conflict.

Russia opened an ancient tomb - and found a message for today

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:45:26 GMT

Dmitry Donskoy defeated the Golden Horde at Kulikovo. Now the warrior prince has returned as a symbol for another age of conflict.

In the dim interior of Moscow's Cathedral of the Archangel, a candle softly flickered. Russian President Vladimir Putin stood by an open white stone sarcophagus, made the Sign of the Cross

World Insights: Exploring new paths for sustainable development in Asia-Pacific

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:45:36 GMT

SHENZHEN, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- As the Asia-Pacific embraces a more digital, intelligent and green future, Chinese modernization is creating fresh opportunities for the region and beyond, said participants at the Asia-Pacific Media Forum.

As an important part of the APEC "China Year" events, the forum, held on Saturday in the southern city of Shenzhen, brought together more than 400 representatives from over 40 cou

Russia Strikes Kyiv Hours After US Envoys Depart Ukrainian Capital

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:06:12 GMT

KYIV -- Russian forces launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight, killing at least two people, as Moscow resumed strikes on the city after a three-day halt and hours after US envoys left the Ukrainian capital.

RFE/RL correspondent Maryan Kushnir reported from the scene of the attack, showing the aftermath of a ballistic missile strike. He said an air raid alert was sounding in the city as

Russia Pounds Kyiv Hours After US Envoys Depart Ukrainian Capital

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:06:12 GMT

KYIV -- Russia hammered the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles, killing at least two people in a major attack hours after White House envoys left Kyiv amid a renewed push for peace negotiations.

The September 8 attack followed a lull in near daily attacks that underscored Russia's intent to press forward in its nearly 4 1/2-year war on Ukraine despite astronomical casualties.

Emergency workers pulled

Russia Pounds Ukrainian Capital Hours After US Envoys Depart

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:06:12 GMT

The September 8 attack followed a lull in near daily attacks that underscored Russia's intent to press forward in its nearly 4 1/2-year war on Ukraine despite astronomical casualties.

Emergency workers pulled

Trumps Ukraine plans scared Europeans to death Lavrov

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:02:07 GMT

EU leaders worked to derail Washingtons compromise proposals and restore a united Western front against Russia, the foreign minister has said

European leaders were "scared to death" by US President Donald Trump's proposals for resolving the Ukraine conflict and worked relentlessly to sabotage Washington's compromise efforts, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.

In an interview p

Russia resumes strikes on military targets in Kiev (VIDEOS)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:06:34 GMT

President Putin had announced a break in attacks ahead of visits by US negotiators to the Russian and Ukrainian capitals

Russian forces have struck drone and missile production facilities and logistic centers in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said.

The raid comes as

Russia resumes strikes on military targets in Kiev

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:06:34 GMT

President Putin had announced a break in attacks ahead of visits by US negotiators to the Russian and Ukrainian capitals

Russian forces have struck drone and missile production facilities and logistic centers in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said.

The raid comes as a three-day break in attacks on militray-related targets in the Ukrainian capital, announced

Europe should not give without getting anything in return in Ukraine peace deal: Kaja Kallas

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:58:32 GMT

Vilnius [Lithuania], September 8 (ANI): European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas asserted that Europe must secure reciprocal advantages in any upcoming settlement addressing the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasising that any viable peace architecture will require substantial commitments from European partners.

Kallas delivered the comments during an official visit to Lithuania on Monday (local time), follow

India's BRICS Chairmanship takes centre stage as PM Modi hosts expanded 11-nation Summit in New Delhi

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:31:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): India is gearing up to host a major diplomatic gathering as leaders from the expanded BRICS grouping prepare to assemble in the national capital for the 18th Leaders' Summit, marking two decades since the foundation of the bloc.

With New Delhi taking on the chairship, discussions will focus on steering international cooperation across trade, digital technology, finance, energ

Karen Khachanov denies Learner Tien's US Open quarterfinal bid

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:05:03 GMT

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

Veteran Karen Khachanov of Russia rallied from a two-sets-to-one deficit and denied Learner Tien a spot in the quarterfinals with a 7-5, 4-6, 6-7 (6), 6-1, 6-4 victory in the U.S. Open fourth round on Monday night in Flushing Meadows, N.Y.

The match lasted three hours and 50 minutes, with 323 points played.

Tien was bidding to become the fourth American to reac

Volkswagen car plant to be converted for Israeli arms production

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:54:57 GMT

The German factory is expected to produce components for Rafaels Iron Dome air-defense system under a newly signed preliminary deal

German auto giant Volkswagen has agreed on plans to sell one of its factories and convert the site into a military production hub, with Israeli arms manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems set to become its first major industrial partner.

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"Usually countries visit one, not both": Luxembourg FM Xavier Bettel lauds India's diplomacy on Russia-Ukraine war

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:29:56 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel on Monday highlighted India's distinct position in navigating major geopolitical conflicts, commending New Delhi's pragmatic diplomacy in the Russia-Ukraine war while sounding alarms over growing economic and security disruptions in West Asia.

Addressing India's engagement with both sides of the Russia-Ukrain

EU committing harakiri Lavrov

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:09:16 GMT

The bloc is making its people suffer while Russia still has plenty of buyers for its energy, the foreign minister has said

The EU is effectively committing "harakiri" by abandoning Russian energy in an attempt to hurt Moscow, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.

Speaking on Monday to students at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), Russia's primary college for

EU committing 'harakiri' - Lavrov

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:09:16 GMT

The bloc is making its people "suffer" while Russia still has "plenty of buyers" for its energy, the foreign minister has said

The EU is effectively committing "harakiri" by abandoning Russian energy in an attempt to hurt Moscow, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.

Speaking on Monday to students a

Germany and the end of Europes old political order

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:50:05 GMT

The AfDs Saxony-Anhalt landslide crushed the CDU, weakened the chancellor, and exposed the widening gulf between Germanys rulers and voters

September could prove decisive for Germany's political future, with elections in Saxony-Anhalt, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin. If the ruling Christian Democratic Union suffers serious defeats across the board, which is by no means certain, the fede

Germany shows where Europe is heading

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:50:05 GMT

The AfDs Saxony-Anhalt landslide crushed the CDU, weakened the chancellor, and exposed the widening gulf between Germanys rulers and voters

Qinwen Zheng's US Open run continues with upset of Iga Swiatek

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:19:12 GMT

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Down 5-0 in the first set against former champion and No. 8 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland, it seemed Qinwen Zheng's Cinderella run through the U.S. Open was coming to an end.

But the magic continued as the long shot from China rallied to become the first qualifier to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals since Great Britain's Emma Raducanu in 2021 with a stunning 7-5, 6-

Berlin built a wall around the AfD. Voters just smashed it

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:03:53 GMT

The revolt in Saxony-Anhalt is bigger than one party it is a rejection of Germanys economic model and the EU liberal consensus

On the night of September 7, 2026, the results of landmark state elections were finalized in Berlin. Officially, the numbers recorded a crushing defeat for the ruling elites in one of Germany's smaller states - Saxony-Anhalt, home to just 2.1 million people. Yet many are

Sammy Kotwani to Focus on India-Russia Industrial and Business Cooperation at INNOPROM India 2026

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:04:11 GMT

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New Delhi [India], September 7: Sammy Manoj Kotwani, President of the Indian Business Alliance (IBA) in Russia, is set to participate in INNOPROM India 2026, with a focus on strengthening business partnerships, industrial cooperation, SME engagement and investment opportunities between Indian and Russian companies.

INNOPROM India 2026 is scheduled to be he

"Very difficult for any grouping to have common voice": South African envoy to India Anil Sooklal on BRICS' geopolitical positions

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:02:42 GMT

By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): South African High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal on Monday said it would be difficult for BRICS to develop a common geopolitical voice on ongoing conflicts such as those in West Asia and between Russia and Ukraine, given the diversity of views and positions among its member countries.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Sooklal said that BR

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces hit Russian oil facilities, drone launch site

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:00:58 GMT

Kyiv [Ukraine], September 7 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said Ukrainian forces had struck Russian oil-processing facilities, a site used to store and launch attack drones and a target in the Black Sea in response to Russian strikes on Ukraine.

Zelenskyy, in a post on X, said that Ukrainian forces had struck an oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan region, while long-range capabilities were u

Germanys democracy rests on one partys choice

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:35:29 GMT

By supporting the establishment firewall against the AfD, the BSW is doing the opposite of what it promised

The Ukraine conflict has exposed a German establishment more willing to defend its commitments to Kiev than to consider their cost to Germany. Saxony-Anhalt has delivered its verdict: an overwhelming win for the AfD (Alternative for Germany).

Now the parties it defeated may try to pre

Tourism providers pivot to deeper, immersive experiences amid "China travel" boom

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:48:24 GMT

TIANJIN, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- For decades, the Terracotta Warriors army has been a must-see for foreign tourists in China. Viewing the over 2,000-year-old army in person is an astonishing experience, and yet today's travelers increasingly seek experiences that go beyond the typical postcard view.

Just across the street from Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, Luca, a traveler from Italy, was learning to m

Russia and North Korea open first cross-border road bridge

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:34:33 GMT

The Tumen River crossing is expected to boost trade and provide year-round motor vehicle traffic between Russia and North Korea

Russia and North Korea have opened the first road bridge across the Tumen River, linking Russia's Primorye region directly with the neighboring country, Primorye Governor Oleg Kozhemyako has announced.

The new crossing over the river dividing the countries is expec

Russia and North Korea open first cross-border road bridge (VIDEO)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:34:33 GMT

The Tumen River crossing is expected to boost trade and provide year-round motor vehicle traffic between Russia and North Korea

Russia and North Korea have opened the first road bridge across the Tumen River, linking Russia's Primorye region directly with the neighboring country, Primorye Governor Oleg Kozhemyako has

11 killed in avalanche during security forces training in Russia

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:29:36 GMT

Six remain missing after a snow-and-ice mass struck a training camp in Russias Kabardino-Balkaria region

Eleven people were killed when an avalanche in the mountains of Russia's Kabardino-Balkaria region struck during a security agency personnel training exercise, the regional Emergencies Ministry has reported, adding that six remain missing.

The avalanche swept through a temporary camp in

11 killed in avalanche during security forces training in Russia (VIDEO)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:29:36 GMT

Six remain missing after a snow-and-ice mass struck a training camp in Russia's Kabardino-Balkaria region

Emblem-Shattering Monument In Russia Sparks Outcry In Japan

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:16:27 GMT

One day before the unveiling of a World War II memorial in the Siberian city of Khabarovsk on September 4, Japan's Consulate General urgently requested an amendment.

The 15-meter-high monument to the Soviet victory over Japan depicts a granite border post being shattered under the rifle butt of an advancing Soviet soldier. Across the broken marker is a cracked imperial crest of Japan.

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'Russophobia a national sport' - Polish party rallies against push to war (VIDEO)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:11:21 GMT

The Confederation of the Polish Crown has accused Warsaw of dragging the country deeper into confrontation with Moscow

Polish protesters have accused Warsaw of whipping up anti-Russian hostility and dragging the country toward war as the government continues to arm Ukraine and deepen confrontation with Moscow.

Moscow orders German consulate to shut in tit-for-tat move

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:55:19 GMT

Berlin earlier moved to close several Russian consulates and the Russian House cultural center

Russia has ordered the German consulate in St. Petersburg to close in a widening diplomatic dispute with Berlin. The mission must cease operations by September 18, the Foreign Ministry in Moscow said on Monday.

"Russia is withdrawing its consent for the German Consulate General in St. Petersburg t

RT LAUNCHES DIGITAL NEWS PLATFORM IN HINDI

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:52:00 GMT

MOSCOW, SEPTEMBER 7- RT is expanding its presence in India with the launch of RT Hindi, a new digital news platform for the Hindi-speaking audience, just nine months after RT India began broadcasting in English in December 2025.

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"India is going to have a fruitful summit": South African envoy to India Anil Sooklal ahead of BRICS Summit

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:31:56 GMT

By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming BRICS Summit 2026 in India, South African High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal on Monday said that the summit will be a major gathering of global leaders and is expected to be "fruitful" on several fronts.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Sooklal said that all BRICS leaders are expected to be in New Delhi this week, calling

"Powerful formation of Global South on global stage": South African envoy hails BRICS as force reshaping world order

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:29:04 GMT

By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): The emergence of BRICS has brought the Global South to the centre of the global geopolitical, economic and financial order, South African High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal said, describing the grouping as a powerful formation working not just for developing nations but for the wider global community.

In an exclusive interview with ANI ahead

RT India launches news service in Hindi

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:25:45 GMT

Moscows envoy Roman Babushkin called the new service a necessary initiative to give unbiased and accurate information about Russia

Russian diplomat Roman Babushkin has praised the launch of RT Hindi, the Indian language channel of RT India, calling it a "necessary" initiative.

In an interview with RT India Head of News Runjhun Sharma, the charge d'affaires at the Russian Embassy in New Delh

China emphasises judicial cooperation at BRICS Chief Justices' Forum

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:03:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): Chief Justice of China and President of the Supreme People's Court, Zhang Jun, delivered a keynote address at the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum, emphasising judicial cooperation and mutual learning among member states.

Sharing the developments on social media, Chinese Embassy Spokesperson in India, Yu Jing, wrote in a post on X, 'Chief Justice of China and President of the Supr

Russian Prez Putin highlights Asia-Pacific region's growing role in global economic growth

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:59:27 GMT

Moscow [Russia], September 7 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted the growing importance of the Asia-Pacific region (APR) as a major engine of global economic growth, stressing Russia's expanding participation in trade and investment cooperation across the region.

Addressing the plenary session of the 11th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Putin said Russia was working closely with regiona

Macron behind failed military mutiny - Niger

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:44:55 GMT

Paris has dismissed the allegation as "pure fantasy," saying it has neither the intention nor the means to orchestrate the unrest

Niger has accused French President Emmanuel Macron's government of inciting and supporting a failed mutiny by soldiers in the capital, Niamey, late last month and threatened possible intern

Macron behind failed military mutiny Niger

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:44:55 GMT

Paris has dismissed the allegation as pure fantasy, saying it has neither the intention nor the means to orchestrate the unrest

Niger has accused French President Emmanuel Macron's government of inciting and supporting a failed mutiny by soldiers in the capital, Niamey, late last month and threatened possible international legal proceedings.

The Council of Ministers made the allegation foll

Germany hasnt undergone a conversion Rachel Marsden

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:05:50 GMT

The right-wing AfD took 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz saw his partys support collapse

The opposition right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party could join forces with the left-wing Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) after its landslide election win in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt, RT contributor Rachel Marsden has said.

The AfD won 43.8% of

India to arm Su-30MKI fighters with hypersonic Russian air-to-air missile - report

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:09:04 GMT

The Indian Defense Ministry is considering a proposal to equip the IAF's workhorse jet with the RVV-BD missile ahead of Vladimir Putin's visit to Delhi

India is reportedly working on a plan to equip the Indian Air Force's workhorse Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets with advanced long-range Russ

Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko Visits Tver State Medical University as New Academic Year Begins

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:29:54 GMT

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New Delhi [India], September 7: The new academic year at Tver State Medical University began with a significant visit from Russia's top healthcare leadership. Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Health of the Russian Federation, visited Tver State Medical University on September 1, 2026, as the university welcomed its new batch of students for the 2026-27 academic year.

Murashk

Billionaire Adanis firm to make ammo for Indian-made Kalashnikovs

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:21:49 GMT

The five-year deal covers locally produced ammunition for AK-203 assault rifles manufactured by an India-Russia venture

The defense firm owned by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has signed an agreement with Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) to supply locally made ammunition for AK-203 assault rifles.

Under the deal, Adani Defence will supply 7.62 mm ammunition to IRRPL, which is m

Chinese state firm supplied drone materials to sanctioned Russian entity: Report

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:30:48 GMT

Washington, DC [US], September 7 (ANI): A Chinese state-owned commercial enterprise has supplied Moscow with necessary resources for constructing hundreds of explosive drones, internal Russian shipping paperwork acquired by Politico has revealed.

The records, evaluated by Western administrations, present direct indications of a Chinese state firm maintaining assistance towards a penalised entity inside the Kremli

Defending champions Alcaraz, Sabalenka move into US Open quarters

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:16:05 GMT

NEW YORK, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beat 20th-seeded Tommy Paul in straight sets to reach his fifth US Open quarterfinal, while top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka defeated American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 to make the last eight for the sixth consecutive year on Sunday.

Sabalenka and Townsend broke serve through the first five games. Two-time US Open champion Sabalenka led 5-2 before Townsend

Germanys anti-Russia stance helped drive AfD election victory expert

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:55:13 GMT

The far-right, anti-immigration party has won a crucial state election in Saxony-Anhalt with 43.8% of the vote

The German government's increasingly hostile stance toward Russia, mounting economic problems, and concerns over migration have helped propel the Alternative for Germany (AfD) to a historic election victory in Saxony-Anhalt, Professor Vladislav Belov, head of the Russian Academy of Scien

India to modify Su-30 fighter jets to integrate them with RVV BD air-to-air missiles

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:31:16 GMT

By Ajit Dubey

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): In a major capability boost for the Indian Air Force, the Defence Ministry is taking up a proposal to modify the Su-30 MKI aircraft to integrate them with the Russian-origin RVV BD air-to-air missile that can take out enemy targets at 300 kilometres at high speed in the air.

The proposal is being taken up for consideration by the Defence Ministry jus

US-Ukraine conclude "substantive" third round of talks as Washington pushes for trilateral with Russia

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:30:14 GMT

Kyiv [Ukraine], September 7 (ANI): US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner pushed for Kyiv and Moscow to come to the table after they held "substantive" discussions with Ukrainian officials, CNN reported.

The visit by the two key Trump aides is the first to Kyiv since the conflict broke out. While no major breakthroughs were announced after Sunday's talks, Witkof

US must drop hegemon mindset for Ukraine peace Jeffrey Sachs

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:20:57 GMT

Resolving the conflict requires Washington to recognize Russias security interests and the realities of a multipolar world, Jeffrey Sachs has told RT

US backroom diplomacy on Ukraine cannot achieve peace without Washington accepting that it is no longer the world's sole superpower, economist and public policy scholar Jeffrey Sachs has told RT.

The comments follow separate closed-door talks

Israel acting "little irrational" on Gaza due to upcoming election: US envoy Kushner in Kyiv

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:31:02 GMT

Kyiv [Ukraine], September 7 (ANI): US Special Envoy and son-in-law of US President Donald Trump Jared Kushner on Sunday said Israel's upcoming Knesset election was contributing to what he described as "a little irrational" approach by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government towards the situation in Gaza, as Washington continues efforts to advance a plan for disarming Hamas and other armed groups in the encl

Ukraine lost $1.2 bn to defense fraud and waste in one year NYT

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:12:05 GMT

Confidential audits reportedly show contractors kept receiving military deals despite fraud probes and repeated failures

Ukraine lost around $1.2 billion to fraud, waste and mismanagement in military procurement in 2024 alone, the New York Times has reported, citing confidential government audits and court records.

Seven of the country's ten largest military contractors continued to receive

Zelenskyy calls territorial issue "relevant" in Ukraine-Russia peace talks with US envoy

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:58:54 GMT

Kyiv [Ukraine], September 7 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday (local time) described the territorial issue as "relevant" to efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, while saying that some of the most complex questions could ultimately be resolved only at the level of national leaders, following talks with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, Jared Kushner

Champions again: Team Spirit defeat MOUZ for BLAST Open Fall title

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:19:11 GMT

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Team Spirit rolled to another title Sunday when they defeated MOUZ 3-1 in the grand final of the BLAST Open Fall 2026 in Porto, Portugal.

Two weeks removed from winning the Counter-Strike 2 championship at the Esports World Cup, Team Spirit completed a nearly perfect run through the BLAST Open Fall event. They won their group without drop

No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz sweeps No. 20 Tommy Paul to reach US Open quarters

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:55:08 GMT

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Playing in his first tournament in four months following a wrist injury, No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz has shown no signs of rust at the U.S. Open, breezing into the quarterfinals with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory over No. 20 seed Tommy Paul on Sunday in New York.

Alcaraz, a seven-time Grand Slam winner and defending U.S. Open champion, has dropped just one set over his fi

UAE's Chimaev pins Woodley in 94 seconds at Moscow Wrestling Tournament

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:13:14 GMT

MOSCOW, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) -- UAE representative Khamzat Chimaev needed just one minute and 34 seconds to pin former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in the headline bout of the Real American Freestyle tournament in Moscow.

The showcase in the Russian capital brought together high-profile Olympic and world wrestling talent. Two-time Olympic gold winner Abdulrashid Sadulaev earned an 8-6 win over the

Ukraine cannot be settled like a business deal

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:11:19 GMT

Why American peace diplomacy keeps going in circles

Diplomatic efforts to end an acute and bloody armed conflict should always be welcomed and the persistence of Donald Trump's administration, which has pursued this goal for more than a year and a half, also deserves recognition, even if the results so far can hardly be called outstanding.

At the very least, the White House remains the only

Tokyo fumes over new WWII monument erected in Russia

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:28:10 GMT

Moscow has brushed off Japanese demands to dismantle the monument, which Tokyo claims offends its feelings

Tokyo has demanded that Russia demolish a newly unveiled monument commemorating the 1945 Soviet victory over Imperial Japan and the end of World War II, claiming it offends the "feelings of the Japanese people." Moscow, however, has dismissed the demand, equating it to telling "the Sun not t

Tokyo fumes over new WWII monument erected in Russia (PHOTOS)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:28:10 GMT

Moscow has brushed off Japanese demands to dismantle the monument, which Tokyo claims offends its "feelings"

Tokyo has demanded that Russia demolish a newly unveiled monument commemorating the 1945 Soviet victory over Imperial Japan and the end of World War II, claiming it offends the "feelings of the Japanese peo

Putin may meet Trump at APEC summit in China; Russia-US-China trilateral meeting also possible: Report

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:05:30 GMT

Moscow [Russia], September 6 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin may meet his US counterpart Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in China if an opportunity arises, while Moscow has also said a trilateral meeting involving the leaders of Russia, China and the United States cannot be ruled out, TASS reported on Sunday.
Kremlin Aide Yuri Ushakov said both Putin an