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Europe’s arms imports surge as security fears reshape market

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:52:12 GMT

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Europe has overtaken other regions to become the world's largest importer of arms over the past five years, as governments boosted military spending in response to Russia and concerns about the reliability of U.S. security guarantees, data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) showed.

European countries more than tripled their arm

Ukraine drone makers pitch cheap interceptors to Gulf allies

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:02:19 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian manufacturers of interceptor drones say they are ready to export large volumes of the systems as demand rises from the United States and Middle Eastern countries amid the Iran war.

The companies say inquiries from potential buyers have increased as Iran launches drones at U.S. allies across the Gulf, highlighting the growing demand for cheaper technologies to counter unmanned aerial vehi

Supporters of jailed Armenian govt critic clash with police

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:26:06 GMT

Samvel Karapetyan is in pre-trial detention after being arrested last June on charges of inciting a coup and money laundering

Three people have been detained outside a court in the Armenian capital Yerevan as protesters called for the release of jailed billionaire and government critic Samvel Karapetyan, Sputnik Armenia has reported.

Scuffles broke out between the demonstrators and law enfo

How Russias crisis diplomacy lifted sanctions and infuriated Zelensky

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:03:13 GMT

What have we learned from Kirill Dmitrievs latest round of talks in Miami, and where does Ukraine stand now?

Two weeks of war in the Persian Gulf have forced the US to admit the obvious: that Russia is an indispensable oil supplier. After some lightning-fast diplomacy from Moscow, Russian oil is reaching its old markets again, and nobody is angrier than Vladimir Zelensky.

The impact of the

How Russia's crisis diplomacy lifted sanctions and infuriated Zelensky

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:03:13 GMT

What have we learned from Kirill Dmitriev's latest round of talks in Miami, and where does Ukraine stand now?

Cuba confirms talks with US amid energy crisis

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:54:46 GMT

Contacts with the Trump administration come as nationwide blackouts deepen following Washingtons oil restrictions and the Iran war

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has confirmed that officials in Havana are holding talks with the administration of US President Donald Trump, as the island grapples with a deepening energy crisis and widespread blackouts.

The contacts come amid mounting econo

The EU never learns except for the wrong lessons

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:51:16 GMT

The blocs economic situation was dire even before the shocks of the Iran war, and yet it doubles down on supporting the US and Israel

Some observers of the current EU 'elites', including this author, used to believe that their defining feature - apart from things such as complicity in genocide and wars of aggression with Israel and the US, bigoted xenophobia about Russia and China, and, of course

What Kievs been up to while global attention shifts to Iran

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:28:56 GMT

At least 23 Russian civilians have been killed in Ukrainian strikes, some using Western-supplied Storm Shadow missiles

While the world's attention remains fixed on the escalating war in Iran, Ukraine has launched a series of deadly attacks on Russian territory, making use of Western-supplied weapons.

At least 23 civilians have been killed and 85 injured in Ukrainian attacks on Russia since

Russian hospitals hit, strikes on kindergartens: Does Ukraine think everyone's distracted by Iran?

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:28:56 GMT

At least 23 Russian civilians have been killed in Ukrainian strikes, some using Western-supplied Storm Shadow missiles

While the world's attention remains fixed on the escalating war in Iran, Ukraine has launched a series of deadly attacks on Russian territory, making use of Western-supplied weapons.

At least 2

Moscow summons British and French envoys over deadly Ukrainian missile strike

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:06:22 GMT

The Foreign Ministry has sent for the diplomats to submit a "strong protest" following an attack on Bryansk

The Foreign Ministry in Moscow has summoned the envoys of France and Britain to submit a "strong protest" over the deadly strike on the Russian city of Bryansk.

The Ukrainian military launched th

Latin American nation warns Trump against building empire

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:00:50 GMT

The statement by Colombian President Gustavo Petro comes after Washington kidnapped Venezuelas leader and threatened Cuba

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has cautioned the US administration against trying to build "an empire" in Latin America, urging Washington to pursue dialogue rather than military intervention.

Petro's remarks came after the US intervened in Venezuela in January, when

EU rules on IDs of transgender citizens

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:33:16 GMT

The paperwork should reflect the persons lived gender rather than their biological sex, the European Court of Justice has decided

EU member states are obliged to amend the data on gender in the identification documents of citizens who have undergone a sex change, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled.

The papers of transgender persons in the bloc must reflect their "li

World Insights: China's landmark legislation offers impetus to global green development

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:15:51 GMT

China has not only turned green concepts into development outcomes but also translated them into the language of law, setting an example for other nations, said Pavel Troshchinsky, head of the Center for Political Research and Forecasting at the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese lawmakers on Thursday voted to adopt t

Canada unveils Arctic militarization plan

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:48:28 GMT

NATO nations have been building up their military presence in the region, with Russia vowing to protect its national interests there

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a multibillion-dollar plan to increase the country's military presence in the Arctic.

NATO, of which Canada is a member, has been actively ramping up its military footprint in the strategically important region

UAE signals business as usual in Dubai despite Iran's strikes, sees PM Modi as a potential force for de-escalation

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:04:56 GMT

Dubai [UAE], March 13 (ANI): As the conflict in West Asia enters Day 13, the United Arab Emirates has voiced deep concern over the continuing escalation, while stressing that Dubai remains steady, functional, and open for business despite Iranian drone and missile attacks.

A well-informed Gulf analyst rejected suggestions that the recent strikes had triggered any meaningful adverse impact on investment flows into

India denies Reuters claim over US trade deal delay

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:26:59 GMT

The news agency reported that New Delhi could delay signing the pact after a new tariff probe by the Trump administration

India has rejected claims by Reuters that it is holding back bilateral engagement or delaying a trade deal with the US, saying talks between the two countries are continuing toward a "mutually beneficial agreement."

The news agency earlier claimed, citing sources, that N

India to hold off signing US trade deal Reuters

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:26:59 GMT

New Delhi was expected to sign an interim deal with Washington in March, but it will reportedly be put off by a few months

India will postpone signing a trade deal with the United States by a few months, Reuters has reported, citing four Indian sources.

The Indian Commerce Ministry has denied the report.

"It is denied that there is any hold off in bilateral engagement," the ministry s

Etihad Airways resumes limited commercial flight schedule; issues travel advisory

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:01:35 GMT

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 13 (ANI): Amid the developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf, Etihad Airways has resumed a limited commercial flight schedule between Abu Dhabi and a number of key destinations, as per its latest travel updates shared on the official website.

The website noted that the decision was taken in coordination with relevant authorities, following extensive safety and security assessm

Major powers like India must get engaged to prevent W Asia conflict escalation: Institute of US and Pacific Studies Director at Delhi conclave

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 13 (ANI): Amid the evolving conflict in West Asia, concerns are mounting over rising global oil and gas prices and the risk of a broader regional escalation that could draw in multiple global powers. Jing Huang, Director, Institute of US and Pacific Studies, warns that the instability in the region, combined with growing tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, could significantly

US eases Russian oil sanctions

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:15:36 GMT

The temporary measure is expected to cool global energy markets as crude prices continue to soar after US-Israeli attacks on Iran

The US has eased sanctions to allow countries to purchase Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded on vessels at sea, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The move comes as escalating Middle East tensions triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran have

Iran leadership change raises concerns over escalation, oil routes: Comfort Ekhause Ero, President, International Crisis Group

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:32:28 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 13 (ANI): The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the swift succession of a new leader in Iran have intensified global concerns over the evolving dynamics of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, with Comfort Ekhause Ero, President, International Crisis Group, warning that the developments could significantly alter Tehran's escalation strategy and decision-making

"Glad India taking initiative for peace": Shashi Tharoor lauds PM Modi's conversation with Iranian President

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:32:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 13 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar holding conversations with their Iranian counterparts and called for a 'collective push' to end the West Asia conflict.

Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Shashi Tharoor lauded India's initiative for peace, noting that several nations have been affected am

Russia, China emerging as economic beneficiaries from ongoing West Asia conflict: Jefferies

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:31:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 13 (ANI): Russia and China are emerging as key economic beneficiaries from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, according to a report by Jefferies, which highlighted how rising geopolitical tensions are reshaping global energy and financial dynamics.

The report noted that the surge in global oil prices following the escalation in tensions has strengthened Russia's position in the global ene

Putin Wins Big as Trump Lifts Sanctions on Russian Oil Amid Iran War

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:10:46 GMT

The United States has temporarily eased restrictions on the purchase of certain Russian oil shipments currently stranded at sea, as global energy markets face growing strain due to the ongoing war involving Iran. The decision was announced Thursday by the U.S. Treasury Department, which issued a limited license allowing countries to buy Russian crude and petroleum products that are already in transit aboard tankers. Th

"Which things were implemented by them": Nishikant Dubey challenges Congress to show development records from 1974 to 2014

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:32:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 13 (ANI): BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Friday challenged the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi to provide evidence of any significant implementation of key national projects, such as nuclear facilities and railway electrification, during their decades-long tenure, from 1974 to 2014.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, while speaking to the reporters, said, 'A report was prepared from 1970-1974, all the re

$10 Million Bounty For Mojtaba Khamenei

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:25:00 GMT

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Sensex slips 590 pts, Nifty down 176 pts in weak opening amid FPI selling and crude spike

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:32:17 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 13 (ANI): Domestic equity markets opened in the red on Friday, extending the ongoing selling pressure amid persistent foreign outflows, rising crude oil prices, and geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

The benchmark indices opened lower in early trade, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,462.50, declining -176.65 points or (-0.75 per cen

Congress MP Imran Masood says democracy is under threat after Rahul Gandhi's speech disrupted in Lok Sabha

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:04:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 13 (ANI): Congress MP Imran Masood alleged that democracy is under threat following a disruption that Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, faced while speaking in the Lok Sabha.

Speaking to ANI, he said, 'Democracy is under threat. The same thing was repeated in the House today. They fume over the opposition's questions. Not allowing the opposition leader to speak in the House is undemocra

"One-sided foreign policy": P Chidambaram slams Centre for co-sponsoring UNSC resolution condemning Iran

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:31:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 13 (ANI): Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP, P Chidambaram, on Friday strongly criticised the Centre for co-sponsoring the United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Iran's attacks against its regional neighbours amid the West Asia conflict.

In an X post, Chidambaram called India's foreign policy 'one-sided', alleging New Delhi has sided with the United States and Israe

US allows countries to buy Russian oil stranded at sea to ease energy markets amid West Asia crisis

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:59:12 GMT

Washington DC [US], March 13 (ANI): The United States has allowed countries to purchase Russian oil currently stranded at sea in a temporary move aimed at easing pressure in global energy markets following disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis.

According to Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, the decision is part of efforts by the administration of Donald Trump to stabilise global oil markets and contain r

Investigation Highlights Iran's Growing Footprint In Georgia

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:49:24 GMT

Georgias State Security Service has launched an investigation into claims that Iran is expanding its influence in the country through Georgian Shi'ite communities, growing concerns about Tehrans religious and political outreach in the South Caucasus country.

The probe follows a report by the Hudson Institute, a Washington-based think tank, and public statements by opposition politicians alleging Iran has been bui

Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev sail into semis at Indian Wells

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:40:37 GMT

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No. 2 seed Jannik Sinner of Italy needed just 66 minutes to show No. 25 seed Learner Tien the door, prevailing 6-1, 6-2 in the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday in Indian Wells, Calif.

Sinner set up a semifinal date with No. 4 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany, who bounced No. 30 seed Arthur Fils of France 6-2, 6-

Who bombed Irans Minab elementary school

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:21:13 GMT

All evidence points to the US, but the White House isnt admitting guilt

The US-Israeli war on Iran opened with massive strikes on urban centers, the assassination of the country's supreme leader and his family, and the brutal slaying of more than 160 children at a girls' elementary school in Minab. As more information about the bombing has come to light, discussion has shifted from whether the US

BetBoom, Spirit, Yandex, Liquid move on in PGL Wallachia 7 playoffs

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:19:19 GMT

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BetBoom Team, Team Spirit, Team Yandex and Team Liquid advanced to the upper-bracket semifinals on the first day of the PGL Wallachia Season 7 playoffs on Thursday in Bucharest, Romania.

BetBoom blanked HEROIC 2-0, and Spirit did the same to Vici Gaming. Yandex defeated Aurora Gaming 2-1, and Liquid rallied to beat Tundra Esport

Zelensky considering suspending elections for years media

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:02:50 GMT

Ukraine is facing a financial catastrophe that could halt its war effort and collapse the economy

Vladimir Zelensky has ordered his advisors to plot out a scenario where elections in Ukraine are suspended and the country commits to years of war, Ukrainskaya Pravda has reported, citing government sources.

The tenure of Zelensky and of the Ukrainian parliament has long expired, but the Ukrain

Zelensky plotting suspending elections for years media

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:02:50 GMT

Ukraine is facing a financial catastrophe that could halt its war effort and collapse the economy

Vladimir Zelensky has ordered his advisers to plot out a scenario where elections in Ukraine are suspended and the country commits to years of war, Ukrainskaya Pravda has reported, citing government sources.

The tenure of Zelensky and of the Ukrainian parliament has long expired, but the Ukrain

Iran shows the world the limits of US power

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:46:11 GMT

What the Iran crisis means for the future world order

Despite the optimism expressed in some quarters, it would be premature to declare that the American and Israeli military campaign against Iran has already stalled or that the crisis will soon be resolved through international mediation. The situation remains volatile, and the resilience of the Iranian state is still being tested. Yet even at t

No evidence Russia sabotaged Baltic cables - Finnish intel

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:41:59 GMT

No trace of "deliberate Russian state activity" has been found in repeated incidents involving undersea power and communications lines, Finland's spy chief says

Russia was not behind a series of ruptures in underwater cables in the Baltic Sea, Finland's spy chief has admitted, adding that the assessment is "very b

No evidence Russia sabotaged Baltic cables Finnish intel

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:41:59 GMT

No trace of deliberate Russian state activity has been found in repeated incidents involving undersea power and communications lines, Finlands spy chief says
Russia was not behind a series of ruptures in underwater cables in the Baltic Sea, Finland's spy chief has admitted, adding that the assessment is "very broadly" shared within the European intelligence community.
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Finnish spy chief admits there's no evidence that Russia sabotaged Baltic cables

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:41:59 GMT

No trace of "deliberate Russian state activity" has been found in repeated incidents involving undersea power and communications lines, Finland's spy chief says

Russia was not behind a series of ruptures in underwater cables in the Baltic Sea, Finland's spy chief has admitted, adding that the assessment is "very b

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assures energy supply, Rahul Gandhi says "pain has just started" amid West Asia conflict

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:58:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): Amid sloganeering by the opposition MPs, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday that the country is successfully navigating the major disruption in global energy supplies following the West Asia conflict.
'India has sufficient gas production and supply arrangements to sustain this position even in the event of a prolo

What the Iran crisis reveals about BRICS

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:47:59 GMT

Why the bloc has been so quiet about the war in the Middle East
At the BRICS summit in South Africa in the summer of 2023, the group's five member states made a bold decision: they invited five new countries to join. The move was greeted with considerable skepticism. Some observers questioned the selection process, noting that the criteria for membership remained unclear. Others warned that doubl

India rushes to safeguard 9,000 nationals in Iran as tensions escalate in West Asia

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:32:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): India on Thursday highlighted a high-level diplomatic push to protect Indian interests, emphasising the twin priorities of citizen safety and the stability of energy supply chains.
During the weekly press briefing on Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is working to ensure the safety of its 9,000 nationals in Iran, with several stu

Less than 10% of Ukraines troops enlist voluntarily MP

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:13:27 GMT

Chronic manpower shortages have pushed Kiev into forced mobilization, which is growing increasingly brutal
Fewer than one in ten Ukrainians joining the country's armed forces are doing so voluntarily, making it impossible to abandon forced mobilization, a senior Kiev lawmaker has acknowledged.
The general callup of ablebodied men aged 25 to 60 has not been enough to coverchronic manpower sh

Is the Iran war the one America cant win and cant end

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:26:23 GMT

As the conflict drags on, the US faces a dangerous dilemma
The 12th day of the war with Iran is coming to a close, and it's clear that this conflict will last longer than the brief skirmish of last summer. It's also evident that one of the three scenarios we outlined in our initial analysis is no longer relevant - the US hasn't been able to achieve the quick collapse or surrender of Iran.
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New Delhi Grand Prix: Sumit Antil throws 69.25m as India dominates day-2

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:02:03 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): India delivered an exceptional performance on day-2 of the New Delhi 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing multiple podium finishes across track and field events, including several clean sweeps of the podium.
The highlight of the day came in the Men's Javelin Throw F43/F44/F64, where Paralympic champion Sumit Antil led an all-Indian podium. Antil clinched gold with a po

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticises Rahul Gandhi for ignoring dicussion on LPG shortage in Lok Sabha

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:59:47 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday criticised Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying he ignored special permission to speak on the LPG shortage and instead raised another issue.
Rijiju also accused him of creating a ruckus in the House, disrupting proceedings while Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri was giving a statement.
During a

Medics killed by Ukrainian strike on hospital in Russian region MOD

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:39:42 GMT

The drone attack left eight medical workers dead and ten people injured in the Donetsk Peoples Republic, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said
Eight medics were killed and ten other people injured when Ukrainian drones struck a medical facility in Russia's Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said.
The attack reportedly happened on March 10 at around 03:40 M

Medics killed by Ukrainian strike on hospital in Russian region - MOD

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:39:42 GMT

The drone attack left eight medical workers dead and ten people injured in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said

Eight medics were killed and ten other people injured when Ukrainian drones struck a medical facility in Russia's Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Defense Ministry in Mo

(SP)ITALY-CORTINA D'AMPEZZO-PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES-PARA ALPINE SKIING-WOMEN'S GIANT SLALOM-STANDING

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:19:12 GMT

(260312) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, March 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Varvara Voronchikhina of Russia competes during women's giant slalom standing of the para alpine skiing event at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy, March 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

"Only brings baseless issues into the House, topics that can defame country": Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:33:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday accused Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of violating parliamentary rules while discussing the LPG shortage, saying he ignored the seriousness of the issue and raised baseless matters that could defame the country.
Goyal said Rahul Gandhi's actions in Parliament are not in the national interest and may be influenced by fore

US-Israeli 'military gamble' has destabilized entire Middle East - Moscow

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:32:51 GMT

The nations attacking Iran should "stop their aggression and return to the negotiations table," the Foreign Ministry has urged

The US-Israeli attack on Iran has destabilized the entire Middle East and poses growing threats to all nations in the region, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned on Thu

Jaishankar talks with Indonesia's FM Sugiono on West Asia conflict; agrees on early Joint Commission meeting

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:32:26 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held a conversation with his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono and agreed to hold a Joint Commission meeting soon to enhance their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The two leaders exchanged perspectives on the ongoing West Asia conflict, Jaishankar said.
In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, 'Pleased to talk to FM Sugiono of

Oscars 2026: Organisers up security amid FBI alert on possible drone attack by Iran

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:31:00 GMT

California [US], March 12 (ANI): Organizers of the upcoming Academy Awards say security arrangements for the ceremony have increased after the news of an FBI alert surfaced ahead of this year's prestigious ceremony this Monday (local time), reported Variety.
The Oscars rolled out the red carpet earlier on Wednesday in Hollywood, with host Conan O'Brien and media reporters on site for the annual celebration of mo

Russians could get free personalized cancer vaccines

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:11:58 GMT

Novel treatments approved last year are designed to beat advanced colon and skin tumors
Personalized cancer vaccines could soon become available free of charge in Russia under the national health insurance system, according to a draft government decree.
The medicines, developed by state-funded laboratories and research institutes, were approved by the Russian Health Ministry last year. One

Free personalized cancer vaccines could be rolled out to Russians - decree

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:11:58 GMT

Novel treatments approved last year are designed to beat advanced colon and skin tumors

Personalized cancer vaccines could soon become available free of charge in Russia under the national health insurance system, according to a draft government decree.

The medicines, developed by state-funded laboratories and

Milestone verdict issued on Ukraine-backed Moscow massacre

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:12:16 GMT

Fifteen defendants received life sentences over the attack on Crocus City Hall that killed 149 people
A Russian court has sentenced 15 men to life in prison over the 2024 Crocus City Hall massacre, the deadliest terrorist attack in the country in over two decades. Russian investigators found that the assault was organized on behalf of Ukraine.
The Second Western District Military Court deli

Rahul Gandhi warns of consequences to India's energy security due to West Asia conflict, says "pain has just started"

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:05:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday warned that the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could have serious consequences for India's energy security, saying that 'the pain has just started.'
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi said the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran is likely to have far-reaching glob

Ukrainians to help Germany prepare for war with Russia Reuters

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:59:24 GMT

Berlin is preparing for a large-scale conflict with Russia by 2029, the German army chief told the outlet
Ukrainian military instructors will help train Germany's army to defend against a possible Russian attack on NATO by 2029, the head of the German army, Lieutenant General Christian Freuding, told Reuters on Wednesday. Moscow has repeatedly rejected the narrative of an impending Russian attack

Ukrainians to help Germany prepare for war with Russia - Reuters

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:59:24 GMT

Berlin is preparing for a large-scale conflict with Russia by 2029, the German army chief told the outlet

Ukrainian military instructors will help train Germany's army to defend against a possible Russian attack on NATO by 2029, the head of the German army, Lieutenant General Christian Freuding, told Reuters on Wednes

India is the future, the West is the past - Russian envoy

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:02:26 GMT

The South Asian country has immense potential in the emerging world order, Denis Alipov has told RT

India is the future, the West is the past, and multipolarity is inevitable, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov has told RT India.

In an exclusive interview aired on Thursday, Alipov said Russia wants to see

India is the future, the West is the past Russian envoy

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:02:26 GMT

The South Asian country has immense potential in the emerging world order, Denis Alipov has told RT
India is the future, the West is the past, and multipolarity is inevitable, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov has told RT India.
In an exclusive interview aired on Thursday, Alipov said Russia wants to see a strong India, adding: "And this is something you are going to see very soon."<

Georgian Sailors Survive Iranian Attack On Ship Off Iraqi Coast

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:02:10 GMT

All 23 Georgian crew members aboard a Malta-flagged tanker struck by Iran off the Iraqi coast have been rescued, a relative of one of the sailors told RFE/RL's Georgian Service.
Two oil tankers sailing in Iraqi territorial waters were struck in the Persian Gulf early on March 12, with sailors describing a coordinated attack involving drones and explosive devices.
Iranian state television confirmed that Iran

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh flies MiG-29 UPG solo sortie; reviews op preparedness of Western Air Command base

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Thursday flew a solo sortie of the MiG-29 UPG multi-role aircraft in a forward operational base in India.
The Air Chief also reviewed the operational preparedness of a base in Western Air Command (WAC). The exact location of the MiG 29 sortie, and the WAC base has not been revealed due to security reasons.
Fol

"Act of terrorism": Russia denounces drone attack on commercial vessel in Mediterranean; slams EU silence

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:13 GMT

Moscow [Russia], March 12 (ANI): Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova has issued a stark condemnation following a drone strike on the LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz in the Mediterranean Sea. The Spokesperson characterised the incident as a 'gross violation of international law' with potentially 'grave consequences.'
Detailing the specifics of the maritime strike, Zakharova stated that on March 3 at 0

Russia Sentences 15 To Life Over Deadly 2024 Moscow Terror Attack

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:57:52 GMT

A Russian military court hassentencedfour men, all Tajik nationals, and their 11 accomplices to life imprisonment for carrying out the terror attack on the Crocus City Hall entertainment center near Moscow in March 2024, which killed 149 people.
In total, prosecutors charged 19 people in connection with the deadliest attack in Russia in two decades.
The four other defendants were reportedly given sentences

In Iran, the US has bitten off more than it can chew

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:03:28 GMT

Washington, like many times before, projects its own assumptions onto a political culture it only half understands
It is still far too early to say with confidence when the present phase of the US-Israeli war against Iran will end. Even a deep familiarity with the region does not solve the problem of uncertainty.
Too many decisive variables lie outside any tidy regional model. Decisions in

Russian and US envoys discuss Iran oil crisis

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:53:19 GMT

Washington is starting to understand the key role of Russian energy in global stability, Kirill Dmitriev has said
Russia and the US have held talks over the ongoing oil crisis triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran, Kirill Dmitriev, an investment envoy to President Vladimir Putin, has announced.
In a post on Telegram on Thursday, Dmitriev said he had traveled to the US at Putin's request t

WATCH brutal blizzard flip truck over in Russia

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:49:04 GMT

A wild snowstorm sent a cargo van onto its side as highways shut across Bashkiria

A cargo truck has been filmed violently flipping onto its side during a blizzard in Russia's Bashkiria Region as powerful winds battered roads in the southern Ural Mountains.

The incident unfolded on the Yuldybaevo-Akyar highway o

Ukrainian plot to assassinate 'senior Russian military official' foiled in Crimea - FSB

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:17:41 GMT

The suspect volunteered his services to a Kiev-controlled "terrorist organization," investigators have said

A Ukrainian attempt to assassinate a senior Russian military official has been thwarted in the Crimean Peninsula, the Federal Security Service (FSB) reported on Thursday.

The primary suspect in the allege

Bhilwara's Textile Industry faces uncertainty amid Middle East crisis

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:04 GMT

Bhilwara (Rajasthan) [India] March 12 (ANI): The textile industry in Bhilwara is facing significant challenges as the ongoing crisis in the Middle East casts uncertainty over exports and operations. Speaking to ANI, RK Jain, General Secretary of the Mewar Chamber of Commerce Industrial Organisation, said, 'Bhilwara is renowned as a textile city. Over 450 fabric units, over 20 spinning and 21 processing units, and over

Orban seeks to calm his family after Ukrainian threats

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:33:35 GMT

A retired Ukrainian general warned that the prime minister should be worried for his children and grandchildren
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has responded to threats against his family made by a retired Ukrainian general.
In a video released on Wednesday, Orban is seen speaking by phone with one of his daughters, urging her to remain calm and cautious and to call him if anything fe

Bulgarias Air Defenses Fully Deployed Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:13:15 GMT

Bulgaria has raised its air defense to combat readiness despite the overall threat level being assessed as low.
The decision followed a missile launch by Iran targeting Turkey, prompting the Bulgarian military to increase the preparedness of its units. As part of the heightened alert, personnel are conducting exercises simulating attacks with cruise missiles, which could theoretically originate from Russia or Ira

Rising Hunger Risk: Iran War Threatens Crops, Fertilizer, and Fuel

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:02:35 GMT

While attention has focused on oil and LNG tankers blocked in the Strait of Hormuz, the war in Iran is creating a quieter but equally alarming threat: disruptions to global fertilizer shipments and food imports. The Gulf states, including the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, rely heavily on these supplies to sustain populations and agriculture, and nearly a fifth of global traded fertilizer passes t

India cosponsors UN resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf countries

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:35:13 GMT

Russia and China abstained from voting for the Security Council resolution denouncing Tehran for closing the Strait of Hormuz

India has cosponsored a resolution in the UN Security Council (UNSC) that condemns Iran's recent attacks on Arab countries.

The UNSC, which is currently being presided over by th

US-Israeli strike hits industrial area near Tehran; abandoned warehouse among targets struck

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:32:26 GMT

Tehran [Iran], March 12 (ANI): In a fresh escalation of regional hostilities, a US-Israeli attack struck an industrial area in Rabat Karim, located roughly 27km (17 miles) southwest of Tehran, Al Jazeera reported, citing Mehr News Agency.
The strike targeted the industrial outskirts of the capital during the early hours of Thursday. Local officials have been monitoring the situation closely as reports of the eng

Iran lists three conditions to end war with US, Israel

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:32:42 GMT

Tehran [Iran], March 12 (ANI): Iran on Thursday spelt out three conditions to end the war with Israel, US, which today entered its thirteenth day.
Taking to X, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said he reaffirmed the country's commitment to peace by talking to Russia and Pakistan. He said the only way to end the war that has been 'ignited by the Zionist regime & US' is- by recognising Iran's legitimate right

US Says Refueling Aircraft Crashes In Western Iraq

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:25:00 GMT

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The Pentagon said a KC-135 refueling aircraft has gone down in western Iraq during the current air campaign against Iran, marking the fourth US military aircraft lost during the mission.
US Central Command, responsible for American forces in the Middle East, on March 12 said in a statement that the incident involved two

US To Allow Sale Of Some Russian Oil To Ease Shortages Amid Iran War

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:25:00 GMT

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The United States said it will temporarily allow the sale of Russian oil that is currently at sea in an effort to ease any price pressures caused by shortages linked to the US-Israeli strikes against Iran and Tehran's subsequent retaliatory strikes.
TheUS Treasurysaid it issued a license permitting sale of Rus

UAE hails UNSC resolution condemning unprovoked Iranian strikes as "unified message" against aggression

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:59:30 GMT

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 12 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates has led a significant diplomatic push at the United Nations, welcoming the Security Council's adoption of a resolution that 'condemns in the strongest terms' unprovoked Iranian missile and drone strikes.
Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN, stated that the adoption 'sends a clear and unified message that the internat

India joins 135 nations to back UNSC resolution condemning Iran's "egregious attacks" on regional neighbours

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:59:27 GMT

New York [US], March 12 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution condemning Iran's 'egregious attacks' against its regional neighbours, as violence continues to spiral across the Middle East.
The 15-member Council passed Resolution 2817 (2026) with 13 votes in favour and two abstentions from China and the Russian Federation. The move comes as the conflict, which began on 28 February, ne

India joins nearly 135 nations to back UNSC resolution condemning Iran's "egregious attacks" on regional neighbours

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:32:12 GMT

New York [US], March 12 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution condemning Iran's 'egregious attacks' against its regional neighbours, as violence continues to spiral across the Middle East.
The 15-member Council passed Resolution 2817 (2026) with 13 votes in favour and two abstentions from China and the Russian Federation. The move comes as the conflict, which began on 28 February, ne

As West Asia Conflict intensifies; WHO says, "Public health risks are soaring"

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:32:03 GMT

New York [US], March 12 (ANI): The World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has flagged the strain on health systems in the Middle East as the conflict enters its 13th day.
In a post on X the Director-General of the World Health Organization said, 'More than ten days into the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East, health systems are under immense strain. Reports indicate ov

Iran's President says US must "recognise Iran's right, prevent agression frrom recurring" to end war

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:59:08 GMT

Tehran [Iran], March 12 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, has indicated that the only path to ending the war is the acceptance of Iran's undeniable rights and the imposition of decisive international guarantees against future aggression.
Pezeshkian said, 'In contact with the presidents of the governments of Russia and Pakistan, while announcing the Islamic Republic's commitment to peace and tranquility

Saudi military downs drones targeting Shaybah oil field in eastern region

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:58:33 GMT

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], March 12 (ANI): The Saudi Ministry of Defence has successfully neutralised three additional drone strikes, following the initial downing of 18 unmanned aerial vehicles across the nation's 'eastern territories'.
In a rapid succession of updates shared on X, the ministry confirmed that its forces had intercepted two drones over the 'Empty Quarter' desert. These aircraft were reportedly target

Flyers take down fellow wild-card-contending Capitals

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:40:41 GMT

(Photo credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images)
Travis Konecny scored on his 29th birthday and Owen Tippett added a goal and an assist to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 victory over the visiting Washington Capitals on Wednesday.Samuel Ersson, making just his second start since Jan. 29, finished with 21 saves for the Flyers. Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale also scored and Noah Cates recorded two assists for Philade

Daily World Briefing, March 12

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:45:16 GMT

Israel begins new "wide-scale" strikes on Iran after activating alarms of missile attacks
The Israeli military said it began a new "wide-scale wave of strikes" on Iran early on Thursday, minutes after alarms were activated across Israel warning of missile attacks from Iran.
Residents in Tel Aviv reported loud blasts as Israel's state-owned Kan TV news said debris hit several locations in the area. The count

Trump lifts Russian oil sanctions, tells tankers not to fear Iran

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:43:13 GMT

Oil continues to trade above $100, despite Washingtons attempts to calm the markets
The US Treasury has temporarily lifted its sanctions on Russian oil shipments that had been loaded on tankers before March 12, in another attempt to defuse the global energy crisis triggered by the US-Israeli attack on Iran.
President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy said the move will affect some 100 milli

Trump lifts Russian oil sanctions, tells tankers to defy Iran

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:43:13 GMT

Oil continues to trade above $100, despite Washingtons attempts to calm the markets
The US Treasury has temporarily lifted its sanctions on Russian oil shipments that had been loaded on tankers before March 12, in another attempt to defuse the global energy crisis triggered by the US-Israeli attack on Iran.
President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy said the move will affect some 100 milli

Trump lifts Russian oil sanctions, tells tankers to defy Iran (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:43:13 GMT

Oil continues to trade above $100, despite Washington's attempts to calm the markets

The US Treasury has temporarily lifted its sanctions on Russian oil shipments that had been loaded on tankers before March 12, in another attempt to defuse the global energy crisis triggered by the US-Israeli attack o

Trump threatens deranged scumbags after US suffers aircraft loss

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:43:13 GMT

The White House has ordered the easing of sanctions on Russia as oil markets continued to be rocked by the disruption of Gulf supplies
US President Donald Trump has vented anger over media coverage of the war on Iran, claiming observers could "incorrectly think that we are not winning."
"Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today," Trump wrote on Friday, adding that killing Iranian

The war on Iran could remake the world

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:48:00 GMT

Hostilities in the Middle East pushes the world toward a harsher global order
The United States and Israel justified their military campaign against Iran by claiming it was necessary to protect themselves, and the world, from a nuclear threat. Tehran was accused of secretly accumulating enough weapons-grade uranium to build up to 11 atomic bombs. Yet after the first week of bombing, it became cle

Probe finds US fault in deadly Iran school strike NYT

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:45:44 GMT

Preliminary findings suggest a human rather than AI error in relying on outdated targeting info
An ongoing military inquiry has found the US preliminarily responsible for a deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school that killed at least 175 people, most of them children, the New York Times has reported.
The February 28 strike on the Shajarah Tayyebeh girls' school came o

WATCH German athletes snub Russian Paralympic champions

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:11:11 GMT

The skiers insist that Russians should not be allowed to compete under their own flag

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is investigating German skiers Linn Kazmaier and Florian Baumann after they turned their backs on Russian gold medalists during a ceremony on Tuesday.

Kazmaier, who is visually im

German athletes snub Russian Paralympic champions

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:11:11 GMT

The skiers insist that Russians should not be allowed to compete under their own flag
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is investigating German skiers Linn Kazmaier and Florian Baumann after they turned their backs on Russian gold medalists during a ceremony on Tuesday.
Kazmaier, who is visually impaired, and Baumann, her guide, finished in second place to Russia's Anastasia Bagi

Is the Iran war the Biblical end times

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:39:23 GMT

From Jewish street-corner preachers, to Christian high-ranking officials, many believe the conflict has been prophesized
The war between Israel, the US and Iran is raging. Throughout these days I'm woken to the sounds of emergency alerts on my phone, air raid sirens ringing, or the boom-boom in the skies above me as missiles are being intercepted. I have this song by the band REM looping in my he

Russian FM holds talks with Saudi counterpart on Middle East escalations

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:02:21 GMT

Moscow [Russia], March 11 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan on the need to make efforts to prevent further escalation of the Middle East crisis.
In a post on X, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia said, 'On March 10, Sergey Lavrov & Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan spoke over the phone. T

Porsche profits crash after costly EV strategy U-turn

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:19:49 GMT

The automakers operating profits plunged nearly 93% after scrapping an all-electric vehicle program
German luxury carmaker Porsche AG has reported a sharp drop in operating profits following a costly pivot away from its long-term EV strategy amid mounting challenges facing the EU's auto sector.
The automaker booked extraordinary expenses totaling about €3.9 billion ($4.5 billion) in 2025, w

EAM Jaishankar holds telecon with Russian FM Lavrov, shares "assessments on West Asia conflict"

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during which both leaders exchanged assessments on the ongoing conflict in West Asia and reviewed related diplomatic efforts.
In a post on X, Jaishankar described the interaction with Lavrov as a 'good telecon', emphasising that the discussions covered

Iran Warns Oil Could Hit 200 Dollars a Barrel

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:34:09 GMT

Iran has warned that global oil prices could surge dramatically as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for Iran's Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the international community should prepare for the possibility of crude reaching USD 200 per barrel. Addressing the United States and Israel, he argued that instability in the region is directly linked to the security situation they hav