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Iran launches three domestically built observation satellites from Russia

Iran successfully launched three domestically designed observation satellites from Russia on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s space program despite ongoing Western sanctions. The launch, conducted from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia’s Far East using a Soyuz-2.1b......

Zelensky receives European support ahead of meeting with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has received assurances of full support from European leaders, Canada, and NATO allies ahead of a critical meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida. During a video conference en route to Canada, Zelensky briefed his international partners on the......

Zelensky to consult European allies before meeting Trump

Kyiv/Washington, December 27, 2025 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he will hold consultations with European allies before his upcoming meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump, scheduled for Sunday in Florida. Speaking to journalists via a messaging application during......

Russia blocks tons of Moroccan tomatoes over virus detection

Russian authorities have restricted the entry of several tons of tomatoes imported from Morocco and Türkiye after detecting plant viruses during routine phytosanitary inspections. According to Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, inspections carried out......

German foreign policy chief supports joint German-French initiative on Russia

The head of the German parliament’s foreign affairs committee has expressed strong support for a joint German-French initiative aimed at coordinating a European approach to a ceasefire in Ukraine. Armin Laschet, a senior member of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), stressed that......

Kim Jong Un inspects nuclear submarine project as Russia praises strategic ties

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited a facility linked to the construction of nuclear-powered submarines, while receiving a message from Russian President Vladimir Putin praising the close relationship between the two countries, according to North Korea’s state media. The visit comes amid......

Kosovo and Serbia need to normalize their relationship, says Kosovo’s prime minister

Kosovo and Serbia must move toward a normalization of their relations, Kosovo’s outgoing prime minister Albin Kurti said on Wednesday, as the country approaches key parliamentary elections. Speaking in an interview, Kurti stressed that dialogue with Belgrade remains essential, despite long-standing......

Venezuela denounces U.S. naval blockade as 'Greatest Extortion in History' at UN

Venezuela has accused the United States of committing the “greatest extortion in history” during a tense UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, amid growing international scrutiny over sanctions and a U.S.-led naval blockade. The emergency session, requested by Caracas with support from......

Ukrainian drones destroy Russian cavalry in rare horseback assault

Ukrainian forces have struck Russian soldiers advancing on horseback in one of the most unusual clashes of the war. The incident, captured on video by the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade and released over the weekend, shows Ukrainian drones tracking and targeting Russian cavalry near the eastern front......

Russian general killed in car explosion in Moscow

A senior Russian military officer was killed on Monday morning when a car exploded in the southern part of Moscow, according to Russia’s Investigative Committee. Authorities said they have opened a criminal investigation into the incident and are examining several possible leads. The victim was......

Russia lacks the capacity to conquer Ukraine or Europe, says US intelligence chief

The United States intelligence community does not believe that Russia has the military capability to conquer either Ukraine or Europe, according to the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. In a public statement shared on the social media platform X, Gabbard dismissed claims suggesting that......

Iran offers support to Venezuela amid tensions with Washington

Venezuela has announced that Iran has expressed its willingness to support Caracas in the face of growing tensions with the United States. The offer was made following a phone conversation between the foreign ministers of both countries, according to Venezuelan officials. The statement comes at a time......

Putin says he is ready for dialogue with Macron, Kremlin spokesman says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared to engage in dialogue with French President Emmanuel Macron, according to a statement made by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The remarks come amid renewed diplomatic discussions surrounding the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking to Russian media, Peskov said......

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