Thursday 11 - 07:16
The Kremlin has stated that no telephone call is currently planned between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and no date has been set for a possible visit to Moscow by American negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The announcement reflects a pause in high-level diplomatic engagement over the......
India is exploring opportunities to secure greater access to strategic raw materials in Russia as part of its broader effort to strengthen industrial supply chains and support the long-term growth of its manufacturing sector. According to sources familiar with the discussions, representatives from major Indian state-owned companies recently......
Russia has acknowledged fuel supply disruptions across several southern regions after a surge in Ukrainian drone attacks targeted key energy infrastructure, including one of the country's largest oil terminals on the Black Sea coast. The Russian Energy Ministry said fuel and energy companies were facing increased aerial attacks that had......
A specialized anti-terrorism court in Bamako has sentenced a French intelligence official with diplomatic status to 20 years in prison for undermining state security. The court also imposed a fine of $6,225 and a 20-year ban on entering Mali, according to judicial sources. The proceedings were held behind closed doors. The case dates back......
Gold prices have retreated sharply from recent highs, with spot and futures contracts trading around $4,365 per ounce in early June 2026. The metal previously reached a record above $5,400 in January before entering a sustained correction phase that has now lasted three months. The decline has been driven by stronger US Treasury yields, persistent......
A wave of Ukrainian drone attacks targeted St. Petersburg and surrounding regions on the final day of a major international economic forum, prompting heightened security measures, airport disruptions, and emergency alerts across northwestern Russia. Authorities in St. Petersburg reported a large-scale drone attack and activated air defense......
The disruption of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to fuel debate over the future of global energy markets, with Russian oil executive Igor Sechin arguing that American energy producers have emerged as the primary beneficiaries of the crisis. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the chief executive......
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal for face-to-face negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, arguing that Moscow seeks a comprehensive settlement rather than a temporary ceasefire. The refusal came after Zelensky published an open letter addressed directly to Putin,......
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has instructed astronauts aboard the International Space Station to take shelter inside docked spacecraft after a worsening air leak in the Russian segment raised safety concerns. Five crew members were directed to enter the SpaceX Crew Dragon “Freedom” and prepare for a possible......
Iran and Russia have signed a $25 billion nuclear cooperation memorandum that expands their strategic energy partnership while negotiations between Tehran and Washington remain stalled over Iran’s nuclear programme. The agreement covers the development of the Hormoz nuclear power plant in southern Iran’s Hormozgan province. The......
Three people were killed in separate Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight, according to regional authorities, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed his appeal for a ceasefire and direct negotiations with Moscow. Ukrainian military officials reported that Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault involving long-range drones......
Shares of Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli came under pressure on Thursday after U.S.-based investment research firm Grizzly Research announced that it had taken a short position in the company and questioned the extent of its exposure to the Russian market. The development triggered a sharp reaction among investors, with Pirelli's stock......
A global scientific assessment warns that carbon dioxide removal must expand at an unprecedented scale to keep the 1.5 °C climate goal within reach. The analysis finds that current national and corporate commitments fall far short of what is required by mid-century, creating a widening gap between ambition and climate necessity. The report......
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