Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 16th Read more
President Donald Trump described his recent conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as «very good,» highlighting their strong friendship and India's progress. The leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and the critical situation in West Asia, emphasizing the need for a secure Strait of Hormuz. This marks their third call this year, following discussions on trade and regional stability.
If the Russian officers try to leave Transnistria for Moldova, he added, they will be deported back to Russia without the right of return
On January 30, the leaders of the new ruling coalition of the Netherlands presented a coalition agreement, which says that the new cabinet plans to send 3 billion euros annually to support Ukraine over the next three years, and seeks to increase military spending to the NATO target of 3.5% of GDP
In May 2025, the US president signed a decree ordering the launch of the first such reactor at a military facility no later than September 30, 2028
The Israeli prime minister reiterated a demand for the disarmament of the Shiite Hezbollah movement
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova added that the contradictions «have gone over the top»
The former CEO of Alberta Health Services is asking a judge for legal protection and a contempt finding against two podcasters she alleges have run a campaign of harassment and intimidation against her in response to her ongoing legal action.
Speaking during the debate on the women’s reservation-related amendment bills and the proposed delimitation framework, Shah said the total strength of the Lok Sabha would rise to 816 seats, though the legislation mentions a ceiling of 850 because that figure is rounded. He explained that 816 reflects a precise 50 per cent increase over the current 543 elected seats.
ISRO's Space Applications Centre and ATREE have partnered to map India's grasslands and open natural ecosystems using satellite data and ecological research. This collaboration aims to assess restoration impacts, improve carbon estimation, and generate policy-ready datasets for land use planning and conservation efforts.
Pope Leo XIV made the unusually forceful remarks during a trip to Cameroon on Thursday after the US President launched a tirade against him over his repeated criticism of the war in Iran .
On day three of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Australian tour, the couple spoke to students in Melbourne about the dangers of social media and its impact on mental health.
Scottish actor Alexander 'Sandy' Morton, who is best known for playing Golly Mackenzie in the BBC series Monarch of the Glen, has died aged 81.
In an astonishing development, No10 revealed Lord Mandelson was granted clearance to take on the role against the recommendation of security vetting officials.
The official yuan rate was set at 11.17 rubles, up 13.66 kopecks
Many countries continue pursuing the imbalanced fiscal policy and continue boosting expenses and debts for the geopolitical struggle in conditions of huge budget imbalances and the record high government debt, Anton Siluanov stressed
About 22,700 people applied for military service in the first quarter of 2026
Maria Zakharova recalled that Zelensky never gave the order to cease fire, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces violated the silence regime more than 6,000 times
Maria Zakharova emphasized that it was a «destructive course»
US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ten-day ceasefire after talks in Washington Read Full Article at RT.com
The Pentagon has approached General Motors and Ford as it seeks to expand military output amid ongoing conflicts, according to the WSJ Read Full Article at RT.com
During a moment of rising tensions, the opposition turns to rapprochement with mainland China – the only viable path forward Read Full Article at RT.com
US Vice President J.D.Vance was forced to defend President Trump’s Gaza policy after being heckled at a TPUSA rally in Georgia Read Full Article at RT.com
US-Israel strikes and Tehran’s retaliation are pushing oil and gas facility damage costs toward $50 billion, Rystad Energy projects Read Full Article at RT.com
[New Times] Industries operating within the Kigali Special Economic Zone (KSEZ) exported processed goods worth approximately $290 million in 2025, as authorities advance expansion preparations for Phase III and Phase IV.
[New Times] The Burundian Minister for Media and Communication, Gabby Bugaga was found dead in the morning of Thursday, April 16, according to media reports from the neighbouring country.
Residents heard the bawling from a bear cub early in the morning on Tuesday and called for help.
Tanks, fighter jets and about 1,500 Canadian soldiers have taken over some areas in Quebec for a series of training exercises as part of the army’s largest annual training event to prepare for a NATO mission.
