«Ethiopia is a place of coffee, and now the government is focused on commercial coffee cultivation, its large-scale production,» Genet Teshome Jirru emphasized

The ruble-denominated MOEX Index added 1.49%, the dollar-denominated RTS Index gained 1.94%

«The UN's stand continues to be that we will support any effort that will lead to an end to the war in Ukraine,» Stephane Dujarric stressed

By 08:05 p.m. Moscow time, IMOEX2 slowed its growth to 0.91%

«Russia is ready and will continue to work with the Ukrainian side on a memorandum on a potential future peace treaty outlining a number of positions, such as settlement principles, the timeframe for signing a potential peace agreement, and so on, including a potential ceasefire for a certain period in case relevant agreements are reached,» the Russian leader said

The Russian and US leaders have spoken for more than two hours by phone, mainly about the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

Donald Trump’s Middle East tour conspicuously excluded the Jewish state, potentially signaling the start of a new foreign policy paradigm Read Full Article at RT.com

Director Hlynur Pálmason premiered his latest film Ástin sem eftir er (The Love That Remains) at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, May 18.

Seismic activity near Grímsey has decreased significantly, though small earthquakes continue to be recorded. In the past 24 hours alone, approximately 130 tremors were measured in the area, according to Steinunn Helgadóttir, a natural hazard specialist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- For decades, the international community has held fast to the aspiration of a unified Somalia. Yet that vision--however noble--no longer corresponds with realities on the ground. Somalia today is not a single, functioning nation but a fragmented territory composed of three distinct political entities: Somaliland, Puntland, and South/Central Somalia. Each region has its governance structure, security apparatus, and political trajectory.

Daniella KanKam-Adu, 19, was offered £250 in return for smuggling £225,000 worth of cannabis from Canada to Newcastle Airport on March 3 this year.

Dr Zeke Emanuel spoke to Joe Scarborough Monday morning.

The Duchess of Sussex posted the photo of a mood board on her Instagram account.

We reveal in four examples how families could be saddled with massive inheritance tax bills by 2030 thanks to the looming raid on pensions.

Danny Cohen, a media executive and prominent figure in London 's Jewish community, also accused the corporation of having a 'serious and wide-ranging problem with antisemitism'.

Other popular films and TV series may also fall under a new set of laws against the promotion of childfree ideology Read Full Article at RT.com

The authorities in Bucharest had annulled the first round and removed the winning candidate Read Full Article at RT.com

The new Danish package comes amid US efforts to broker an end to hostilities between Moscow and Kiev Read Full Article at RT.com

White House envoy Steve Witkoff’s plan reportedly contains guarantees for Hamas Read Full Article at RT.com

IDF troops have launched a large-scale ground campaign in the enclave to dismantle Hamas Read Full Article at RT.com

Sean “Diddy” Combs’s federal sex-trafficking trial continues on Day 6, with former Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard expected to testify.

Rosoboronexport will also use the Klavesin-1RE unmanned autonomous submersible to demonstrate the capabilities of the Russian defense industry for creating maritime robotic systems

«Donald Trump is working very hard to fix it,» White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said

Mohammad Bagheri noted that any violation of Iran's airspace would result in significant losses for the enemy

Vladimir Klimanov added that comparing countries based on economic indicators often yields varying results

«This is a proposal from the Chinese side, and, accordingly, we are ready to ensure such supplies,» the official stressed

Following Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army retaliated strongly to Pakistani shelling in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in casualties. An Army official emphasized the impactful response. In other news, Prashant Kishor appointed Uday Singh as Jan Suraaj Party's first national president.

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri briefed a parliamentary panel on the Pahalgam attack investigation, revealing that terrorists communicated with masterminds in Pakistan. He highlighted the presence of UN-designated terrorists freely operating in Pakistan and inciting violence against India, further emphasizing a nexus between terrorists, the Pakistani military intelligence, and civilian administration. The conflict remained conventional, with a truce established bilaterally.

The Ministry of External Affairs clarified to a parliamentary committee that the India-Pakistan ceasefire was a bilateral decision, refuting Donald Trump's claims of US mediation. During the meeting, officials confirmed the conflict remained conventional, with no nuclear signaling from Pakistan. India successfully struck Pakistani air bases, regardless of the platforms used.

The Parliamentary panel has strongly condemned the online abuse targeting Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri following the ceasefire with Pakistan. Chaired by Shashi Tharoor, the committee expressed solidarity with Misri, acknowledging his service to the nation. Misri clarified that the conflict remained conventional, dismissing nuclear concerns and US intervention claims. He also addressed concerns about Chinese military platforms and Turkiye's stance.

A row has erupted over the selection of representatives for a multi-party global outreach on counter-terrorism. Opposition parties like Congress and Trinamool Congress accuse the government of unilateral decision-making and ignoring their suggestions. The BJP defends the selection process, emphasizing national interest over party politics.

Victoria Beckham shared a message for absent son Brooklyn on Monday amid an escalating feud with her eldest child and his actress wife, Nicola Peltz.

Keir Starmer declared 'Britain is back on the world stage' as he held a joint press conference with a beaming European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen at a summit in London.