Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan has won the presidential election in Romania Read Full Article at RT.com Read more
According to the report, most weapons systems had undergone severe tests in real combat conditions and their upgrade taking this experience into account
As Imangali Tasmagambetov, the very fact that Russian and US officials remain in contact is important for «normalizing the military and political situation in the world»
Gas volumes in UGS facilities total 48.7 bln cubic meters
Georgia’s total purchases of oil and petroleum products reached 526,600 tons in January-April worth $396.5 mln
Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said that authorities successfully jammed and shot down twelve drones during these attacks
Djibouti (HOL) – The Djiboutian government has launched a wide-scale crackdown on undocumented migrants and refugees, arresting and deporting Yemeni, Somali, and Ethiopian nationals over violations of residency and work permit regulations.
The opposition Red Dot United (RDU) said they are keeping their promise to continue serving Singaporeans despite failing to secure any seats at the recent general election. In a Facebook post on Sunday (May 18), RDU shared that the party is dedicated to continue with its community outreach, as member Harish Mohanadas spent Saturday morning at Block 287 Bukit Batok East listening to some of the residents' concerns. A resident had recognised Mohanadas and questioned his reasons for continuing the outreach.
Pro-EU Polish presidential candidate Rafal Trzaskowski fell short of victory, with a runoff against conservative Karol Nawrocki set for June Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia’s FSB says it thwarted a terrorist plot involving underage suspects aligned with an international extremist group Read Full Article at RT.com
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Seven groups will present India’s case on its fight against terrorism Read Full Article at RT.com
The Supreme Court rebuked Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his derogatory remarks against an Army officer, deeming his apology insufficient and a national embarrassment.
Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of external affairs minister S Jaishankar regarding Operation Sindoor, questioning the loss of Indian aircraft due to alleged prior warnings to Pakistan.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) affirms its support to the Centre in combating terrorism, clarifying that while it backs national interest initiatives, the party will decide its delegation members. TMC denies boycotting 'Operation Sindoor,' emphasizing its non-politicization of the issue.
Following the deadly Pahalgam attack, India's Operation Sindoor targeting terrorist installations prompted China to provide Pakistan with crucial military and satellite support. This assistance, revealed by an Indian defence research group, included reorganizing Pakistan's radar and air defense systems and adjusting satellite coverage over India.
Mogadishu (HOL) – Egypt has strongly condemned the suicide bombing that struck the Damanyo military base in Mogadishu on Sunday, killing at least 20 people and injuring 15 others.
The Foreign Ministry on Sunday condemned the “terrorist” attack that targeted the Somali army’s Damaanyo camp in the capital, Mogadishu, resulting in several deaths and injuries.
Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somali National Army (SNA), with the support of local defence fighters from Hiiraan, has successfully repelled a series of Al-Shabaab attacks along the Hiiraan–Middle Shabelle border, killing more than 70 militants in a 48-hour military operation, according to government sources.
The European Union (EU) is the heaviest-drinking area in the world. In 2019, the average total per-capita consumption among adults in the EU was 11 litres of pure alcohol, roughly double the global average of 5.5 litres. Experts maintain that clearly visible, compulsory, standardised health warning labels on alcoholic beverages are essential to help tackle irresponsible drinking behaviour and excessive energy intake from alcohol. Under EU food labelling legislation, producers are required to provide a list of ingredients and a nutrition declaration for drinks, except for alcoholic beverages containing more than 1.2 % by volume of alcohol. In the absence of EU-wide harmonised rules on alcohol labelling, France, Germany, Ireland and Lithuania have implemented legislation on health information (e.g. warnings about drinking while pregnant, driving, or underage, or general warnings about the health risks posed by drinking). Nine EU countries have some form of legislation on ingredient listing, and only one – Ireland – requires producers to disclose the drink's energy value. A 2017 European Commission report on the mandatory labelling of the ingredients in alcoholic beverages and their nutritional value concluded that there were no valid reasons to justify the absence of this information and invited the industry to propose self-regulatory measures. In 2019, the representatives of the spirits industry committed to including the energy value on the label and providing a list of ingredients and full nutritional values by digital means. According to the latest spiritsEUROPE implementation report on self-regulatory commitments, by the end of 2024 over 70 % of spirits in the total EU market included on-label energy information. With growing consumer demand for non-alcoholic wines, the Commission proposed in March 2025 to harmonise some labelling requirements. However, a cancer health warning that the Commission had planned to introduce during its previous mandate is still missing from the proposal. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
The state tech corporation said that Russian-made T-72B3M, T-80BVM and T-90M vehicles are the serial-produced tanks best adapted to modern warfare
House GOP leaders worked through the weekend to win over a quartet of fiscal conservatives who voted last week to block Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill.
According to the calculations, Rafal Trzaskowski has garnered 31.2%, with Karol Nawrocki trailing with 29.7%
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua was on Sunday deported from Tanzania.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, May 18 -- A suicide bomber targeted a military recruitment centre in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, on Saturday, the government said, as unconfirmed reports indicated significant casualties among army hopefuls.
Elon Musk has supported Telegram’s Pavel Durov after he rejected a French request to censor political content ahead of an election Read Full Article at RT.com
The Indian Army showcased intercepted Pakistani missile debris, following Operation Sindoor, which retaliated against a terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26. India's response included destroying terror infrastructure and key Pakistani military sites like Nur Khan Airbase. Pakistan retaliated with shelling and drone attacks. Hostilities ceased on May 10 after both nations reached an understanding.
India has imposed land port restrictions on specific exports from Bangladesh to its northeast, aiming to restore equality in bilateral trade relations. These measures reciprocate Bangladesh's existing restrictions on Indian exports and selective inspections, particularly affecting access to northeastern markets. India hopes this will boost domestic manufacturing and entrepreneurship in the region.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition from Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, arrested by Haryana Police for his remarks on Operation Sindoor. CJI B R Gavai's bench will hear the matter on May 20 or 21. Mahmudabad's arrest, following a BJP Yuva Morcha leader's complaint, has sparked concern over free expression within the academic community.
The Supreme Court mandated the One Rank One Pension (OROP) principle for all retired high court judges, eliminating pension disparities based on recruitment source. All retired judges are entitled to a minimum annual pension of Rs 13.65 lakh, with Rs 15 lakh for retired Chief Justices.
Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of external affairs minister S Jaishankar regarding Operation Sindoor, questioning the loss of Indian aircraft due to alleged prior warnings to Pakistan.
US President Donald Trump has joined a bipartisan outpouring of support for his predecessor, Joe Biden Read Full Article at RT.com
