Russia built a secret trade channel with India, leaked documents show
Russia planned to use its trove of rupees to covertly buy critical supplies in India, according to leaked documents seen by the Financial Times.
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A small asteroid is about to hit Earth east of the Philippines
A newly spotted asteroid named 2024 RW1 burned up in the atmosphere over the South Pacific, creating a spectacular bright flash in the sky over the Philippines just hours after first being detected
After Putin dodges arrest in Mongolia, the Kremlin says no one can hold Russia back
There was more than a whiff of self-satisfaction from the Kremlin on Wednesday, after Russian President Vladimir Putin wasn't arrested on his trip to Mongolia.
Biden administration to hit Russia with sanctions for trying to manipulate U.S. opinion ahead of the election
The administration will announce a series of actions Wednesday, according to two senior officials.
Australia 'very concerned' over Iran's summoning of ambassador over pro-LGBTIQ+ post
Iran's foreign ministry summoned Canberra's man in Iran after the Australian embassy marked Wear It Purple Day with a post saying it was "dedicated to creating a supportive environment" where "LGBTQIA+ youth can feel proud to be themselves".
Execution, mass murder, mutilation, sexual crimes all in US indictment of Hamas
Seven atrocities - including execution of Nova festival-goers and abduction of Shiri Bibas and her young sons - are detailed in the 38-page document unsealed by US Attorney General Merrick Garland against six senior Hamas leaders, three killed and three still at large, including Yahya Sinwar
Journalists confirm Putin has two secret sons with Alina Kabaeva
Turkey applies to be first Nato member to join Russia’s G7 rival
The move to join the Brics group of emerging nations signals Ankara’s frustration in delays to join the EU
Kim Jong Un Executes Officials After Deadly Floods, Media Says
Sanctioned Russian oligarchs take stake in largest UK oil firm
Petr Aven and Mikhail Fridman become minority shareholders after Harbour Energy buys German firm.
Casualties reported in Lviv as Russia launches another mass attack on Ukraine
Several explosions were heard in the city amid a nationwide air raid alert as Russia launched drones and missiles against the country. Casualties were reported also in Kryvyi Rih.
North Korea executes around 30 govt officials after deadly floods and landslides: Report
China-linked 'Spamouflage' network mimics Americans online to sway US political debate
As voters prepare to cast their ballots in the November election, U.S. adversaries like China are making their own plans.
US seizes Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane
US officials say the aircraft was recovered in the Dominican Republic after having been purchased illegally.
Russian missiles blast Ukrainian military academy and hospital, killing more than 50, officials say
The missiles tore into the heart of the Poltava Military Institute of Communication's main building, causing several stories to collapse.
Former aide to New York governors charged with acting as an agent of the Chinese government
Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, biggest study to date finds
Some 63 studies from 1994 to 2022 have been analysed by Australian researchers commissioned by the World Health Organization
US Unseals Charges Against Hamas Days After Death of American
Colombian soldiers who fought for Ukraine are now Russian prisoners after Venezuela allegedly deported them
US F-22, F-35, B-2 Bomber's Sensitive Data Leaked To China, Russia & Iran
The US State Department concluded a $200 million settlement with defense contractor RTX over charges related to mishandling military secrets, including sensitive data about the advanced F-22 and F-35 fifth-generation fighter jets and the B-2 Spirit bomber. These breaches occurred as RTX employees traveled to China, Russia, Iran, and other nations, raising concerns about the […]