Kiev backed a plan to weaken Russia that fell short, and will now have to “pay dearly,” Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine will demand “robust security guarantees,” in exchange for peace, including prospects for NATO membership, the report claims Read Full Article at RT.com
Moscow has been heavily impacted by levies imposed on New Delhi for buying Russian oil, the US president has said Read Full Article at RT.com
The EU will work on a 19th sanctions package against Russia and insists on a full ceasefire with Ukraine before any concessions Read Full Article at RT.com
A swarm of the marine creatures clogged the cooling system of a nuclear site in northern France, rendering the entire facility inoperable Read Full Article at RT.com
The US president extended the trade war truce for another 90 days hours before the tariff hike deadline Read Full Article at RT.com
The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, UN officials warned on Monday, describing overflowing hospitals, critically malnourished children, and desperate civilians risking their lives to secure food for their families.
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In 2021, an Afghan woman could have run for president – although none did. Spool forward to 2025, they can’t even speak in public. There is an edict from the Taliban which labels public speaking by women a moral violation.
More than half the world’s population is under 30, and young people are leading grassroots efforts on issues from climate action to equality. Marking International Youth Day on Tuesday, the UN is highlighting the power of youth to transform their communities – and the wider world.
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Shipping is crucial to the global economy, with more than 100,000 vessels a day transporting some 80 per cent of world commerce, but it remains vulnerable to disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions and transnational crime.