Russia and Ukraine
- Middle East war threatens price rise across Africa – report April 6, 2026 10:57 amReport warns Middle East conflict could raise costs and slow growth in Africa via trade and supply disruptions Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- India and Azerbaijan begin to reset bilateral ties April 6, 2026 10:31 amNew Delhi’s disagreements with Baku arose following India’s military stand-off with Pakistan in 2025 Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- US-made explosives used in plot targeting gas to Hungary – Serbian spy chief April 6, 2026 9:54 amExplosives found near the TurkStream pipeline in Serbia were US-made, military intelligence chief Duro Jovanic has said Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Dozens rescued after Easter Sunday attack in Nigeria April 6, 2026 9:45 amNigeria’s army has said 31 people were rescued after kidnappers attacked a church in Kaduna on Easter Sunday and killed five worshippers Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- White House orders Iran war satellite image censorship April 6, 2026 8:28 amSatellite imaging firm Planet Labs has paused the release of Middle East imagery following pressure from the US government Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Only India, China, and Russia can stop war on Iran – Jeffrey Sachs April 6, 2026 7:16 amThe leaders of Russia, India, and China should make Trump understand the need for the conflict to end, Jeffrey Sachs has told RT Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Mediators pushing for 45-day truce in Iran war – Axios April 6, 2026 5:15 amThe US, Iran, and regional mediators are discussing a potential 45-day ceasefire, according to Axios. Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Ukrainian drone smashes into apartment block in Russia (VIDEOS) April 6, 2026 2:42 amEight people, including two children, were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Black Sea coast, Krasnodar’s governor has said Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Trump dragging Americans ‘into hell’ – Iranian parliament speaker April 6, 2026 12:37 amIran’s parliament speaker has warned that US President Donald Trump’s threat could turn the lives of ordinary Americans into “living hell” Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- ‘We bow to no one’: Trenin sets out Russia’s worldview in a ‘new world war’ April 5, 2026 7:36 pmDmitry Trenin outlines his plan for RIAC, arguing that Russia needs sharper analysis of Ukraine, Europe, China and key neighbors Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- One dead after Ukrainian drone attacked grain vessel in Azov sea – official April 5, 2026 5:46 pmA cargo ship sank in the Azov Sea after Ukrainian drone strike, leaving one dead and several missing, according to a Russian official Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- British King makes Easter message after backlash over Ramadan greeting April 5, 2026 3:25 pmBritish King Charles III came under fire after Buckingham Palace said he would not deliver an Easter message Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Polymarket apologizes for allowing bets on US pilots downed in Iran April 5, 2026 2:22 pmPolymarket has apologized for allowing bets on when US pilots would be extracted from Iran Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Serbia thwarts plot to bomb Russia-Hungary gas pipeline – Vucic April 5, 2026 10:17 amAleksandar Vucic has said explosives were found at a critical pipeline connecting Serbia and Hungary Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Varoufakis slams ‘crimes against logic’ at Moscow forum April 5, 2026 9:43 amFormer Greek finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis, condemned Europe’s mishandling of Russia and Ukraine as a ‘crime against logic’ Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Ukrainian children ‘harassing’ draft officers – ombudsman April 5, 2026 8:27 amUkrainian children are harassing draft officers after watching videos showing clashes with reluctant recruits, an ombudsman says Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Iran strikes Israel as Trump extends Strait of Hormuz deadline (PHOTOS, VIDEOS) April 5, 2026 6:41 amTehran has said US President Trump’s latest threat to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure shows an intent to “commit war crimes” Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Two conscription officers stabbed in Ukraine April 5, 2026 6:07 amA Ukrainian man stabbed two conscription officers during an ID check, officials have said Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- US warplane pilot rescued from Iran – Trump April 5, 2026 4:42 amBoth pilots of the downed F-15 fighter jet in Iran have been rescued, US President Donald Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- EU acting like ‘suicide ship’ by keeping Russia sanctions – Slovak leader April 5, 2026 1:27 amSlovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said the EU is becoming a “suicide ship” by refusing to lift the energy sanctions on Russia Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Battle for Bulgaria: The EU opens a new front in its election war April 4, 2026 6:37 pmPopulist candidate Rumen Radev is on track to win Bulgaria’s parliamentary election, unless the EU’s censorship machine can stop him Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- A new security paradigm is emerging in Asia April 4, 2026 5:29 pmChina and Vietnam are testing a new format of cooperation, building a more complete partnership for a changing Asia Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Forced mobilization failing to stop Ukraine’s manpower collapse – RT reports (VIDEO) April 4, 2026 5:10 pmThe brutal mobilization tactics in Ukraine have elicited a backlash as desertions surge and troop shortages deepen Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Trump wants $152 mn to reopen Alcatraz prison April 4, 2026 5:07 pmThe Trump administration has requested $152 million from Congress to restore the Alcatraz prison Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Zelensky’s Christian-themed award to Kallas is ‘satanism’ – Moscow April 4, 2026 3:35 pmThe top EU diplomat received a prominent Ukrainian award for supporting forced mobilization, corruption, and church raids, Russia says Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- France preparing ‘war economy’ – Politico April 4, 2026 1:34 pmFrance is planning to increase drone stocks by 400% and markedly ramp up missile production, according to Politico Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- US losing planes in Iran war: What we know so far (VIDEOS/PHOTOS) April 4, 2026 11:15 amThe US military has lost an F-15E fighter and an A-10 attack plane during strikes on Iran, with rescue efforts underway Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- German men could face penalties as conscription deadline passes – Berliner Zeitung April 4, 2026 10:07 amGermany enforces new military rule requiring men to get permits for long stays abroad as first penalties may begin after deadline passes Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- The Bilderberg titan on trial: This murder waited 65 years for justice April 4, 2026 8:03 amBy moving from a ‘moral apology’ to criminal liability, the Lumumba family is forcing a global reckoning with the mechanics of regime change Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Top senator explains why Russia will not abduct Zelensky April 4, 2026 5:08 amA top Russian senator says the country will not target Vladimir Zelensky the same way Donald Trump targeted Nicolas Maduro and Ali Khamenei Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Macron urges nations not to be ‘vassals’ of US or China April 4, 2026 3:37 amFrench President Emmanuel Macron has called on countries to not become “vassals” of the US or China Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- The nightmare oil price nobody’s talking about April 3, 2026 8:41 pmBrent crude futures are lagging behind real-world prices, meaning oil supplies are being hit harder by the Iran war than headlines suggest Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Christian schools in Jerusalem under threat as Israel restricts teachers – RT reports (VIDEO) April 3, 2026 8:35 pmIsraeli restrictions on West Bank teachers threaten Christian schools in Jerusalem, affecting over 200 educators and 15 institutions Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- IDF accused of endangering UN peacekeepers with Israeli flag April 3, 2026 8:29 pmThe IDF has erected an Israeli flag near a UN peacekeepers’ post in southern Lebanon, putting personnel at risk amid clashes, the body says Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- US state toughens ‘conversion therapy’ ban despite Supreme Court ruling April 3, 2026 8:16 pmColorado lawmakers have advanced legislation strengthening a conversion therapy ban even as the US Supreme Court orders its review Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- EU ‘15 years too late’ to prepare for energy shock – Kremlin envoy April 3, 2026 7:53 pmThe bloc’s Green and Russophobic ideology has left it unprepared for long-lasting energy shocks, Kirill Dmitriev has said Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Iran claims downing of US F-35 (PHOTOS) April 3, 2026 7:39 pmIranian media claim that a US F-35 has been shot down, while US officials say it was an F-15, with the search for the crew underway Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- This company used to make weapons for the Nazis. Now it will do the same for Israel April 3, 2026 5:06 pmVolkswagen is planning to convert one of its factories to produce Iron Dome components Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Iran hits energy sites in Kuwait as US says downed pilot rescued (PHOTOS, VIDEOS) April 3, 2026 4:48 pmUS President Donald Trump has demanded that Tehran open the Strait of Hormuz, giving it 48 hours before “all Hell will reign down” Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Trump’s ‘just for fun’ strikes on Iran could be ‘war crime’ – experts April 3, 2026 4:01 pmOver 100 US-based international law experts warn that US strikes on Iran may constitute war crimes, citing violations of the UN Charter Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Top Democrat admits liberals ‘lost the plot’ April 3, 2026 3:34 pmRahm Emanuel has called on the Democratic Party to abandon its left-wing activism as he prepares for a potential 2028 campaign Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- South African vessels can pass through Strait of Hormuz – Iran April 3, 2026 2:49 pmIran has assured South Africa that its vessels can transit the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing tensions with the US and Israel Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Moscow and Cairo reaffirm ‘strategic’ partnership April 3, 2026 2:35 pmRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held talks with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- How Russia fits into India’s plan to secure LPG supplies from Hormuz April 3, 2026 2:00 pmWith 90% of imported cooking gas running through the Iran‑controlled chokepoint, New Delhi is testing Baltic and Pacific routes Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- US federal judges increasingly turn to AI – study April 3, 2026 1:52 pmA Northwestern University study has found that 60% of surveyed judges are increasingly using AI to draft rulings and prepare for hearings Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Iran a victim of illegal war – Jeffrey Sachs to RT’s Rick Sanchez (VIDEO) April 3, 2026 1:27 pmIran is not a guilty party but a victim of illegal aggression by the US and Israel, Jeffrey Sachs has told RT’s Sanchez Effect Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Iran war is ‘the end of American empire’ – Tucker Carlson April 3, 2026 1:26 pmDonald Trump has essentially acknowledged that the US is unable to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Tucker Carlson has said Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- US deportations to African state denounced as ‘undignified and dehumanizing’ April 3, 2026 1:25 pmThe Uganda Law Society has condemned the deportation of 12 migrants from the US as an illegal arrangement Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- EU refuses to reverse Russian LNG ban despite looming energy crisis – FT April 3, 2026 12:56 pmThe EU is bracing for a prolonged energy crisis due to the Iran war, but will not reverse its decision to ban Russian LNG import Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- EU could become greater military threat than NATO – Medvedev April 3, 2026 12:51 pmRussian Security Council Deputy Chair Dmitry Medvedev has called for a reassessment of the security risks posed by the EU Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Ukraine rocked by new multimillion-dollar corruption scandal April 3, 2026 12:13 pmAn alleged $17.7 million fraud scheme involving a state grain corporation and a foreign company has been exposed in Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Indian Navy inducts BrahMos-capable warship April 3, 2026 11:53 amIndia’s 4th stealth frigate, INS Taragiri, is expected to strengthen the country’s combat readiness and operational might Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Train en route from Moscow derails (VIDEO) April 3, 2026 11:11 amOver a dozen people were injured after a passenger train traveling from Moscow to Chelyabinsk derailed in Ulyanovsk Region Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Trump’s firing of Bondi not linked to Epstein fiasco – acting attorney general April 3, 2026 10:50 amPam Bondi has been mired in controversy over her handling of the Epstein files Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Islamic State-linked militants kill dozens in DR Congo assault April 3, 2026 10:47 amIslamic State-linked militants killed 43 people in eastern DR Congo in a violent raid that also destroyed homes and vehicles Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- India and China hold trade expansion talks April 3, 2026 9:19 amThe Indian and Chinese commerce ministers have met on the sidelines of a WTO event Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Children killed in Uganda kindergarten stabbing attack (VIDEO) April 3, 2026 9:12 amUgandan police have said they are interrogating a man accused of brutally stabbing four toddlers to death at a kindergarten in Kampala Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Only half of Iran’s launch systems and drones destroyed – CNN April 3, 2026 8:57 amUS intelligence estimates suggest that only half of Iran’s long-range strike capabilities have been eliminated, CNN reports, citing sources Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Standing on ceremony: Russian athletes face double standards and podium posturing (VIDEO) April 3, 2026 8:11 amRussian athletes are facing increasing prejudice and point-scoring by Ukrainian co-competitors at international sporting events Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Hegseth fires top US Army officer in ‘race and gender’ row – NYT April 3, 2026 7:47 amPete Hegseth has fired US Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George amid a promotion row over black and female officers as the Iran war rages Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Russian deputy PM holds talks with India’s Modi April 3, 2026 7:20 amRussian Deputy PM Denis Manturov and Indian leader Narendra Modi discussed cooperation in energy and fertilizers amid the Middle East crisis Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Trump fires attorney general dogged by Epstein files scandal April 3, 2026 12:43 amUS President Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi as attorney general, after she was accused of mishandling the Epstein files Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Serious risk of ‘poisoning the jury’ in Charlie Kirk murder trial – former lawyer to RT April 2, 2026 10:28 pmInaccurate reporting based on defense team’s statements in Charlie Kirk’s murder case could poison the jury pool, David Freiheit has warned Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Orban urges EU to ditch Russia sanctions to avoid energy crisis April 2, 2026 9:12 pmThe EU needs to lift sanctions on Russian fuel imports to survive the looming energy crisis, Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has urged Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- EU members forced to pay billions for von der Leyen’s Covid deal April 2, 2026 7:19 pmPoland and Romania must fulfill their obligations under an EU deal and buy $2.2 billion worth of Covid-19 vaccines, a court has ruled Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Artemis II: Why is the US returning to the Moon? April 2, 2026 7:09 pmArtemis II is NASA’s first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years, and will supposedly pave the way for a permanent American base on the Moon Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Conscription officer killed in western Ukraine (VIDEO) April 2, 2026 5:00 pmA Ukrainian conscription officer was fatally stabbed in Lviv, western Ukraine, police has reported Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Russia a ‘pleasant place’ for Jews – chief rabbi April 2, 2026 3:54 pmRussia is a “pleasant” place to live for Jews, Rabbi Berel Lazar has said Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Panic buying drains French gas stations April 2, 2026 3:48 pmFrance is facing a fuel crunch after price caps and panic buying sparked shortages at hundreds of TotalEnergies filling stations Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Europeans must pay more for medicine – German pharma giant April 2, 2026 3:45 pmGerman pharma giant Bayer says European drugmakers must raise prices for new medicines to offset US pressure to cut costs for Americans Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Trump derides NATO over no-show in Iran war April 2, 2026 2:17 pmUS President Donald Trump has criticized NATO, accusing European leaders of failing to support Washington in the conflict with Iran Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Troops enter Cape Town after murder surge (PHOTOS) April 2, 2026 1:57 pmSouth African troops have entered gang-affected areas of Cape Town to support police after a surge in crime Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Desperate conscription target fights off Ukrainian press gang using chain (VIDEO) April 2, 2026 1:52 pmA Ukrainian man fought off four military recruiters with a chain in Odessa, as forced mobilization continues to spark violent confrontations Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- EU will end up in ‘debt hole’ – Moscow April 2, 2026 1:31 pmState Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin has warned that the EU will face a “debt hole” for tapping frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Democrats take Trump to court over voting curbs April 2, 2026 1:28 pmDemocrats have filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Strait of Hormuz won’t return to pre-war status quo – Iranian official April 2, 2026 1:24 pmTehran will maintain control of the Strait of Hormuz, an Iranian security official has told RT Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Ford and Toyota issue major South African car recall April 2, 2026 1:04 pmFord and Toyota have said defects in vehicles being recalled in South Africa could cause engine power loss or fuel leaks Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Kashmiris see Russia as a counterbalance to West’s hegemony – Indian lawmaker April 2, 2026 12:54 pmThose emotionally affected by the events in Iran would like Russia to play a proactive role, Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has told RT India Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Trump trolls Macron over ‘slap’ from wife (VIDEO) April 2, 2026 12:36 pmUS President Donald Trump has mocked French leader Emmanuel Macron’s marriage, saying his wife treats him “extremely badly” Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- US lifts sanctions on Venezuela acting president April 2, 2026 12:33 pmUS lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, moving toward closer ties with Venezuela after seizing President Nicolas Maduro Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Civilians killed in Burundi military camp blasts (VIDEO) April 2, 2026 11:23 amBurundi’s army says blasts at a firearms depot killed at least 13 civilians and injured 57 people, including three soldiers Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Syrian leader disputes Merz’s refugee claim April 2, 2026 11:16 amSyrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has denied telling Germany’s Friedrich Merz that up to 80% of Syrian refugees could soon return home Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- African nation reaches World Cup after 50-year wait (VIDEOS) April 2, 2026 10:55 amDR Congo has reached the World Cup for the first time in 52 years after a dramatic extra-time win over Jamaica Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Fake helicopter rescue scam exposed in Nepal – media April 2, 2026 9:47 amTour guides on Himalayan treks in Nepal reportedly defrauded several British and Australian insurance companies Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Senegal president signs new anti-LGBTQ law April 2, 2026 9:14 amThe Senegalese president has enacted a new anti-LGBTQ law doubling jail terms, despite the UN human rights chief’s warning against the move Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Iran accuses US and Israel of genocide April 2, 2026 9:12 amThe Iranian Foreign Ministry has accused the US and Israel of genocide over the “deliberate” targeting of schools and education facilities Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- War on Iran is investment in children’s future – Trump April 2, 2026 8:16 amUS President Donald Trump has called the war against Iran an investment in the future of American children Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Russian deputy PM arrives in New Delhi for high-level talks April 2, 2026 6:52 amDenis Manturov will hold a series of meetings with top Indian officials, as India prepares to host the BRICS summit Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- India’s condom industry crippled by Iran war – media April 2, 2026 5:06 amIndia’s condom industry is facing raw material shortages and soaring costs due to the Iran war, reports say Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Trump urges allies to ‘go to Strait of Hormuz and just take it’ April 2, 2026 1:54 amUS President Donald Trump has urged other countries to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- NASA launches first crewed Moon mission since 1972 (VIDEO) April 1, 2026 11:21 pmNASA has launched the Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight around the Moon since 1972 Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Poland refuses to lend Patriot missile systems for Iran war April 1, 2026 10:40 pmPoland has said it will not send its US-made Patriot missile systems to the Middle East Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Paris accuses right-wing mayors of betraying EU April 1, 2026 9:19 pmFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has accused right-wing mayors who removed EU flags from town halls of “betrayal” Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- BBC embroiled in another pedophile scandal April 1, 2026 9:09 pmThe BBC has fired presenter Scott Mills, who the UK media has revealed was investigated for sexual abuse of a minor Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- EU taps interest from frozen Russian assets to give €1.4 billion to Ukraine April 1, 2026 8:38 pmThe EU has announced €1.4 billion in funding for Kiev using the interest generated from frozen Russian assets Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Crisis mode: Western leaders demand more sacrifices from their people April 1, 2026 6:38 pmThe leaders of the UK and Australia have warned their citizens that further economic hardship will come if the Iran war continues Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Iran’s friends are about to make life much more difficult for Israel and the US April 1, 2026 5:42 pmLebanese Hezbollah, Iraqi armed groups and the Houthis in Yemen are helping Tehran widen the conflict and raise its costs Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Trump threatens strikes on Iranian power plants, Tehran vows to ‘annihilate’ US-linked infrastructure (VIDEOS, PHOTOS) April 1, 2026 5:31 pmUS President Donald Trump has threatened to hit Iranian power plants after destroying a key bridge near Tehran Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Russia tests groundbreaking cancer treatment April 1, 2026 5:15 pmRussia has administered the first personalized vaccine to a clinical patient, a man with stage three skin cancer Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- Trump’s ‘ICE Barbie’ responds to husband’s exposure as cross-dressing ‘bimbo’ April 1, 2026 4:50 pmEx-US Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem said she was “devastated” to find out her husband was secretly into cross-dressing and fetishism Read Full Article at RT.comRT
- US Could Use Rescue of Pilots as Cover to Steal Iranian Uranium - Iranian Foreign Ministry April 6, 2026 10:36 amTEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran believes that US attempt to save its pilots could have been cover to steal Iranian uranium, it failed, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday.
- Negotiations on Ukraine Currently on Pause, US Has Lots of Other Things to Do - Kremlin April 6, 2026 10:00 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - The negotiation process on Ukraine currently still on pause, as the United States has lots of other things to do, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
- Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Tactical Missiles Workshops and Energy Infrastructure April 6, 2026 9:45 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Armed Forces have struck a workshop producing control systems and components for operational-tactical missiles, as well as energy infrastructure used in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
- Iran Prepares Response to Mediators' Ceasefire Proposals - Foreign Ministry April 6, 2026 9:09 amTEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran has prepared a response to the proposals of the mediators on a ceasefire with the United States, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday.
- Iran Tells IAEA Shelling of Bushehr NPP Is War Crime Example April 6, 2026 8:35 amTEHRAN (Sputnik) - The shelling of the Bushehr nuclear power plant (NPP) is an example of a war crime, and Iran has sent a letter of protest to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, demanding that he condemn such actions, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said on Monday.
- Russian Air Defense Shot Down 50 Ukrainian Drones Overnight - Defense Ministry April 6, 2026 7:49 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense alert systems shot down 50 Ukrainian drones overnight over four regions, the Sea of Azov, and the Black Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
- Fifteen Vessels Pass Through Strait of Hormuz Over Past 24 Hours - Reports April 6, 2026 7:46 amTEHRAN (Sputnik) - Over the past 24 hours, 15 vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz with Iran's permission, the Fars news agency reported on Monday.
- Head of IRGC's Intelligence Organization Khademi Killed in Attack by US, Israel - IRGC April 6, 2026 7:42 amTEHRAN (Sputnik) - The head of the intelligence organization of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Majid Khademi has been killed in an attack by the United States and Israel, the IRGC said on Monday.
- US Loses 12 Aircraft in Single Operation — Report April 6, 2026 5:41 amTwelve US military aircraft lost in a single operation inside Iran.
- US Bombed Its Own Aircraft During Rescue Mission in Iran — IRGC April 6, 2026 5:23 amIn an embarrassing twist, the US military reportedly bombed its own planes during a rescue mission inside Iran, according to Iran’s air defense command.
- Iran Warns of Reciprocal Strikes on US-Linked Infrastructure April 6, 2026 5:09 am“If our infrastructure is attacked, we will react in kind,” Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said in response to threats by US President Donald Trump.
- Hungary to Send Armed Forces for TurkStream Defense April 5, 2026 7:10 pmHungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto condemned the attempted sabotage of the TurkStream gas pipeline amid the European energy crisis.
- Why US Pilot Rescue Op Is Far From 'Success' April 5, 2026 5:19 pmThe Pentagon has a long habit of “disguising and hiding the fact that they have been losing significant numbers to injury or even death of personnel,” and it can’t be ruled out that losses are written off as contractors, Stockholm University professor Isa Blumi told Sputnik.
- Lavrov, Araghchi Call on to Cease Strikes on Iranian Civilian Infrastructure - Moscow April 5, 2026 4:20 pmMOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi stressed the need to immediately halt reckless attacks on the Iranian civilian and energy infrastructure, including the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
- Hungary's Section of TurkStream Pipeline to Be Guarded by Military – Foreign Minister April 5, 2026 3:19 pmMOSCOW (Sputnik) - The section of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline on Hungarian territory from Serbia to Slovakia will be placed under military protection, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Sunday.
- Russian, Chinese Foreign Ministers Discuss Middle East Situation April 5, 2026 3:02 pmBEIJING (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed the situation in the Middle East during a phone call on Sunday, China Central Television reported.
- Why Are Upbeat US Claims About Mission to Rescue Pilot ‘Highly Questionable’? April 5, 2026 1:33 pmPresident Donald Trump earlier wrote on Truth Social that the US carried out an operation to rescue an F-15 airman "without a single American killed, or even wounded."
- Kallas' Remarks Disgrace Europe Refuses to End - Lavrov April 5, 2026 12:40 pmMOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described statements by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Russia's alleged attacks on other countries as a disgrace that Europe does not want to stop.
- Russia Says Plot to Bomb Gas Pipeline in Serbia Targets Hungarian Sovereignty April 5, 2026 12:34 pmHungarian sovereignty is being targeted, but Bucharest has resisted, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told RIA Novosti on Sunday.
- Rosatom Did Everything to Build New Reactors at Iranian Nuclear Plant – CEO April 5, 2026 11:35 amRosatom has done everything necessary to support the construction of new reactor units at the Bushehr Nuclear Plant in Iran, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said.
- Explosives Found Near Key Serbia Hungary Gas Pipeline – Vucic April 5, 2026 9:26 amSerbian President Aleksandar Vucic told Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban by phone that explosives were found near a gas pipeline that carries Russian gas from Serbia to Hungary.
- Growing Politico-Religious Extremism in US Army Makes Perfect Sense: Here’s Why April 5, 2026 9:18 am“The rise of political extremism in the US military is completely natural,” because people risking death “require a supernatural justification for that death, not to mention the moral and physical suffering they will face in war,” says Biblical scholar Arkady Maler.
- Ukrainian Forces Lose Vehicle Convoy Trying to Redeploy in Sumy Region April 5, 2026 7:16 amKURSK REGION, Russia (Sputnik) - Akhmat special forces soldiers and other Battlegroup Sever units destroyed a vehicle convoy that the Ukrainian Armed Forces were attempting to relocate to a frontline in Sumy Oblast, the commander of a joint artillery group with the call sign Press told Sputnik.
- Iranian Command Says US Pilot Rescue Mission Fails, 2 Helicopters Shot Down April 5, 2026 7:06 amTEHRAN (Sputnik) - The US mission to rescue the pilot failed, with two Black Hawk helicopters and a C-130 support aircraft shot down, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a spokesperson for the Khatam Al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian military command, said on Sunday.
- Russian Air Defenses Down 87 Ukrainian Drones Across Country Overnight April 5, 2026 5:28 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - Air defense systems have downed 87 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
- Frontline for the Poor? Ukrainian Politicians Call on Women, Spare Their Own April 5, 2026 5:12 amUkrainian politicians are openly calling on women to fight because they are not going to let their dear ones to do so, Ukrainian politician and former MP Volodymyr Oleynyk tells Sputnik.
- Cuba Completes Unloading of Russian Oil Tanker – Oil Company April 5, 2026 5:09 amMEXICO (Sputnik) - Cuba has completed the unloading of a Russian tanker carrying 100,000 tonnes of humanitarian oil cargo, the state Union Cuba-Petroleo (CUPET) oil and gas company said on Saturday.
- US Rescues Second Pilot of Downed F-15E Jet in Iran - Trump April 5, 2026 4:45 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said the co-pilot of the F-15E jet shot down in Iran was safe, and that "one of the most daring search and rescue operations in US history" had been conducted to rescue him.
- Iran Blasts US-Israeli Bombardment of Universities, Killing of Scientists April 4, 2026 7:12 pmThe US and Israel have attacked more than 30 Iranian universities since the start of this war, and murdered over 60 professors since June 2025, Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simaee Sarraf told Sputnik.
- Consequences of Strikes on Iran's Bushehr NPP to Destroy Life in Arab Countries – Araghchi April 4, 2026 4:38 pmTEHRAN (Sputnik) - Radioactive consequences from strikes on the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant will destroy life in the capitals of Persian Gulf countries, not in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday.
- Strike on Bushehr Nuclear Plant Destroys Attackers’ Non-Proliferation Credibility - Russian MFA April 4, 2026 2:21 pmRussia is increasingly alarmed by reports of new strikes on Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and strongly condemns new shelling, which resulted in human casualties, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday.
- Nuclear Risk Rising Daily Amid Bushehr Nuclear Plant Attacks— Rosatom CEO April 4, 2026 1:27 pmThe events at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant are developing according to the most undesirable forecast, Russian nuclear power corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Saturday.
- Orthodox Scholar Reveals Why Christian Zionists Are so Gung-ho About a New Middle East Crusade April 4, 2026 1:21 pmThe Protestant faith from which Christian Zionism emerged is “prone to fragmentation, doctrinal change, and the formation of new ideas,” with some sects moving “very far toward Judaism,” creating the doctrine of Anglo-Israelism, the hybrid religious movement of “Judeo-Christianity,” says theology professor Roman Silantyev.
- NATO Actively Building Up Military Forces on Eastern Flank - Russian Foreign Ministry April 4, 2026 12:32 pmMOSCOW (Sputnik) - The NATO bloc is actively building up its military potential on its eastern flank and has already undermined the security architecture in Europe, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
- Putin to Hold Talks With Foreign Leaders in Moscow on May 9 — Kremlin Aide April 4, 2026 11:35 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - A number of foreign government officials have expressed a desire to come to Moscow for May 9, or Victory Day, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on Saturday.
- US Army’s ‘Christian Extremists’ vs. Orthodoxy: Rift That Shapes Iran War April 4, 2026 10:53 amThe Iran war is largely backed by so-called “Christian Zionists” — from US Speaker Mike Johnson to American Senator Lindsey Graham, who call this Middle East conflict a “religious war.”
- Russia Targets Ukrainian Arms Industry and Energy Sites in Retaliation April 4, 2026 9:44 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost over 380 soldiers in combat against Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr (Center) battlegroup over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
- Russian Priest From US Explains Growing Interest of Young People in Orthodoxy April 4, 2026 7:55 amWASHINGTON (RIA NOVOSTI) – Young generations feel the emptiness of secular society and therefore want to strengthen their faith, Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR) Synod Youth Department Vice Chairman, Archpriest Andrei Sommer, told RIA Novosti.
- Air Defenses Destroyed 85 Ukrainian Drones Overnight – MoD April 4, 2026 7:03 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - Air defenses destroyed 85 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
- Why Сould Ukrainian Regime Be Interested in Forced Mobilization of Women? April 4, 2026 6:25 amReports about women’s forced mobilization in Ukraine come as desertion there has reached a massive scale, approaching around 500,000 cases. The number of draft evaders in the country currently exceeds one million people.
- Restoration of Aluminum Production at EGA Plant in UAE May Take Up to 12 Months – Company April 4, 2026 3:57 amThe restoration of aluminum production at Abu Dhabi plant of the Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) company, the largest aluminum producer in the Middle East, may take up to 12 months, EGA said.
- US-Israeli Strike Kills Wife of Iran’s Top Foreign Policy Advisor — Pezeshkian April 4, 2026 3:33 amAn assassination attempt on Kamal Kharazi, head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Policy, left his wife dead as he was targeted by US-Israeli strike, Iranian president confirmed.
- Iran Shoots Down 2 US Fighter Jets in One Day — Pilot Missing Inside Iran April 4, 2026 3:12 amThe Iranian army confirmed that two US combat aircraft were shot down within 24 hours. One pilot is still missing in Iranian territory. According to US media reports, two rescue helicopters were hit by Iranian fire.
- Hegseth’s Pentagon Purge Designed to Prevent a Mutiny: Karen Kwiatkowski April 3, 2026 3:23 pmThe secretary of war’s dismissal of Army Chief of Staff General Randy George and two other top generals signals intensifying rot in the Department amid the Iran war, former senior DoD insider-turned whistleblower Karen Kwiatkowski says.
- Beyond Oil: How the Iran Conflict Is Disrupting Pakistan's Critical Labor Exports to the Gulf April 3, 2026 3:00 pmPakistan's economy depends heavily on labor exports to the Gulf, where millions of its citizens work. The Iran war has complicated this, prompting the government to devise a new strategy.
- Russia and Turkiye to Boost Joint Work on Black Sea Security April 3, 2026 2:55 pmRussian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed on Friday the implementation of joint strategic energy projects between the two countries, the Kremlin said.
- 'War is Women’s Business': Ukraine Forces Women Into the Meat-Grinder April 3, 2026 1:49 pmCalls to conscript women into the Ukrainian army are growing – but the reality is that they are already being recruited as contract soldiers, Institute of CIS Countries researcher Alexander Dudchak tells Sputnik.
- Ukrainian SBU Planned Terrorist Attack in Moscow — FSB April 3, 2026 12:25 pmThe Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) planned to remotely detonate a bomb hidden in an electric scooter near a business centre in Moscow, The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Friday.
- US Needs to Stop Fighting Iran, Not Talk About Problem of Strait of Hormuz - Lavrov April 3, 2026 11:51 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States needs to stop fighting against Iran and not talk about the problem of the blocked Strait of Hormuz, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.
- How Does US Exercise ‘Predatory Hegemony,’ Extract Resources, Money and Influence? April 3, 2026 11:05 amWeeks have passed since the US and Israel launched wide-ranging strikes on Iran on February 28. The US government, although it had told US media on March 11 that the military operation would end "soon," later announced air raids on multiple Iranian targets, including its oil hub Kharg Island, reported media outlets including Axios and Al Jazeera.
- Russia Sees Attempts to Weaken SCO, Will Ensure They Do Not Succeed - Lavrov April 3, 2026 10:55 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia sees attempts to weaken the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and will do everything to ensure they do not succeed, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.
- How Long Can US Tomahawk Missiles Stocks Last in Iran War? April 3, 2026 10:23 amThe US may exhaust its Tomahawk cruise missile stockpile in less than months at the current pace of the war on Iran.
- Ukraine Loses 2,545 Soldiers to Russian Forces Over Past Week - MoD April 3, 2026 9:44 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost over 2,545 soldiers in combat against Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr over the past week, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
- Hormuz Strait Is a Strategic Bottleneck, US Can’t Pry It Open With Military Force: Expert April 3, 2026 9:04 amIt’s effectively impossible for the Pentagon to force the critical waterway open “because Iran has the longest shoreline in the Persian Gulf” and the missile and drone capability to control it, says Ankara-based security analyst Dr. Hasan Selim Ozertem.
- Trump Seeking Way Out of Conflict With Iran Amid Upcoming Congressional Elections — Report April 3, 2026 3:57 amUS President Donald Trump is seeking a way out of the conflict with Iran, fearing that a protracted military operation could undermine Republicans' position in the midterm congressional elections, the Time magazine reported, citing sources.
- Pentagon Fires Army Chief of Staff, 2 Generals in One Day April 3, 2026 3:38 amChief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell has confirmed the reports about the retirement of Gen. Randy George as the chief of staff of the army.
- France to Fund Rafale F5 Project Independently Following Rift With UAE - Reports April 3, 2026 3:14 amFrance will be forced to independently finance its Rafale F5 fighter jet project due to disagreements with the United Arab Emirates over participation in the development, French newspaper La Tribune reported.
- Eight Arab, Muslim Countries Condemn Israeli Death Penalty Law April 2, 2026 3:05 pmDOHA (Sputnik) - Foreign Ministers of Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE condemned Israel for passing a death penalty bill for terrorists and warned it will heighten regional tension, according to a joint statement released on Thursday.
- IRGC Says Attacked US-Linked Industrial Facilities in Middle East April 2, 2026 2:57 pmTEHRAN (Sputnik) - The Iranian military has attacked US-linked steel and aluminum industry facilities in the Middle East, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday.
- Iran Almost Finalized Draft of New Navigation Regime in Strait of Hormuz April 2, 2026 2:53 pmMOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran has nearly completed its draft protocol, which would establish a new navigation regime in the Strait of Hormuz, and plans to begin talks with Oman to develop a joint solution, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said in an interview with Sputnik.
- International Federation of Gymnastics Bends Over Backwards to Show Double Standards Against Russia April 2, 2026 2:50 pmOn April 1, the Federation threatened possible disciplinary action against 15-year-old Russian gymnast Sofia Ilteryakova after she failed to turn toward the flags raising behind her at an awards ceremony at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Sofia, Bulgaria on March 30.
- South Asian Journalists Join In-Person SputnikPro Session April 2, 2026 1:16 pmThe Rossiya Segodnya media group has launched a new SputnikPro internship for nine specialists from leading media in South Asia at its headquarters in Moscow.
- The CPC's Original Aspiration and Disciplinary Requirements Shape Officials' Inner Political Beliefs April 2, 2026 11:11 amWhat does it mean to govern well, and how should governance performance be gauged?
- Paralyzed NATO 'Falling Apart' – Report April 2, 2026 10:33 amEuropean leaders are mulling how to deal with US threats to pull out of NATO, US media reports.
- Ukraine Loses Over 375 Soldiers to Russian Forces in Past Day - MoD April 2, 2026 9:52 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost over 375 soldiers in combat against Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
- Energy Market Could Collapse Due to Iran War – Expert April 2, 2026 9:45 am"The world has come close to the point where it will be necessary to significantly reduce energy consumption," Turkish expert Mehmet Dogan told Sputnik.
- US Talk of Ending Iran War Tactical Move to Calm Energy Markets – Expert April 2, 2026 9:29 amWashington’s main goal is to stabilize the markets and stop the oil price surge, Turkish expert Faik Bulut told Sputnik.
- Iran Conflict is Full-Fledged War on Nature – Expert April 2, 2026 9:18 amSmoke from oil fires from the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran return to the Persian Gulf as acid rain, irreversibly altering the water's chemical balance and destroying flora and fauna, Egyptian expert and UN Framework Convention on Climate Change observer Mustafa Sherbini tells Sputnik.
- US Embassy in Baghdad Urges US Citizens to Leave Iraq Immediately April 2, 2026 8:38 amDOHA (Sputnik) - The US Embassy in Baghdad called on US citizens in Iraq on Thursday to leave the country immediately due to threats by pro-Iranian groups to attack central Baghdad, where foreign diplomatic missions are located, according to a statement from the diplomatic mission.
- India's Arms Exports Reach New High of Over $4Bln - Defense Minister April 2, 2026 8:36 amNEW DELHI (Sputnik) - India's arms exports reached a new all-time high in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, totaling $4.1 billion, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday.
- Iran Says US-Israeli Claims of Its Military Strength Are Wrong April 2, 2026 8:31 amTEHRAN (Sputnik) - The US and Israeli assessment of Iran's military capabilities is inaccurate, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a spokesman for the Khatam Al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian military command, said on Thursday amid claims by US President Donald Trump that Iran no longer posed a threat.
- Trump Says US Will Hit Iran Hard in Next 2-3 Weeks, Threatens 'Stone Age' April 2, 2026 3:59 amUS President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will intensify strikes on Iran over the next two to three weeks and threatened to bring the country to the "Stone Ages."
- Artemis II Lunar Mission Spacecraft With 4 Astronauts Launched From Cape Canaveral April 2, 2026 3:35 amThe Orion spacecraft of the Artemis II lunar mission with four astronauts on board has been launched from Cape Canaveral, the NASA broadcast shows.
- Venezuela’s Rodriguez Calls Lifting of Sanctions Step Toward Normalizing Ties With US April 2, 2026 3:13 amActing Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez believes that the lifting of US sanctions against her is a step toward normalizing bilateral relations.
- Bottlenecks and Breakthroughs: Can Pakistan Seize Its Moment As a Logistics Hub? April 1, 2026 4:01 pmThe surge in volumes was driven by the war; however, as risks escalate in the Gulf region, a sustained opportunity could emerge—provided Pakistan is prepared for it, Ali Khizar, Director of Research at Business Recorder, told Sputnik.
- Liberation of LPR Marks Shift to Tougher Russian Demands in Ukraine Talks - Analyst April 1, 2026 2:27 pmBy liberating the Lugansk People’s Republic, Russia is signaling that it has lost faith in negotiations with Zelensky, who offers “nothing but empty talk and publicity stunts," military analyst Alexei Leonkov, editor of Arsenal of the Fatherland, tells Sputnik.
- Russia Poised to Dominate High-Tech’s Lifeblood as War on Iran Chokes Helium Flows April 1, 2026 2:22 pmThe current squeeze on helium hands Russia—holder of roughly 28% of global reserves— a strategic opening to boost its role in a market thrown into chaos by the war on Iran, says Russian National Energy Security Fund expert Igor Yushkov.
- Russia Dismisses Zelensky's Easter Ceasefire Call as Mere PR Stunt April 1, 2026 12:19 pmVolodymyr Zelensky's comments about his alleged readiness for an Easter ceasefire resemble a PR stunt to get a 1-2–month truce in order to replenish the Ukraine armed forces, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
- China’s First 7-Ton Fully Indigenous Cargo Drone NORINCO LUCA Makes Successful Maiden Flight April 1, 2026 11:16 amThe fully domestically developed NORINCO LUCA large cargo unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) successfully completed its maiden flight on Tuesday in Zhengzhou, Central China's Henan Province.
- Russia's New Topol-Based Start-1M Conversion Rocket Unveiled for 1st Time April 1, 2026 11:06 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - The exterior of the new Start-1M light-class conversion rocket system, based on the Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), was presented for the first time at an exhibition in Russia's Federation Council on Wednesday, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
- Kremlin to Zelensky: Pull Troops Out of Donbass Now April 1, 2026 10:09 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky must make a decision to withdraw Ukrainian forces from Donbass today, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
- Russian Forces Take Full Control of Lugansk People's Republic April 1, 2026 9:32 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Zapad battlegroup took full control of the Lugansk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
- Trump Eyeing US Exit from NATO After Bloc Declines to Assist in Iran Conflict April 1, 2026 9:25 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said that he is seriously considering withdrawing the US from NATO after the alliance refused to help in the conflict with Iran.
- Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Maintains Contacts With CIA on Iran - Director April 1, 2026 8:48 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) maintains contact with the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) regarding the situation around Iran, SVR Director Sergei Naryshkin said on Wednesday.
- US Needs to Re-Examine NATO's Value to Country — Secretary of State April 1, 2026 3:58 amThe United States needs to reassess NATO's importance to the country, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
- Trump Says Military Operation Against Iran to Last for Another 2-3 Weeks April 1, 2026 3:41 amUS President Donald Trump said that the military operation against Iran is likely to last for another 2-3 weeks.
- USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Departs US for Deployment — Navy April 1, 2026 3:11 amThe George H. W. Bush Carrier Strike Group departed Norfolk, Virginia, on Tuesday for a deployment, the US Navy said.
- No Talks Between US and Iran Are Taking Place – Iran's FM March 31, 2026 6:59 pmAs the US keeps issuing statements about the talks with Iran, Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi declared the following:
- Putin, UAE Leader Express Concern About Deteriorating Situation in Middle East - Kremlin March 31, 2026 4:57 pmMOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with his UAE counterpart, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which they expressed serious concern about the degradation of the military-political situation in the Middle East and the death of people, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.
- Trump Says US Operation Against Iran Will Not Last Too Much Longer March 31, 2026 3:59 pmWASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the military operation against Iran will not last too much longer.
- US Leverages Japan Against China, Echoing Its Ukraine Playbook – Ex-US Marine March 31, 2026 3:33 pmJapan fortifying its islands near China and the island of Taiwan is part of a broader US strategy, former US Marine and veteran geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic tells Sputnik.
- Tomahawk Stockpiles Drying up as US Stands Alone in Iran Quagmire – Military Analyst March 31, 2026 2:27 pmUS conventional military power is being stretched to the breaking point in its war against Iran, Russian military observer Igor Korotchenko tells Sputnik.
- Trump to Allies Refusing to Back Iran Op: Fight for Your Own Oil—US Won't Protect You March 31, 2026 11:33 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States will no longer provide assistance to protect the interests of those countries that refused to support the military operation against Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday.
- Middle East Conflict Erases Arab Region's Annual Economic Growth – UN March 31, 2026 11:23 amThe conflict in the Middle East has nullified the annual economic growth of the Arab region, with losses potentially reaching nearly $200 billion, according to a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
- HK Tech IPOs Gain Momentum as Manycore Approaches Listing March 31, 2026 11:20 amHong Kong's IPO market for the technology sector showed strong momentum on Monday, as the leading company of the trend, Manycore Tech, a spatial intelligence unicorn and one of Hangzhou's "Six Little Dragons," reportedly entered the final sprint toward a listing.
- Poland Refuses to Hand Over Patriot Systems to US - Defense Minister March 31, 2026 10:57 amPoland does not intend to provide the US with its Patriot missile defense systems, Minister of National Defense of the Republic Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz stated.
- China Slams Strikes on Iran’s Peaceful Nuclear Facilities March 31, 2026 10:48 amStrikes on Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities could have serious consequences for regional security and stability, and China resolutely opposes them, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated at a briefing on Tuesday.
- Persian Gulf Crisis Spiraling Toward Broader War, Lavrov Warns March 31, 2026 10:47 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - There are signs that the crisis in the Persian Gulf is escalating into a broader conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.
- If EU States Give Ukraine Airspace to Try Attack, Russia Will Take Measures - Kremlin March 31, 2026 10:29 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - If EU countries really give Ukraine airspace to try to attack Russia, Russia will be obliged to take appropriate measures, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
- Russian Forces Liberate Malaya Korchakovka Settlement in Sumy region March 31, 2026 10:15 amMOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Armed Forces has liberated the settlement of Malaya Korchakovka in the Sumy region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
- German exports to Russia down 5.3% in April month-on-month June 6, 2025 10:04 amIn annual terms, exports from Germany to Russia lost 9.3%
- Khrunichev Center begins production of three Angara-A5M rockets for launching ROS modules June 6, 2025 10:03 amThe next phase in the Angara-A5 modernization program involves adapting the rocket for launching manned spacecraft
- Gagauzia head faces court: recent developments June 6, 2025 10:03 am"No matter what the pro-government media outlets say, I am tried today because I am Gagauzia's head," Evghenia Gutsul stated
- Trump-Musk clash costs both hefty sums in one day — media June 6, 2025 10:01 amAccording to the news outlet, Elon Musk remains the world’s richest businessman, but his fortune declined by $33.9 billion
- Press review: Europe seeks to block US-Russia thaw as Russia eyes role in US-Iran talks June 6, 2025 10:00 amTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, June 6th
- Israel to continue striking Beirut until Lebanon disarms Hezbollah — defense minister June 6, 2025 9:45 am"Agreements must be honored and the Lebanese government does not do what is required, Israel will continue to act, and with great force," Israel Katz said
- WHO reports over 8,500 global attacks on health facilities since 2018 — director general June 6, 2025 9:34 am"Attacks on health care have become the 'new normal' of conflict," WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said
- Shadow of 'potential brutal divorce' between Trump-Musk looms over Republicans — TV June 6, 2025 9:31 amAccording to the report, Republican lawmakers worry that Musk may try to oust them from power in midterm elections next year
- EU must conclude arms limitation agreement with Russia, says Orban June 6, 2025 9:18 amThe Hungarian prime minister noted that Hungary agrees with the need to strengthen Europe’s defense capabilities, but this should not lead to an unrestrained arms race
- Bank of Russia sells yuan worth $83 mln with settlements on June 5 June 6, 2025 9:15 amThe Central Bank sold yuan on the domestic market with settlements on June 4, 2025 in the amount of 6.5 bln rubles
- Attacks ahead of meeting between IAEA, Rosatom chiefs 'pressure tool,' ZNPP believes June 6, 2025 9:01 amOn June 5, Ukrainian troops launched several drone attacks on the training center of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant
- Dodon calls on Sandu, Recean not to succumb to Western attempts to drag Moldova into war June 6, 2025 8:53 amThe former Moldovan president criticized Dorin Recean's statement in Brussels that Russia allegedly wants to deploy 10,000 of its soldiers in Transnistria
- Zelensky’s regime bears all hallmarks of terrorist organization — Russian senator June 6, 2025 8:42 amThe official designation of Kiev regime as a terrorist organization is merely a matter of time, Andrey Klischas stated
- Russian stocks down as main trading session opens June 6, 2025 8:40 amThe yuan exchange rate was up by 3.1 kopecks at 10.999 rubles.
- Rosatom CEO, IAEA chief meet in Kaliningrad June 6, 2025 8:39 amThe meeting is taking place at Khrabrovo Airport
- Ukraine strikes hotel in ZNPP satellite city of Energodar with drone June 6, 2025 8:22 amMaxim Pukhov stressed that the hotel was non-operational, so no one was injured
- Ukrainian army retreating from Komar community in western Donetsk region June 6, 2025 8:20 amThe Ukrainian military tried to deploy reserves to that community but most of them were destroyed by Russia’s air strikes, the source added
- Putin enjoys strong support among Russian people, latest poll shows June 6, 2025 8:16 am"When asked directly if they trusted Putin, 80% of participants responded affirmatively," the service said
- Orban sees EU bracing for another decade of countering Russia amid proxy war in Ukraine June 6, 2025 7:52 amCommenting on the Ukraine crisis, the Hungarian PM said that Brussels viewed Ukraine as "the first line of European defense" where pan-European interests were currently being defended
- Death toll in Ukrainian attack on Kursk Region's Rylsk climbs to two June 6, 2025 7:48 amGovernor Alexander Khinshtein said that an 83-year-old woman died in hospital
- Russia’s FAB bomb wipes out Ukrainian army platoon in southwestern Donetsk region June 6, 2025 7:43 amThe strikes by Russian forces destroyed a considerable part of the Ukrainian army’s battalion deployed to hold defense in that frontline area
- Russia to defend rights of Russian speakers in Ukraine to resolve crisis, says Lavrov June 6, 2025 7:38 amRespect for the Russian language, the great culture created on its basis, and the people who speak it are very important for Russia, the Russian foreign minister said
- No basis for return to START now, scenario increasingly unrealistic — MFA June 6, 2025 7:26 amAccording to Sergey Ryabkov, it would take rebuilding Russian-US relations from rubble to reset the START Treaty
- US Golden Dome project could obstruct arms control, senior Russian diplomat warns June 6, 2025 7:22 amRussia is not the only country to see the problem here, Sergey Ryabkov emphasized
- Over 80% of Russians trust Putin — poll June 6, 2025 7:15 amThe majority also endorsed of the president’s job performance
- Gazprom files new lawsuit against Naftogaz of Ukraine in Russian court June 6, 2025 7:02 amThe lawsuit was filed in the Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region
- FACTBOX: Ukrainian UAVs attacks Russian regions in night hours June 6, 2025 6:34 amThe drone attack sparked a fire at a factory in the Saratov Region's Engels
- MOEX Index down 0.16% as morning trading session opens June 6, 2025 6:24 amBy 7:10 a.m. Moscow time, the MOEX Index had moved to the positive territory as it traded at 2,857.88 points
- Belgorod Region governor reports blown-up railroad tracks, no injuries June 6, 2025 6:15 amBy now, train services on that sector have resumed
- PREVIEW: President Putin to chair session of National Projects’ Council June 6, 2025 5:51 amThe event’s agenda will be topped by the launch of new projects, which are aimed at achieving Russia's national development goals for the period up to 2030 and in the perspective up to 2036
- Ukraine’s Zelensky turns terrorism into ideology of his country — Russian lawmaker June 6, 2025 5:35 am"Zelensky is personally responsible for terrorist attacks that lead to the deaths of civilians," Vyacheslav Volodin said
- Golden Dome missile shield project turns space into arena of armed confrontation — Ryabkov June 6, 2025 4:30 amRussia’s senior diplomat stressed that such US actions provoke escalation of tensions and an arms race in space paves the way for mutual distrust as well as for serious obstacles to cooperation on inter-state level regarding the peaceful exploration of space
- At least 12 children injured in bus accident in Russia’s Far East June 6, 2025 3:19 amAccording to preliminary data, the bus brake system failed
- Air defenses down 10 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow — Mayor Sobyanin June 6, 2025 2:29 am"Emergency services currently at work where the debris of the destroyed UAVs landed," Moscow mayor added
- UK engaged in search of external enemy amid domestic economic problems — diplomat June 6, 2025 1:31 am"This story is as old as the world," Russian Ambassador to London Andrey Kelin noted
- SpaceX may decommission ISS-bound Dragon spacecraft after Trump’s statements — Musk June 6, 2025 12:25 am"In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately," Musk wrote
- Israel delivers 17 strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs — TV June 5, 2025 9:15 pmAccording to the report, the city’s southern outskirts were attacked by fighter jets and drones
- Russia, Chad reaffirm plans to step up political dialogue — MFA June 5, 2025 9:08 pmAccording to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the meeting was initiated by the African nation’s envoy
- US gave Ukraine all weapons promised by Biden, former Ukrainian president says June 5, 2025 9:00 pmAccording to Pyotr Poroshenko, Ukraine has until the end of the year to find an additional $12 billion to finance military needs
- Musk says Trump should be impeached June 5, 2025 8:53 pmHe also warned that the US economy would face a recession in the second half of 2025 as a result of US president's tariff policies
- Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut suburbs — IDF June 5, 2025 8:47 pmPrior to that, the Israeli army issued a warning for this neighborhood, telling residents to leave their homes immediately
- Doctors examine 3 children whose mother died in shelling of Rylsk in Kursk Region June 5, 2025 8:18 pmAccording to Alexander Khinshtein, the children will be promptly provided with clothing and money to buy other necessities
- Hamas did not reject Witkoff’s latest proposal on Gaza, leader says June 5, 2025 8:17 pm"We did not reject the proposal but made some amendments", Khalil al-Hayya said
- Uzbekistan qualifies for FIFA world cup for the first time June 5, 2025 8:14 pmUzbekistan is the runner-up in Group A with 18 points
- Trump says Musk 'went crazy' while leading DOGE June 5, 2025 8:12 pmThe president also threatened to terminate all government contracts with Musk’s companies and cancel all subsidies
- Almost one in three Gaza residents displaced since end of ceasefire — UN June 5, 2025 8:05 pmAccording to the agency, the Israeli army has issued 35 displacement orders since military operations resumed
- Drone incidents at NPPs pose nuclear risk, must stop — IAEA chief June 5, 2025 7:47 pmEmployees undergo both initial and advanced training there, and emergency response drills are also held at the site
- IAEA inspectors report hearing gunfire at ZNPP, presumably targeting drones — IAEA chief June 5, 2025 7:46 pmOn Thursday, Ukrainian troops launched several drone attacks on the training center of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, housing the world’s sole full-scale reactor hall simulator
- Over 90% of families in Gaza have no money to buy food — UN June 5, 2025 7:28 pmOCHA points out that "supplies continue to dwindle, as what is allowed into Gaza is merely a trickle"
- Lebanese forces dismantle more than 500 military installations in country’s south — PM June 5, 2025 7:26 pmAccording to the official, Lebanon "will not be able to achieve stability if Israel continues its aggression against it"
- Musk claims Trump would not have won presidency without him June 5, 2025 7:12 pmThe world's richest man couldn't contain his animus in responding to Trump's remarks that he was "disappointed" in him
- Far Eastern terminal to double transshipment in Vanino port June 5, 2025 6:58 pmTest shipments showed that the company can transship the volume of 32.8 mln metric tons and even more, Director of the company Vladimir Dolgopolov said
- Russian stock market indices mixed on Thursday — market data June 5, 2025 6:50 pmThe MOEX Russia Index ticked up by 0.7% to 2,856.61 points, while the RTS Index lost 0.1% to 1,137.28 points
- Russian MFA says UK uses British Council to erode sovereignty of countries June 5, 2025 6:44 pmAccording to Maria Zakharova, following the start of the special military operation, the British Council acted in lockstep with the unprecedentedly hostile anti-Russian moves of the UK government
- Israeli PM confirms enlisting Palestinian clans in Gaza to fight against Hamas June 5, 2025 6:31 pmAccording to the statement, Israel "is acting wisely and resolutely, and with full support from the security system, in order to achieve the main goal, which is to completely defeat the terrorist organization Hamas"
- Nissan filed applications for trademarks in Russia — patent authority June 5, 2025 6:27 pmRegistration will be under classes of the International Classification of Goods and Services
- Passenger transport market in Russia down 65% in 4M 2025 — Kamaz June 5, 2025 6:19 pmRegions are main consumers of Kamaz products in this market and the government provides subsidies for the procurement of passenger transport within the framework of the fleet upgrade program, where the target of 85% of the renewal is set for each region, Deputy CEO of the Russian truck maker Anton Saraikin noted
- Russian ambassador to UK describes Kiev’s attack on Russian airfields as escalation June 5, 2025 6:04 pmAndrey Kelin added that similar attacks may involve technology and data, provided by Western countries
- Azerbaijani, Russian diplomats talk Baku-Moscow relations June 5, 2025 5:59 pm"The meeting focused on political, economic, trade, humanitarian and other dimensions of Azerbaijani-Russian relations, regional and international security matters of mutual interest, as well as the post-conflict situation in the region," the report said
- Russian MFA warns countries against working with organizations like British Council June 5, 2025 5:56 pmAs Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed, the positions of influence that London acquires in the course of certain activities are subsequently used to meddle in the internal affairs of other countries
- UN comments on Trump’s threats to sanction Russia, Ukraine June 5, 2025 5:44 pmSpokesperson Stephane Dujarric emphasized that the UN always feels the best way to resolve any conflict "is through negotiations"
- Trump says urged Putin against responding to Ukraine's recent strikes on Russia June 5, 2025 5:42 pmAccording to the Russian Defense Ministry, the Kiev regime launched a terrorist attack with FPV drones on airfields in the Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, Ryazan, and Amur regions on June 1
- Slovak PM asks that Ukraine peace language be included in EU Council final statement June 5, 2025 5:34 pmIn Robert Fico’s opinion, the European Union needs to exercise its own plan to end the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible
- Russian bishop describes Putin-pope call as long-awaited yet jolting June 5, 2025 5:31 pmIn Nikolay Dubinin's words, the shared desire to develop ties on the basis of common spiritual values "was met with great joy, naturally"
- Trump does not think Russia 'playing games' in Ukraine settlement June 5, 2025 5:24 pmThe US leader said this, commenting on the Russian government's statements about Ukraine
- US, China settle some disputed issues in trade — Trump June 5, 2025 5:16 pmThe US president highlighted "very good shape with China and the trade deal"
- Trump, Xi agree to hold new round of trade negotiations as soon as possible June 5, 2025 5:12 pm"Both sides should effectively use the mechanism of trade and economic consultations, adhere to an equal relationship, respect each other's interests and strive for a mutually beneficial result," the Chinese leader pointed out
- Kursk Region woman describes surviving violent attack by Ukrainian troops June 5, 2025 5:10 pmYelena Drugova recalled that after being wounded, she attempted to crawl toward a nearby house but was unable to reach it
- Trump says he is ready to impose sanctions on Russia, Ukraine if no peace deal is made June 5, 2025 5:07 pmThe US leader explained that in his view, the deadline is "when I see the moment where it's not going to stop"
- Gazrom Neft develops technologies making oil lifting cheaper June 5, 2025 5:06 pmMore than a dozen solutions have already been created and tested in high-speed multi-stage hydraulic fracturing, chemicals and digital tools for fracking support, and horizontal well drilling, the company added
- Gazprom Neft creates chemicals increasing oil recovery factor June 5, 2025 5:02 pmThe company also registered patents on modern materials for polymeric surfactant flooding
- Russia deems Radio Echo activities undesirable in country June 5, 2025 5:00 pmIn addition to Radio Echo GmbH, the Association for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies, based in the US, and Austria's Institute of Humanities were included on the list
- Gas consumption in Russia rises by 5.2% in 2024 to 521.5 bcm — Gazprom June 5, 2025 4:49 pmBy 2030, the company expects domestic gas consumption in Russia to grow by approximately 20 bln cubic meters
- Russia, Iran interested in preventing tensions around Tehran’s nuclear program — MFA June 5, 2025 4:46 pmAccording to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the parties thoroughly exchanged views on the situation around Iran’s nuclear program, particularly in light of the upcoming International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors meeting
- Ukrainian military gassed civilians in Sudzha district, set fire to their homes — witness June 5, 2025 4:42 pmYelena Drugova explained that these events unfolded after the Russian army entered the settlement
- Trump expects solution to Ukraine conflict to be found eventually June 5, 2025 4:39 pmIn the course of a meeting with the German chancellor, the US leader said he regularly discussed issues related to the Ukraine crisis with Friedrich Merz
- US blocking Gaza resolution signifies Washington's moral decay — Iranian MFA June 5, 2025 4:36 pmSpokesman Esmail Baghaei said that it serves as proof of Washington's complicity in the ongoing massacres, including the killing of children, in the occupied Palestinian territories
- Gazprom increased gas supplies to Uzbekistan by 4.4 times in 2024 June 5, 2025 4:16 pmPumping totaled 1.28 bln cubic meters as of 2023 year-end
- Russia’s declining inflation opens door to easing monetary policy, lowering key rate June 5, 2025 4:15 pmPresident of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Alexander Shokhin still noted that companies are registering a growing number of problems, including the curtailment of investment programs and difficulties in relations with suppliers, which have led to delivery delays
- Trump says venue and date of his meeting with China’s Xi to be announced later June 5, 2025 4:13 pm"As Presidents of two Great Nations, this is something that we both look forward to doing," the US leader said
- Kamaz forecasts sales of 40,000-60,000 heavy haulers in Russia this year June 5, 2025 4:08 pmEven the market decline by a factor of two compared to the abnormally high year of 2023 to 60,000 units conforms to levels before the crisis, Deputy CEO of the Russian truck maker Anton Saraikin said
- West tries to prevent Russia's return to ECOSOC with pressure — Foreign Ministry June 5, 2025 4:07 pm"The Russian application was supported by two thirds of the UN member states participating in the vote," the ministry said in a statement
- People in seized Kursk Region village spent nights in bushes, eyewitness says June 5, 2025 4:06 pmThe man recounted that mornings started to get chilly in the fall, so the family went back to live in their house
- Traces of electric shock devices found on bodies of killed civilians in Kursk Region June 5, 2025 4:03 pmYelena Zhadanova, head of the Porechnoye village council in Sudzha, also reported that during the occupation, Ukrainian soldiers restricted the movement of Porechnoye residents, with FPV drones constantly flying overhead, endangering their lives
- Over 1.6 mln Muslims performing Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in 2025 June 5, 2025 3:59 pmOf this number, 1,506,576 men and women arrived to the Kingdom from other countries, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics reported
- Authorities eyeing targeted support for coal businesses June 5, 2025 3:49 pmThe deferral for taxes and insurance contributions for coal companies effective from June 1 to December 1 of this year can be renewed in case the situation does not improve
- Germany issues arrest warrant for Russian man suspected of supporting ISIS June 5, 2025 3:43 pmOn February 20, the man wanted to fly from Berlin to a region where the group is active to join it and undergo combat training
- Ukrainian attack kills civilian, leaves another six injured in Russia’s Kursk Region June 5, 2025 3:39 pmActing Governor Alexander Khinshtein said the attack left three underage children without their mother, and the authorities will provide the family with all necessary assistance
- Palestinian parliament speaker condemns US for vetoing resolution on Palestine June 5, 2025 3:36 pmChairman Rawhi Fattouh underlined that "the US is becoming a direct accomplice in these crimes, and bears the political and moral responsibility for the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip"
- In Kursk villages, many locals lost lives to Ukrainian grenades trying to shield families June 5, 2025 3:34 pmYelena Zhadanova, head of the Porechnoye village council, said the Ukrainian soldiers "didn’t give anyone even the slightest chance to survive"
- It is essential to sustain Russia’s economic growth at least at 2% June 5, 2025 3:32 pmPresident of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Alexander Shokhin stressed the importance of accounting for external factors that could adversely impact the economy
- Bank of Russia sets official dollar rate at 79.13 rubles for June 6 June 5, 2025 3:29 pmThe official euro rate was increased by 1.35 rubles to 90.6635 rubles
- Victim of terror attack in St. Petersburg wins $1,900 lawsuit against perpetrator Trepova June 5, 2025 3:29 pmAs follows from the case file, the defendant did not repay an earlier loan
- Georgian politician demands EU bureaucrats respect republic's sovereignty June 5, 2025 3:27 pmKakha Kaladze reiterated that Georgia is open to allying itself with other countries, but only if both sides want this
- 10,000th Haval vehicle assembled in Kaluga Region June 5, 2025 3:25 pmAccording to Governor Vladislav Shapsha, the plant will eventually transition to full-cycle production, including welding and painting
- Donetsk official urges reporters to intensify efforts to counter Western media attacks June 5, 2025 3:21 pmAccording to Yelena Nikitina, Donbass residents have many stories that the world should know, including stories about the crimes of the Kiev regime, so she suggested that reporters give them coverage
- Clean Arctic project to focus on World War II memorial locations June 5, 2025 3:19 pmOrganizers expect that more than 2,000 volunteers will participate in the project in the current year
- Slovak parliament mandates Cabinet vote against new anti-Russian sanctions — news agency June 5, 2025 3:18 pmThe Slovak National Party, which is a member of the government coalition in the country, initiated the measure
- Driving force behind key rate hike shielding economy from overheating reached June 5, 2025 3:17 pmAccording to President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Alexander Shokhin, the intention was not necessarily to achieve the 4% inflation target by mid-2025
- Environment volunteers to have key events in Karelia along Kochkoma - Reboly road June 5, 2025 3:17 pmVolunteers will restore graves, sculptures, and structures adjacent to mass graves, and will remove moss where necessary
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- President AOC? With voters hungry for change, buzz builds about a possible run. April 6, 2026 9:00 amNew York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is keeping quiet about her political future. But in a tumultuous political environment, the young, charismatic lawmaker could be well-positioned to mount a White House bid.Aaron Short
- Trump threatens Iran infrastructure; details of US aviator's rescue emerge April 5, 2026 6:13 pmPresident Donald Trump threatened strikes on Iranian infrastructure, while Iran struck infrastructure targets in Gulf Arab countries.By MATTHEW LEE, BASSEM MROUE, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and SAMY MAGDY
- Trump’s war in Iran puts new strain on alliances. Why this time it’s different. April 5, 2026 12:32 pmWhether President Trump opts for ground forces, walks away from the war, or cuts a deal with Iran, one cost of his war of choice will be the further decline of U.S. alliances. The strain has been unrelenting, as has the acrimony.Trump’s war in Iran puts new strain on alliances. Why this time it’s different.Howard LaFranchi
- In rural Virginia, excitement and dread grows over Democrats' redistricting referendum April 4, 2026 2:44 pmIf Virginia voters approve a redistricting plan and it survives in court, Democrats could counter Republican gains made through redistricting elsewhere.OLIVIA DIAZ
- With US at war, Hegseth’s Army leadership purge raises questions April 4, 2026 9:00 amAmid the ongoing Iran war, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Gen. Randy George and other leaders, fueling concerns around military politicization.Anna Mulrine Grobe
- From a ballroom to the dollar bill, Trump is making his mark on history April 4, 2026 9:00 amPresident Donald Trump is erecting new structures at a furious pace, while putting his name on everything he can. Critics say it echoes a strongman’s style. Others simply see a penchant for legacy-building – and a long history of promoting the Trump brand.Linda Feldmann
- Trump has shunned solar power. Some of his supporters want to MAGA-fy it. April 4, 2026 9:00 amSeveral prominent conservatives say Republicans should embrace solar energy, despite President Donald Trump working to elevate fossil fuels over renewables.Scott Baldauf
- What happened at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch? Two investigations aim to find out. April 3, 2026 9:00 amRecent Jeffrey Epstein files releases have brought his New Mexico property, Zorro Ranch, into focus as investigators try to determine whether crimes occurred there.Victoria Hoffmann
- Trump pushes out Pam Bondi, as political problems mount at home April 2, 2026 7:13 pmThe attorney general’s dismissal comes on the heels of Kristi Noem’s firing from the Department of Homeland Security. President Donald Trump has now pushed out two Cabinet members – both women – as he faces growing challenges over the Iran war and the economy.Story Hinckley
- Letter from mission control: 4 astronauts soar toward moon ‘for all humanity’ April 2, 2026 9:00 amIn the first endeavor to orbit the moon in more than half a century, four astronauts launched on the Artemis II mission from Cape Canaveral. A Monitor journalist watched the historic step toward a lunar mission from the Johnson Space Center in Houston.Henry Gass
- After more than 100 years of birthright citizenship, Supreme Court appears skeptical of change April 1, 2026 10:30 pmIn one of the biggest cases of the year, Supreme Court justices sounded wary of the government’s argument that the Constitution does not guarantee birthright citizenship. In a first, the president of the United States attended the oral argument.Cameron Pugh
- Deterrence or escalation? What the surge of US troops might mean in Iran. April 1, 2026 8:49 pmAs more ground forces head to Iran, shifting threats and end goals could either baffle opponents and lead to success, or pull the U.S. into another forever war.Anna Mulrine Grobe
- Insider trading? Why well-timed market plays are raising alarms in Washington. April 1, 2026 9:00 amCritics say traders appear to be getting confidential information about major news that will move markets, and then placing trades just before it happens, winning a big payoff. It’s sparking a wave of legislation in both houses of Congress.Linda Feldmann
- Which countries offer birthright citizenship? Here’s how the US compares. April 1, 2026 9:00 amThe U.S. is one of about three dozen countries that provide for unrestricted citizenship at birth. The Supreme Court will consider President Donald Trump’s effort to reinterpret the Constitution’s guarantee of automatic citizenship at birth.Henry Gass
- Trump paid TSA agents while Congress was gridlocked. Can he do that? March 31, 2026 9:37 amPresident Donald Trump’s executive action got TSA agents paid, but it challenges Congress’ power of the purse.Ross Herbert
- The Apollo missions sent astronauts to the moon. With Artemis, NASA wants them to stay. March 31, 2026 9:00 amThe Artemis II mission will take astronauts beyond low-Earth orbit for the first time in 50 years. This next era of the U.S. space program marks a step toward building a permanent presence in outer space.Henry Gass
- Cesar Chavez allegations force a reckoning: Role model, or something less? March 31, 2026 9:00 amAccusations that Cesar Chavez sexually abused girls and women while he led a transformational labor movement complicate the legacy of a man hailed by millions.Harry Bruinius
- Iran warns US ground troops would be at risk as diplomats gather for peace talks March 29, 2026 5:25 pmIran warned the U.S. against a ground invasion – including strikes on universities in the region – as diplomats gather in Pakistan in a push to end the war.Munir Ahmed, Sam Metz, and Samy Magdy
- ‘No Kings’ protests draw millions. Can they turn momentum into change? March 29, 2026 9:00 amAn estimated several million people at more than 3,000 events across the U.S. turned out to protest against President Trump, whose job approval is sinking.Patrik Jonsson
- Education Department directs student borrowers in SAVE plan to prepare for repayment March 28, 2026 10:08 pmLoan servicers will offer borrowers 90 days to pick new repayment plans as part of President Trump's efforts to end Biden-era student debt relief.Annie Ma
- More states adopt college entrance exam touted by conservatives despite concerns April 6, 2026 10:00 amMilitary academies and colleges in North Carolina and Indiana will soon accept the Classic Learning Test, embraced by the Trump administration and mainly featuring Western texts.Todd Wallack
- What the looming sale of CNN means for Trump’s feud with the network April 5, 2026 9:00 amAnimosity from the White House has taken on new meaning amid an imminent sale to David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance, fueling anxiety among journalists.Scott Nover, Liam Scott
- A Harrowing Race Against Time to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran April 6, 2026 12:56 amFor the Iranians, the Air Force colonel whose fighter jet had been shot down was possible leverage. For the U.S. military, finding him was a moral imperative.Greg Jaffe, Helene Cooper, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes
- Trump Revels in Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran April 5, 2026 10:00 pmThe president said he would bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages.” Until this administration, American leaders had insisted they were trying to follow international law in war.Edward Wong
- This Is Not China’s War, but Beijing Started Preparing for It Years Ago April 6, 2026 4:01 amLong concerned about geopolitical crises, China redoubled efforts to secure energy security when President Trump started raising the stakes in his first term.Alexandra Stevenson and Murphy Zhao
- Stephen Miller Is Still Pursuing His Immigration Agenda, but More Quietly April 5, 2026 4:33 pmThe architect of President Trump’s mass deportation campaign wants “a moratorium on immigration from third world countries until we can heal ourselves as a nation.” The chaos in Minneapolis has not pushed him off that course.Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Hamed Aleaziz, Christopher Flavelle, Emily Cochrane and Glenn Thrush
- ICE Agents Detain Newlywed Spouse of Soldier Training to Deploy April 5, 2026 10:16 pmThe 22-year-old wife of an Army staff sergeant came to the U.S. as a toddler. She was taken from a military base where the couple planned to live.Miriam Jordan
- A Russian attack kills 3 in Odesa while Ukraine targets Russian oil infrastructure, officials say April 6, 2026 9:23 am
- Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran April 5, 2026 3:23 pm
- What to know about the rescue of a US aviator shot down in Iran April 5, 2026 3:23 pm
- A long Mideast war could take away from support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy tells the AP April 5, 2026 8:23 am
- A fire has broken out at a petrochemicals plant in the UAE following an attack April 5, 2026 6:53 am
- UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62 behind Mullins and Reed April 5, 2026 2:23 am
- Crews making progress containing Southern California wildfire as some mandatory evacuations remain April 4, 2026 9:23 pm
- Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction April 4, 2026 7:53 pm
- Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren’t considering race in admissions April 4, 2026 7:53 pm
- Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon as they seek to break Apollo 13’s record April 4, 2026 7:53 pm
- Western media accuses Iran of ‘escalation,’ taking ‘hostages’ for potentially capturing POW bombing their country April 5, 2026 1:38 amWatch as the routine defense of territory is turned into something sinister and aggressive.Adam Johnson
- Israel, not Iran, is the imminent threat, says ex-counterterrorism official Joe Kent April 3, 2026 11:27 pm“The Israelis attacked Iran… This whole series of events wouldn't have taken place if the Israelis would not have attacked. There was no imminent threat.”Glenn Diesen
- ‘A moral obscenity’: Trump budget pairs record military boost with billions in cuts to social programs April 3, 2026 6:55 pm“To pay for his endless wars, he wants the biggest increase to military spending in 70 years,” said Rep. Greg Casar. “Hell no.”Jake Johnson
- ‘The rope is for Arabs only’: Israel’s new death penalty law for Palestinians recycles a colonial playbook April 3, 2026 3:55 pmThe passing of the recent Israeli death penalty law aimed at Palestinians formalizes what Israel and colonial powers have always done: creating new laws to legalize colonial violence.Abdaljawad Omar
- The US and Israel are making Gaza-style war the new normal April 3, 2026 1:00 pmIn Iran and Lebanon, the US and Israeli militaries are bombing dense residential blocks, destroying civilian infrastructure, slaughtering children, and assassinating health workers. If it sounds familiar, it’s because this is the Gaza playbook.Branko Marcetic
- Faculty fight anti-union tactics at St. John’s University in New York April 2, 2026 6:35 pmAdministrators at St. John’s University abruptly canceled labor negotiations, pushing faculty to scale up organizing.Eleanor J. Bader
- ‘Wow, he actually admitted it’: Trump says US can’t pay for childcare because it’s ‘fighting wars’ instead April 2, 2026 4:46 pm“Trump is right. A pointless war or universal daycare,” said one Democratic politician. “He’s right: That’s the choice.”Julia Conley
- Rubio ironically says Iran should spend money on its people, not on the military April 1, 2026 6:37 pmThe Trump administration has requested a record-shattering $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget and $200 billion for the war.Sharon Zhang
- Lawsuits expected after Trump orders creation of national voter list, mail-in voting crackdown April 1, 2026 6:21 pm“This executive order is a blatant, unconstitutional abuse of power,” said Sen. Alex Padilla. “Make no mistake: Trump’s attacks on our elections are a clear and present threat to our democracy.”Jessica Corbett
- ‘Don’t be a snitch’: US postal workers side with communities over collaboration with ICE April 1, 2026 6:13 pm“As a union, we have it on the books. We do not collaborate… If ICE shows up, I don't know anything. If the cops show up, if you don't have a court order, I have no idea who you're talking about, I'm not talking to you, leave me alone.”Maximillian Alvarez
- César Chávez’s shadow March 31, 2026 4:21 pmRevelations that the co-founder of the United Farm Workers Union sexually abused young girls and women, including fellow civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, has set off a bomb in Latino communities and movement spaces.Tina Vasquez
- This Canadian journalist is in Iran to show the sides of war corporate media won’t March 30, 2026 7:36 pmAward-winning journalist and former TRNN board member Dimitri Lascaris is reporting on the ground in Iran right now. You need to see his coverage.Maximillian Alvarez and Dimitri Lascaris
- Trump declares ‘Cuba is finished’ while letting Russian oil tanker break illegal US blockade March 30, 2026 6:45 pmThe president’s decision means the US “will not illegally intercept and seize the entirely legal and legitimate sovereign trade in oil,” said one observer.Jake Johnson
- The FBI’s return to Ecuador is nothing new March 30, 2026 3:27 pmThe announcement of a permanent FBI office in Quito is the latest iteration of the US using security cooperation to intervene in the country’s domestic politics.Marc Becker
- ‘Beyond despicable,’ says Democrat after White House official says Trump ‘bored’ with Iran war March 27, 2026 6:18 pm“Real people have paid the price of this war,” said Rep. Don Beyer. “Civilians have been killed throughout the Middle East, including the US missile strike that killed more than 150 schoolchildren.”Brad Reed
- Abby Martin: The US military is ‘Earth’s greatest enemy’ March 27, 2026 5:29 pm“We are in the imperial core. We are the only ones that can actually change this. The rest of the world's been ready. They are waiting for us because they don't want to fucking die at the hands of our insane, belligerent military empire.”Maximillian Alvarez
- More war in Latin America feared as farmers describe torture from US-Ecuadorian ‘Operation Total Extermination’ March 26, 2026 5:26 pmAn Ecuadorian human rights group has called for a probe after “bombings, burning of homes, arbitrary detentions, torture, and threats against the civilian population” by the joint US-Ecuadorian military operation.Stephen Prager
- How the United States stole Mexico | Under The Shadow S2E9 March 26, 2026 2:56 pmA look back at devastating history of foreign intervention in Mexico amid Trump’s present-day threats against the region. This is episode 9 of Under the Shadow, Season 2.Michael Fox
- Immigrant workers launch largest US meatpacking strike in 40 years March 25, 2026 6:21 pm“Workers are fighting to be able to afford the same food that they produce for the rest of the country, to be able to buy beef at the grocery store and not have to buy Top Ramen.”Maximillian Alvarez
- ‘Mind-blowing corruption’: traders placed massive bets minutes before Trump post on Iran March 25, 2026 3:27 pm“Who was it? Trump? A family member? A White House staffer?” asked US Sen. Chris Murphy.Jake Johnson
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- Israel destroys southern Lebanon towns, hits ‘safe’ areas around Beirut April 6, 2026 10:45 amThe Israeli military launches new attacks on Beirut, southern Lebanon as humanitarian crisis deepens.
- World Cup qualification earns Iraq coach Arnold a hero’s welcome in Sydney April 6, 2026 9:53 amGraham Arnold was received by jubilant Iraqi fans upon his return to Australia after a successful qualification campaign.
- Up to 1.2 million people forced to flee as Israel pummels Lebanon April 6, 2026 9:45 amFamilies face repeated trauma as Israeli attacks displace nearly 1.2 million, many for the second time in recent months.
- Iraqis give rousing welcome to coach behind historic World Cup return April 6, 2026 9:36 amIraqis in Sydney turned out in full force to welcome coach Graham Arnold as he returned to Australia.
- Why did ‘Handala’ target FBI Director Kash Patel? April 6, 2026 9:29 amAl Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains the Handala Hack Team.
- Families fleeing Israeli attacks take refuge in Lebanon’s mountains April 6, 2026 9:21 amOver one million people displaced across Lebanon as Israel escalates military campaign with air raids, ground invasion.
- Yemen’s civilians fear fallout after Houthis enter Iran war April 6, 2026 9:10 amFears of air strikes and rising prices dominate everyday life in Sanaa as Yemen becomes embroiled in regional conflict.
- Trump says US armed Iranian dissidents via Kurds, Kurdish groups deny claim April 6, 2026 9:10 amTrump's admission gives credence to Iranian assertion that the January protests were backed by the West to create chaos.
- A visual guide to Artemis II and previous missions to the moon April 6, 2026 9:04 amArtemis II is expected to break the record for the farthest distance humans have travelled from Earth.
- Iran’s top university bombed as US, Israel intensify attacks; 34 killed April 6, 2026 8:31 amTehran says it will respond 'in kind' to attacks on its infrastructure, accuses Trump of inciting 'war crimes'.
- Iran war: What is happening on day 38 of US-Israeli attacks? April 6, 2026 8:01 amTensions continue after Trump's threat on Truth Social for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- ‘Cocktail of Hindutva and welfarism’: How Modi’s BJP is wooing Assam voters April 6, 2026 7:57 amParty banks on mix of xenophobic anti-Muslim policies and financial aid schemes aimed at women to retain power in state.
- Man City captain Silva to leave Premier League club at season’s end April 6, 2026 6:34 amSilva to leave Manchester City after winning the Champions League and six Premier League titles in his nine-year stint.
- Steph Curry returns from injury with 29 points but Warriors lose to Rockets April 6, 2026 6:09 amNBA star marks comeback after nine weeks as Houston Rockets beat Golden State Warriors 117-116 in San Francisco.
- A new regional order for the Strait of Hormuz April 6, 2026 5:40 amThe GCC and Iran can come up with a new security architecture for the Strait of Hormuz that can give Trump an off-ramp.
- Vietnam’s gig workers slammed by rising fuel costs amid fallout of Iran war April 6, 2026 1:14 amDiesel prices have more than doubled in the Southeast Asian nation amid Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran war live: Tehran says response to ceasefire proposals formulated April 6, 2026 12:00 amIran says no direct talks during escalating US-Israeli attacks as Trump's Hormuz deadline nears.
- UK police arrest seven protesters near RAF base used by US April 5, 2026 9:05 pmThe activists were protesting the alleged use of the RAF base as a departure point for US aircraft.
- Ukraine and Syria to cooperate on security, Zelenskyy says April 5, 2026 8:48 pmDuring a trip to Damascus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the two countries agreed to work together.
- Driver faces impaired driving charges after Lao New Year incident April 5, 2026 8:46 pmA driver in Louisiana US, was charged with impaired driving after plowing into a crowd, injuring at least 15.
- Has the humanitarian crisis in Gaza been ignored? April 5, 2026 8:16 pmConditions in Gaza worsen amid the United States-Israel war on Iran.
- Hamas armed wing says disarmament demands not acceptable April 5, 2026 8:09 pmSpokesperson Abu Obeida says calling for the group's disarmament amounts to an attempt to continue Israel's genocide.
- Israeli air strike hits crowd in Gaza City April 5, 2026 8:09 pmSeveral Palestinians were rushed to hospital with severe injuries after an Israeli air strike hit a crowd in Gaza City.
- Hamas armed wing rejects disarmament while Israel continues attacks April 5, 2026 8:03 pmHamas’s armed wing says it will not discuss disarmament before Israel fully implements the first phase of ceasefire.
- Is war more profitable than peace? David Keen explains April 5, 2026 7:54 pmA leading political economist breaks down how war can reward power and be beneficial for profits and political survival.
- APA concerned about far-reaching consequences from Supreme Court decision regarding therapy as ‘free speech’ March 31, 2026 8:30 pmThe Court’s decision will have consequences for the regulation of licensed mental health practice, well beyond conversion therapy
- Want to lose weight? Try eating the same meals on repeat March 26, 2026 1:00 pmSimple, repeatable eating habits may help people stick to diets, see better results, study says
- Police misconduct often traceable to warning signs before hire March 23, 2026 1:00 pmNational police hiring standards needed to improve screening of candidates, study finds
- Stories, not shopping lists: Narrative dating profiles draw more interest March 19, 2026 1:00 pmTelling the story of your life creates empathy, connection with potential dates
- Teen aggression a warning sign for faster aging later in life March 5, 2026 2:00 pmResearch connects adolescent aggression to accelerated aging and long-term health risks
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- To Believe or Not to Believe in Conspiracy Claims? That Is a Question for Signal Detection TheoryPsychological Science, Volume 37, Issue 3, Page 155-165, March 2026. Conspiracy mentality is conceptualized as a continuum. Research on this topic has focused on unwarranted conspiracy claims and the upper end of the conspiracy-mentality continuum—people seeing conspiracies everywhere. This focus neglects warranted ...Maude Tagand, Dominique Muller, Cécile Nurra, Olivier Klein, Benjamin Aubert-Teillaud, Kenzo Nera
- The Structure of Social Situations: Insights From the Large-Scale Automated Coding of TextPsychological Science, Volume 37, Issue 3, Page 180-205, March 2026. Social situations are key determinants of cognition and behavior, and although several frameworks for representing situations have been proposed, these remain partial, nonintegrated, and not systematically mapped onto the rich space of situations ...Sudeep Bhatia, Andrew Yang, Taya R. Cohen
- Local Economic Inequality and Depression: Evidence From Longitudinal Data on Local Residential Contexts and Antidepressant UsePsychological Science, Volume 37, Issue 3, Page 206-223, March 2026. We studied the consequences of economic inequality for depression among adults using individual-level longitudinal administrative data from Denmark (n= 60,654,690 person time points). The data allow us to (a) measure depression without nonresponse (by ...Kim Mannemar Sønderskov, Tobias Heide-Jørgensen, Søren Dinesen Østergaard, Peter Thisted Dinesen
- Associations Between Meat Consumption and Depression Are Small and Unlikely to Be CausalPsychological Science, Volume 37, Issue 3, Page 166-179, March 2026. Evidence from cross-sectional studies suggests that people who eat more meat tend to report somewhat lower depression—a link that, if causal, could have important implications for mental health. However, little is known about why meat consumption is ...Nicholas Poh-Jie Tan, Michael D. Krämer, Peter Haehner, Wiebke Bleidorn, Christopher J. HopwoodDepartment of Psychology, University of Zurich
- From Capture to Control: Initial Capture Increases Learned SuppressionPsychological Science, Ahead of Print. Salient stimuli have the potential to distract us from our immediate goals. Much research has therefore aimed to understand how we learn to use attention to resist distraction by salient stimuli. We propose a new hypothesis whereby an initial instance of ...Yue Zhang, Nicholas GaspelinDepartment of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri
- Neural-Context Reinstatement of Recurring EventsPsychological Science, Ahead of Print. Episodic recollection involves retrieving context information bound to specific events. However, autobiographical memory largely comprises recurrent, similar experiences that become integrated into joint representations. In the current study, we used ...Adam W. Broitman, Michael J. KahanaDepartment of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
- The Relation Between Attributions of Mental Capacities and Moral Standing Across Six Diverse CulturesPsychological Science, Ahead of Print. Whose welfare and interests matter from a moral perspective? This question is at the center of many polarizing debates, for example, on the ethicality of abortion or meat consumption. A widely cited hypothesis holds that attributions of moral standing are ...Bastian Jaeger, Maarten Bosten
- How Does Turning to AI for Companionship Predict Loneliness and Vice Versa?Psychological Science, Ahead of Print. Advances in AI have enabled chatbots to provide warm, personalized support. Yet little is known about the long-term consequences of AI companionship. Across a 12-month longitudinal study with more than 2,000 adults from four Western countries, we examined ...Dunigan Folk, Elizabeth DunnDepartment of Psychology, University of British Columbia
- Does Income Inequality Predict Adolescent Depressive Symptoms?Psychological Science, Ahead of Print. Income inequality is frequently cited as a forceful determinant of mental health and as a possible contributor to the rising trend in adolescent depressive symptoms. However, research findings often rely on low-powered cross-sectional designs. We ...Sondre Aasen Nilsen, Kyrre Breivik, Kjell Morten Stormark, Tormod Bøe
- Conscious Detection of Spoken Words Depends on Their ValencePsychological Science, Ahead of Print. Conscious experiences appear to play a central role in human behavior, yet most neural processing occurs outside of consciousness. Understanding how the mind prioritizes information for consciousness is, therefore, crucial for theories of cognition. Prior ...Gal R. Chen, Zaheera Maswadeh, Leon Deouell, Ran R. Hassin
- The Rise, Impact, and Imbalances of Big-Team PsychologyPsychological Science, Ahead of Print. The present work evaluates the rise, impact, and imbalances of big-team psychology via an analysis of 3,023,895 articles published in the 21st century. Results indicate that big teams—ranging from 10 to more than 100 authors—are relatively unusual (n= 49,...Nicholas A. Coles, João Francisco Goes Braga Takayanagi, Gabrielle L. Grant, Dana M. Basnight-Brown
- Fidelity Versus Validity Using Anendophasia as an Example: Commentary on Nedergaard and Lupyan (2024) and Lind (2025)Psychological Science, Ahead of Print. Nedergaard and Lupyan (2024) presented four studies aimed at validating anendophasia (i.e., experiencing no inner speech).1However, Lind (2025) held that no one, including Nedergaard and Lupyan, has demonstrated that anendophasia exists. In both articles,...Russell T. HurlburtDepartment of Psychology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Commentary: On the Equal-Opportunity Jerk “Defense”: Rudeness Complicates Sexism Attributions but Comes at a CostPsychological Science, Ahead of Print. Sexism is a pervasive and persistent problem. In their 2022 article “The ‘Equal-Opportunity Jerk’ Defense: Rudeness Can Obfuscate Gender Bias” (Psychological Science, Vol. 33, pp. 397–411), Belmi et al. argued that sexism can be obfuscated and go ...Shiyao Bao, Anna Bajet, Rocío Martínez, Johannes Müller-Trede, Isabelle Engeler, Sebastian Hafenbrädl
- Escalation of State Killings, under Torture and Executions in the middle of the War April 5, 2026 12:10 pmCrimes in Security Detention: The Murder of Hossein Ghavi (Silavi) Under Torture Amid recent military tensions, security agencies have intensified the suppression of citizens by exploiting the “atmosphere of war.” Hossein Ghavi (Silavi), a 28-year-old and the sole breadwinner for his family, who suffered from a physical disability (paralyzed in the legs), was arrested at […]Iran HRM
- Execution of Vahid Bani-Amerian and Abolhassan Montazer: The Lethal Cost of International Inaction April 4, 2026 11:53 amDespite repeated warnings and urgent calls for international intervention, the final two members of a group of six political prisoners—Akbar Daneshvarkar, Mohammad Taghavi, Pouya Ghobadi, Babak Alipour, Vahid Bani-Amerian, and Abolhassan Montazer—were executed by the Islamic Republic this morning. These executions were carried out behind the dark veil of international internet shutdowns and the fog […]Iran HRM
- Hasty Executions in Iran; Execution of Vahid Bani-Amerian and Abolhassan Montazer April 4, 2026 10:02 amIran executes Vahid Bani-Amerian and Abolhassan Montazer in Qezel Hesar; six executions in days raise alarm over fair trial violations and repression of political prisonersIran HRM
- Threats of Execution Under the “Law for Strengthening Punishment” April 3, 2026 1:14 pmWhile global attention is fixed on transborder military tensions, the judicial apparatus of the Islamic Republic is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, transforming the “law” into a weapon for the mass killing of domestic dissidents. Recent statements by senior judicial officials, including Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i and Asghar Jahangiri, represent an “official declaration of war“ against citizens […]Iran HRM
- Iran: Arrest of Nasrin Sotoudeh Signals Intensified Crackdown Amid War April 3, 2026 7:43 amArrest of Nasrin Sotoudeh in Iran highlights arbitrary detention, repression of dissent, and human rights violations amid wartime security conditions.Iran HRM
- Iran: Enforced Disappearance of Executed Prisoners/Death Row Queue Amidst the Fog of War April 2, 2026 3:45 pmWhile global attention regarding Iran is currently consumed by ongoing wartime tensions, the judicial and security apparatus of the Islamic Republic is exploiting this emergency to launch a systematic strategy of “physical elimination of political opponents” within the country’s prisons. This trend—characterized by rushed executions, flagrant violations of the right to a fair trial, and […]Iran HRM
- Iran’s Children Instead of School Desks at Checkpoints April 2, 2026 9:28 amIran’s child recruitment policy exposed after death of 11-year-old at checkpoint; evidence shows minors used in security roles in violation of international law.Iran HRM
- Iran: Executions, Mass Arrests, and Intensified Judicial Pressure in Late February and March 2026 April 1, 2026 3:54 pmDocumented report on executions, mass arrests, denial of medical care, asset seizures, and fair trial violations in Iran in late February and March 2026.Iran HRM
- Execution of Babak Alipour & Pouya Ghobadi: Iran’s political killings Amidst the Fog of War March 31, 2026 8:44 amAs the wartime catastrophe at the borders takes on new dimensions, the Islamic Republic’s execution machine is accelerating its unprecedented purge of political prisoners behind the high walls of Qezel Hesar Prison. The execution of four political prisoners in just 48 hours demonstrates a “systematic elimination strategy” facilitated by the lack of deterrent action from […]Iran HRM
- Execution of Two Political Prisoners in Iran; Secret Executions Carried Out Under Wartime Conditions March 30, 2026 1:49 pmExecution of two political prisoners in Iran after unfair trials; secret executions raise urgent concerns over due process, torture, and risk to othersIran HRM
