Putin opens BRICS leaders’ meeting
Also, the Russian president will hold more bilateral meetings with foreign leaders and the heads of international organizations on Wednesday
KAZAN - As chair of the BRICS Summit, Russian...
Russia, China foster economic ties despite complex international situation — Xi Jinping
He stressed that Beijing and Moscow must protect the UN-centric international system and maintain global strategic stability
BEIJING - Moscow and Beijing have been successfully developing trade...
Senior Hamas official arrives in Russia, RIA reports
MOSCOW - A senior member of Hamas, the militant Palestinian group that controls Gaza, Mousa Abu Marzouk has arrived in Moscow on a planned visit, Russian state-run news agency RIA Novosti...
Putin touts ‘multipolar world order’ at flagship BRICS summi
Around 20 leaders, including from China, India, Turkiye and Iran, are gathering in the central city of Kazan
Moscow sees the platform as an alternative to Western-led...
Wealthy Israelis offer rewards for release of Gaza hostages
Rewards reach up to $100,000 in cash or bitcoin
JERUSALEM - Frustrated with the dwindling prospect of reaching a ceasefire deal in the year-long Gaza...
Vietnam’s parliament elects General Luong Cuong as country’s new president
According to the National Assembly, the resolution to elect Luong Cuong, 67, as head of state was supported by 440 out of 440 lawmakers present at the session.
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Blinken arrives in Israel as US looks to renew ceasefire efforts after the killing...
Blinken will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and other officials
TEL AVIV, Israel - US Secretary of State Antony...
Iran says neighbors won’t allow use of their ‘soil or airspace’ for attack
Iran’s main envoy makes announcement as Israel weighs a potential retaliatory strike for Tehran’s October 1 missile attack
KUWAIT CITY - Iran’s neighbors have promised...
Developments on payment mechanisms expected in BRICS — Russian Foreign Ministry
However, no "huge leap forward" should be expected, Sergey Ryabkov noted
MOSCOW, October 22 - Significant developments in respect of mutual payment mechanisms in BRICS countries can be expected...
NATO’s Rutte: North Korea sending troops to Ukraine would escalate conflict
South Korea summons Russian envoy to protest North Korea troop dispatch
BRUSSELS - If North Korea were to send troops to Ukraine to fight on...