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US Senate not to approve anti-Russian sanctions bill until fall — The Hill

The media outlet noted that "Republican senators are getting ready to leave Washington without advancing a major sanctions bill against Russia WASHINGTON - US Senate will not pass...

IAEA reports hearing explosions, sees smoke near Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Saturday that its team at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) heard explosions and saw smoke coming from a nearby location.

Putin explains Trump’s frustrations away by saying disappointments in peace talks come from ‘excessive...

Putin says Russia expects further peace talks On front line, Russia is on the offensive, he says MOSCOW - Russian President...

Finnish president says ready to recognize Palestinian state

Stubb said: “If I receive a proposal to recognize the Palestinian state, I am prepared to approve it“ He deplored an “inhumane” situation in Gaza

US sanctions force vessels with Russian oil to divert from India, sources say

Three ships — the Aframaxes Tagor and Guanyin and the Suezmax Tassos — were scheduled to deliver Russian oil to Indian ports this month, trade sources said

Belarus creates special operations brigade in region bordering Ukraine

Major-General Vadim Denisenko emphasized the strategic importance of strengthening the southern sector, describing it as the most tense and unpredictable area MINSK - The Belarusian Armed Forces' Special Operations...

Islamic Jihad publishes video of Israeli hostage held in Gaza

Of the 251 people taken from Israel that day, 49 are still held in Gaza, 27 of whom are dead, according to the Israeli army Rom Braslavksi...

Trump signs executive order imposing tariffs on EU, over 60 other countries

The tariffs will take effect on August 7 WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing tariffs ranging from 15% to 41% on the European...

PM Benjamin Netanyahu meets Witkoff on talks logjam as Trump says Hamas surrender will...

US envoy reportedly expected to put pressure on Netanyahu to make concessions for hostage deal, will visit Gaza aid centers; French FM says GHF sites have caused ‘bloodbath’

Zelensky says he had good first call with Polish President-elect Nawrocki

We trust that Poland will continue to be our reliable partner and ally,” Zelensky said He added that the two men had agreed to conduct official visits...