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Rubio says Iran faces major dilemma as Washington keeps diplomatic door open

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is facing a difficult situation while stressing that Washington remains willing to pursue diplomacy and negotiations, despite what he described as a lack of similar interest from Tehran. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Rubio said the United States was......

UN warns attacks on Russian e-commerce warehouses could constitute war crimes

The United Nations has raised concerns over recent Ukrainian drone strikes on warehouses operated by Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, warning that attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure could potentially constitute war crimes under international humanitarian law. UN Human Rights......

Ukraine attacks on Belgorod leave 9 dead and 77 injured, Russian authorities say

At least nine civilians, including a child, were killed and 77 others injured in a series of attacks reported in Russia’s western Belgorod region over the past 24 hours, according to local authorities. The latest casualties were reported in Belgorod and several surrounding districts, where Ukrainian......

Deadly drone strike on bus in Russia's Belgorod region highlights escalating cross-border conflict

A drone strike on a passenger bus in Russia's Belgorod region has killed at least five civilians, including a child, marking another deadly episode in the intensifying cross-border conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Regional authorities said the attack occurred in the town of Shebekino, less than......

Trump calls for Iran to be included in proposed Russia sanctions legislation

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Republican lawmakers to broaden pending sanctions legislation targeting Russia by incorporating measures against Iran, signaling his intention to pursue a tougher approach toward two of Washington's principal geopolitical rivals. The president's remarks......

Türkiye urges continuation of Istanbul talks to prevent wider Russia-Ukraine conflict

Türkiye has called for the continuation of the Istanbul talks framework aimed at addressing the Russia-Ukraine war, with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressing the importance of maintaining diplomatic channels to help prevent further escalation. Speaking during a joint press conference in Kyiv......

Russian human rights commissioner reports alleged attacks on civilians to the United Nations

Russia's Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova has announced that her office has submitted reports to the United Nations concerning alleged attacks on civilians in Russian territory that Moscow attributes to Ukrainian military operations. According to Lantratova, the reports were sent to UN......

China launches international AI organization with 29 founding members

China has announced the creation of a new international organization dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation, bringing together 29 founding member countries in a move that highlights Beijing's growing ambition to play a leading role in shaping global AI governance. The new organization,......

Russian traveler spends $14,000 on Maldives flight in first half of 2026

A new report from Russian travel service Toto has revealed that the most expensive airline ticket purchased by a Russian traveler during the first half of 2026 was a round-trip flight from Moscow to the Maldives, costing 1.1 million rubles, or approximately $14,000. The findings are based on an analysis......