Putin, Modi share commitment to fight against terrorism in phone call — Kremlin
The Russian president again offered his deepest condolences over the deadly attack on Indian citizens that took place in Pahalgam in southern Kashmir on April 22, the statement reads
India to participate in Moscow V-Day celebrations — Kremlin
Earlier, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not come to Moscow to attend Victory Day celebrations
Pistorius to retain his post as defense minister in new German government — paper
The Social Democratic Party of Germany and the Christian Democratic Union of Germany will each receive seven ministerial posts in the new cabinet
Russia provides sufficient security to Pakistan’s embassy, envoy says
"According to the Vienna Convention, the Russian side provides us with sufficient security, and today we have no security problems," Muhammad Khalid Jamali said
Many politicians see question of Crimea as solved — senior Slovak lawmaker
When peace talks are over - and they are likely to end with territorial concessions - a new situation will emerge that may be recorded legally," Tibor Gaspar said
PNA expects Russia to continue to support Palestine — presidential adviser
Russia also shares the Palestinian leadership’s priorities in terms of countering the challenges of the Israeli occupation," Mahmoud al-Habbash told
Japan to fall victim to US geopolitical games in case of nuclear conflict — Russian envoy
The ambassador also said that Russia is paying special attention to the intensification of the Japanese side's military activities near Russia's eastern borders
Japan not ready to mend relations with Russia, continues its hostile line — ambassador
Nikolay Nozdrev recalled that Russia has repeatedly indicated that for its part it remains ready to normalize relations and resume mutually beneficial cooperation
Trump reports "very good discussions" on Russia, Ukraine over weekend
Earlier, Trump said that Washington was close to an agreement with one of the parties to the conflict in Ukraine
Nationalist candidate wins first round of Romania's presidential election
Independent candidate and Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan came in second with 20.98% of the vote
Trump to pick new national security adviser within six months
Currently, top US diplomat Marco Rubio both heads the State Department and serves as the US leader's national security adviser
Trump may meet with Putin in Saudi Arabia in May
"I don't know <…> I haven't thought about it," US president replied
Trump refuses to answer Wall Street Journal’s question about talks with Putin
US leader said: "I wouldn't tell The Wall Street Journal because I'd be wasting my time"
Dragging Europe into conflict with Russia fraught with World War III — Slovak lawmaker
When asked whether he thought Europe might seriously escalate the situation, Deputy Speaker Tibor Gaspar said: "I hope not"
Oscar Piastri wins Formula One Miami Grand Prix
He beat the winner of the 2024 Miami race Lando Norris, the British driver of McLaren, by 4.630 seconds
Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz prison closed in 1963
The prison is located on the island of the same name in San Francisco Bay
Islamabad in contact with Moscow on Pakistan-India settlement — ambassador to Russia
Muhammad Khalid Jamali pointed out that consultations have not been interrupted
INTERVIEW: Slovakia favors return of Russian flag at international games — senior lawmaker
According to Tibor Gaspar, people are thus "very close to hatred between nations"
Brent oil price down below $59 per barrel on ICE first time since April 9
UN Security Council to hold meeting on India, Pakistan situation on May 5
Trump says has no plans to dismiss head of Fed
On Wednesday, the US leader criticized the Fed for refusing to lower the rates anew
Trump says customs duties may stay permanently
The president said that he would not make exceptions to the duties for the American small businesses, saying that entrepreneurs do not need this
Pentagon chief plans to visit Israel ahead of Trump’s trip to Middle East — Axios
Earlier, the White House reported that Trump will travel to the Middle East on May 13-16, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates
India says Pakistan violates ceasefire for tenth night in a row — PTI
According to the news agency, shots fired across the LoC in areas opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor in J-K
PREVIEW: Romania holds first round of presidential elections
The second round, if it is needed, is scheduled for May 18
5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Texas — US Geological Survey
There were no reports of casualties or damage
Implementation of US-Ukraine minerals deal fraught with serious difficulties — WP
As the newspaper notes, this agreement is unlikely to yield benefits quickly
Immortal Regiment procession held in Washington D.C.
Participants walked from the White House to the World War II memorial on the central boulevard of the US capital
Over 90 flats in Russia’s Novorossiysk damaged in Ukrainian drone attack overnight — mayor
Two flats in a high-rise residential building completely destroyed, Andrey Kravchenko said
Kiev’s unreadiness for Victory Day ceasefire proves its neo-Nazi core — Kremlin
"Apparently, the victory over Hitler’s Germany, over the brown plague and Nazism, is not a holiday for them," Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov added
German MFA responds to Rubio’s criticism about move to classify AfG as extremist party
"This decision is the result of a thorough and independent investigation to protect our Constitution and the rule of law," the ministry said
At least three killed in Israeli drone attack on Suwayda city in southern Syria
According to the Al Mayadeen television channel, the strike targeted bases of the Syrian new government’s security forces in the town of Kanaker
Trump to seek record $1.01 trillion for national security in 2025
According to them, the allocated funding is planned to be used for the Golden Dome missile defense system, as well as to strengthen shipbuilding and nuclear energy infrastructure
India, EU aim to seal free trade pact by end of 2025
New Delhi and Brussels have been working toward a free trade agreement for several years
Battlegroup West destroy 29 drone control stations
Rocket troops of the Battlegroup delivered a strike against a temporary stationing point of a Ukrainian mechanized infantry brigade, about twenty Ukrainian servicemen were killed, Battlegroup Spokesman Ivan Bigma added