Russia
Putin's alleged grandson takes mother's name to avoid 'Zelensky' surname
The dancer shares a surname with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky but is not related to him. Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Elbit Systems awarded $260 million contract to supply PULS rocket systems to European NATO member
US floats NATO membership for Ukraine in exchange for Donbas withdrawal, Zelensky says
Antisemitism endures in Putin’s Russia, where tsarist myths and Soviet anti-Zionism meet - analysis
UK arrests US Army member suspected of helping Russia
The 41-year-old man was arrested near the city of Gloucester, west England, on Tuesday and remains in custody at a London police station, police said.
Chinese ambassador says Iran military aid claims 'baseless' after ex-Mossad, IDF allegations
"If some people believe they have evidence that China is transporting lethal weapons to Iran, which would pose a serious threat to Israel's security, I think the Israeli government will let us know."
Britain would prefer additional communication channels with Russia, Streeting says
"We have our embassy in Moscow. That is an important channel ... I would much prefer there to be additional channels too, particularly military-to-military level," Streeting told the Financial Times.
Russia's Lavrov says US diesel deal working, prices coming down
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the deal allowing Russia to supply diesel to the US and global markets is already working and has lowered prices.
Around 78% of Britons view Israel as a serious threat to world peace, survey finds
A total of 78% of respondents said they view Israel as a serious threat, compared with 48% 20 years ago. The percentage has also increased a full 10% in the last year.
Israeli, Russian, MAGA-linked accounts amplified 'hostile narratives' on France riots, reports say
The assessment found that the 10 most-viewed X posts from Israeli officials, government accounts, media outlets and influencers linked the unrest to radical Islamism and migration.
Sanctioned Russian jet carrying military intel. chief lands in Israel after departing Moscow base
The Tupolev Tu-154M, which departed from a military base near Moscow, has been on the US sanctions list since 2023. A delegation, including the GRU chief Adm. Igor Kustyukov, was on board.
Russian spymaster claims he helped topple Austrian chancellor in Kremlin operation - report
Fugitive Russian spy Jan Marsalek claimed involvement in the 2021 downfall of Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz, according to messages seen by The Telegraph.
Ancient Scythian burial site from Siberia reveals earliest known use of cannabis as an intoxicant
The site predates the oldest previous evidence from the first millennium BCE for mind-altering use of cannabis such as evidence of implements from the Middle East and the Asia.
Voices from the Arab Press: Why Arabs are betting on Eisenkot, and why they may be disappointed
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
