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Critical parts shortage threatens German army capabilities media

Existing reserves of spares are reportedly insufficient to maintain key military equipment as Berlin pushes a major buildup The German...


BRICS accounts for approximately 40 % of global GDP: Russain President

MOSCOW, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed today that the BRICS group has become one of the most prominent...


EU courting Armenia to weaken Russia iconic film director

Every action taken by the bloc in the East is designed to undermine Moscow, Emir Kusturica has told RT The EU is courting Armenia...


"India's foreign policy is independent, its key pillars are well known": MEA

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said India's foreign policy is independent adding that key...


US House squeezes through Russia sanctions bill

However, the legislations sponsors admit it faces near-certain defeat in the Senate and a likely Trump veto The US House of Representatives...


Ukrainian drone attack on grain ships kills five

Two foreign flagged vessels heading to Russian ports were attacked in the Sea of Azov, Moscow has said Five Azerbaijani nationals...


Latest UAE mediation efforts succeed in exchange of 370 captives between Russia and Ukraine

ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of new mediation efforts between the Russian...


Tell me if you've heard this one: A post-Soviet leader plays anti-Russian card in key poll

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan wants  a new term to steer the country towards the EU, whatever the cost ...


India eyeing Arctic route amid Hormuz crisis Russian minister

India is very interested in the Northern Sea Route and joint development of capabilities is ongoing, says Russian minister India...


India eyeing Arctic route amid Hormuz crisis - Russian minister

India is very interested in the Northern Sea Route and joint development of capabilities is ongoing, says Russian minister ...


Putin reacts to Zelenskys meeting proposal

The Russian president has given his response to an open letter, in which the Ukrainian leader reiterated Kievs demands while calling...


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Crude prices surge on Hormuz blockade concerns and tensions

Crude prices surge on Hormuz blockade concerns and tensions

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Oil prices surged by about $5 a barrel on June 1 as fears of further disruptions to global energy supplies...

Putin's Q&A with world news agency heads at SPIEF: As it happened

Putin's Q&A with world news agency heads at SPIEF: As it happened

The Russian president fielded questions on Ukraine, strategic partnerships, new weapons systems, the Middle East, and Moscow's relations...

Critical parts shortage threatens German army capabilities media

Critical parts shortage threatens German army capabilities  media

Existing reserves of spares are reportedly insufficient to maintain key military equipment as Berlin pushes a major buildup The German...

BRICS accounts for approximately 40 % of global GDP: Russain President

BRICS accounts for approximately 40 % of global GDP: Russain President

MOSCOW, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed today that the BRICS group has become one of the most prominent...

EU courting Armenia to weaken Russia iconic film director

EU courting Armenia to weaken Russia  iconic film director

Every action taken by the bloc in the East is designed to undermine Moscow, Emir Kusturica has told RT The EU is courting Armenia...

"India's foreign policy is independent, its key pillars are well known": MEA

"India's foreign policy is independent, its key pillars are well known": MEA

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said India's foreign policy is independent adding that key...

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Techs take huge hit on Wall Street Friday

Techs take huge hit on Wall Street Friday

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock markets suffered a brutal beating on Friday, with the tech-heavy NASDAQ leading a dramatic sell-off...

Google parent expands equity raise amid AI spending boom

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California: Alphabet has increased the size of its planned equity offerings to US$84.75 billion, underscoring strong...

Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs of 10 percent or more on imports from dozens of major U.S. trading...

U.S. stocks end divided Thursday but Dow notches up huge gain

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Thursday, led by a blockbuster rally in the Dow Jones Industrial Average,...

SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning an unprecedented stock market debut, aiming to raise a record US$75 billion...

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Dublin GP found guilty over anti-vaccine posts
Dublin GP found guilty over anti-vaccine posts

DUBLIN, Ireland: A general practitioner and former member of the Medical Council has been found guilty of professional misconduct because...


China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary
China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China, on June 4, strongly criticized comments made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the deadly crackdown...


Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal
Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

DUBAI/BEIRUT: The Iran-backed Hezbollah group rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on June 4, while Israel said it would not pull its...


Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade
Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade

DUBLIN, Ireland: Children as young as seven are being targeted by criminal gangs in parts of Ireland and trained to carry drugs and...


Washington targets Iranian digital asset firms in crackdown
Washington targets Iranian digital asset firms in crackdown

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration this week imposed sanctions on Iran's largest digital asset exchange and three other cryptocurrency...


Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected
Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

TOKYO, Japan: Severe tropical storm Jangmi hit Japan on June 3, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that disrupted transport and businesses...


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