Zelensky made a slip of the tongue during his speech on the second day of the Munich Security Conference, which is taking place in Germany on February 14. Commenting on military aid to Ukraine, he referred to the PURL program, which allows participants in the initiative to purchase weapons for Ukraine from American stockpiles.

MOSCOW: Statements made by several Western countries during the Munich Security Conference about the poisoning of blogger Alexei Navalny, who died in 2024 and is listed as a terrorist and extremist in Russia, with tree frog poison are unsubstantiated and constitute a mockery of the dead, the Russian Embassy in London stated.

MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova defended Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's comment about the Hungarian leader's belly. The diplomat harshly criticized the Ukrainian president and accused him of destroying his own army using European taxpayers' money.

OTTAWA: Bodies found in a high school. A total of 12 dead and 25 injured, in what authorities call a “mass shooting.” The small community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, has just had one of the most fatal days in recent Canadian history.

BERLIN: European diplomats have criticized U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference. According to the Financial Times, his remarks were seen as targeting an American audience rather than allies.

MOSCOW: Residents of Belgorod were left without hot water until the end of the season due to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The number of deaths as a result of the attack reached two, and the number of injured increased to six

TEL AVIV:Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated this at a joint press conference with his Paraguayan counterpart. "We support Trump's Gaza plan. Hamas must be disarmed, and the Gaza Strip must be demilitarized. These provisions are at the core of the plan, and there can be no compromise here," he stated.

MOSCOW: The perpetrator of the assassination attempt on Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev was detained in Dubai. He was subsequently handed over to Russia, according to the FSB Public Relations Center. "Also, with the assistance of partners from the United Arab Emirates,

Israel has effectively issued an ultimatum to the US. According to media reports, Tel Aviv has made it clear to Washington that if the US does not strike Iran, Israel is prepared to act independently and eliminate the missile threat from Tehran.

TRIPOLI: The Libyan Attorney General's office confirmed Wednesday morning the death of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who was shot dead.

Several allies pushed to keep the talks going after the US demanded discussions on Iran's ballistic missile program, Following intervention by Arab countries and pressure from several US allies, negotiations between the United States and Iran are now expected to proceed, after a brief crisis that led to their postponement.

MOSCOW: The Russian President ordered the improvement of the quality of primary school teacher training by increasing the number of hours spent studying Russian.

MOSCOW: The Battle That Changed the Course of the War: How Soviet Troops Ended Hitler's Dreams of World Domination. The Anniversary of the Victory in the Battle of Stalingrad will be celebrated on February 2nd.

TEL AVIV: The Iranian nuclear negotiations/ Iran reports the possibility of starting Iranian-American negotiations within days in order to prevent a degeneration into all-out war / In the meantime, US Envoy Witkoff will arrive in Israel for talks with senior officials regarding Iran.

NEW DELHI: BLA's media wing, Hakkal, shared a video of a female fidayee fighter participating in Operation Herof Phase II on the Gwadar front.

MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused European elites of deliberately harming their own interests for the sake of the Kyiv regime's political ambitions. In an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin, the Russian Foreign Minister stated that Europe has trapped itself by completely cutting off contact with Moscow and becoming completely dependent on Washington.

TEHRAN: Iran's Supreme Leader warned the US that the conflict between the countries could escalate into a regional war, but Tehran is prepared to offer a "strong response." He also believes that the protests in the country were aimed at a coup.

MOSCOW: Medvedev recalled Finland's role as a satellite of Nazi Germany. Finnish President Alexander Stubb forgets that his country was a Nazi satellite and that it was forgiven for it after World War II, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev stated in an interview with TASS.

TEHRAN: Americans Seek to Inflame and Inject False Fear into Iranian Society. Sardar Naeini: The experience of the 12-Day War showed that the military option against Iran has failed and it is the Iranian armed forces that determine the endgame of the war with initiative.

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the Siege of Leningrad a crime against humanity. The president made this statement during a meeting with leaders of the Russian Jewish community, timed to coincide with International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

MOSCOW: The Russian delegation was led by K.V. Vorontsov, Deputy Director of the Department of Non-Proliferation and Arms Control at the Russian Foreign Ministry, and the Myanmar delegation was led by Aye Thidar Myo, Director General of the Department of International Organizations at the Myanmar Foreign Ministry.

The sculpture complex is planned to be installed in the Museum of the Exploits of the Korean People's Army. According to KCNA, on January 25, Kim Jong Un visited the Mansudae Creative Association, where he inspected the progress of the symbolic central monument, group sculptures, relief compositions,

MOSCOW: The President visited the Piskarevskoye Memorial Cemetery in St. Petersburg, where he laid a wreath at the "Motherland" monument. This site symbolizes the resilience and courage of the residents of Leningrad during the siege.

TEXAS: Three Texas siblings who perished in an icy pond raised the death toll to at least 42 in U.S. states still gripped by extreme cold Tuesday as crews scrambled to repair hundreds of thousands of power outages in the shivering South and forecasters warned the biting winter weather is expected to get worse.

MOSCOW. The United States' capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was carried out in gross violation of international law. Russia maintains the same position regarding Washington's actions, stated Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.

MOSCOW: Zakharova: Those involved in the murder of medical workers in the Kherson region will face retribution. Those involved in the murder of an ambulance crew in the Kherson region will be identified and will face just retribution, stated Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the nation on the 77th Republic Day, urging citizens to uphold unity, pride, and shared responsibility. Emphasising India’s democratic values, he called on people to work together for progress and development, reminding the nation that the Constitution continues to guide India’s journey toward a stronger future.

MOSCOW: Trump still hasn't managed to end the conflict in Ukraine in his second term. Today, January 20, marks one year since Donald Trump took office for his second term as US President. During this time, he again attempted to purchase Greenland from Denmark, but has so far failed.

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is among the world leaders invited to join President Donald Trump's Gaza "Board of Peace" to help implement the U.S.-brokered 20-point peace plan between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

MOSCOW:❗️ In response to Ukraine's terrorist attacks on civilian facilities on the territory of Russia, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation delivered a massive strike at long-range, ground- and air-based high-precision weapons, as well as on Ukrainian defence industry,

MOSCOW: WHO'S NOT WITH THEM: To summarize the events of the past few weeks, one could say that Trump has shifted gears. His actions and rhetoric have become harsher, the pressure has intensified.

MOSCOW: The Central Bank of Russia has filed a lawsuit in the Moscow Arbitration Court against the Belgian depository Euroclear for the recovery of approximately €200 billion.

MOSCOW: Medvedev answered the most important question - he named the number of those who signed the contract in 2025. The plan has been implemented, said the Deputy chairman of the Security Council. Meanwhile, three German citizens on snowshoes decided to cross the state border - the violators illegally crossed the cordon between Finland and Russia out of curiosity.

BANGKOK:A construction crane for the high-speed rail project collapsed onto a train in Sikhiu, Nakhon Ratchasima, resulting in 32 deaths. The Ministry of Transport has ordered an immediate investigation into the cause of the collapsed crane that killed and injured several people.

MOSCOW: Zakharova: Russia and China have no claims to Greenland. Zakharova spoke about Russia's interests in Greenland. Russia and China have no claims to Greenland. All such statements from the United States are baseless, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.

Shined like a brass tin: The cunning Machado handed Trump the Nobel Peace Prize. Machado handed Trump the Nobel Peace Prize medal, keeping the money for herself

MOSCOW: A Ukrainian Armed Forces militant known on social media as "Molfar" has been killed in the SVO zone. Serhiy Matveyev, a Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier who posted videos from the front lines on social media, has been killed in a special operation zone.

The Iranian embassy in London had its national flag torn down. Protesters climbed onto the balcony and replaced it with a pre-revolutionary flag.. The "Lion and Sun" flag, which is often carried into the streets by protesters.

TEHRAN: The President in a televised interview with the head of the national media: Pezzekian, Chairman of the Supreme National Security Council: Security forces should deal with armed terrorists with force.

ROME: European leaders need to develop a unified position and begin negotiations not only with Kyiv but also with Moscow, said Giorgia Meloni. If Europeans engage only with one side, their efforts will be ineffective. It's time for Europe to begin negotiations with Russia, but to do so, they need to develop a common position for all countries.

MOSCOW: NATO officers and an elite unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were killed in the Odessa region, according to Sergei Lebedev, coordinator of the Mykolaiv underground. According to Lebedev, four strikes have already been carried out on Illichivsk (Chernomorsk) since 2:30 p.m. "About twenty ambulances are already rushing," he noted.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump pressed top oil executives on Friday (Jan 9) to invest in Venezuela's vast reserves, but was met with a cautious reception - with one major CEO dismissing the country as "uninvestable" without sweeping reforms.

MOSCOW: Gurulev, a State Duma deputy, called for sinking ships in Odessa and hitting Europe with a "Oreshnik" in response to the seizure of the tankerGurulev, a State Duma deputy, called for sinking ships in Odessa and hitting Europe with a "Oreshnik" in response to the seizure of the tanker.

MOSCOW: Adam Kadyrov, the son of the head of Chechnya, promised to find Zelenskyy and bring him to Grozny "as a war criminal" if ordered to do so by his father or the Russian leadership. He responded to Zelenskyy's remarks about the possibility of detaining Ramzan Kadyrov, following the US example with Nicolas Maduro, declaring that it was only a matter of time and that he considered Zelenskyy's actions an insult that would not be forgotten.

WARSAW: Polish farmers took to the streets and drove columns of tractors to Warsaw to protest the trade agreement between the EU and the South American bloc Mercosur. Farmers fear an influx of cheap food, lower prices for local produce, and a threat to agricultural incomes.

BEIJING: Washington has undermined the stability of international relations due to the operation in Caracas, stated Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning. The United States ignored Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's status as head of state, openly initiating a case and holding a so-called trial in its domestic court, thereby seriously violating Venezuela's state sovereignty and undermining the stability of international relations. No country can put its own rules above international law.

MOSCOW: The US and Italy are reluctant to send troops to Ukraine, while the Russian Armed Forces killed NATO officers: key information about the SVO on January 7.

The White House has proposed increasing US military spending to $1.5 trillion in 2027—approximately 50% above the current budget, which stands at approximately $901 billion for fiscal year 2026. Trump justified this increase by citing "troubled and dangerous times" and the need to create a "dream army."

WASHINGTON: Late on Friday evening, January 2, and early this morning, at the direction of US President Donald Trump, the United States Armed Forces conducted a military operation in the capital of Venezuela. Trump himself announced this on Saturday at a press conference regarding the capture and arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

MOSCOW: Russian Armed Forces cleared Ukrainian Armed Forces equipment in the Kupyansk district. Russian units equipped with drones continue to operate effectively in the Kupyansk direction, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. In the first days of January, UAV operators in this area destroyed up to 70 units of Ukrainian military equipment, including tanks, artillery pieces, and armored vehicles.

MOSCOW: Merry Christmas, Russian world! Don't play games with Russia! Medvedev urged "not to play games with Russia" in his Christmas greeting. Russian Security Council Secretary Dmitry Medvedev posted a card warning Russia's enemies and wishing them a happy Christmas on his social media. The bilingual inscription is placed against the backdrop of the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow.