NEW DELHI: Independence Day Celebration 2026: Modi articulated the vision of a developed India from the Red Fort itself, showcased it through the Saptsapt: Independence Day Celebration 2026 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Major Announcement from the Red Fort..***The 80th Independence Day was different than ever before, with Vande Mataram echoing at the Red Fort and a 21-gun salute accompanied by the national anthem.

At least 11 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, Reuters reported, citing the Lebanese Ministry of Health. According to the Ministry of Health, seven people were killed in an airstrike on a house in the southern village of Ansar, and four more were killed in the village of Deir el-Zahrani.

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW: Valentyn Bogdanov: Lieutenant General Charles D. Costanza, who was responsible for coordinating military assistance to Ukraine at the Pentagon and was suspended today, is not a desk jockey.

MOSCOW: Serbia says (Former comedian actor) Zelensky's visit will damage relations with Russia: The Serbian opposition says Zelensky's visit will damage relations with Russia

MOSCOW: Poland must be consistent in its Russophobia, and therefore should renounce the territories from Stettin to Danzig, liberated by the Red Army during World War II.

BOGOTA: Less than 24 hours before the presidential inauguration, the Administrative Court of Cundinamarca categorically rejected the request for an injunction seeking to suspend the inauguration of President Abelardo De La Espriella, scheduled for August 7 in the city of Cali.

MOSCOW: The latest round of sanctions by the British authorities against Russia demonstrates that the change in political leadership has had no impact on London's anti-Russian stance.

MOSCOW:"A kindergarten for migrants": Dmitriev mocked the influx of illegal immigrants into Spain.. Russian Presidential Special Representative Kirill Dmitriev questioned the wisdom of European countries' migration policies. He wondered on social media whether Europe had become a kind of kindergarten for immigrants.

Former Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, now serving as Ukraine's Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Valeriy Zaluzhny stated that the potential for technological breakthroughs on the line of contact has been exhausted. Speaking at a general meeting of ambassadors in Kyiv, he noted that the Russian Federation has managed to quickly develop effective countermeasures to any technical and tactical innovations by the Ukrainian side.

Israel and Lebanon began their third day of negotiations in Rome after two days of tense discussions, The Times of Israel reports. The negotiations are continuing following clashes in southern Lebanon that left two Israeli soldiers dead and four others wounded. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have resumed strikes on Hezbollah positions.

MOSCOW: Historic scenes and for the first time.. Simultaneous launch of 6 ballistic missiles toward Kyiv in a single moment!. The initial moments of the Russian missile forces' launch of 6 Iskander missiles in parallel and synchronously toward the Ukrainian capital Kyiv during last night's attack!

MADRID: Twenty-two European Union member states have called for an emergency video conference of European interior ministers regarding the influx of Moroccan migrants into Ceuta, Spain.

Trump says a deal to end the Iran war is close. Iran warns against US escalation, and Saudi Arabia seeks clarity, as oil markets stay on edge. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked for time to complete a deal. He said he had agreed to pause any new attack while a deal is worked out quickly.

BERLIN: The West fears a Russian "retaliatory retaliation" to nuclear bombs near its borders Junge Welt reported on the risk of a Russian response to NATO's strengthening.

The UAE's ADNOC sold at least 12 million barrels of crude oil in its latest tender, all to Asian buyers.. The sale was conducted at premiums above the Dubai price, at a time when tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted due to the escalating tensions between the US and Iran.

NEW DELHI: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said in Lok Sabha that no bullet was fired on students protesting in the national capital against the NEET fiasco as he dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had ordered firing on students.

SLAMABAD: The people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have revolted against the Pakistani army and government. Meanwhile, the Pakistani army and Rangers are using brutal force to suppress protests in PoK. Pakistani security forces are firing on unarmed protesters.

MOSCOW: We regret to note that tensions in the Persian Gulf are escalating.. The opposing sides continue to exchange strikes, causing extensive damage to civilian infrastructure in Iran and Arab states.The risk of disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea has increased.

JEDDAH: The conflict between the United States and Iran expanded into another critical maritime zone after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The strikes came as the US continued its military operations against Iran for a 12th consecutive night, raising concerns over the security of key global trade routes.

MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation. The Sever Group of Forces improved the tactical situation. Russian troops inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of a mechanised brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) and a territorial defence brigade near Ryzhevka, Ulanovo, and Mogritsa (Sumy region).

MANILA: Philippines: A senator in the Philippines who supports Vice President Sara Duterte was arrested on July 6 on a plunder charge, just hours before the Senate was set to begin an important impeachment trial that could decide Duterte's political future.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasized that India and Indonesia share a strong commitment to combat terrorism. PM Modi thanked the Indonesian leadership for its support during the Pahalgam terror attack. Addressing the Indonesian Parliament, the Indian Prime Minister also stressed the need for urgent reforms of the UN Security Council in the rapidly changing global landscape.

ANKARA: US President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara to attend the NATO Leaders Summit. Greeted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Esenboğa Airport, Trump's visit is considered one of the most noteworthy engagements of the summi.

BELGRADE: Vucic announced his final days and weeks as President of Serbia. Vucic's presidential term expires in almost a year—in May 2027. Despite this, speaking at a rally, he called his speech his last as President of the Republic.

CARACAS: Three days after the two earthquakes that, in less than a minute, left at least a 920 dead and more than 50,000 missing in northern Venezuela, the anger and helplessness of Venezuelans is palpable.

MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation. 📍The Sever Group of Forces improved the tactical situation. Russian troops inflicted losses on manpower

PYONGYANG: The DPRK stated that it remains a nuclear-weapon state and the issue of denuclearization is closed. The United States and South Korea reaffirmed their commitment to the shared goal of denuclearization of the DPRK at a meeting of the consultative group.

BERLIN/MOSCOW: With the initiative to supplement Soviet memorials with plaques criticizing Joseph Stalin, the Berlin authorities are trying to knock out political points for themselves, writes Berliner Zeitung.

BERN: The referendum could, in theory, lead to the termination of a number of agreements with the European UnionAccording to the preliminary results of the June 14 referendum in Switzerland, which led to Deutschlandfunk and the Neue Zürcher Zeitung, the initiative to limit the country's population to 10 million people by 2050 was rejected. Now about 9.1 million people live in this country.

BOGOTA: The person driving the vehicle in a stunt was unable to control it and went off the track. The authorities are investigating whether the accident occurred due to a mechanical failure or due to the driver's incompetence.

US President Donald Trump announced on April 3 that the US would begin guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz from April 4, claiming that this was at the request of "countries around the world."

MOSCOW: Russian Armed Forces are repelling a massive attack on Russian regions. Air defense assets intercepted and destroyed 117 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over Russian regions overnight, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.

TEHRAN: Iran's army spokesman confirmed on Tuesday that his country does not consider the war with the United States and Israel to be over, and that the army has updated its target database during the ceasefire. Iran has established absolute dominance over the Strait of Hormuz, he said.

"Keep Supply Chains Stable":Lin Jian China Blasts New US Ban on Chip Exports. Reuters reported that the U.S. last week ordered multiple chip equipment companies to halt tool shipment to China’s second largest chip maker Huahong. What’s China’s comment on this?

The Governor of the Bank of Israel published overwhelming data on the economic consequences of the war. - The cost of the war has exceeded 400 billion shekels (135 billion dollars) since October 2023.

MOSCOW: In his highly confrontational speech to the UN Security Council, Russia's Permanent Representative Vasily Nebenzya accused the European Union and Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas of deliberately escalating the Ukrainian conflict and preparing for a major war with Moscow.

Trump stated how long the naval blockade against Iran will last. According to him, the blockade will remain in place until the deal with Tehran is 100% implemented.

MOSCOW: Russia and India have been granted the right to send up to 3,000 troops and military equipment to each other's territories. The corresponding document was published on the official portal of legal acts.

TEHRAN: The United Nations Human Rights Council recently convened an urgent debate concerning the aerial attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Girl's School in Minab, Iran. During the session, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a scathing speech, accusing the United States and Israel of waging an illegal war of aggression.

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted that during “the first two months of this year, Venezuela generated more revenue from oil sales than in most of last year.”

BRUSSELS: Brussels. Members of the European Parliament (EU) gave the green light, albeit with conditions, to the bloc's trade agreement with US President Donald Trump.

ATHENS: USS Gerald R. Ford: In Souda after fire, with 8 detectives taking over investigation. The US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford headed to Souda after the ship's washing machine was fired, with U.S. authorities carrying out technical checks and investigation of the incident.

MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation. At least 1275 Ukraine Armed forces Eliminate.📍 The Sever Group of Forces improved the situation along the front line. The Group hit manpower and hardware of a territorial defence brigade close to Miropolye, Novaya Sech, and Kondratovka (Sumy region).

Trump: "Iran Agrees to Give Up Nuclear... Will Resume Bombing if Negotiations Break Down" Trump Orders 5-Day Halt on Attacks... Iran Calls It "To Buy Time": However, Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported, citing an Iranian official, that negotiations with the United States are not currently underway.

US and Israeli war against Iran: US to require ships in Hormuz to insure through government program. The US administration is considering requiring ships escorted by the US Navy in the Strait of Hormuz to obtain insurance through the US government, the Financial Times reports.

US President Donald Trump held a bilateral meeting with visiting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the White House Oval Office on Mar 19. Days after lashing out at US allies including Japan for failing to heed his calls to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, Trump praised Tokyo's efforts related to the Middle East situation in vague terms.

The commander of the Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guards, Esmail Qaani, in his first message of the war: It has become clear to everyone that the Resistance Front has extremely important capabilities. The Resistance Front entered the war against America and the Zionist entity independently and on its own initiative, and in defense of Iran. The Resistance Front has so far carried out very successful operations, and more surprises are expected.

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration’s immigration crackdown and disaster response.

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he should be involved in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader as the U.S. and Israel hammered the country for a sixth day. Iran kept up retaliatory attacks on Israel, American bases and countries around the region.

MOSCOW: An energy tsunami is at the gates of Europe: Dmitriev outlined the EU's future without Russian gas. It is linked to the EU's refusal to use Russian natural gas, noted the Russian President's Special Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warns the regime in Tehran and announces that the bombings so far were just the beginning of the operation against it.

PARIS: France will increase the number of warheads in its nuclear arsenal, President Emmanuel Macron announced. "I have ordered an increase in the number of nuclear warheads in our arsenal," he said (quoted by Le Monde).

The UAE and Qatar have called on their allies, including European ones, to help US President Donald Trump and resolve the situation around Iran, Bloomberg reports. According to sources, the Gulf countries are seeking to create a broad coalition for a speedy

MOSCOW: Nebenzya stated that Russia will fight back if the West decides to transfer nuclear weapons to Kyiv. Nebenzya harshly responded to London and Paris' plans to transfer nuclear weapons to Kyiv.

MOSCOW: The Presidents of Belarus and Russia, Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin, are participating in a meeting of the Supreme State Council (SSC) of the Union State.

MOSCOW: The visit by European officials was intended as a demonstration of their commitment to Ukraine's "just struggle," but Zelenskyy didn't even hear a clear answer about the timeline for Ukraine's accession to the EU.

MOSCOW: "He wasn't that good." In an interview with Politico, a source familiar with the atmosphere in the meeting room described the Geneva round of talks on Ukraine in these words

MOSCOW: The Kremlin revealed what would happen to Europe if nuclear weapons were deployed near Russia's borders. Russia does not pose a threat to Estonia or other countries, but will always take measures necessary to ensure its own security, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov told Vesti journalist Pavel Zarubin.

MOSCOW:▪️Universities are required to provide student families with separate rooms in dormitories.▪️Governors will be directly responsible for children's summer vacations in the regions.

German Galushchenko was arrested while trying to flee the coun. Ukrainian investigators have charged a former energy minister with money laundering in connection with a $100 million kickbacks scheme involving Vladimir Zelensky's close associates.

GENEVA:Araghchi, speaking to Iranian journalists in Geneva, said, referring to the atmosphere prevailing in this round of talks: “The talks made good progress compared to the previous round and a more constructive atmosphere prevailed in this meeting.”

MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation. 📍 Units of the Sever Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and positions. Two mechanised brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and two territorial defence brigades were defeated near Pisarevka, Bereza, Mikhaylovka, and Miropolye (Sumy region).

MOSCOW: Slovak Transport Ministry spokesperson Petra Polacíková announced the country's readiness to restore direct flights to Russia if EU sanctions are lifted.

MOSCOW: "Demon, are you sure you're on time?" Medvedev harshly responded to Merz. Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedevharshly responded to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's militaristic statements.

Europeans are “assembling” to expand in order to spite Russia, the top diplomat has said. The EU sees itself as a team of superheroes with an anti-Russian expansionist agenda, according to its top diplomat, Kaja Kallas.

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.