Mi-8 Helicopter With 16 People Aboard Crashes in Russia's Far East

Mi-8 Helicopter With 16 People Aboard Crashes in Russia's Far East

The emergency services said that there were 16 people on board the helicopter, among them 13 tourists, one a child, and three crew members....
Russian Investigative Committee Brings New Charges Against Navalny

Russian Investigative Committee Brings New Charges Against Navalny

"The investigation of a criminal case initiated under Part 2 of Article 239 of the Russian Criminal Code on the creation of a non-profit...
Oil Spill Near Russia's Novorossiysk 400,000 Times Larger Than Reported, Satellite Images Show

Oil Spill Near Russia's Novorossiysk 400,000 Times Larger Than Reported, Satellite...

"The spill is much larger than it was declared, as at the moment of the radar survey the oil pollution area neared 80 square...
'Absolutely Unacceptable': Berlin Furious Over Arrest of UK National Suspected of Spying for Russia

'Absolutely Unacceptable': Berlin Furious Over Arrest of UK National Suspected of...

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has reacted to reports of the arrest of a British national in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia,...
'Absolutely Unacceptable': Berlin Furious Over Arrest of UK National Suspected of Spying for Russia

'Hundreds' of Afghan Soldiers Allegedly Surrender to Taliban Outside Kunduz

Hundreds of Afghan government soldiers who had retreated to Kunduz airport after the Taliban* captured the northern city surrendered, according to provincial council member...
Russian MoD: CSTO Must Be Ready for Possible Infiltration of Terrorists From Afghanistan

Russian MoD: CSTO Must Be Ready for Possible Infiltration of Terrorists...

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The border between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan and Tajikistan is controlled by the Taliban movement*, and it is important for Russia that...
As Israel's Government Approves State Budget, Tweeps Are Divided Over the Benefits it Will Bring

As Israel's Government Approves State Budget, Tweeps Are Divided Over the...

After almost three years without a state budget, Israel's government finally did it, agreeing on a number of reforms and the funds that would...
Myanmar Says Has Nothing to Do With Assassination Attempt on Country's UN Envoy

Myanmar Says Has Nothing to Do With Assassination Attempt on Country's...

On 7 August, US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield condemned the so-called conspiracy to assassinate Myanmar’s UN envoy Kyaw Moe Tun,...
Russian Investigative Committee Opens Probe Against Navalny Allies for 'Extremist' Fundraising

Russian Investigative Committee Opens Probe Against Navalny Allies for 'Extremist' Fundraising

"A criminal case was initiated against Leonid Volkov, Ivan Zhdanov and other persons. They are suspected of committing the crime 'Raising funds and providing...
Explosion Hits Tanker Off Syria's Port of Latakia, Reportedly Leaving Two Injured – Photo, Video

Explosion Hits Tanker Off Syria's Port of Latakia, Reportedly Leaving Two...

Two people have been injured in a blast that hit a merchant tanker off Syria's port of Latakia earlier on Tuesday, media reported, citing...
DPRK’s Kim Yo Jong Condemns US-South Korean Drills, Pledges to Develop Better First Strike Weapons

DPRK’s Kim Yo Jong Condemns US-South Korean Drills, Pledges to Develop...

As the US and South Korea prepare for annual large-scale military exercises North Korea has long claimed are rehearsals of an invasion, Kim Yo...
Minsk Interested in Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems, Lukashenko Says

Minsk Interested in Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems, Lukashenko Says

"The S-400 is of great interest to us. And I am sure that we will receive these complexes. Moreover, we have saved a lot...