Source link Moldova’s President Maia Sandu is refusing to include an autonomous region’s elected head in her cabinet, citing “criminal” links Moldovan President Maia Sandu has refused to sign a decree appointing the head of the autonomous region of Gagauzia, Yevgenia Gutul, as a member of the government, as required by the country’s legislation. This […]
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Ukrainian ‘spy’ arrested in EU state – media — RT World News
Source link 33-year-old woman surveilled a Russian ship unloading ammonia at “sensitive site” in Normandy, France, Journal du Dimanche reports French law enforcement have arrested a suspected Ukrainian spy who used a drone to snoop on a Russian merchant ship transporting fertilizers in the northern part of the country, Le Journal du Dimanche reported on […]
EU state praises India for freeing ship from Somali pirates — RT India
Source link The South Asian country’s navy has rescued a Bulgarian merchant vessel that was under the control of hijackers for three months Bulgaria has thanked India for freeing a merchant vessel hijacked by Somali pirates in December amid ongoing turmoil in the Red Sea region. The ship, the MV Ruen, had seven Bulgarian nationals […]
African state brings back death penalty — RT Africa
Source link The DR Congo government says the measure will help the war-torn nation deal with decades of terrorism The Democratic Republic of the Congo has lifted a moratorium on the death penalty that had been in place for more than two decades, in response to recurring armed conflicts and militant attacks. The decision, announced […]
African state scraps military ties with US — RT Africa
Source link Niger’s coup leaders have denounced the country’s defense accord with Washington “with immediate effect“ Authorities in Niamey have decided to revoke the agreement with the US which allowed American military personnel and civilian contractors to operate in the West African state, a spokesman for the post-coup government announced on national television. 🇺🇸 🇳🇪 Denunciation of […]
African state detains religious leader over child abuse claim — RT Africa
Source link Sixteen unregistered graves, including those of infants, have been found on the church’s compound in Zimbabwe, according to police Police in Zimbabwe say they have arrested a religious sect leader, Ishmael Chokurongerwa, at a farm about 34 kilometers (21 miles) north-west of the capital, Harare, where more than 250 children were allegedly used […]
Kim Jong-un drives tank in mock battle – state media — RT World News
Source link North Korea was hosting a ‘training match’ with a new tank to coincide with South Korea-US military drills, KCNA said North Korean leader Kim Jong-un joined his troops in a training exercise involving a newly developed battle tank on Wednesday, Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) has reported. The military showcase described as a […]
EU state may conscript women — RT World News
Source link Denmark’s PM has claimed that forcing females to serve in the military reflects “full equality between the sexes” Denmark may become the latest Scandinavian nation to start forcing women to serve in its military, expanding its conscription program to help bolster defenses amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen unveiled the […]
EU state blasts Biden’s ‘dictatorship’ remarks — RT World News
Source link Hungary is not going to tolerate such accusations coming from the US, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said Budapest has protested the claim by US President Joe Biden that the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban seeks to establish a “dictatorship.” Hungary will not tolerate such “lies,” Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told journalists on […]
No Ramadan truce in war-torn African state – army official — RT Africa
Source link The UN Security Council had called for a halt in fighting to allow humanitarian access to millions of people trapped across Sudan The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) will not agree to a ceasefire in an ongoing armed conflict, even during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, unless the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) […]
US State Dept requesting funds to counter Russia and China in Africa — RT Africa
Source link The money is intended to be used to “revive democracy and protect human rights” on the continent The US State Department has requested $322.5 million for the 2025 fiscal year to bolster operations in Africa, including in response to Chinese and Russian activities, according to a press release on Monday. The funds are […]
African state to address ‘urgent’ issues with peace agreement — RT Africa
Source link The African Union says the Ethiopian ceasefire deal signed in 2022 requires immediate attention The Ethiopian government and authorities in the northern Tigray region have held talks to review and resolve issues surrounding the implementation of a peace agreement signed almost two years ago to end a brutal civil war. The African Union-mediated […]
EU state threatens Russians for voting — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Source link Latvia may deport Russians who participate in the upcoming presidential election, the country’s police chief has said Latvian police will “screen” Russians who visit their country’s embassy to vote in this week’s presidential election, Head of State Police Armands Ruks told local media on Monday. Some of those screened could be selected for […]
Recognizing Palestinian state is a ‘just cause’ – Spanish PM — RT World News
Source link Pedro Sanchez has vowed to seek legislative approval for the diplomatic measure rather than awaiting an EU decision Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has joined the chorus of European leaders expressing support for Palestinian statehood, saying he will seek legislative approval to officially recognize the sovereignty of Israel’s neighbor. “I will propose granting […]
EU state labels peace advocating ex-PM ‘a security threat’ — RT World News
Source link Political opponents of Andrej Babis claim his “pacifism” in regard to the Ukraine conflict endangers the Czech Republic Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis is becoming a threat to the government in Prague because of his “pacifist” statements about the Ukraine conflict, Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky has said. Babis, who served as prime […]