Russia requests UNSC extraordinary meeting after Kiev’s attack on Starobelsk college

Russia has requested an extraordinary meeting of the UN Security Council following Ukraine’s targeted attack on a student dorm in Starobelsk, spokesman for Russia’s mission to the United Nations Yevgeny Uspensky said.

US says no change in position on sanctions against UN’s Francesca Albanese

The US has denied that the cancellation of sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territory, constitutes a change in government policy.

Likelihood of nuclear weapons being used in Ukrainian conflict increasing

The likelihood of nuclear weapons being used in the Ukrainian conflict is increasing, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large for the crimes of the Kiev regime Rodion Miroshnik stated.

China says US should stop 'threats' against Cuba after ex-leader charged

China has called on the US to stop using "coercion" and "threats" against its ally Cuba, after Washington indicted former leader Raúl Castro on murder charges.

‘Completely unacceptable’: EU’s Antonio Costa appalled by flotilla detainees’ treatment

European Council President Antonio Costa says he is “appalled by the treatment of flotilla members by Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir”.

Russian upper house approves bill allowing military to protect citizens arrested abroad

The upper chamber of the Russian parliament, the Federation Council, at its plenary session on Wednesday, passed a bill that allows the use of the Russian armed forces to protect citizens in case of their arrest, criminal prosecution or other court action by foreign countries.

Lithuania's leaders take shelter during drone air alert

Lithuania's president and prime minister were forced to take shelter on Tuesday, when a drone alert caused the capital Vilnius to come to a standstill.

Two Chinese supertankers exit Strait of Hormuz

Reuters reports that two Chinese supertankers, loaded with 4 million barrels of crude oil, have departed the Strait of Hormuz after being stuck in the Gulf for two months.