RT

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:08:34 +0000
Von der Leyen immune to democracy – AfD leader
Ursula von der Leyen cannot be voted out, unlike Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, AfD co-chair Alice Weidel has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:53 +0000
‘No better teammate than Israel’ – US CENTCOM chief
The US Central Command chief said there was “no better teammate” than Israel during the war with Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:18:41 +0000
‘The night of red terror is over; this is a new dawn’: Villagers shed a former Maoist rebel past
The Narendra Modi-led government claims victory over a decades-long Maoist-Naxalaite insurgency Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:16:22 +0000
Lebanon truce could give ‘lifeline’ to Hezbollah – US senator
US Senator Lindsey Graham has argued that the truce in Lebanon could limit Israel’s ability to fight Hezbollah Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:38:54 +0000
Trump’s religion is ‘Israelism’ – Tucker Carlson (VIDEO)
US President Donald Trump’s real religion is “Israelism,” journalist Tucker Carlson has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:54:09 +0000
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect: As it happened
A US-mediated 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire entered into force on Friday Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:09:35 +0000
Trump ‘creating problems’ for US – Lula
President Donald Trump is creating problems for the US by attacking Iran, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:42:43 +0000
The myth of ‘Ukrainian’ drones: What’s really behind the production chain
A dispersed European industry is powering long-range attacks – and reshaping the nature of the war Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:21:54 +0000
Russian security chief issues drone attack warning to four NATO states
Sergey Shoigu has warned that Russia could respond if Finland and the Baltic states enable Ukrainian drone strikes via their territory Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:57:56 +0000
War on Iran could trigger global famine – charity founder
Disruptions to the fertilizer trade could drive global famine by 2026, World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres has told The Guardian Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:49:04 +0000
Hezbollah included in ceasefire – Trump
US President Donald Trump has said Hezbollah is part of the Israel-Lebanon 10-day ceasefire deal Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:48:10 +0000
War on Iran leaves $58 billion repair bill across region – report
US-Israel strikes and Tehran’s retaliation are pushing oil and gas facility damage costs toward $50 billion, Rystad Energy projects Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:38:47 +0000
‘You’re killing children!’: Vance heckled at key MAGA event (VIDEOS)
US Vice President J.D.Vance was forced to defend President Trump’s Gaza policy after being heckled at a TPUSA rally in Georgia Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:35:01 +0000
There’s only one way to resolve the Taiwan question
During a moment of rising tensions, the opposition turns to rapprochement with mainland China – the only viable path forward Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:27:15 +0000
Pentagon taps US carmakers for weapons production – WSJ
The Pentagon has approached General Motors and Ford as it seeks to expand military output amid ongoing conflicts, according to the WSJ Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:10:05 +0000
Ceasefire agreed between Israel and Lebanon – Trump
US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ten-day ceasefire after talks in Washington Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:05:59 +0000
Dozens taken hostage in Italian bank heist (VIDEO)
Armed robbers took around 25 people hostage in a bank heist in the Italian city of Naples Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:52:17 +0000
Russia strikes Ukrainian military and energy sites after Kiev kills children – MOD
Russian forces have targeted Ukrainian military and energy sites in response to a drone attack by Kiev that killed two children Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:22:36 +0000
Ex-South African foreign minister slams Israeli death penalty bill targeting Palestinians
South African ex-Foreign Minister Pandor has called an Israeli death penalty bill targeting Palestinians an “apartheid-style” law Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:11:24 +0000
Moscow shoots down NATO hacking accusations
The Russian ambassador says Swedish cyberattack claims are based on “unfounded suspicions” and “highly likely” conjecture Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:08:44 +0000
African nation ranks second globally for highest fuel prices – data
Malawi has Africa’s highest fuel prices and ranks second globally after Hong Kong, new data shows Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:08:17 +0000
Jesus slaps Trump in AI clip shared by Iran (VIDEO)
An Iranian embassy has shared an AI-generated video depicting Jesus Christ casting US President Donald Trump into hell Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:45:28 +0000
US refuses to renew sanctions-waiver on Russian oil for India
The US has used an exemption for India and other countries to lower soaring energy prices amid the Iran war Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:44:56 +0000
US senators fail to halt Trump’s arms sales to Israel
The Senate has voted against two resolutions stopping US arms sales to Israel Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:44:11 +0000
Israel appoints envoy to breakaway African region despite protests
Somalia has condemned Israel’s appointment of an envoy to Somaliland as “a direct breach” of the country’s sovereignty Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:39:01 +0000
Hegseth faces impeachment calls over Iran war
Democratic representative Yassamin Ansari filed six impeachment articles against US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over his actions on Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:35:39 +0000
EU spied on Orban for years – former Slovak minister
EU spies undermined Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and will repeat their tactics elsewhere, a former Slovak official has warned Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:05:35 +0000
Ukraine attacks oil tanker – Russia
Ukraine has attacked a Liberian-flagged oil tanker in Russian territorial waters, Russia’s Investigative Committee has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:04:41 +0000
Incoming Hungarian PM pledges crackdown on critical media
Hungary’s incoming leader Peter Magyar has pledged to halt the operations of national broadcaster MTVA, accusing it of spreading propaganda Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:17:19 +0000
Pakistan-mediated US-Iran talks nearing breakthrough – media
The likelihood of a deal on Iran’s nuclear program has improved significantly, according to Al Jazeera Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:13:19 +0000
Global powers reject Sudan rival government
Global organizations have opposed a rival government in Sudan, warning it could worsen divisions Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:07:49 +0000
‘Hunger Games’ at the BBC: State broadcaster to shed 10% of workers
The BBC plans to eliminate up to 2,000 jobs as part of a sweeping cost-reduction effort Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:53:48 +0000
Trump wants to ‘rewire’ global oil away from Hormuz – expert (VIDEO)
US President Donald Trump aims to rewire oil flows away from Hormuz with Europe seen as the biggest loser, according to Tom Luongo Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:10:50 +0000
UN rights chief backs reparations for slavery
UN rights chief Volker Turk has backed reparations for slavery, colonialism and the enslavement of people of African descent Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:43:06 +0000
Second round of US-Iran talks being discussed – White House
The US is in discussions on holding a second round of talks with Iran in Islamabad, the White House has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:08:58 +0000
India’s trade deficit shrinks
India’s merchandise exports rose to $38.92 billion in March, while imports fell to $59.9 billion, the government has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:25:08 +0000
Ukrainian drone strikes kill two children in Russian city – governor
Two children were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Tuapse, the governor said Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:04:00 +0000
Belgium seizes military equipment bound for Israel
Belgium has intercepted two shipments of military equipment from the UK bound for Israel Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:52:59 +0000
Most Germans dissatisfied with Merz government – poll
Most Germans are unhappy with Chancellor Merz’s government, with AfD emerging as the most popular party, a recent YouGov poll shows Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:50:12 +0000
Iran considering easing Strait of Hormuz restrictions – Reuters
Iran has reportedly floated a proposal to allow ships to sail freely through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:28:58 +0000
Russian envoy dismantles Kallas at UNSC
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, launched a stinging rebuke of EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:02:51 +0000
US turned down Russian offer to take Iran’s enriched uranium – Kremlin
The US has rejected Russia’s offer to take Iran’s enriched uranium, but Moscow remains open to reviving the plan, the Kremlin says Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:02:55 +0000
US DOJ moves to overturn convictions for far-right Capitol rioters
The US Department of Justice is seeking to overturn convictions for members of far-right militias involved in January 6 Capitol riots Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:26:08 +0000
What everyone got wrong about the Iran-US talks in Islamabad
Calling the Iran-US talks in Islamabad a failure misses the bigger story: both sides are now bargaining over real terms, not mere symbolism Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:37:00 +0000
Trump claims ‘opening’ Strait of Hormuz as mediators push new US-Iran talks: What we know so far
US President Donald Trump has claimed he is “opening” the Strait of Hormuz while the US military enforces a blockade on Iranian trade Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:03:48 +0000
Fury over fuel: Protests across Northern Ireland (VIDEOS)
Mass protests over soaring fuel prices caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran have spread to Northern Ireland Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:22:07 +0000
Orban’s exit through global eyes: Who really gains – and who doesn’t
Europe is welcoming a reset after 16 years of Orban, but on Ukraine, energy and sovereignty, Budapest may change style more than substance Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:39:58 +0000
‘Legitimate targets’: Medvedev on Russian MOD’s Ukraine-linked drone network list
Ukraine-linked drone manufacturing sites identified by the Russian military should be perceived as targets, Dmitry Medvedev has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:09:51 +0000
Twenty-year Iran uranium enrichment moratorium not enough – Trump
Donald Trump has said he is unhappy with reports of the US pushing for a 20-year moratorium on uranium enrichment by Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:47:11 +0000
Russia publishes list of Ukraine-linked military production facilities around the world
The Russian Defense Ministry has published a list of manufacturing sites across Europe involved in manufacturing drones for Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:13:24 +0000
Russia doubles wheat exports to African country
Russian wheat shipments to Sudan have hit 1.7 million tons, the Agroexport press service has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:11:51 +0000
US depleted entire stock of untested missiles in attack on Iran – official
A US unit involved in the attack on Iran has fully depleted its stock of untested PrSM ballistic missiles, an army official says Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:04:17 +0000
Pope Leo begins Cameroon visit
Pope Leo XIV has left Algeria for Cameroon, where the Vatican says he will carry a message of peace and reconciliation Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:49:55 +0000
No rules: Where could the next war erupt?
How the US attack on Iran is pushing the world towards chaos and new conflicts Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:16:36 +0000
Battle for Bulgaria: Why Ukraine is so important to Sofia
Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov is racing to give Kiev whatever he can before the likely victory of populist candidate Rumen Radev Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:46:31 +0000
EU condemns ‘shrinking’ freedom in Germany
The German government disproportionately restricted the rights of pro-Palestinian protesters, an EU report has found Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:28:04 +0000
Ukrainian press gang attacks teenager in Odessa (VIDEO)
Five Ukrainian conscription officers beat and pepper-sprayed a 16-year-old boy in Odessa amid an ongoing forced mobilization campaign Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:58:29 +0000
US wants European NATO states to ‘contain Russia’ – Lavrov
Sergey Lavrov has pointed to growing divisions between the US and European NATO allies as they struggle to preserve hegemony Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:41:40 +0000
‘Key members’ of terrorist group killed in Somalia
Somalia’s Defense Ministry has said at least 27 Al-Shabaab militants were killed in the latest offensive against the terrorist group Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:40:55 +0000
Trump ‘permanently opening’ Strait of Hormuz ‘for China’
US President Donald Trump says he is “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz after China reportedly agreed not to send weapons to Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:14:28 +0000
Türkiye rocked by second school shooting in two days
Shots have been fired at a secondary school in the Turkish city of Kahramanmaras, the local governor has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:53:20 +0000
Russia offers oil relief as US blocks Iran exports   
Moscow says it can plug any oil supply gap for China after the US moved to block Iranian crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz     Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:41:53 +0000
NATO member planning exit vote
Slovenia’s parliament speaker has announced plans for a referendum on leaving NATO as the US‑led bloc faces an existential crisis Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:34:37 +0000
Egyptian nuclear plant to get first fuel next year – Rosatom
The first fuel for Egypt’s El Dabaa nuclear plant is due in 2027 with power generation expected by 2028, the Rosatom CEO has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:59:21 +0000
The Iranian knot needs to be untangled, not cut – Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called on the US to rethink its strategy toward the conflict with Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:56:08 +0000
Russian Security Council issues US-Israel ground op warning
The US and Israel could be using talks with Iran to prepare for a ground attack on the country, the Russian Security Council has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:49:47 +0000
India’s oil imports from Russia surge – report
India’s reported imports of Russian oil more than tripled to $5.8 billion in March, from $1.54 billion in February Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:38:22 +0000
End of Iran war ‘very close’ – Trump
The conflict between the US and Iran could be settled soon, President Donald Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:17:20 +0000
South Africa appoints ex-apartheid-era minister as US envoy
South Africa’s presidential spokesman has said ex-apartheid-era minister Roelf Meyer has been named Pretoria’s envoy to the US Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:59:10 +0000
Saudi Arabia pledges $3 billion in aid to Pakistan
The assistance comes as Pakistan faces pressure to repay a $3.5 billion loan to the UAE Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:42:28 +0000
India proposes major parliament expansion
India has proposed a law to increase the strength of the lower house by 57% to 850 seats Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:54:27 +0000
US says Iranian trade through Strait of Hormuz fully halted
The US military said it has completely cut off Iranian trade through the Strait of Hormuz Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:01:28 +0000
US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon unlikely to resolve key issues – scholar
International affairs analyst Naim Joseph Salem told RT that US-mediated Israeli-Lebanese talks are unlikely to bring peace Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:24:46 +0000
EU country suspends defense agreement with Israel
Italy has suspended a defense cooperation agreement with Israel over its military operation in Lebanon Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:25:22 +0000
MP waves Israeli flag with swastika in Polish parliament (VIDEO)
A Polish MP unfurled an Israeli flag with a swastika during a debate in parliament Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:24:19 +0000
Why Netanyahu won’t let the Middle East have peace any time soon
Israel is openly considering a new settlement land grab in Lebanon, showing de-escalation is not even an option Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:44:34 +0000
IMF raises Russia’s growth outlook
The IMF has raised Russia’s growth forecast on higher commodity prices amid the global economic fallout from the Middle East war Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0000
Russia strikes key energy deal with Asian BRICS partner
Indonesia has agreed to buy crude oil and LPG from Russia as Middle East supplies remain uncertain Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:15:34 +0000
Merz wants Ukrainian men in Germany sent to the front
Berlin will assist Kiev in repatriating military-age Ukrainian men residing in Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:02:10 +0000
Lavrov boosts ‘no limits’ Russia-China partnership: The latest on Western effort to ‘contain’ the BRICS powers
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, during his two-day official visit to Beijing Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:03:23 +0000
POTUS vs. Pontiff: a brief history of US clashes with the Vatican
Trump’s attack on the Pope is the latest in a long line of confrontations between US presidents and the Vatican Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:48:55 +0000
‘Rapists should be hung’ – US lawmaker
House Republican Andy Ogles has called for rapists to be hanged, as fellow Congressmen resign over sexual misconduct claims Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:55:09 +0000
Lavrov calls for end to ‘electoral neocolonialism’
Attempts by the West to use observers to interfere in elections in other countries must be resisted, the Russian foreign minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:53:44 +0000
Oscar-winning filmmaker slams ‘impunity’ for Israeli settlers (VIDEO)
RT’s Charlotte Dubinsky speaks to Oscar-winning filmmaker Basel Adra about killings of Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied territories Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:25:15 +0000
Uncertainty is killing us – captain of ship stranded in Persian Gulf (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)
The captain of a civilian ship stranded in the Persian Gulf has told RT uncertainty is “killing” his crew amid the Strait of Hormuz blockade Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:57:04 +0000
Why is Trump making the global energy crisis worse?
The US has announced a naval blockade of Iran after inconclusive peace talks, further disrupting global energy trade Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:54:48 +0000
Trump’s Iran claims clash with reality on the ground (VIDEO)
RT’s Marina Kosareva examines US President Donald Trump’s threats, shifting claims of success, and erratic messaging about Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:46:45 +0000
From war hero to war criminal: One man’s fate is breaking a country’s politics in half
For the Australian right, Ben Roberts-Smith is a beacon of virtue. For the left, he is a murderer. Both will use him as a culture-war grunt Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:05:32 +0000
Elon Musk spreading lies against South Africa – presidency
South Africa’s presidency has dismissed Elon Musk’s latest claims about the killing of white farmers as lies and disinformation Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:39:11 +0000
Storms force shutdown of key Angolan export route – media
Severe floods in Angola have damaged rail traffic on a major mineral export route with no repair timeline yet Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:55:42 +0000
Wage hike protests turn violent in India
Police used tear gas shells to disperse ⁠a mob after protesters torched ⁠vehicles and pelted stones near the Indian capital Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:47:52 +0000
No gains for Netanyahu from Iran war – former Israeli interim president
Netanyahu wanted to prolong the Iran war for domestic gain, while Trump needed a short campaign for the US midterms, Avraham Burg says Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:05:39 +0000
Vance claims US has achieved Iran goals
The US has achieved its objectives in Iran and could begin winding down its military operation, Vice President J.D. Vance has said   Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:23:02 +0000
Von der Leyen pushes abolition of veto power in EU
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the EU to abandon the unanimity requirement in foreign policy decisions Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:30:09 +0000
Islamist fighters launch motorbike attack on Nigerian Army base – media
Militants have attacked a Nigerian Army base near the Chad border, killing seven troops including a commander Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:12:55 +0000
India seeking tanker to load Russian LPG – Reuters
India has reportedly turned to Russia to secure cooking gas supplies amid a severe shortage Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:57:24 +0000
Finance minister wins presidential election in African state
Benin’s electoral authority has declared Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni the winner of the country’s April 12 presidential election Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:03:01 +0000
Gunman attacks school in Türkiye
A former student has opened fire at a school in the Turkish city of Siverek, the local governor has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:59:29 +0000
US breach of trust led to collapse of talks – Iranian diplomat
Iran remains ready to negotiate in good faith, Consul General in Mumbai Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh has told RT India Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:36:51 +0000
Two US congressmen to resign over sex scandals
Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Tony Gonzalez will resign from the US Congress following allegations of sexual misconduct Read Full Article at RT.com

home