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Thu, 14 May 2026 18:31:00 +0300Rubio Says US Ready to Mediate Future Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is prepared to act as a mediator in future peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine if both sides return to dialogue.
Rubio expressed hope that Moscow and Kyiv would soon resume direct discussion...
Thu, 14 May 2026 16:10:00 +0300Armenia as Something to Eat? PM Pashinyan Refuses to Cut Map-Like Cake
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan refused to cut a cake shaped like the map of Armenia during a campaign trip to the community of Gyulagarak, drawing attention on social media and in local media coverage.
Residents prepared the cake to welcome ...
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:48:00 +0300Russian Analysts Consider Nuclear Blast Over Ukraine to Neutralize Elon Musk’s Starlink Network
Russian media outlets have increasingly focused on the role of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network in the conflict in Ukraine, arguing that the widespread use of the system by Ukrainian forces has created a major communications advantage on the bat...
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:14:00 +0300Turkey Launches First Yeni Tip Landing Ship After Rapid 18-Month Construction
The Turkish Navy has officially received the first tank landing ship, Ç-159, built under the Yeni Tip project by the Turkish shipbuilder Anadolu Shipyard.
The vessel completed construction in just 18 months before entering service with the Turkish N...
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:14:00 +0300Ukrainian Court Orders Arrest of Former Zelensky Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court ordered the pretrial detention of former presidential office chief Andriy Yermak for 60 days, with the possibility of release on bail set at 140 million hryvnias, equivalent to roughly $3.2 million.
Following the ...
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:03:00 +0300Xi Jinping Says Wrong Approach to Taiwan Could Push US and China Into Conflict
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that relations between China and the United States could deteriorate into open confrontation if Washington adopts what Beijing considers the wrong approach toward Taiwan.
Speaking during talks with US President Don...
Wed, 13 May 2026 19:34:00 +0300US Air Force Plans New Hypersonic Ship-Killer Version of AGM-183 ARRW Missile
The United States Air Force may soon receive a new anti-ship variant of the hypersonic AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW), according to a report published by TWZ.
The Pentagon has requested more than $296 million for development of th...
Wed, 13 May 2026 19:12:00 +0300India Successfully Tests TARA Smart Bomb Kit Capable of Striking Targets 180 km Away
The Indian Air Force and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully completed the first flight trials of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) system, an indigenous guidance kit designed to transform conventional ...
Wed, 13 May 2026 18:33:00 +0300Donald Trump Arrives in Beijing: Lone Chinese Soldier Vs. Air Force One
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, receiving a carefully staged welcome ceremony that highlighted the importance of the visit for both countries.
Xi Jinping Hosts Grand Welcome in Be...
Wed, 13 May 2026 18:05:00 +0300Keir Starmer Under Pressure: A Slow-Motion Train Wreck
Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and special representative of the Russian president for international investment and economic cooperation, mocked the political troubles surrounding British Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid ...
Wed, 13 May 2026 17:16:00 +0300One Sarmat Missile Could Destroy Entire Countries Like Britain or France
Capabilities of Russia's newest intercontinental ballistic missile system, the Sarmat, are so extensive that a single missile could completely destroy countries such as the United Kingdom or France, Russian military analyst Igor Korotchenko said.
Spe...
Wed, 13 May 2026 16:26:00 +0300Trump Says He May Visit Russia in 2026 as Ukraine Conflict Nears Endgame
US President Donald Trump said he may visit Russia in 2026, raising the prospect of a new high-level summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin as diplomatic efforts surrounding the conflict in Ukraine continue to accelerate.
Speaking to journalist...
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:13:00 +0300$450 Million Per Day: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Calls 2026 Decisive Year for Peace Efforts
Ukraine spends approximately $450 million every day to sustain its war effort, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, who described 2026 as a potentially decisive year for achieving peace if Kyiv continues receiving strong backing fro...
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:34:00 +0300Pentagon Overestimates Damage to Iran’s Underground Missile Facilities
New intelligence assessments indicate that the administration of Donald Trump and senior US military officials overestimated the extent of damage American forces could inflict on Iran's missile infrastructure during the recent conflict. The findings ...
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:08:00 +0300US Consumer Prices Hit Highest Level Since 2023 on Energy Shock and War Fears
The US consumer price index accelerated to 3.8 percent year-on-year, marking the highest inflation reading since May 2023 and signaling renewed pressure on the American economy. The latest figures point to a broad-based rise in prices, driven largely...
Wed, 13 May 2026 13:59:00 +0300US Military Burned Through Years of Missile Production During War, Report Says
The United States military consumed enormous quantities of advanced precision-guided weapons during recent wartime operations, dramatically reducing stockpiles that may take years to replenish. According to defense industry estimates and military dat...
Tue, 12 May 2026 19:17:00 +0300Belarus Begins Preparing Army Units for War, Lukashenko Says
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that the country's armed forces will begin selectively mobilizing individual military units as part of preparations for potential wartime scenarios.
Speaking during public events marking Victory Da...
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:29:00 +0300Putin Ready to Welcome Trump to Moscow as Russia-US Relations Remain Frozen
The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin still expects to welcome US President Donald Trump to Moscow, despite the continued collapse of relations between Russia and the United States and the absence of any major diplomatic bre...
Tue, 12 May 2026 15:58:00 +0300China's AI Industry Generates $500 Million Every Hour
China's accelerating push into artificial intelligence has become one of the main engines of the country's economic expansion, helping Chinese technology companies generate enormous revenues despite the intensifying trade confrontation with the Unite...
Tue, 12 May 2026 15:45:00 +0300Former Zelensky Office Chief Andriy Yermak Officially Accused in Major Corruption Case
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) have formally accused former presidential office chief Andriy Yermak in connection with a large-scale corruption and money-laundering inves...