Articles in ‘World News’

Russia and African leaders discuss a three-year cooperation plan, with President Vladimir Putin contrasting their proposed partnership with Europe's colonial past. Russian forces undertake humanitarian mine-clearing operations in Alyoshki during a ceasefire, reportedly assisted by the US First Lady. Meanwhile, Israel's political landscape faces a potential shake-up as Arab parties are projected to double their parliamentary representation,…

Moscow hosts the third Russia–Africa summit, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Burundi's president discussing expanded trade, infrastructure cooperation and African sovereignty. Meanwhile, European leaders face questions over a unified approach after Finland and Norway contact Putin about potential Ukraine peace talks. In Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party fails to secure an outright majority in the first parliamentary election…

forces continued committing genocide in Gaza after the October 2025 ceasefire, while carrying out war crimes and crimes against humanity in the occupied West Bank. Its findings, presented to the UN General Assembly, document extensive civilian deaths, the targeting of children, sexual violence and expanding Israeli territorial control. Israel rejects the allegations. The report raises urgent questions about international accountability, the…

Slovakia has reopened formal economic discussions with Russia after a five-year interruption, challenging the assumption that European sanctions and diplomatic isolation can be sustained without significant domestic economic consequences. Prime Minister Robert Fico's government maintains that protecting energy supplies and industrial employment is a national priority, while critics warn that renewed engagement with Moscow risks undermining…

Israel's first parliamentary election since the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023 has delivered a striking political uncertainty. Early exit polls suggest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing alliance has lost its parliamentary majority, but the opposition led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has also fallen short of the seats needed to govern. With Arab parties projected to make substantial gains, Israel faces difficult questions…

Two Nordic leaders have challenged Europe's reluctance to engage directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, reopening diplomatic contact ahead of planned peace negotiations. Although the initiative was coordinated with Ukraine, objections from neighbouring European governments have exposed disagreements over who should speak to Moscow, on whose authority, and whether maintaining a united political position should take precedence over…

Vladimir Putin extends a message of friendship to African nations at Moscow's Gas Exporting Countries Summit, calling for an end to energy sanctions used as political weapons. Putin also holds talks with Finnish and Norwegian leaders over the Ukraine conflict, drawing criticism from other European powers. Meanwhile, Israel heads to its first parliamentary election since the October 7 attacks and Gaza war, with reported turnout reaching 55%.…

The Russia-Africa Media Forum, organised by RT, brings African journalists together to challenge mainstream narratives about the continent. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Voronezh reportedly kills three people and injures more than 30, as discussions continue over restarting peace negotiations next month. Across Italy, protests over soaring fuel prices and inflation escalate into riots, with unrest spreading south following…

The British government is urging households to prepare for three days without essential services, including electricity, water and communications. Coming alongside warnings from Britain's Army chief that citizens may face sacrifices for national defence, the campaign raises wider questions about national resilience, infrastructure security and whether New Zealand is adequately prepared for a major disruption INR Report: Based on reporting by…

Elon Musk's reported $1 billion investment in David Ellison's expanding media empire could represent a significant shift in the ownership landscape of American news. But whether the billionaire's involvement will challenge entrenched editorial narratives, strengthen independent journalism or simply concentrate media influence in different hands remains the defining question. INR Report: Based on reporting by Frank Bergman for Slay News and…