Articles in ‘World News’

CIA Director John Ratcliffe has made the first known visit to Moscow by a serving CIA chief since 2021. The Kremlin says the previously unannounced trip involved contacts between US and Russian intelligence services, but reports suggesting discussions ranged from Ukraine and Iran to detainees and strategic stability remain unconfirmed INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · CIA Director John Ratcliffe quietly travelled to Moscow this week…

Russian forces have reportedly breached the first defensive lines in their advance towards Slavyansk in the Donetsk Republic. Qatar’s Prime Minister arrives in Tehran seeking ways to ease Middle East tensions as Washington vows to further isolate Iran. We examine how the US has used similar pressure tactics before, while RT India visits Kabul for an exclusive interview with Taliban leaders about the misconceptions they want to challenge.

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, CBC journalists have reportedly been reminded not to independently describe 9/11 as a “terrorist attack.” The broadcaster disputes reports suggesting it is denying the nature of the attacks, saying journalists can use the terminology when attributing it to authorities, experts or other sources. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · Canada's publicly funded national broadcaster…

Five years after the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan, a Pentagon review panel says it has uncovered classified documents that were apparently withheld from previous investigations. The panel's chairman says the material could help explain decisions surrounding the withdrawal, although the allegation of deliberate concealment has not yet been substantiated publicly. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · Pentagon investigators…

Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the West Bank will remain Israeli land while highlighting the expansion and legalisation of Jewish settlements across the occupied territory. His comments come as Israel advances the E1 settlement project east of Jerusalem — a development critics warn could further divide Palestinian territory and undermine the possibility of a viable two-state solution. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · Israeli…

Two people including a teenager are killed and two more wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions overnight. Ukrainian citizens march through the streets protesting Kiev's forced mobilisation. As many of Kiev's Territorial recruitment Officers reveal, they themselves have never been to the frontlines. The Kremlin confirms the CIA chief’s unannounced visit to Moscow meeting with Russian intelligence agencies. Iran and Oman agree to…

Two civilians are killed and two wounded as Ukrainian drones strike residential areas in Russia's Krasnodar region for a second consecutive night. Iran says it is “fully prepared” to counter expanded US sanctions as Washington launches Operation “Economic Outcast,” urging other countries to isolate Tehran. Meanwhile, an Israeli lawmaker uses a sledgehammer to demolish a West Bank memorial to killed Palestinians, claiming the site promotes…

Humanity may have quietly crossed one of the most consequential demographic thresholds in its history. New research suggests global fertility has fallen below replacement level for the first time potentially bringing the peak and eventual decline of the world's population decades closer than current United Nations projections suggest. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT, World faces historic population decline – study, published 25 August…

An unusual US Air Force C-17 flight into Moscow initially triggered speculation over whether Washington was moving diplomatic cargo, supporting a senior delegation or conducting a prisoner transfer. Hours later, CBS News reporting cited sources saying CIA Director John Ratcliffe had travelled aboard the aircraft for meetings in Moscow — an extraordinary visit amid continuing tensions between Washington and Moscow. INR Report: Based on reporting…

Russia has used the UN Security Council to level sweeping accusations against Vladimir Zelensky’s government, claiming political and religious repression inside Ukraine while alleging an intensifying campaign against Russian civilians. The claims come as Moscow rejects proposals for a temporary ceasefire, arguing any pause would simply allow Ukraine to regroup and rearm. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · Russia Takes Its Case to the…