Politics

IN BRIEF: What is known about Israeli offensive in Lebanon

The Shia group Hezbollah will not leave the battlefield and will continue its resistance, the organization's Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem said

Putin tells Bahrain's king ready to help stabilize Middle East situation

The current development of events "also threatens the security of many Arab states, with which Russia maintains friendly relations," according to the Russian side

Six US troops killed during operation in Middle East

US forces recently recovered the remains of two previously unaccounted for service members from a facility that was struck during Iran's initial attacks in the region

Epic Fury timing, US goals in Iran: statements by Pentagon

When conducting a military operation against Iran, the United States is ready to go "as far as we need to advance American interests," Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth said

Prospect for dialogue and assessment of situation: IAEA chief on situation around Iran

The agency continues attempts to resume contacts with Iran’s nuclear regulators, but so far without success

Special Russian emergencies ministry flight from Egypt arrives in Moscow

On board the aircraft are 84 Russian citizens, all of whom are diplomatic workers and members of their families

Russian troops liberate three communities in Ukraine operation over past day

According to the latest figures, the Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,260 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

Britain, France and Germany to develop long-range missiles

The French president stressed that as partnerships strengthen, other projects aimed at supporting European sovereignty could appear

Iran launches another round of ballistic missiles against Israel

Most of the projectiles were launched in the direction of the southern parts of Israel and Tel Aviv

Remote detonation of explosive devices kills three police officers in late 2025, 2026

Russian Interior Ministry Spokeswoman Irina Volk explained that mobile communications, social networks, and messengers are actively used by Ukrainian security services to recruit Russians to commit various crimes

Lavrov and Saudi counterpart note risk of third countries' involvement in Iran war

The foreign ministers exchanged views on the situation around Iran, which has developed as a result of aggression of the United States and Israel against the Islamic republic, the statement says

FACTBOX: Reports of injuries in Novorossiysk as 172 Ukrainian drones hit Russian regions

Five people were wounded in the attack on Novorossiysk in southern Russia, 17 residential buildings, including eight apartment buildings, and a daycare center were damaged