Putin and Trump trust each other – Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, trust each other, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said regarding the two leaders’ phone conversation on Tuesday.

Pakistan to send first astronauts to China’s Space Station

Pakistan teams up with China for its first human spaceflight, training astronauts for a mission to China's Space Station.

Iran condemns US sanctions on oil shipments to China

Iran has warned that these sanctions will have broader repercussions, holding the US government responsible for any fallout.

Schengen zone welcomes Romania and Bulgaria

Romania and Bulgaria join Schengen, ending border checks and boosting free travel and trade in a major step toward deeper EU integration.

Ukraine kills Russian chemical weapons chief Igor Kirillov in Moscow

Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the chief of the military’s nuclear, biological and chemical protection forces, was killed as he left for his office. Kirillov’s assistant also died in the attack.

China extends visa-free travel to 54 nations

New policy boosts tourism, business exchanges, covering 24 provinces and 60 entry points

Russia’s chemical weapons chief killed in Moscow blast

The blast shattered several windows of the building and severely damaged the front door, according to an AFP reporter on the scene.

Russia announces BRICS+AI alliance

The new collaboration is aimed at boosting technological partnerships between the group’s member states

Putin personally approved Assad’s asylum – Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin personally approved Bashar Assad’s asylum in Moscow

Putin accuses US of acting ‘aggressively’ in Middle East

Russia’s president says development of new logistics routes is an “inevitable” process backed by growth of economy and trade and due to geopolitical risks

Russian man already jailed for burning Quran copy sentenced to additional 14 years for treason

Nikita Zhuravel had offered his services to Ukrainian security service representative via messenger, sent him video of train carrying Russian Armed Forces' military equipment, aircraft, and data on movement

Putin says Russia will keep testing new missile in combat

In an unscheduled TV address, the Russian leader said the Oreshnik missile could not be intercepted and promised to carry out more tests, including in "combat conditions".