Daily Updates: April 2023
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*** MSK = Moscow Standard Time
Four civilians are killed and two others wounded in overnight shelling by Ukrainian forces of the Russian border region of Bryansk. That’s according to local officials. Türkiye’s first nuclear power plant, built by a Russian company, receives official status, as the two countries’ leaders take part in an inauguration ceremony via a video link. Asia’s richest banker says the US currency is the biggest financial terrorist, as he accuses it of holding too much power. He proposes that India’s rupee might be next to rise to the top. — Back to top
Overnight artillery strikes by Ukrainian troops leave two civilians dead and two others wounded in Russia’s Bryansk border region, according to local officials. Turkiye’s first nuclear power plant, built by a Russian company, receives official status, as the two countries’ leaders attend a commemoration ceremony via video link, despite rumors about Recep Tayip Erdogan’s health. Gunfire, clashes and air strikes mark a third week of fighting in Sudan, as the security of locals is threatened despite a supposed truce. — Back to top
Russia’s ambassador to Poland condemns a raid by local authorities that saw them seizing a building being used as a school by the Russian embassy. Iran’s president brands US military interventions in the Middle East as detrimental to the region, as he holds a historic summit with the leader of Iraq. A huge inferno erupts at an oil depot in Crimea, with local authorities blaming a drone attack on the facility. North Korea says Washington’s plans to dock a nuclear-armed submarine in South Korea are escalating regional tensions, as thousands take to the streets in Seoul to protest. — Back to top
A massive blaze erupts at an oil depot in Crimea, with local authorities saying a drone strike could be the cause of the fire. RT visits civilian areas in the Donetsk Republic devastated by Ukrainian attacks, as strikes by Kiev forces kill ten civilians, including a child, over the past two days. Wreckage and bodies strewn across the streets in Sudan, despite an-agreed upon truce in the militarized conflict, now into its third week with heavy explosions and clashes continuing to rock the capital. Africa celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Abuja Proclamation, which demanded the West pay reparations for its colonial history on the continent. — Back to top
Seven people, including a child, are killed and 10 others wounded as the city of Donetsk comes under Ukrainian shelling. Russia’s Defense Minister claims Western powers are undermining global stability, as he speaks at a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. An Iranian court orders the US to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for supporting terrorism. — Back to top
Indian and Chinese top military chiefs meet in New Delhi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit of defense ministers – the first time they’ve been face to face since deadly border clashes in 2020. Hundreds of people crowd into Port Sudan in an attempt to escape the country, as clashes between the warring sides continue for two weeks despite attempts to stop the bloodshed. Local fishermen are up against the EU’s use of exploitative catch tactics in the Indian Ocean, threatening its delicate ecosystem and traditional economies. — Back to top
Türkiye’s first nuclear power plant has received its nuclear status, with the flag of peaceful atomic energy raised above it. The Russian and Turkish presidents attended the ceremony via video link, despite rumors about Erdogan’s health. The UK stops short of making safe routes for Sudanese refugees, arguing it can’t allow everyone in the country. That’s in stark contrast to the country’s attitude towards Ukrainian refugees last year. Indonesia joins the lead of BRICS countries in switching away from trading in US dollars while the yuan overtakes the greenback as China’s top cross-border currency. — Back to top
Today, Türkiye’s first-ever nuclear power plant will officially get nuclear status with the Russian and Turkish presidents expected to join the ceremony via video conference. Kenyan authorities find 90 bodies of doomsday cult followers as a sect leader is suspected of encouraging them to starve to death. We discuss the problem of cults in the region with a panel of experts. Washington is caught up in a child trafficking scandal, as a government whistleblower calls for accountability for the 85 thousand migrant children the Biden Administration has lost track of. — Back to top
A terror attack on Russia’s Cultural Centre in Cyprus sees the building briefly engulfed in flames with no casualties reported and Russian officials suggesting Ukrainians are to blame. Bodies on the street and hospitals overflowing – violent clashes between the Sudanese army and paramilitary rage on into their thirteenth day. A Russian tennis player misses her tournament in Europe, because LOT Polish Airlines says Russians can’t fly. We hear her story. — Back to top
In a dramatic escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, London sends depleted Uranium rounds to Kiev. The ammunition is infamous for its devastating effects on people’s health for years to come. Russia convenes a UN Security Council meeting to discuss tensions in the Middle East, highlighting that as global attention shifts to other conflicts, long-standing disputes in the region remain far from being resolved. As South Africa mulls a potential pullout from the International Criminal Court, the African National Congress clarifies the president’s position on the matter. Pesticides which pose health risks are being used on farms supplying major companies like Nestle, despite being banned in the EU. — Back to top
South Africa decides to quit the International Criminal Court. That’s according to the country’s President, who announced the move after the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin. Dozens of dead paramilitary fighters in the streets following reports of a fierce battle with the Sudanese Army, as violence in the country rages for ten days. Thousands of Sudanese people and foreign nationals are still scrambling to leave. Russia’s Defense minister hosts his Turkish, Iranian and Syrian counterparts in Moscow to discuss steps to preserve the territorial integrity of Syria. — Back to top
Moscow calls for a complete restructuring of the United Nations Security Council. The Russian Foreign Minister says it’s the only way to overcome a deep systemic crisis in the organization. Urgent solutions to problems directly on the African continent must be found quickly to tackle migration with Hungary’s foreign minister blaming EU policies for the crisis. — Back to top
The US and its allies are using world bodies as tools to paralyze and fragment the global order, according to Russia’s Foreign Minister, who’s urged a reform of the UN Security Council. In Jerusalem, eight people are injured in a car ramming. Police say the attacker was neutralized after being shot by an armed civilian. In the latest episode of Going Underground, journalist Seymour Hersh, who published a report on the Nord Stream attacks, says there is no diversity of opinion in the US media as the majority of them are committed to being pro-establishment. — Back to top
RT follows an anti-tank crew in the Donetsk republic, where Russian forces continue their advance, with Wagner fighters leading the assault on the city of Artyomovsk and pushing Ukrainian forces to the Westernmost parts of the city. The EU’s foreign policy chief calls on military ships to sail through the Taiwan Strait, maintaining a provocative approach and risking an escalation in the region. — Back to top
A number of prisoners reportedly break out of jail amid the chaos in Sudan, with former president Omar al-Bashir possibly among the escapees. Russia’s Foreign Minister says Moscow won’t forget, nor forgive, America’s decision to deny visas to Russian journalists for the upcoming UN security council meeting. Indian state police detained a Sikh separatist organization leader after a more than a month-long manhunt. In the latest episode of Going Underground, Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh discusses the scale of corruption in Ukraine, with even US officials sounding the alarm. — Back to top
The evacuation of foreign citizens from Sudan continues, as violence enters its second week. Russian forces reportedly gain a foothold at a train station in Artyomovsk as Wagner fighters lead an assault on the Western part of the city. RT visits the embattled area. Washington is going after its own citizens for supporting unwanted opinions. That’s according to one of three Russians and an American who’ve been charged with election meddling. — Back to top
Thick smoke billows from the airport in Sudan’s capital after a fire erupts as foreign nationals try to flee the country during a 72-hour ceasefire between warring factions. Concerns grow in Washington that the vast sums of money being sent to Ukraine are ripe for pillaging, as the total US expenditure to Kiev since last year is set to surpass the total funds given to Afghanistan over a two-decade period. Dozens of ministers in Uganda face trial on charges of stealing building supplies earmarked for the nation’s poorest. We hear from outraged residents who want their political leaders held accountable. — Back to top
Shots still ring out after the Sudanese army agrees to a three-day ceasefire with paramilitary forces in the country, coming as locals demand the warring sides to stop the bloodshed. Concerns grow in Washington that the vast sums of money being sent to Ukraine are ripe for pillaging, as the total US expenditure in just over a year is set to surpass the funds given to Afghanistan over two decades. Dozens of ministers in Uganda face trial on charges of stealing building supplies earmarked for the nation’s poor. We hear from outraged residents who want their political leaders held accountable. — Back to top
A new 72-hour ceasefire is put on the table in Sudan, after more than 600 people are killed in a week of intense fighting. That’s as Doctors Without Borders says the situation’s becoming increasingly dire. Beijing lashes out at what it calls Washington’s desire to ‘arm Taiwan to the teeth’, denouncing the plan as acts of international bullying. Washington is going after its own citizens for supporting unwanted opinions, according to one of three Russians and an American who’ve been charged with election meddling. — Back to top
A 72-hour humanitarian truce is proposed by a Sudanese paramilitary group, which has been engaged in fierce fighting with the country’s armed forces since last weekend. RT follows Wagner Group fighters into the embattled city of Artyomovsk, as Moscow says Russian troops are pushing Ukrainian forces out of the Western part of the city and inflicting severe losses. Wrapping up his four country regional tour, Russia’s Foreign Minister praises Latin American unity as a counterbalance to Western dominance. The Pentagon knew the identity of the bomber who targeted Kabul airport during the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan but chose not to act on it. That’s the standout revelation as Washington begins hearings into what happened in August 2021. — Back to top
‘The US has started a crusade against Russia’s legitimate interests and culture’Â – that’s according to Russia’s Foreign Minister speaking in Cuba on the last stop of his Latin America tour. As Moscow and Kiev prepare for what looks like a looming escalation, our correspondent witnesses events directly from the front lines of the war. The Central African Republic accuses an insurgent paramilitary group of killing nine Chinese mine workers, as the rebels try to pin the blame on Russia’s Wagner Group. — Back to top
At least 90 people are killed and hundreds more injured in the Yemeni capital following a stampede. RT is embedded with troops amassed in the the Lugansk Republic, as Moscow and Kiev prepare for a looming escalation. Russia’s foreign minister arrives in Cuba – his last stop on a tour of four Latin American countries, aimed at strengthening ties with the region. ‘Russia has no problem with us, we have never had a problem with Russia’ – the words of the President of Uganda as the nations mark almost 100 years of what Yoweri Museveni calls, productive co-operation. — Back to top
Divide and conquer – that’s the tactic China’s using against the West, at least according to the EU chief. But her comments come less than two weeks after she made a high profile visit to Beijing. Fighting rages for a fifth day in Sudan, as rival factions bring the north-east African country to the brink of a humanitarian crisis. Washington tries to tighten the noose on Iran’s drone program by imposing new sanctions on all companies accused of giving Tehran a helping hand. Russia’s ambassador to the UK speaks exclusively to RT after the Times newspaper deleted his comments about Russia’s stance on the war in Ukraine. He shared his thoughts on media freedoms in the UK. — Back to top
China offers to negotiate peace talks between Israel and Palestine, coming as other nations in the Middle East forge ties following Beijing’s brokerage, after years-long disputes. Russia’s Foreign Minister holds a series of high-level talks with top diplomats on his tour of Latin American as Moscow strengthens ties in the region. Mexico’s President takes a stand against US intervention, making it clear that Washington’s agents and operatives are not welcome in the country. Poland agrees to lift its ban on Ukrainian grain exports passing through the country, as Kiev’s commodity sees local farmers unable to compete with the low prices. Meanwhile, African states face food shortages as the EU debates with an overflow of the food staple. — Back to top
India pushes back against greenhouse gas emission rules, branding them neo-colonialist, and calling the current credit ranking system biased and a failure. A former Wagner Group fighter claims he was blackmailed by a human rights group to lie about the Russian military. Reports of explosions and gunfire continue to come from Sudan, despite a recently agreed ceasefire between two military generals that was set to begin an hour ago. — Back to top
Vladimir Putin visits the newly incorporated Russian territories of the Lugansk Republic and Kherson region to hear reports directly from the commanders of local forces. Russia’s President commends the high level of performance of snap naval drills in the Pacific. RT embeds with the fleet that has been put on high alert to test its readiness amid soaring tensions with the West. As the White House fumes over Brazil’s balanced stance on the Ukraine conflict – Russia’s foreign minister endorses Brasilla’s bid to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. More than 180 dead in Sudan as clashes between the nation’s army and paramilitary forces rage into a fourth day. — Back to top
Around one hundred dead and hundreds more wounded in Sudan, as clashes between the national army and the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group enter their third day. The push for peace in war-torn Yemen continues as Saudi Arabia releases over 100 prisoners to be reunited with their families. We speak to the spokesperson for the International Committee of Red Cross, to get the latest. Russia and India plan to increase trade, as the Russian trade minister visits New Delhi. That’s as New Delhi considers buying Russian oil over the G7 price cap, amid an output cut by OPEC+ and western sanctions. — Back to top
In Sudan, nearly a hundred people are dead and over three hundred wounded, as clashes between the national army and the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group continue. We speak to a member of the Doctor’s Union on the ground. RT follows Russia’s Pacific naval fleet as it conducts snap drills in response to the US, Japan and South Korea holding trilateral exercises, raising tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. Two European Union member states ban grain imports from Ukraine with others considering similar measures, blaming an influx of Kiev’s grain for disrupting EU markets, which has triggered a price plummet, with farmers left to carry the losses. — Back to top
RSF forces claim to have seized the presidential palace in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, amid a second day of heavy fighting between the paramilitary group and the national army across the country, leaving at least 56 people killed and hundreds more wounded. One civilian is killed and seven wounded in Donetsk, after Ukrainian shells hit an Orthodox church in the middle of an Easter service early on Sunday. A former Indian politician, convicted of kidnapping, and his brother are shot dead during a TV broadcast, while under police escort. — Back to top
Disturbing footage emerges from Donetsk. One woman is dead and six others are injured, following the brutal Ukrainian shelling of an Orthodox cathedral during Easter services, as well as a local kindergarten. 56 dead and hundreds more injured, as reports of heavy fighting between paramilitary forces and the Sudanese Army enters the second day. Kiev lashes out at Warsaw after Poland and Hungary ban the import of cheap Ukrainian grain to protect their local markets. The French Prime Minister says new reforms are to come, with the government taking the people’s opinion into account. That’s as protesters face batons and tear gas, in response to their discontent. — Back to top
In Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group says it has captured an airport and two airbases, as clashes between the RSF and the Sudanese army leave at least 3 people killed. We hear from an eyewitness in the country’s capital. Disturbing images show the deadly aftermath of fighting in Sudan, as neighboring Chad unilaterally shuts down its border with the country, while Russia, as well as Egypt and other Arab states, call for a ceasefire. The France24 channel takes down its report on Russian troops training for combat after fierce backlash from Ukraine, which accused the outlet of pro-Russian propaganda. Brazil’s president criticizes the West, urging it to stop fueling the Ukraine conflict, as he wraps up his visit to China where he was warmly welcomed by top officials. — Back to top
The Japanese Prime Minister is evacuated after a loud explosion and white smoke hits an area where the official was set to speak. A suspect has been detained. Brazil’s president slams the West, urging it to stop adding fuel to the Ukraine war, as he wraps up a visit to China. Nationwide demonstrations in France failed to change President Emmanuel Macron’s stance with the country’s leader signing controversial pension reforms. A 21-year-old suspect is charged in the US over an alleged leak of classified military documents. We look at how corporate media has teamed up with the government to hunt down the source. — Back to top
As the Chinese president welcomes Brazil’s leader in Beijing, he says bolstering ties between the two countries is a top priority. That’s as both China and Brazil shift away from the US dollar, turning instead to local currencies for trade deals. Russia’s Foreign Minister explains Moscow’s revised international doctrine that responds to the West’s actions against the formation of a multipolar world. A massive blast rocks the embattled city of Artyomovsk, also called Bakhmoot, in the Donetsk Republic, as Russia’s Wagner group bombards Ukrainian positions there with artillery fire. As a 21-year-old suspect is charged in the US over the alleged leak of classified military documents, the mainstream media pressures Washington to step up censorship and prevent such revelations. — Back to top
The FBI arrests an American serviceman over an alleged leak of secret military documents with Biden concerned only with the leak, not its content. The Brazilian President calls for ditching the dollar and using national currencies, as BRICS casts an even bigger shadow on the G7 economy. An American state-funded think tank rages, as Saudi Arabia restores ties with US regional rivals – Syria and Iran. South Africa surpasses its investment target over the past five years, attracting new backers despite facing security and energy challenges. — Back to top
Moscow’s FSB says Ukrainian Special Services and Russian opposition members were involved in the killing of a war journalist in a cafe bombing earlier this month. The mobilization of the Sudanese paramilitary force in the capital has raised concerns from the country’s military, which is now warning that potential for a clash between the two parties is increasing. China points the finger at the US and NATO for the crisis in Afghanistan, during a summit to address security concerns related to Kabul. — Back to top
China says the military drills around Taiwan were a ‘serious warning’ to separatist forces, amid growing pro-independent rhetoric largely backed by Washington. Syria and Iran are restoring relations with Saudi Arabia, turning from mutual disdain to unity and co-operation, as Riyadh discusses Damascus’ return to the Arab League. Russia’s ambassador to the UN calls on the West to ‘abandon its neo-colonial habits’ in Africa following criticism for strengthening bilateral ties with Mali. RT’s Murad Gazdiev explains how Russian mortar crews break down Ukrainian forces, as Kiev plans an offensive in the Lugansk Republic. — Back to top
Ukraine’s President and fellow senior officials have reportedly embezzled at least 400 million dollars of Western aid to the country, according to the latest revelations of Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Seymour Hersh. Serbian officials claim the West is trying to drag Belgrade into the war in Ukraine, rejecting reports in the alleged Pentagon leaks that say the Balkan state is secretly arming Kiev. We take a peek inside the very capsule that took a Russian film crew up among the stars to shoot the world’s first feature-film in space, as today marks the 62nd anniversary of mankind reaching the cosmos. — Back to top
For months, Ukraine’s Azov battalion has been celebrated by the West, but now the same officials and media outlets fall silent as new evidence emerges linking the extremist unit to New Zealand’s most brutal mass shooting. Today, the world marks the 62nd anniversary of mankind reaching outer space, our special coverage of Russia’s Cosmonautics Day recaps the momentous events. And with the exploration of the cosmos steadily developing, India’s space program is aiming for the stars. We speak to the nation’s first citizen to go stellar. — Back to top
Tensions simmer in the Pacific region, as the US conducts its largest ever military drills with the Philippines right after Beijing wraps up its own war games in nearby waters. An investigation by the Russian parliament claims to confirm the presence of US-operated biological weapons labs in Ukraine. RT reports from war-torn Artyomovsk, as local officials claim Russian forces have taken control of around 75-percent of the city. Aircraft giant Boeing reportedly plans to return to full production levels of its controversial 737 MAX jets, 4 years after deadly crashes claimed the lives of nearly 350 people. — Back to top
RT reports from the key strategic battle-torn city of Artyomovsk, also known as Bakhmut, as Russian forces say they’ve taken control of the main part of the city. India and Russia strengthen energy co-operation, with New Delhi’s imports from Moscow reaching an all-time high, coming as the BRICS group of nations overtakes the G-7 to become the world’s largest economic bloc according to a key financial indicator. Tensions in the Middle East ease as Iran prepares to send a delegation across the Persian Gulf to longtime rival Saudi Arabia, with the restoration of ties being part of an agreement brokered by China. — Back to top
Russia claims a leak of classified Pentagon documents about the war in Ukraine reveal nothing new. That’s as questions remain about the authenticity of the files. The US could pull its support for Ukraine and leave Europe to face the conflict on its own. That’s the warning to the French president from a republican senator. Entering choppy waters – tensions spike in the Pacific region as a US navy vessel sails through the South China Sea all while Beijing holds major drills all around Taiwan. — Back to top
The Pentagon struggles to keep its secrets as leaked classified documents reveal the US has been spying not only on its adversaries, but also on strategic allies. In an RT exclusive, The Chairman of the Russian Union of Grain Exporters reveals the unofficial hurdles the West is using to block trade in the unsanctioned grain and fertilizers market. Prayers in Russian no longer allowed – in the latest crackdown at the revered Pechersk Lavra complex in Kiev, Ukrainian authorities deal the Orthodox church and followers another blow this Easter week following a spate of attacks on monks and believers at the monastery. — Back to top
A number of locals in the Donetsk Republic are killed and wounded, as the area once again comes under Ukrainian shelling. In the stories that shaped the week we timeline the bomb attack in St Petersburg which killed a high-profile Russian war journalist and wounded around 40 other people. In a renewed effort to end a near decade-long conflict, key delegations arrive in Yemen for peace talks. — Back to top
In the stories that shaped the week, we recall the terror attack in St Petersburg which killed prominent Russian war journalist Vladlen Tatarsky and wounded at least 40 other people. Mass protests against judicial reforms spread across Israel, amid soaring tensions in the region following a spate of recent deadly terror attacks. RT marks the 20th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq, recalling a massacre in the town of Haditha, where 24 civilians were gunned down by American troops. — Back to top
US officials probe an alleged leak of classified documents, which include plans for the war in Ukraine, despite rising concerns the documents could be fake. A senior US lawmaker suggests there might be an American military presence in Taiwan. Beijing already views Washington’s involvement with the island as a breach of its One-China Policy. Washington is deliberately provoking Beijing just like it did with Moscow — that’s the view of Carl Zha, host of the Silk and Steel podcast, who made those comments in the latest episode of Going Underground with Afshin Rattansi. The central African nation of Chad expels the German ambassador, accusing him of behavior unbefitting a diplomat. — Back to top
One man is killed and multiple people wounded as a car ploughs into a crowd at a park in Tel Aviv. In response to that and other recent violent incidents, Israel’s Prime Minister has ordered a call-up of military and border police reserves. Beijing warns the west of using the ‘false pretext of democracy’ to support Taiwan and contain China. A Nightmare for the Five Eyes: that’s the assessment of top US officials as over a hundred classified documents are leaked, containing allied plans for the conflict in Ukraine, and notes on China. Tunisia’s President says his country will not yield to what he calls a ‘foreign diktat’, rejecting the International Monetary Fund’s conditions on a two-billion-dollar loan. — Back to top
Sergey Lavrov underlines the collective west’s true agenda of targeting Moscow and Beijing, as the Russian diplomat meets with top officials in Ankara. Two Israeli civilians are killed and one critically wounded following a shooting in the West Bank, which comes after Israeli airstrikes on Gaza in response to rocket attacks by militants from southern Lebanon. Tunisia’s President says his country will not yield to ‘a foreign diktat’, as he rejects the IMF’s demands on a 2-billion-dollar loan. The French President leaves China empty-handed, after Emmanuel Macron fails to convince Beijing to change its commitment on partnership with Russia and neutrality on Ukraine. — Back to top
Israel launches attacks against Lebanon and Gaza, saying it’s targeting Hamas militant infrastructure, who, they say, are responsible for earlier attacks on its territory. Cities in France are engulfed by violence, as half a million people take to streets in nation-wide protests, while Macron discusses the Ukrainian conflict on his visit to China. A new presidential hopeful from the US Democrats, Robert Kennedy, calls America’s foreign policy an ‘abject failure’, echoing rival party’s candidate Donald Trump. RT’s correspondent follows Russian forces as they push Ukrainian troops back from two strategic towns in Donbass. — Back to top
Lebanon launches a rocket attack at towns in Western Galilee, and Israel strikes back. Local media are reporting three Israeli casualties so far, as the country’s Iron Dome has been activated and intercepted part of the barrage. During his visit to China, French President Emmanuel Macron says nuclear weapons should not be based on any foreign territory, despite Europe’s long-standing ally, the US, having a long tradition of stationing its weapons abroad. International terrorism, uncontrolled migration flows, smuggling of weapons — that and more addressed by Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin in Moscow today. — Back to top
Fresh clashes erupt between Israelis and Palestinians near Jerusalem after the IDF raids the Al-Aqsa Mosque for the second night in a row, forcing Muslim worshipers out of the holy site. South African employees protest outside the US embassy in Pretoria, demanding fair treatment after many were sacked by a local retailer owned by the American corporation, Walmart. China promises a tough response to any move towards Taiwan’s independence, which comes amid the regional leader’s meeting with high-ranking US officials. Our correspondent learns the basics of tank operation, as RT follows the war machines leading the Russian advance in Donbass. — Back to top
Vladimir Putin says Russia will continue to be an independent center of world politics in order to maintain global stability, as he welcomes newly appointed ambassadors from around the world to Moscow. Russia slams the UN for silencing the truth, after the organization blocks a Webcast of a meeting on children evacuated to Russia from warzones. Dozens are injured and hundreds arrested after Israeli security forces in Jerusalem raid Al-Aqsa Mosque, also known as Temple Mount, attacking Palestinian worshipers who’d come to pray during the holy month of Ramadan. China decries the growing US military presence in the Pacific, following an American deal with the Philippines that would give Washington more access to bases in the region. — Back to top
Dozens are injured and hundreds arrested after Israeli security forces raided Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque, attacking Palestinian worshipers who came to pray during the holy month of Ramadan. Hours after he pleaded ‘not guilty’ on 34 charges which could land him 130 years in jail, Donald Trump predicts the demise of America as a great power and the fall of the dollar as a global currency. EU leaders try to woo China while condemning Beijing for stepping up relations with Russia. Russian forces advance near the borders of the Lugansk Republic, killing hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers in recent fighting as battles on the frontlines gain momentum. — Back to top
The main suspect in the blast that killed Russian journalist Vladlen Tatarsky is to remain in custody for two months, while authorities complete their investigation into her alleged role in the terrorist attack; a preliminary inquiry points to Ukraine’s possible involvement. Russia delivers its nuclear-capable Iskander missile systems to Belarus, hot on the heels of NATO officially accepting Finland into the bloc. The ex-chief of the French cement company found guilty of paying-off Islamic State in Syria, claims French intelligence played a key role in the firm’s dealings with terrorists. Supporters and opponents of Donald Trump rally in New York as he’s set to appear in court to become the country’s first former president to face criminal charges. — Back to top
The main suspect in the terror attack that took the life of a prominent Russian journalist awaits her first court hearing in Moscow, following yesterday’s explosion in St Petersburg. Newly released footage shows the immediate aftermath of the detonation as survivors of the attack are seen running away from the scene, covered in blood. Collaborating with ISIS for profit – French intelligence services are accused of funding terrorists to enable a firm to continue operations in the country, according to the company’s former CEO. Jerusalem sees an emerging religious crisis, as Palestinian Christians say they are increasingly subjected to hate crimes that are forcing them out of the city. Our correspondent speaks to a local orthodox priest. — Back to top
The main suspect in a terror attack that took the life of a prominent Russian journalist agrees to co-operate with law enforcement, after Moscow accused Ukrainian forces of being behind the terror attack. The Turkish president says its doors are closed for the US ambassador in Ankara, as the latter meets with the opposition’s presidential candidate. Russia announces a cut in its oil production, a move that’s in line with an OPEC+ initiative to limit oil outputs until the end of the year to tackle market volatility. — Back to top
A Russian war correspondent has been killed in an explosion in Saint Petersburg, with at least 32 more people injured, including a 14 year old girl. We spoke to a victim of the attack. A woman is suspected of bringing the bomb into the cafe before the blast took place. Witnesses say she handed the explosive device – disguised as a statue – to the correspondent. ‘Russian journalists are constantly targeted by the Kiev regime’ – that’s the response from the Russian foreign ministry to the attack also condemning the West for turning a blind eye to the ‘witch hunt’ against war correspondents. — Back to top
Seven OPEC+ countries announce daily cuts amounting to a total of a million barrels. It’s the second slash in half a year, despite calls from the West to increase output. More and more international deals are being sealed in currencies other than the US dollar. We chronicle why the greenback appears to be losing its global luster. A Ukrainian court confines the head of the country’s largest monastery to 60 days under house arrest in a crackdown on religious figures with traditional ties to Russia. — Back to top
As Moscow lays out its future foreign policy concept, it says Western powers are engaged in a hybrid war against Russia. Foreign Minister Lavrov says the country won’t isolate itself and is ready for dialogue in a new, multipolar reality. The US dollar is becoming overshadowed by other national currencies as global de-dollarization trends gain momentum in international transactions. A Ukrainian court confines the head of the country’s largest monastery to 60 days of house arrest, amid a clampdown on religious figures with traditional ties to Russia. Donald Trump becomes the first former US president to face criminal charges, as a grand jury in New York issues an indictment. — Back to top
The head of a prominent monastery in Kiev is taken before a court. That’s as a clampdown on religious figures with traditional ties to Russia intensifies. Following a Security Council meeting at the UN, Russia’s deputy ambassador to the organization tells RT that Western powers have an insatiable drive to maintain their global hegemony. India’s flagship airline insists it will continue flights over Russian airspace, despite pressure from Western partners. — Back to top
Russia’s deputy ambassador to the UN tells RT after a recent Security Council meeting that Western powers have an insatiable drive to maintain their global hegemony. Ukraine further clamps down on freedom of the press in the country, with a new law empowering the state to shut down critical news outlets. Ukrainian authorities strengthen their crackdown against the Orthodox Church over its traditional ties to Russia, despite an escalating international outcry. India’s flagship airline insists it will continue flights in Russian airspace despite pressure from Western powers. — Back to top