Sputnik has recreated the voice of chief Soviet radio announcer revealing the start of World War II. ‘The enemy will be crushed’: Sputnik recreates voice of chief Soviet radio announcer revealing start of World War IIYuri Levitan was the defining voice of the WW2 era throughout the USSR.On June 22,»»»

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military called on residents of more than half a dozen villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate on Saturday ahead of expected attacks against Hezbollah despite a truce with Lebanon intended to halt the fighting. “In light of the terrorist Hezbollah’s violation of »»»

In a week thats’s seen renewed hope for ending the war in Iran, ten weeks since it started, with four weeks of stalemate, a ceasefire and skirmishes over the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Intermittent peace talks have boiled down to a fourteen-point, one-page “memorandum of understanding”, craf»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Saturday said that May 9 will be a difficult working day for Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Every May 9 for the president is a difficult working day. Given that it is a solemn day, given that it is a Memorial Day, given that it is, as for an»»»

German exports rose unexpectedly in March, official data showed on Friday, lifted by higher demand from Europe, as industrial output fell despite a forecast rise, dampened by a drop in energy production. German exports rose 0.5% in March over the previous month, boosted by an increase of 3.4% in sh»»»

Moscow: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to uphold a three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump while Russia holds its annual Victory Day parade on Saturday, though the event was set to be scaled back over security fears. Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the me»»»

Syrian authorities released a new group of SDF-linked detainees on Friday, in a sign that the government is pressing ahead with a prisoner release clause under an integration agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces. The move came as the government insisted Arabic remains Syria’s only official l»»»

Beijing: China's overseas shipments grew at a faster pace than expected last month, official data showed Saturday, despite pressure on the global economy caused by war in the Middle East. Exports from the manufacturing powerhouse were up 14.1 percent in April compared to the same month last year, t»»»

Iran is gaining ground in the information war with a succession of viral AI-made videos that aim to widen divisions in the US and blur the line between entertainment and propaganda, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal on Friday. The clips, produced and distributed by pro-Iran»»»

Los Angeles, USA: American passengers aboard the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak will be quarantined in Nebraska upon arrival in the United States, NBC News reported Friday, citing an official from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The passengers will be »»»

Geneva: The World Health Organization's chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by the hantavirus, Spanish ministry sources said. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will accompany Spain's health and interior ministers to a command post »»»

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez ‌has left the door open for an international return, saying he would reverse his retirement if he ​is needed for this year’s World Cup, potentially returning to the national side after over a 19-month absence. The 39-year-old retired from international football in Septem»»»

DEIR AL-BALAH: Despite the dire humanitarian crisis across the Gaza Strip, where a fragile ceasefire remains in place, a handful of Palestinian surfers are finding joy — and relief — riding the waves of the territory’s Mediterranean coastal waters. Only three or four men still surf due to a shortag»»»

GENEVA: The World Health Organization’s chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by the hantavirus, Spanish ministry sources said. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will accompany Spain’s health and interior ministers to a command post »»»

A new report reveals details of a major sanctions evasion scheme for Russian top business executives and oligarchs, based on a cryptocurrency issued by payments company A7. The findings of an investigation by independent o»»»

A new report reveals details of a major sanctions evasion scheme for Russian top business executives and oligarchs, based on a cryptocurrency issued by payments company A7. The findings of an investigation by independent o»»»

Indonesia is rapidly pivoting from a raw-materials exporter to a high-value industrial hub, with its copper sector serving as a primary engine of this transformation. In recent data published, Trading Economics reveals an escalation in copper export values, reflecting both a bullish global commodit»»»

Three hikers have died after Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupted on Friday morning, May 8. The volcano sent a vast ash plume 10km into the sky and triggered a major rescue operation. Local police said all surviving members of»»»

Indonesia is rapidly pivoting from a raw-materials exporter to a high-value industrial hub, with its copper sector serving as a primary engine of this transformation. In recent data published, Trading Economics reveals an escalation in copper export values, reflecting both a bullish global commodit»»»

Indonesia is rapidly pivoting from a raw-materials exporter to a high-value industrial hub, with its copper sector serving as a primary engine of this transformation. In recent data published, Trading Economics reveals an escalation in copper export values, reflecting both a bullish global commodit»»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

Indonesia is rapidly pivoting from a raw-materials exporter to a high-value industrial hub, with its copper sector serving as a primary engine of this transformation. In recent data published, Trading Economics reveals an escalation in copper export values, reflecting both a bullish global commodit»»»

Indonesia is rapidly pivoting from a raw-materials exporter to a high-value industrial hub, with its copper sector serving as a primary engine of this transformation. In recent data published, Trading Economics reveals an escalation in copper export values, reflecting both a bullish global commodit»»»

A new report reveals details of a major sanctions evasion scheme for Russian top business executives and oligarchs, based on a cryptocurrency issued by payments company A7. The findings of an investigation by independent o»»»

Romania’s retail sales (chart) partially recovered in March after contracting again in the first two months of 2026, although annual dynamics remained negative for the eighth consecutive month, according to data published by the statistics office INS. »»»

Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic has outlined a reform agenda spanning government, education and energy, and said a decision on whether to call early elections would be made within 10 days. In an opinion piece published»»»

The National Bank of Moldova (BNM) raised its key policy rate by 1.5 percentage points to 6.5% at its May 7 board meeting (chart), citing expected inflationary pressures linked to the increase in international prices for energy resources, food products and raw materials and their impact on the»»»

Albania’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged on May 6, saying rising oil and energy prices linked to tensions in the Middle East were expected to push inflation temporarily above target while only marginally slowing economic growth. »»»

The government is moving toward stricter regulations on electric scooters following fatal accidents involving minors, including the death of a 13-year-old in Ilia and a serious collision involving a 12-year-old in Aspropyrgos. The Transport Ministry is considering a complete ban on scooter use by a»»»

NEELUM VALLEY, Azad Kashmir: Raja Shahid Ali Khan stood on the banks of the Neelum River in Azad Kashmir earlier this week, watching a kite drift across the water into Indian-administered territory on the other side. Beyond the river, visible from where he stood, was the village where he was born. »»»

CEBU: Southeast Asian leaders at a summit on Friday stressed an urgent need to coordinate their response to the impacts of the Middle East crisis, as they aim to ease pressure from an energy shock that has rattled their oil import-reliant economies. Meeting on the Philippine island of Cebu, leaders»»»

A new report reveals details of a major sanctions evasion scheme for Russian top business executives and oligarchs, based on a cryptocurrency issued by payments company A7. The findings of an investigation by independent o»»»

Sanctions have spurred innovation from Russian cheese to turbines in the last few years. Now it’s the turn of precision machining in a key development for the economy. Russia’s domestic machine tool industry is expanding r»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said three hours of talks at the White House with US President Donald Trump on Thursday helped stabilise relations between Brazil and the United States, which have been strained by Trump’s tariff policy. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sai»»»

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Thursday demanded a "public progress update" from the US Department of Justice on the investigation into the Israeli military's killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was gunned down while reporting for Al Jazeera in»»»

Ceci Flores discovered her son’s remains during a search in northern Mexico in late March. He had disappeared in 2019. Flores is a well-known figure in Mexico, where she leads a collective of mothers looking for their missing loved ones, often victims of cartels. Collectives like hers aim to fill t»»»

Israel has taken responsibility for Wednesday night's strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying he personally authorised the attack to kill a top Hezbollah Commander identified as Malek Balou. The continued ceasefire incursions are further pressuring ta»»»

Open Cabinet project is being launched by the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan. «The Information Policy Service of the Presidential Administration announces the launch of a large-scale media project «Open Cabinet: Territory of Responsibility». The goal of the initiative is to make the work»»»

Russia and Ukraine are accusing each other of violating a two-day ceasefire announced by Moscow to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over ​Nazi Germany. Ukraine's air force said it downed 56 Russian drones close to the frontline in the last few hours. On its end, the Russian Defe»»»