Russia and Iran express readiness to build new overland gas corridors
Russia and Iran have signaled their commitment to deepen energy cooperation by working on new overland gas corridors, according to a statement from the Russian Cabinet.
Russia said its air defences shot down 87 Ukrainian drones over four border regions early Thursday, while simultaneous missile-and-drone strikes on Kyiv left at least 12 people dead and more than 100 injured.
Russia said its air-defence network intercepted a major Ukrainian drone barrage in the early hours of Thursday, downing 87 UAVs over Belgorod, Kursk, Bryansk and Moscow regions, according to the Defence Ministry. Moscow added that its forces later struck Ukrainian military airports, drone-production sites and other targets in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.
Kyiv, meanwhile, reported heavy missile-and-drone attacks across the country, including the capital, where blasts shook the city around 01:00 and rubble-clearance continued through the day. Ukrainian officials said they shot down more than 100 incoming targets but confirmed at least 12 dead and over 100 injured in Kyiv.
Ukraine’s General Staff counted 168 frontline engagements in the previous 24 hours and said its own strikes hit 10 Russian troop-and-equipment concentrations, drone control points and an electronic-warfare site, as well as a UAV plant in Russia’s Tatarstan region.
China has rolled out the world’s first 10-gigabit (10G) fixed broadband network in Xiong'an New Area, promising ultra-fast speeds and low latency through cutting-edge optical infrastructure.
The Holy Fire ceremony stands as one of Christianity's most enduring and mysterious rituals, drawing thousands of pilgrims to Jerusalem each year.
Pope Francis's relationship with Azerbaijan has evolved significantly over the years, characterized by diplomatic exchanges, promotion of religious tolerance, and peace advocacy in the Caucasus region.
Russia launched a major missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight on April 24, killing at least twelve people and injuring 90, including children and a pregnant woman, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
China’s pivot away from U.S. liquefied petroleum gas under new tariffs is shaking global energy flows, slashing demand, and fuelling a scramble for alternatives across Asia, with Middle Eastern suppliers and rival buyers seizing the moment.
Poland has submitted a judicial reform plan to European legal experts, aiming to reverse PiS-era changes criticized by the EU and unlock frozen funds. The move comes ahead of presidential elections, with a Tusk-backed candidate leading in polls.
The U.S. has proposed a final peace framework to end the Russia-Ukraine war, offering a ceasefire, territorial compromises, security guarantees for Ukraine, and renewed economic ties with Russia, according to talks held in Paris.
Pakistan shut the Wagah border, expelled Indian defence attachés and warned of war over water on Friday after rejecting India’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty.
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Indonesia is pressing for a “fair and square” trade deal with Washington, senior ministers said, as Jakarta hustles to head off a 32 % U.S. tariff by offering to boost American imports by up to $19 billion while safeguarding its own economic interests.
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