Iran close to nuclear weapons – France
Iran could acquire a nuclear weapon within months, Nicolas Lerner, the head of the French Foreign Intelligence Service, has claimed.
Lerner made the remarks on Friday while speaking to reporters in Paris alongside Richard Moore, the head of the British Secret Intelligence Service. He described Tehran’s nuclear program as one of the greatest concerns for Paris and London.
“Our services are working side by side to face what is undoubtedly one of the threats, if not to say the most critical threat, in the coming months – the possible atomic proliferation in Iran,” he said, as quoted by Reuters.Читать полностью…
’The European controlled media are talking about other things almost as if nothing is happening in Gaza’ – Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad slams European media for ignoring Gaza’s suffering
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Russia’s FM Lavrov Discusses Syrian Escalation with Iranian and Turkish Counterparts
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held phone talks with his Iranian counterpart, agreeing on the need to intensify joint efforts to stabilize the situation in Syria amid jihadist advances.
Separately, Lavrov spoke with Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, with both sides committing to coordinate actions aimed at resolving the escalating situation.
⚡️Iran’s Foreign Ministry says terrorist groups attacked its consulate building in Aleppo
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What Western media won't show: Who are the White Helmets, REALLY?
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Video circulating online claims to show an Israeli Merkava tank ramming an ambulance vehicle on the roadside in Lebanon.
While details remain unclear, the ambulance appears to be empty and abandoned.
Watch: Russian Drone POV While Striking Ukrainian Armored Vehicle in Kharkov Region - MoD Footage
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Top Russian official proposes potential targets for Oreshnik missiles
Moscow could use its new Oreshnik ballistic missile to strike Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky’s office on Bankovaya Street in Kiev, the first deputy chair of the parliamentary defense committee Aleksey Zhuravlyov has said.
Other potential targets could include:
▪️Ukraine’s Army General Stuff HQ
▪️Logistics hubs for Western weapons in Lvov Region
▪️Yavorov Military Base, where Western mercenaries are being trained
▪️Bridges across the Dnieper used to transport equipment to the front line
Jihadists dismantle the statue of Hafez al-Assad, the father of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in Aleppo, videos circulating on social media show
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Russia could resume nuclear tests – deputy FM
Russia does not rule out the resumption of nuclear tests, which it has not conducted since the waning days of the Soviet Union, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has said.
Asked in an interview with TASS on Saturday whether Moscow is considering this option as a response to the escalatory actions of the US, Ryabkov replied that “the issue is on the agenda.”
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Ukraine ‘will lose the war’ – former foreign minister
Dmitry Kuleba has said that Kiev was “lucky” to get the support it did, but now lacks the ability to defeat Russia
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Russia’s Trade: 80% Rubles, Yuan, and a Bit of Salt in the Dollar’s Wounds.
The share of Russian export revenues settled in rubles and "friendly" currencies has exceeded 80%, according to Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Russia, Philip Gabunia.
Earlier reports from the Central Bank revealed that by September 2023, the share of "toxic" currencies in the revenue of Russia's major exporters had fallen to 17%.
The majority of transactions were conducted in rubles and "friendly" currencies, with the yuan playing a dominant role.
Clashes between protesters and riot police continued for the second night in a row in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, where opposition denounced the government’s decision to freeze negotiations on joining the EU.
A coalition of opposition parties and Georgia’s pro-EU president, Salome Zourabichvili, have called the current government “illegitimate” and accused the ruling Georgian Dream party of rigging last month’s parliamentary election.
Russia’s MoD Head Meets North Korea’s Kim in Pyongyang
During talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang, Andrei Belousov noted that the ratification of the treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and the DPRK confirms both nations' commitment to advancing their relations - TASS.
EU calls to replace Russia as gas exporter amid looming energy crisis
European media are warning of volatile energy prices and dwindling gas reserves, highlighting a growing crisis in the bloc. Meanwhile, EU leadership appears to be ignoring these pressing issues. RT correspondent Donald Courtier reports.
’This is what they call democracy for Syria, achieved by non-Syrians’ – Former Syrian ambassador on terrorist advances in Aleppo
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Iran’s FM to Visit Damascus and Ankara Amid Escalation in Syria – Foreign Ministry
The visit comes as the Hayat Tahrir-al-Sham (HTS) terrorist group and its allies launched the first major attack in Syria in years, capturing large swaths of land in Idlib and Aleppo and pushing back government forces.
North Korea will stand with Russia – Kim Jong Un
Pyongyang will continue to support Moscow in its quest to defend its national sovereignty against the West, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said, according to the state-run KCNA news agency.
Kim made the remarks during a meeting with Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, who arrived in Pyongyang on Friday to discuss defense cooperation between the two countries.
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Do Soros-linked forces want to ‘hurry up a coup’ in Tbilisi?
Protests like those in Tbilisi are ‘carried out in countries designated for revolution by NGOs primarily funded by the Soros foundation,’ – Globalization Problems Center head Alexander Chachiya told RT.
When the Syrian and Russian militaries begin fighting the terrorists, we will hear the same accusations of killing children, just as we did in 2015-2018 – Mideast expert Steven Sahiounie on the Western propaganda use of the infamous White Helmets group.
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Kosovo blames Belgrade for canal explosion
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has accused the Serbian authorities of being behind a blast on a canal that provides water to the breakaway region’s two main coal-fired power plants.
Kurti spoke about the attack on the Ibar-Lepenac waterway near the town of Zubin Potok in a televised address on Friday evening. Parts of the region could be left without power if the damage caused by the explosion is not fixed soon, he warned.
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❗️The German Prosecutor’s Office has identified two suspects in the Nord Stream sabotage - TASS
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Who is behind the new Syria war flare-up?
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The Syrian army announces a "redeployment" of its forces to "strengthen defense lines" and "prepare for a counter-offensive" in response to the ongoing jihadist attack on Aleppo - statement
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Videos circulating on social media appear to show jihadists reaching Aleppo's historic citadel
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Heartbreaking scene: crowds struggle for bread at a Gaza bakery amid worsening food crisis
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Syrian Government Forces Clash with Terrorists in Aleppo
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham jihadists claim to have seized over 50 villages in the western countryside of Aleppo province and entered the city.
Russia Launches Kondor-FKA Satellite into Space
The Kondor-FKA radar satellite was successfully launched aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East.
Balloon with Pro-Palestinian Patterns Fly over Türkiye - Watch!
A hot air balloon decorated with traditional ‘keffiyeh’ scarves, whose patterns symbolize Palestinian independence soared over Cappadocia, Türkiye's iconic tourist destination known for its stunning canyons and volcanic rock formations.
DPRK-facing Starbucks opens across border
Visitors to the new Starbucks cafe in the Korean border town of Gimpo can enjoy a view across the Jo River, which separates the two states; on a clear day, you can see several farms and low-rise buildings, and if you have binoculars, you can even see people.
The observation terrace was reportedly packed as it opened Friday.
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