Overnight: Syrian Arab Army ramped up airstrikes targeting the advancing Hayat Tahrir al-Sham terrorists
Footage from social media.
Washington issues a statement addressing the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham advances in Syria, apparently feels the need to clarify that it “has nothing to do with this offensive” led by a “designated terrorist organization.”
Читать полностью…US and Israel’s main aim is to cut support to Hamas and Hezbollah – Moussa Ibrahim reacts to escalating tensions in Syria
As jihadist groups are gaining ground in Syria in a surprise offensive, RT hears from Moussa Ibrahim, executive secretary of the African Legacy foundation, who argues West’s main aim is to ensure the Middle East region remains divided.
Trump threatens BRICS with tariffs
The BRICS nations will be hit with 100% tariffs on their goods if they try to introduce a reserve currency to rival the dollar, US President-elect Donald Trump has warned in a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday.
The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch is OVER. We require a commitment from these Countries that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace the mighty U.S. Dollar or, they will face 100% Tariffs, and should expect to say goodbye to selling into the wonderful U.S. Economy. They can go find another “sucker!” There is no chance that the BRICS will replace the U.S. Dollar in International Trade, and any Country that tries should wave goodbye to America.Читать полностью…
Peace March in Bangladesh Marks International Day of Solidarity with Palestinians
Hundreds of demonstrators marched through the streets of Dhaka on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on Friday, urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
‘Like Dealing with Cornered Rats’: Ukrainian Conscription Officer Describes Recruitment Work
A Ukrainian recruitment officer, speaking to The Telegraph, likened the process of conscripting civilians for the frontlines to "dealing with cornered rats,"
RT's Murad Gazdiev reports
Behold the Great Wall of Poland, built on the Russian border as Warsaw becomes more and more paranoid every day!
Читать полностью…Georgian PM promises ‘no Maidan’
Georgia will not allow a scenario similar to Ukraine’s Maidan to happen, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has vowed.
He referred to the unconstitutional Western-backed coup in Kiev a decade ago, which ousted Ukraine’s democratically elected president, triggered hostilities throughout the country and led to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
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
Читать полностью…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
Читать полностью…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
Читать полностью…The Syrian Arab Army has reportedly been amassing troops and military equipment near the city of Hama - approximately 80km south of Aleppo - in preparation for its defense, as shown in multiple videos on social media.
Читать полностью…Watch: Pro-EU Protesters Launch Firecrackers at Police as Tbilisi Engulfed in Protests for Third Consecutive Night
The protests were triggered by the government’s decision to freeze EU membership negotiations until 2028. PM Irakli Kobakzhidze said Georgia should ultimately become a member state, but do so on fair terms. He accused the EU of using the accession talks to “blackmail” Georgia and meddle in its politics.
The unrest is supported by a coalition of opposition parties and Georgia’s pro-EU President Salome Zourabichvili, who called the current government “illegitimate.”
Syria will ‘defeat and destroy’ terrorists – Assad
Syrian President Bashar Assad has vowed to defeat the jihadists currently rampaging through the north of his country, “no matter how intense their terrorist attacks are.”
His comments come as the Syrian Army gears up to defend Hama, as Hayat Tahrir-al-Sham terrorist group advances on the city.
France Acknowledges 1944 Massacre of Senegalese Soldiers – Senegalese President
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced that France has formally acknowledged the 1944 massacre of Senegalese soldiers in Thiaroye.
Hundreds of soldiers are believed to have been killed in the incident, following the protests over unpaid demobilization benefits for their service in World War II.
Zelensky urges Western officials to avoid contact with Putin
Western politicians should not communicate with Russian President Vladimir Putin because it could open Pandora’s box, Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has warned.
In an interview with Sky News on Friday, Zelensky said he is worried that Putin’s rhetoric could undermine unity in the West regarding support for
Ukraine.
“If we will lose this [unity], I am afraid that we can lose everything,” the Ukrainian leader said.
Hundreds of Cars Pile Up in Valencia a Month After Devastating Storm
A month after the deadly DANA storm swept through Valencia province, hundreds of damaged cars still clutter the streets of local towns.
’I’m quite sure that [Israel] will not be expelled because America's got veto power, and will certainly veto the resolution’ – Former PM on Malaysia's draught resolution to remove Israel from the UN
Читать полностью…’We cannot do anything against Israel because Israel is backed by America’ – Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad tells RT
Читать полностью…’This is what they call democracy for Syria, achieved by non-Syrians’ – Former Syrian ambassador on terrorist advances in Aleppo
Читать полностью…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.
Читать полностью…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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