Seoul may allow up to 800 Afghan citizens who are already in South Korea or helped its projects in Afghanistan to live in the country, but is highly sceptical about a US plan to host refugees at its Korean military bases. Read Full Arti...

Covid-19 is here to stay, meaning that masks and booster shots could be required for years to come, Israel’s coronavirus czar, Salman Zarka, said as he acknowledged mistakes made by the government in tackling the pandemic. Read Full A...

On Tuesday, Ukraine celebrates 30 years since it achieved independence. But while Kiev celebrates its past, after a tumultuous three decades, it is clear there is still no consensus about where the country should go in the future. Read ...

Russian natural gas supplies over the Yamal-Europe pipeline soared almost twofold on Monday, returning to early August figures, data from the European gas transport operator Gascade showed. Read Full Article at RT.com

Social media users have ‘confessed’ to their hateful ways after a journalist who infiltrated the incel internet claimed that young men who use words such as “based” or “normies” are often full-fledged far-right white nationa...

Global crude prices jumped more than 5% as strong equities markets across the world and a weakening US dollar boosted the commodities landscape. Read Full Article at RT.com

President Rodrigo Duterte agreed to run for vice president of the Philippines next year, one of the country’s main parties has said. Under the constitution, Duterte is barred from seeking a second term in his current office. Read Full...

US Vice President Kamala Harris unloaded on China during an official stop in Singapore, accusing Beijing of attempting to grab up territory in the South China Sea and threatening the Washington-led “rules based order.” Read Full Art...

South Dakota governor and anti-lockdown advocate Kristi Noem has promised to do all it takes to “protect” residents from a hypothetical federal vaccine mandate after the Pfizer-BioNTech shot received full approval from regulators. R...

Hosts and guests at an engagement party in Australia’s Melbourne were fined more than AU$300,000 cumulatively, after police shut down the “illegal” gathering, insisting it ran afoul of the city’s ongoing Covid-19 lockdown. Read ...

The chaotic evacuation from Afghanistan has shown that the US was “totally ill-prepared” for such a scenario, US journalist Jim Laurie told RT, warning that it’s now way too late and many “deserving” Afghans will be left behin...

Dozens of environmental activists with Extinction Rebellion were arrested after taking to the streets of London for a major protest, chaining themselves to objects – and each other – to shut down a busy junction in the city. Read Fu...

A publicity stunt by Florida doctors to promote Covid-19 vaccination triggered a political flame war about obesity and the ethics of denying medical care to people – all because the media sensationally reported it as a “walkout.” ...

An innovative international project is working to curb the illegal trade in African rhino horns by using radioactive isotopes to make them easily traceable, and Russia’s atomic agency Rosatom is playing a key role in it. Read Full Art...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has lit into AP over a “partisan smear piece” about his promotion of a Covid-19 treatment endorsed by the White House, and the agency’s complaints of ‘harassment’ when his staff pushed back on it....

Thousands of Americans remain in Kabul, with Washington telling them to run the gauntlet of Taliban to the airport by themselves. But to White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, they’re definitely not “stranded.” Read Full Article a...

Leader of the Proud Boys group Enrique Tarrio has been sentenced to a total of 300 days in jail for bringing a rifle magazine into Washington, DC and setting a Black Lives Matter banner on fire outside a church. Read Full Article at RT....

An individual on the UK’s anti-terror watchlist has entered the country on a flight from Afghanistan, Sky News reported. The person was later cleared, but officials remain concerned about potential security breaches. Read Full Article...

Former CIA and NSA head Michael Hayden has applauded treating fans of ex-president Donald Trump as subhuman – or at least second-class citizens, cheering a suggestion they be thrown out of the country and compared to the Taliban. Read...

Liverpool have informed the Egyptian FA that they are refusing to release Mohamed Salah for international duty next week because of the restrictions which would be placed on him on his return by the UK government. Read Full Article at R...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed that the country’s shipyards have begun work on half a dozen new vessels for its growing navy, and that Moscow is now planning to revamp its armed forces with cutting-edge hardware. Read F...

New Zealand's football team, who play in an all-white strip, could lose their 'All Whites' nickname amid a cultural sensitivity review into the country's sporting principles - and some fans are not happy about it. Read Full Article at R...

Anti-vaccine protesters in London have descended on the offices of tech giant Google, as their citywide campaign against the media continues. The protesters accuse Google and its ilk of silencing Covid-related dissent. Read Full Article...

In the first actual attack on the Kabul airport since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, an unknown sniper reportedly opened fire on local security forces, setting off a fatal firefight with German troops and US Marines. Read Full Artic...

The Capitol Police officer who shot an unarmed Trump supporter dead during the January 6 riot on Capitol Hill won’t face disciplinary measures, and will remain unidentified, the force announced after an internal probe concluded. Read ...

MSNBC Host Rachel Maddow has signed a multiyear deal with the network to create a media empire of books, series, documentaries and podcasts. Peddling conspiracy theories, it seems, pays off. Read Full Article at RT.com

Some 154 rare-breed cats seized from smugglers in Taiwan ended up culled, prompting massive outrage. The authorities defended the move, blaming the demise of the cats on criminals and promising to tighten anti-smuggling laws. Read Full ...

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that all public teachers and faculty staff will have to get a Covid vaccine this school year to ensure that educational establishments are “extraordinarily safe.” Read Full Article at...

The Pentagon has said it will update its own guidance on Covid-19 vaccinations, mandating the jab for all military personnel, following the US drug regulator’s decision to fully approve the Pfizer vaccine. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

British comedy legend John Cleese has again hit out against ‘cancel culture’ and political correctness being taken to “absurd” lengths by a “woke generation” that is “trying to rewrite the rules” on what can and cannot b...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that vital medical supplies aren't making their way to the people who need it in Afghanistan because of challenges accessing Kabul airport following the Taliban takeover. Read Full Article at...

The government of Cyprus has said it will strip the passports of a number of Turkish-Cypriot officials serving in “the cabinet of the breakaway state”, as well as those involved in attempts to reopen the abandoned town of Varosha. R...

The majority of Russian Premier League clubs have reportedly pushed to keep a limit on the number of foreign players in squads after the head of the nation’s football union proposed abandoning the restrictions. Read Full Article at RT...

Shipments of gasoline and gasoil from Iran to Afghanistan have been resumed after a request from the Taliban, according to Iran’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters’ Union. Read Full Article at RT.com

Paris-based news agency AFP has been accused of romanticizing child soldiers after photographing an Afghan children’s ‘militia’ in Panjshir province, where locals have taken up arms against the Taliban. Read Full Article at RT.com...

A senior Russian minister has revealed that the country is working on a new version of the notorious ‘doomsday plane’, confirming long-standing rumors of planned replacements for the four Soviet-made Il-80 flying command posts. Read...

The US drugs regulator has granted full approval for Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine for use in people over 16, although it will remain under emergency use authorization for those aged 12-15 and for booster shots. Read Full Article...

New Delhi’s chief minister celebrated a “big day” in the “fight for clean air” on Monday, as India’s capital city opened its first ‘smog tower’, seeking to cut harmful particles in the air around the installation. Read F...

Khabib Nurmagomedov has apologized after engaging in a recent fiery exchange with a reporter in which he said he didn't want to discuss the political situation in Afghanistan 'thousands of kilometres away'. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

As American troops continue their withdrawal from Kabul, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has admitted that London will now have to depend on Moscow and Beijing for support if it wants to do deals with the Taliban in future. Read ...

A fire has apparently broken out at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, amid ongoing evacuation efforts. Video footage shows a cloud of smoke rising from the airport. Read Full Article at RT.com

The school year in Israel will begin as scheduled on September 1, the government has decided after much heated debate. Students will be vaccinated on campus and ‘green passes’ will be mandatory for teachers and staff. Read Full Arti...

French Minister for Sport Roxana Maracineanu has backed a probe into the violent scenes which marred Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Nice and Marseille and has asked that "an example be made" of those found to be involved. Read Full Arti...

Russia’s Eastern Economic Forum, which will kick off in Vladivostok on September 2, will feature more than 70 business events, according to the broadened program released by the event organizers on Monday. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

The UK has secured a deal with Pfizer-BioNTech for 35 million doses of its Covid-19 jab to “future-proof” the country against potential emerging variants of coronavirus, as well as in preparation for the nation’s booster scheme. R...

Female inmates in Canadian prisons are at risk of violence from biologically male convicts who identify as women, but no one is willing to discuss the issue out of fear of being labeled transphobic, an activist has told RT. Read Full Ar...

Demonstrators against anti-Covid restrictions have stormed the offices of ITN Productions, a company responsible for news bulletins broadcast on ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5, in the latest anti-media protest. Read Full Article at RT.co...

China offers promise for clean energy in a world dominated by fossil fuel-driven hydrogen projects through its new green hydrogen mega-plant. Read Full Article at RT.com

The BBC has once-again drawn the ire of the British public after it reported a shocking assault that left a man in "Orthodox Jewish dress" unconscious, but failed to describe his attacker's Islamic clothing. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Paralympic kayaker Curtis McGrath, who lost both of his legs in an IED blast, has questioned if his sacrifice while fighting in Afghanistan was 'worth it' after the Taliban reclaimed control of the war-torn country. Read Full Article at...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared the clock is ticking for Russia’s control of Crimea, arguing Kiev’s claims over the disputed peninsula have international backing, and that the West is simply afraid to act. Read F...

Renee Gracie has garnered a significant following online thanks to a series of steamy snaps on the x-rated subscription site OnlyFans and says that her return to the racetrack could revitalize the 'repetitive' sport. Read Full Article a...

Moscow has no intention of sending Russian troops to Afghanistan, the country’s Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov revealed on Monday, noting that the Taliban movement does not have any need for military support from anyone. Rea...

Vietnamese authorities have dispatched the armed forces to enforce the strict lockdown in Ho Chi Minh City, the nation’s largest, with the military in place to deliver food to people and monitor movement. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

A Taliban spokesperson has dismissed the UK’s call to extend the August 31 deadline for completing the evacuation underway at Kabul airport, saying any attempt by foreign troops to remain in the country would be a clear violation. Rea...

A new anti-racism strategy at Cambridge University’s classical archaeology museum has been labelled “shameless pandering” after revealing that signs will be added to explain the “whiteness” of its Roman and Greek sculpture cas...

In moments of extreme crisis, it might be understandable if a government decides to dispense with the ‘luxury’ of a vibrant free press. In normal times, though, it’s regarded as essential for any society that wishes to prosper. Re...

A shortage of foreign workers in Russia in the first half of 2021 has led to a boost in the average salary of low-skilled employees, with migrants from Central Asia staying on in their home countries during the Covid-19 crisis. Read Ful...

YouTube boxer Jake Paul will take on the biggest test of his novice career this weekend when he faces former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in the ring - but some fans have suggested he is ill-prepared for the challenge. Read Full Article a...

Chinese technology stocks rebounded from nearly a 10-month low in Hong Kong on Monday as the market’s dive into bear territory has turned the oversold sector into a bargain buy. Read Full Article at RT.com

The Iranian government has spoken of its willingness to send more fuel to economically crippled Lebanon, saying Tehran cannot bear to see the Lebanese people suffer amid power outages and ongoing political deadlock. Read Full Article at...

Some 46 firefighters have been deployed to the Greek island of Evia after a wildfire started in the southern part of the territory on Monday morning, with airplanes and helicopters dropping water on the blaze to slow its spread. Read Fu...

Stephen Fry has been chewed out by resentful Twitter users after the well-off actor announced his support for Extinction Rebellion demonstrations in London, claiming the radical group was moving the world towards necessary change. Read ...

Sidelined as he recovers from the gruesome leg break which ended his bout against Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor remains active on the social media frontline with his latest tweet spree taking in superyachts and Poirier’s wife. Read F...

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has been leading by example and got the first shot of the locally developed coronavirus vaccine despite it being approved before the results of the clinical trials were available. Read Full Article at R...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree ordering the country’s internet providers to block access to the websites of 12 different Russian companies, including newspapers Vedomosti and Moskovskiy Komsomolets. Read Fu...

North Korea has developed its own polymerase chain reaction (PCR) equipment to test its population for coronavirus, according to state media, as the country continues to report no Covid-19 infections. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Chinese health authorities have reported no new local Covid-19 infections for the first time since July 20 after the state introduced numerous local lockdowns and mass testing campaigns amid concern about the Delta variant. Read Full Ar...

The world’s number one cryptocurrency, bitcoin, has topped the $50,000 mark for the first time in three months, gaining on positive news about crypto adoption. Read Full Article at RT.com

There were violent scenes in the South of France as the Ligue 1 clash between Nice and Marseille was called off after fans stormed the pitch in an ugly showdown with players on Sunday. Read Full Article at RT.com

At least one member of the Afghan security forces guarding Kabul’s airport has been killed after a firefight broke out with unknown assailants near the air hub, the German military has revealed. Read Full Article at RT.com

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has extended the nationwide lockdown until midnight Friday, after New Zealand recorded another 35 coronavirus cases, bringing the total number in its outbreak to 107. Read Full Article at RT.com

Dozens of right-wing Proud Boys and leftist Antifa members have clashed in a chaotic street showdown in Portland, armed with a variety of improvised weapons ranging from bats and shields to paintball guns, mace and fireworks. Read Full ...

New York City’s spate of apparently unprovoked attacks on strangers continued over the weekend, with an unidentified black assailant hitting another man in the back of the head with a hammer on a Manhattan subway platform. Read Full A...

Afghan staffers of the abandoned US embassy in Kabul are reportedly losing faith in American efforts to evacuate them, saying they feel betrayed and prefer to die “with dignity” than try again to get through a Taliban gauntlet. Read...

Facing an epidemic of stabbings and other violence, UK police have been criticised for prioritising mean social media comments instead by painting Pride-themed colors on their cars to encourage more reporting of “hate crimes.” Read ...

The Pentagon has activated its Civil Reserve Air Fleet for the third time ever, seeking to boost evacuation from Afghanistan, as the Taliban is blaming the US for chaos at Kabul airport, resulting in several deadly stampedes. Read Full ...

US President Joe Biden has assured the public the “hard and painful” Afghan evacuation is going smoothly, as officials struggle to explain the details. The prospect of sanctions on the Taliban “depends on the conduct,” he added....

Ukraine's first-ever Olympic gold medalist Oksana Baiul, who claimed top honors at the 1994 Winter Games in Lillehammer, has given up her citizenship in favor of the US, as confirmed by an Instagram post. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

A government probe has been launched after officials in New South Wales, Australia, shot and killed shelter dogs that were due to be rescued by volunteers – allegedly in an effort to prevent the volunteers spreading Covid-19. Read Ful...

At least 21 people have been killed by flooding and dozens are missing in just one Tennessee county after more than 15 inches of rain deluged the central region of the state, trapping some residents in neck-high water. Read Full Article...

US Border Patrol agents are reportedly suffering low morale, to the point they feel “almost dead inside,” as President Joe Biden’s policies leave only skeleton crews working in the field to intercept national-security threats. Rea...

Ukraine’s appetite for Western aid and promises made by the visiting Angela Merkel diverged on Sunday, as the German Chancellor repeated her statements on Nord Stream 2 while Kiev asked for arms and help with a naval build-up. Read F...

Romelu Lukaku scored a goal on his second debut for Chelsea as the Blues' new big money import blitzed London rivals Arsenal with an all-action performance in a 2-0 win, and Didier Drobga was more than impressed in what he saw. Read Ful...

Those who are reluctant or anxious about signing up for a Covid-19 vaccine should be encouraged and incentivized to roll up their sleeves, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, while railing against coercion and intimidation. Read ...

UFC welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev is set to make his long-awaited comeback to the octagon at UFC 267 on October 30, with the feared 9-0 prospect tipped to meet Li Jingliang in Abu Dhabi. Read Full Article at RT.com

US Secretary of State Tony Blinken was hammered online after he repeatedly dodged a question on just how aware President Joe Biden is of the situation on the ground in Afghanistan. Biden’s other officials are equally evasive. Read Ful...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the overnight collapse of the American-backed government in Afghanistan could pose a serious threat to countries surrounding the troubled Central Asian nation, including his own. Read Full ...

Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped to the bench for Juventus' Serie A opener with Udinese on Sunday with speculation suggesting this was at the player's request as he attempts to seek a move away from the Italian giants. Read Full Article at...

Harry Kane was given a rapturous welcome on his return to Tottenham first-team duties after reportedly agitating for a move to Manchester City, but the home Wolves support weren't quite so kind to the England captain. Read Full Article ...

The Taliban has declared the war in Afghanistan over, but a bloodbath is on the cards in an isolated valley north of Kabul, after a defiant local warlord and ousted Afghan fighters who fled there rejected a Taliban ultimatum. Read Full ...

Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson, who recently missed out on heading to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics due to a failed drug test caused by marijuana use, gave an impassioned interview after finishing last in a race this weekend. Read Full Article...

The brother of ousted Afghan president Ashraf Ghani has apparently warmed to the idea of Taliban rule, a week after his sibling fled Kabul, claiming that the militant group could help stabilize war-torn Afghanistan. Read Full Article at...

Turkish side Besiktas say their 31-year-old Congolese defender Fabrice N'Sakal is "doing much better" after he was rushed to hospital after collapsing on the pitch in the 70th minute of a Super Lig match with Gaziantep. Read Full Articl...

The Pittsburgh Steelers' latest win in preseason was marred by violence in the stands at Heinz Field, as a woman slapped another fan in the face before he then KO'd her male accomplice in scenes later shared on social media. Read Full A...

An awkward scene took place at the closing ceremony of a major film festival in the Ukrainian city of Odessa on Saturday, when renowned British director Terry Gilliam thanked Russia instead of Ukraine for his honorary award. Read Full A...

The Russian economy is nearing its pre-Covid-19 pandemic level, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday at a meeting with representatives of the United Russia party. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thomas Tuchel has been a revelation since he replaced the iconic Frank Lampard as the Blues' boss in January but in a new interview he admits that he questioned the decision made by Roman Abramovich to axe the club legend. Read Full Art...

Reports from the UK have claimed that David Beckham has opened talks with football superstar Lionel Messi about a possible move to MLS side Inter Miami in the United States after concluding his European playing career. Read Full Article...

Revenues generated by the global market of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) are expected to grow to $93 billion by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 20%, the latest report by Astute Analytica shows. Read Full Art...