GLOBEALERT

Feed

Open sources, classified and cross-checked. 25+ stories.

CONFLICT1d agoRussia and Iran deepen weapons partnership amid wars in Ukraine, Middle EastDefense News
CONFLICT1d agoRussia and Iran deepen weapons partnership amid wars in Ukraine, Middle EastMilitary Times
POLITICS1d ago'Putin Is Watching:' US House Panel Advances Russia-Iran Sanctions BillThe US House Rules Committee has advanced legislation imposing tougher sanctions on Russia and Iran, clearing a key procedural hurdle for a possible House vote later this week but exposing deep Democratic concerns over the measure’s expansion of presidential tariff authority.RFE/RL
CONFLICT1d agoOnly China, India, and Russia Can End the Iran WarWashington needs its rivals to create peace on its behalf.Foreign Policy
POLITICS1d agoDonald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas sponsored by Russian businessmanThe generous contributor, Umar Kremlev, a figure close to the ruling circles in Moscow, heads the controversial International Boxing Association and is also involved in the lucrative online sports betting industry.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS1d agoRussian businessman bankrolls Donald Trump Jr’s Bahamas wedding after-partyPresident’s son and his wife confirm Umar Kremlev, who is reportedly close to Vladimir Putin, paid for part of celebrationFinancial Times
MILITARY1d agoRussia resupplies military bases in Syria for first time under new dealMoscow maintains military foothold in the Mediterranean following talks with DamascusAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT1d agoThe U.S. sanctioned Russia’s VTB Bank over its work with Iran. A former Treasury official says the move is also meant to pressure Chinese banks.The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Russia’s VTB Bank for taking part in efforts to evade sanctions on Iran.Meduza [en]
POLITICS1d agoTrump adds extra sanctions to Russian bank for ties to IranThe Trump administration on Monday added extra sanctions on one of Russia’s largest financial institutions, VTB, over its ties to Iran, layering on penalties first imposed because of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Treasury Department is redesignating VTB as part of the administration’s “Operation Economic Outcast.” The sanctions campaign was launched in August to…The Hill
POLITICS1d agoRussia-Iran Sanctions Bill Could Reach Trump’s Desk Within Days, Says CongressmanThe US House of Representatives could take up a sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions bill as soon as September 15, Republican Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina told RFE/RL.RFE/RL
POLITICS2d agoDon Jr’s Bahamas wedding that Trump skipped was bankrolled by Putin-tied Russian oligarch: reportKremlin-connected International Boxing Association chief Umar Kremlev funneled money into renting a private islandThe Independent World
POLITICS3d agoBRICS summit : China , Russia and India urge maximum restraint in Middle EastDuring the BRICS summit, China, Russia, and India urged maximum restraint in the Middle East. This signifies a coordinated diplomatic effort from these major global powers to de-escalate tensions in a volatile region.spotlightnepal.com · Nepal
CONFLICT3d agoIran joins Russia , China at BRICS conference calling for a halt to escalation as Middle East war widensnypost.com · United States
POLITICS4d ago9 / 10 / 26 - Voters Favor Dems Over GOP By 11 Points For Control Of U . S . House , Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds ; Trump Handling Of Canada Trade , Iran & Russia - Ukraine War All Below 30 % A Quinnipiac University national poll indicates voters favor Democrats over the GOP for U.S. House control by 11 points. The poll also shows low approval for Trump's handling of Canada trade, Iran, and the Russia-Ukraine war.poll.qu.edu · United States
MILITARY5d agoRussia sends sanctioned ships to Mediterranean as NATO tracks 'Syrian Express' convoyFour Russian ships, including sanctioned cargo and tanker vessels escorted by a destroyer, entered the Mediterranean via Gibraltar on 27 August, ending the first interruption of Russia's naval presence there since 2013.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS5d agoIran, Russia condemn Western economic sanctions and urge BRICS bloc to deepen economic tiesIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Western sanctions and asked the BRICS bloc to deepen trade ties.CNBC
POLITICS5d agoIndia welcomes Russia, Iran leaders for BRICS summit overshadowed by warLeaders from Russia and Iran were in India for talks on Friday, ahead of a BRICS summit dominated by conflict and economic challenges, which Chinese President Xi Jinping will also attend. The post India welcomes Russia, Iran leaders for BRICS summit overshadowed by war appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 8Video: Saudi–Russia Press Conference in Moscow: Key TakeawaysSaudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister is in Moscow for a joint Saudi Russian press conference.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 4Oil may top $100 as Hormuz , Russia risks persist : Mirae Asset SharekhanAnalysts predict oil prices could exceed $100 per barrel due to ongoing risks related to the Strait of Hormuz and Russia. This indicates potential instability in global energy markets influenced by geopolitical factors.business-standard.com · India
MILITARYSep 1Russia secretly helping Iran develop supersonic cruise missilesFinancial Times
POLITICSSep 1Iran and Russia vow to stand against US ‘unilateralism’Iranian President Pezeshkian thanked Putin for Moscow’s support, vowing to resist US 'unilateralism'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 31Spain blames Israel, Russia for spreading disinformation during Ceuta crisisSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said there were signs Russia and Israel had spread the disinformation over Spain's migration policy that triggered last month's rush of migrants into Ceuta, but no evidence of Moroccan ​involvement. Both Israel and Russia have denied their involvement. Over 72,000 migrants ‌irregularly crossed from Morocco into the tiny Spanish territory between July 30 and 31 ⁠in an unprecedented surge. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris tells us more.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 31Spain PM blames Russia, Israel for Ceuta migrant crisis’ disinformationSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday there were signs Russia and Israel had spread the disinformation over Spain’s migration policy that triggered last month’s rush of migrants into Ceuta, but no evidence of Moroccan involvement. Over 72,000 migrants irregularly crossed ‌from Morocco into the tiny Spanish territory between July 30 and 31 in an unprecedented surge at one of the European Union’s only two land borders with Africa, prompting alarm across the bloc. At least 100 people...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 31The PP denounces Sánchez's 'conspiracy theory' for attributing the Ceuta crisis to Israel and Russia: 'He only needs to blame Franco'Los 'populares, que se han personado ya ante la Audiencia Nacional por la crisis ceutí, reclaman que el presidente acompañe al Rey a la ciudad autónoma cuanto antes LeerEl Mundo