China, Russia, Iran start 'BRICS Plus' naval exercises in South African waters

China, Russia and Iran began a week of joint naval exercises in South Africa's waters on Saturday in what the host country ...

Inside the sea war to contain ‘dark fleet’ vessels — and what the US seizure signals to Russia

U.S. seizure of Russian tanker marks rare escalation in sanctions enforcement against "dark fleet," but experts say move ...

Russia’s ‘dandelion’ tank armour might just work

First came Russia’s “turtle tank”, a metal shed rumbling across the battlefield. Then Ukraine laughed at the so-called “hairy ...

Iran, Russia and China join for naval drills in South Africa as tensions run high

Chinese, Russian, and Iranian warships have launched a week of naval drills off South Africa’s Cape Town coast, amid high ...

Russia, Iran and China join naval drill in South Africa — as tensions with US rise: ‘A pawn in the power games’

The week‑long ‘Will for Peace 2026’ exercises come just days after the US seized a Russian‑flagged oil tanker.

Russia frees French researcher in prisoner swap for alleged ransomware hacker

Russia's FSB said Laurent Vinatier was freed in exchange for Daniil Kasatkin, a Russian who was wanted in the United States ...

Ukraine and Russia at War

Read the latest news on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Stay updated with on-the-ground reporting, political developments on ...

Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of a spike in tensions

Russia has strongly condemned the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker. It heralds a new chill in relations between Moscow and ...