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FIFA World Cup 2026

Mbappe enters top 3 in World Cup goals, surpassing Messi

The player has 14 goals in the tournament

NEW YORK, June 17. /TASS/. French national team and Spanish Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is now tied for third place among players with the most goals scored at FIFA World Cups.

The Frenchman scored two goals against Senegal (3:1) in the first round group stage match of the World Cup. Mbappe now has 14 goals in the tournament, tying him with German Gerd Muller, and surpassing Argentine Lionel Messi and his compatriot Just Fontaine. Only Brazilian Ronaldo (15) and German Miroslav Klose (16) are ahead of him.

Mbappe is 27 years old and has been playing for Spanish Real Madrid since 2024. In the past season, the forward scored 42 goals and provided 7 assists in 44 games. With Real Madrid, Mbappe won the Spanish Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup. As a member of the French national team, he became the 2018 World Champion in Russia and won a silver medal at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

FIFA World Cup 2026

Norway national team defeats Iraq in World Cup match

The match ended with a score of 4:1

NATO, EU declared war on Russia through Ukraine, directly participate in it — Lavrov

The top diplomat noted that the refusal to adhere to the principles of the UN Charter was "a manifestation of neocolonial ambitions, which leads to increased global instability and breeds regional conflicts"

Lavrov slams West’s plans to send F-16s to Kiev as unacceptable escalation

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IRGC Navy keeps requiring vessels to coordinate with them despite lifted US blockade

The Iranian broadcaster said that all Iranian vessels are currently passing through the Strait of Hormuz unhindered

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The first document will be the Kazan Declaration of the summit

Putin to hold numerous bilateral meetings at Kazan summit — aide

The Russian president will meet with almost all the leaders

Sollers expects Russian auto market to recover in H2 2026

The key factor for the market recovery will be key rate reduction, CEO Nikolay Sobolev said

Putin holding meeting with head of BRICS New Development Bank

The Russian president is holding on Wednesday a number of meetings with participants of the upcoming forum and summit Russia-Africa to take place in St. Petersburg on July 27-28

Trump shows readiness to settle with Iran, ignores Israel’s objections — Fidan

The Turkish top diplomat expressed hope that technical negotiations to finalize the deal would be completed as soon as possible

US interested in calling on Arab nations to help pay for cost of Iran operation — official

The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28

Тajikistan’s new Prime Minister is Kokhir Rasulzoda

Akil Akilov was dismissed

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One of the facility’s security guards was killed, Iran’s AEOI said

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Hakan Fidan noted that Russia-Turkey top- and high-level meetings, as well as business contacts had regular nature

Russian MP warns of nuclear proliferation risk if Israel uses nukes against Iran

Alexey Pushkov noted that the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will use nuclear weapons in Iran has been actively discussed on American television in recent days

US-Iran deal to cover Israel, Lebanon, Gulf countries — Vance

The US vice president called the agreement "a true regional peace deal"

West working out scenarios for pre-emptive strikes against Russian naval bases — aide

Nikolay Patrushev noted that it is no secret that merchant ships regularly arrive at Russian ports with magnetic mines attached to their hulls, saying there are reasons to believe that the mines are planted at European ports

China demands UK revoke sanctions against Chinese companies

On June 16, authorities of the United Kingdom expanded the sanction list against Russia

IRGC calls for US Air Force chief to resign after aircraft downed in Iran

The IRGC Navy also congratulated the air defense forces of the Islamic republic’s army on intercepting an US F-15E fighter jet and an A-10 attack aircraft in the skies over Iran

Readiness to receive Zelensky in Moscow, Witkoff-Kushner visit: Kremlin briefing

There are no official channels for communication between Moscow and Kiev, Dmitry Peskov stressed

Russia, Singapore interested in contacts on peaceful space exploration — Kremlin

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Sollers sales down 10.4% in May to 2,840 vehicles — company

Sales of UAZ vehicles lost 19% to 1,965 units

Oman, Iran reiterate commitment to ensuring free navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Tthe parties expressed hope that the sides will make efforts to create a favorable climate for promoting the political and diplomatic process and maintaining security and stability in the region

Kremlin spokesman says Russia will endure standoff with West

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The spring mission will take to the orbit Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitsky, Belarusian cosmonaut Marina Vasilevskaya and NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson

Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from region

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation

UK investigates reports of Russian frigate firing off warning shots in English Channel

According to the BBC, the incident allegedly occurred on June 16 about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight

Malaysia’s PM, ASEAN Secretary General to visit Business Forum in Kazan — Kremlin aide

The event will be dedicated to such current topics as information technology, artificial intelligence, international trade, transport and logistic connectivity and partnership within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union and ASEAN, Yury Ushakov noted

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The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28

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Contact group on Ukraine to meet on sidelines of June 18 NATO defense ministers’ meeting

The United Kingdom and Germany will convene the Ukraine Defence Contact Group at NATO HQ

Battle-scene fragments of Sevastopol Panorama survive after Ukrainian attack

The best-preserved sections depict the Defensive Tower on Malakhov Kurgan and the fortifications on the right flank of the Senyavin Battery, the Sevastopol Defense Museum reported

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More than 30 drones were destroyed in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky and four districts of the Rostov Region, Governor Yury Slyusar said

Russian troops liberate Novy Donbass community in Donetsk region over past day — top brass

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,330 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

Russian Baltic Fleet ships enter Red Sea en route to Gulf of Aden for anti-piracy mission

The Baltic Fleet’s naval group will arrive at the Indian port of Marmagao on December 10 to take part in the Indra-2019 Russian-Indian drills

EU preparing for possible energy supply crisis due to conflict in Iran — Spanish newspaper

The EC assures that there is currently no risk to supplies, though markets are feeling the impact of rising Brent crude oil prices, which has led to higher gas and oil prices in Europe

Russia begins delivery of S-400 missile systems to China — source

Moscow has begun the delivery of the S-400 Triumf air defense missile systems to China under the 2014 contract

Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism

Now that deal with Iran is done, US to focus on Ukraine — Trump

The US president confirmed plans to discuss the Ukrainian peace process at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 summit

France national team begins World Cup with victory over Senegal

The match ended with a score of 3:1

Kalashnikov Group delivers next batch of upgraded AK-12 assault rifles to Russian troops

The number of AK-12 assault rifles supplied to the troops has increased considerably since the start of the special military operation

Kremlin outlines Russia-ASEAN summit program

The program begins on the evening of June 17 with a reception on behalf of the president of the Russian Federation in honor of the heads of delegations

IN BRIEF: US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base

According to preliminary reports, eight crew members on board were killed

Yacht that caused incident with Russian frigate was sailing from Britain to France

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Russian forces are conducting active offensive operations in all sectors of the special military operation zone

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"In addition, the enemy lost 3 automobile vehicles, 9 long-term firing points and up to 100 militants as killed or injured," Battlegroup East spokesman Alexander Gordeyev said

US fighter jet downed over Iran likely conducted strikes on ground targets — media

According to CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean, the pilots of the downed fighter had sidearms

Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait

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The MOEX Russia plunged below 2,500 points first time since June 10

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According to Andrey Marochko, several fire pockets have been formed between the settlements of Drobyshevo and Stavki

Tehran to strike enemy infrastructure similar to that attacked in Iran — top diplomat

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that Iran will attack US infrastructure in the Persian Gulf region

Trade turnover between Russia, ASEAN up 60% over last decade

Yury Ushakov said that it amounted to about $22 bln

Israel, US attack amusement park in central Iran

No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet

Russia appreciates Turkey’s diplomatic efforts in Ukrainian conflict settlement — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister added that it is necessary to solve the problem of eradicating the root causes of this crisis

Anniversary Russia-ASEAN summit with Putin's participation begins in Kazan

Invitations were sent to 14 delegations

Systemic approach to industrial design allows for competitive products

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Canada sanctions Russian stock, mercantile exchanges

Restrictions are applied to SPB Exchange, National Mercantile Exchange, and Eastern Exchange

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Heads of African organizations arrive in St. Petersburg for Russia-Africa Summit

The Kremlin aide notes that "literally all heads of Africa's leading regional organizations will be present" at the summit

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The US leader said that the oil is now flowing

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In January-May 2025, trade between the two countries was $2.161 billion

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Moscow has received no proposals from any party to arrange a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelensky in the United States

Second stage of deal with Iran, meeting with Zelensky and Ukraine: Trump’s statements

According to the US leader, in the event of an Israeli attack on Lebanon, the deal with Iran may remain in place

Marine drone that exploded in Romania was part of group of five Ukrainian boats — prefect

Three drones are still being searched by helicopters

British PM sends to G8 leaders summit agenda proposals

Summit will take place in the resort town of Enniskillen on Lake Lough Erne in Northern Ireland on June 17–18

US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV

Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation

Russian troops envelop Konstantinovka from all sides after liberating Artyoma — expert

Andrey Marochko said that the liberation of the settlement of Artyoma is a strategic success of the Russian Armed Forces

Iran to hit more targets if US attacks Kharg Island — ambassador

Tehran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Amir Hossein Hosseini also expressed hope that the conflict would be resolved diplomatically

Critics of deal with Iran essentially propose endless war for US — Vance

The US vice president says that the opponents of the agreement are "not actually dealing with the reality" of what is in the document

Putin sends New Year, Christmas greetings to several world leaders — Kremlin

Among European leaders, he sent greetings only to Viktor Orban and Aleksandar Vucic

Official says only triumph of Ukraine operation will quash West's Russophobic policy

Igor Barinov said that Russophobia was rooted deep in history and this issue is occasionally rears it’s ugly head

Persian Gulf countries running out of interceptor missiles - Bloomberg

Iran has fired almost 1,200 ballistic missiles and 4,000 Shahed drones at the Gulf states since the start of the war

Control over Strait of Hormuz de facto handed to Iran — TV

Despite the work on the agreement on opening the strait that is due to be signed on June 19, during the recent conflict Iran demonstrated its ability to block access to this major waterway, the sources said, adding that US intelligence suggests that Iran can do it again

US warned Russian military about airstrike on Syria several minutes in advance — Lavrov

Earlier on Friday, the US carried out airstrikes near the Syrian-Iraqi border

Ceasefire on all fronts key topic of memorandum with United States — Iran’s top diplomat

The agreement includes a ceasefire in Lebanon

Two US nuclear submarines ‘closer to Russia,’ Trump says

"We always want to be ready", US president added

Ukrainian radical nationalist Yarosh put on international wanted list

Right Sector activists were reportedly involved in deadly clashes with police in Ukraine’s riots

Stop list expansion practice to continue — Russian Foreign Ministry

The Russian Foreign Ministry said that in the statement on introduction of personal restrictions against Canadian nationals

Iran survives attacks, brings US to its knees - Israeli media

According to the report, for a long time, Israel has not seen such a consensus in society, between the leftist and far-right forces, that the US-Iran deal is a "strategic defeat" for Israel and a "failure" for the United States and moderate Sunni states in the region

Ukrainian drone attack kills five people in Russia’s borderline Kursk Region

Another two members of the family were taken to the Rylsky District Hospital in serious condition

Trump calls Obama administration’s transfer of $350 billion of arms to Ukraine 'crazy'

The US leader emphasized that Washington was selling weapons at present

Canada blacklists six companies from third countries — document

Seven individuals and thirty-four companies were added by Canada to its anti-Russian designations

Real effective ruble rate up 4.8% in May — Central Bank

The rate increased by 6,8% year to date

US awaits Zelensky’s agreement to peace settlement in Ukraine — congresswoman

Anna Paulina Luna also published a link to Vladimir Zelensky’s X post about a meeting held in Evian-les-Bains

US-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported

The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident

Kremlin closely following developments after US airstrikes in Syria

Earlier on February 26, the US carried out airstrikes near the Syrian-Iraqi border

Dutch court refuses psych evaluation for former Spartak Moscow FC striker Promes

According to ourt’s spokesperson Melissa Zijlstra, all other appeals filed by the football player's defense during the preliminary hearing on June 12 were also turned down

Exhibition on 100th anniversary of TASS Photo Service opens at State Historical Museum

The exhibition will be open for visitors until August 31

Russia closes entry into country for 103 Canadian nationals

Russia does not accept the hostile line of the Canadian political elite that razed bilateral relations with Moscow to the ground, the ministry added

EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell

The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia

Kazan summit dedicated to 35th anniversary of Russia-ASEAN relations — aide

Yury Ushakov noted that the history of these relations began in 1991 during the Soviet Union

More than 90% of Sevastopol defense panorama destroyed in Ukrainian attack, museum says

Some items survived, including cannons, cannonballs and metal elements of the exhibition

Emergency crews remove hazardous roof sections after fire at Sevastopol Panorama

"The team is removing damaged roof elements that pose a danger to people inside the building and is ensuring safe conditions for further restoration work," the museum said in a statement

IN BRIEF: What we know about Tu-22M3 aircraft training flight that went wrong in Siberia

Four crew members are receiving treatment at the hospital, Governor of the Irkutsk Region Igor Kobzev said

Trump says threatened Thailand and Cambodia with new duties

US President said he was sure that the duties is an important tool in the foreign policy for his administration

Roscosmos invites NASA chief to Russia

The US Senate unanimously voted to appoint Nelson to the post of NASA chief in late April