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US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Situation near Iranian islands, cities stabilized — TV

According to Press TV, an exchange of fire between the US and Iran lasted for several hours

TEHRAN, May 8. /TASS/. The situation on Iranian islands and in cities near the Strait of Hormuz has stabilized after the US and Iran exchanged fire, Press TV informed.

"Following the exchange of fire lasting for several hours, the situation on Iranian islands and in coastal cities near the Strait of Hormuz has currently stabilized," the TV channel said.

US-Israeli strikes on Iran

US hit Iranian military installations in response to attacks against its destroyers

CENTCOM reported attacks on missile and drone launch sites; command and control locations; and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance nodes

US hit Iranian military installations in response to attacks against its destroyers

CENTCOM reported attacks on missile and drone launch sites; command and control locations; and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance nodes

TASS receives OANA award for information quality

The agency’s Executive Editor, Information Quality Control Andrey Lebedev receives the award

Former foreign minister says Germany to face collapse unless its policies change

Joschka Fischer said that Chancellor Friedrich Merz should take the lead

Ukraine’s economics ministry expects 2014 inflation at 19%

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

'Anti-special op' failure, dangers of Germany’s militarization: Medvedev’s statements

Russia must not allow a repeat of June 22, 1941, the Russian Security Council deputy chairman said

Russia expects growth in trade turnover with Bangladesh — ambassador

Alexander Khozin noted that while the number of Russian companies operating in Bangladesh remains limited, their presence is noticeable and makes a significant contribution to the development of economic ties between the two countries

Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV

According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"

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

Israel, US attack amusement park in central Iran

No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet

Russia’s telecom watchdog repels over 1,200 DDoS attacks in April

Most attacks targeted the telecommunications industry, and most often they originated from the United States, Brazil, the Netherlands, Germany, and France

CIA believes Iran can withstand US blockade for at least 3-4 months — media

According to the Washington Post, these findings have already been communicated to the US administration

Russian MFA on Victory Day, possible strikes on Kiev, Zelensky’s lies about ceasefire

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says Russia will respond decisively to any provocations by Kiev authorities. Planned celebrations abroad will proceed despite all "schemes"

Trump says discussed trade and tariffs with Brazilian counterpart

According to the US president, the meeting went "very well"

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

Roscosmos invites NASA chief to Russia

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

Kiev attempted to leave spy disguised as civilian resident in Velikaya Novoselka

The man explained that he had signed a contract with the battalion while in prison

Hungary views China as pillar of multipolar world — Orban

Hungarian prime minister recalled that Hungary has always adhered to the ‘one China’ principle

Russia will destroy both Germany's industry, all Europe if war breaks out — Medvedev

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said that this is a clear signal to German elites

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

Bank of Russia lowers dollar rate for May 8 to 74.62 rubles

The official euro exchange rate was lowered by 17.03 kopecks to 87.8897 rubles

Israeli army says it simultaneously struck over 200 targets in Iran and Lebanon

In Lebanon, the strikes targeted military facilities of the Shiite organization Hezbollah

Drone attack against Moscow on Thursday was one of the largest since year start

Attacks of 61 drones were thwarted by Russian air defenses

Serbia unhappy with MOL's proposal for NIS deal — minister

According to Dubravka Djedovic-Handanovic, the issue is the future operation of the Pancevo refinery, crude oil refining capacity, and the mechanisms that will guarantee compliance with the agreements

London leaves Kiev with no chance of negotiating its way out of conflict — Russian MFA

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described Britain’s involvement as "nothing more than cynical incitement to continued hostilities"

Iran refutes Axios report that Tehran, Washington near agreement

According to a member of the Iranian parliament’s Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy, Iran will deliver a harsh response if the US and its allies refuse to make concessions

Putin could speak on Ukraine at news conference after Belarus talks on Thursday — Kremlin

The Russian president is scheduled to take questions jointly with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko

Further phases of BRICS expansion will follow, says South African president

It is noted that the membership will take effect from January 1, 2024

Toyota to shut down all plants in Japan Tuesday due to large-scale disruption

The timing of the restoration of the plant is currently unknown

Tanker with Iranian oil change course, heading to China — PTI

The change in the destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, noted

Putin: Russia stands for demilitarization of Ukraine

Russian President said he wished the Donbass problem could be settled through talks and the implementation of the Minsk agreements, but "regrettably, this is no longer relevant"

Duration of stay on Russian prospective orbital station limited to about 3 years — expert

In Vyacheslav Shurshakov' estimates, typical length of space missions to ROSS would be about 10-11 months

Ukrainian court clears Timoshenko of all restrictions, including foreign travel ban

The leader of the Batkivshchina opposition party was charged with offering illegal benefits and faces five to ten years in prison

Ukraine loses over 360 troops in Kursk area in past day — Russian Defense Ministry

Five soldiers were surrendered, the Russian Defense Ministry said

AI-enabled cyberattacks could cause macroeconomic shocks in financial markets — IMF

The experts conclude that the risks are systemic

Development of new weapons, civilian transport: statements by Rostec CEO

By 2030, Rostec plans to produce as many as 36 MS-21 aircraft, 20 SSJ-100 aircraft, and 12 Il-114 aircraft

Foreign guests for Victory Day in Moscow, Putin’s schedule: statements by Kremlin aide

The Russian president will deliver a speech before the Victory Day parade, which will not include a display of military vehicles and equipment this year

Russian stocks down as main trading session opens

As of 10:15 a.m. Moscow time, the indices were down by 0.58% at 2,617.23 and 1,096.93 points, respectively

Four in five Germans disapprove of Merz after his cabinet's first year in office — poll

The survey described this as the worst result ever recorded for a sitting German chancellor

Russian Foreign Ministry calls on foreign states to evacuate their diplomats from Kiev

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that on May 4, 2026, the Defense Ministry issued an official statement "in connection with the threats of the Kiev regime to strike Moscow on a sacred holiday for all Russians - Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War

Medvedev accuses Berlin of undermining security across entire continent

The Russian Security Council deputy chairman highlighted that Germany lacks the strength and resources to independently pursue a forceful course of action without direct support from its "Big Brother" across the Atlantic

NATO forces intercept missile presumably launched from Iran — Turkish Defense Ministry

According to the ministry, "all necessary measures are being taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at Turkey's territory and airspace"

Situation near Iranian islands, cities stabilized — TV

According to Press TV, an exchange of fire between the US and Iran lasted for several hours

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

Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said

Ruble to remain strong in coming months amid rise in exporters’ revenues — Central Bank

According to the regulator’s estimates, the impact of rising external inflation on domestic prices is likely to remain limited due to the strengthening ruble, the operation of damping mechanisms, and the structure of imports by country

Ukraine attempts attack on civilian infrastructure near St. Petersburg: what we know

According to the report, at around 3:20 a.m. Moscow time, air defense and intelligence systems detected a group of six UAVs in Latvian airspace

Russia launches serial production of combat robots

Greece submits plan to EU to fully phase out Russian gas by end of 2027

The commitment stems from the EU’s RepowerEU strategy, through which the bloc seeks to fully end energy ties with Moscow

Russia declares ceasefire from midnight May 8 until May 10

This timing includes the days of commemorating the 81st anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War

Russian sports chief disappointed with IOC decision to uphold sanctions against Russia

Mikhail Degtyarev stressed that Russia would continue seeking full restitution of the rights for its athletes

Kremlin spokesman doubts reliability of sources media refer to in coup threat speculations

As Victory Day approaches, Western media outlets are ramping up a barrage of disinformation aimed at destabilizing the information landscape with falsehoods

EU preparing for potential negotiations with Russia — European Council president

Antonio Costa says there is the "potential" for the EU to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russian engineers create mesh network for drone defense teams

The main advantage is that the system operates without the internet or an external control center, the nodes directly support each other

Russia marks 80 years since female crew honored for record nonstop cross-country mission

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Ukrainian military transport plane performs flights to Norway, Sweden

The source did not elaborate on what the purpose of the flight could be

US does not consider latest strikes on Iran resumption of war — Fox News

The US army earlier attacked Iran’s Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas

Iranian president says he recently met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

The meeting took place in a relaxed atmosphere, Masoud Pezeshkian said

Only one US state still has average gasoline price below $4 — association

Nationwide, consumers are paying an average of $4.55 per gallon at gas stations

Suez was just a cover: three major misconceptions about World War II in Africa and Iran

It was precisely in the sands of Egypt and the mountains of Iran where the fate of crucial fuel resources was decided, and where the expansion of the Holocaust into the Middle East was planned

Upper house speaker slams US-Israeli operation against Iran as geopolitical mistake

Valentina Matviyenko emphasized that this intervention has destabilized the Middle East, triggering an energy crisis, yet it ultimately changes nothing

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

Streets and squares decorated ahead of New Year in Russia

Christmas fairs, lights and decorations, giant baubles and street artists ahead of Russia's New Year celebrations in photo gallery by TASS

World’s largest nuclear-powered sub takes part in Russia’s Northern Fleet drills

Its notional enemies were small missile ships Onega and Naryan-Mar

Kiev loses about 25 troops in botched counterattack near Grishino in Donetsk region

The remnants of the assault forces returned to their initial positions east of Sergeyevka and showed no activity during 24 hours, Andrey Marochko said

German foreign minister presents six-point plan to reform European Union

Johann Wadephul called for replacing the principle of unanimity in foreign policy issues with a qualified majority vote

General HQ of Iranian army warns of potentially larger strikes on Tel Aviv

The Iranian military also advised "host countries of US military bases to force the Americans to leave their territory, if they want to avoid damage"

Musk says he paid $10 bln in taxes this year, 'more than anyone in history'

The American entrepreneur believes he will have to pay trillions of dollars in taxes when it's all said and done

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

IN BRIEF: Russian military on upcoming Victory Day, warning of ceasefire break for Kiev

Russia urges Ukraine to observe and adhere to the announced ceasefire

Germany to be turned into transit staging hub for NATO troops — Medvedev

The Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman highlighted that infrastructure improvements in Germany are proceeding at an accelerated speed for a potential confrontation with Russia

World’s governing Olympic body IOC lifts all restrictions against Belarus

The IOC press office added that the situation relating to the Russian Olympic Committee is different from that relating to the National Olympic Committee of Belarus

Rosatom receives offer from Turkish President to build second NPP in Turkey — CEO

According CEO of the state corporation Alexey Likhachev, Turkish business "has developed a taste for nuclear technology."

US troop buildup near Iran not sign of any new decisions — White House

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

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

Ceasefire in honor of Victory Day started

It will last until May 10

Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier heads to Red Sea

According to Le Figaro, the deployment of the aircraft carrier takes place against the background of plans for an international mission to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz

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

Georgians living abroad may be barred from voting overseas

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili noted that similar regulations exist in Armenia, Ireland, Israel and Malta

EU ban on Chinese energy equipment discriminatory — Ministry of Commerce

According to the statement, such actions undermine mutual trust, harm bilateral trade and economic cooperation, and negatively impact the stability of global supply chains

US president threatens strikes on Iran’s energy, civilian infrastructure

Donald Trump called on Iranian leaders to open the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that otherwise the country "will be living in hell

Russia’s oil and gas budget revenues total $5.54 bln in February

In January, the figure stood at $5.04 bln

Rostec starts supplying new Sarma MLRS to Russian military in 2025 — CEO

The main advantage of the combat vehicle is its power, mobility, and fortitude, Sergey Chemezov said

Iran says it attacked three US destroyers — news agency

According to sources cited by Tasnim, the destroyers were attacked by missiles and kamikaze drones

Russia, Iran emphasize need to stop reckless attacks on Bushehr NPP — Foreign Ministry

The ministry noted that the conversation "emphasized the inadmissibility of creating threats to the lives and health" of the plant’s personnel and "the risks of a radioactive disaster for the entire region"

Iran's Hormuz chokehold shrewd but illegal move — former Austrian foreign minister

Karin Kneissl noted that "free passage of ships" through the Strait of Hormuz is currently effectively "impossible"

Russia's May 8-9 truce initiative causes 'hysterical response' in Kiev — Foreign Ministry

The initiative was supported by US President Donald Trump, Maria Zakharova stated

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

Russian stock market closes mixed

The yuan edged up 0.4 kopecks to 10.95 rubles

Parties involved in trilateral talks on Ukraine aware of next step — Kremlin aide

Yury Ushakov said this step is expected to be taken on behalf of Kiev, particularly from Vladimir Zelensky

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

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Russia will not underestimate Zelensky’s threats to attack Victory Day Parade — MFA

As Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova added, the publicly announced plans for the combat use of drones during the parade may only surprise those unfamiliar with the situation

Israeli army storms Palestinian town of Tubas in West Bank

Earlier, the IDF press service reported the completion of a 60-hour raid in the city of Jenin

God forbid Russia has to strike Kiev in response to threats — Kremlin

The Russian Foreign Ministry, in a circular note addressed to all diplomatic missions and representations accredited in Russia, once again appealed with an urgent call to take the defense ministry’s statements with the utmost responsibility, Yury Ushakov said

What is known about Ukrainian intelligence’s attempt to steal Russian bomber

Evidence has been discovered showing that intelligence agencies from NATO countries were involved in preparing and carrying out the operation, the FSB noted

Critics label Elon Musk US 'shadow president' — media

The report says that "Musk’s rapid-fire messages - which included numerous false claims about the contents of the spending bill - ricocheted" across Washington

Russian MFA summons Armenian ambassador over giving Zelensky platform for Russia threats

The Russian Foreign Ministry informed Gurgen Arsenyan that such actions were unacceptable

Any attempt to remove missile weapons from Kaliningrad to be fatal for EU — expert

Andrey Kolesnik drew attention to the active formation of military units in NATO countries bordering the Kaliningrad Region, in particular, the tank battalion being created in Lithuania

UAE's withdrawal from OPEC will not weaken the organization — Kneissl

The former Austrian foreign minister said that countries come to OPEC and withdraw from it, and this does not lead to fundamental changes in the oil market

US wants to resume ship escorts in Strait of Hormuz — WSJ

According to the report, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have lifted restrictions on the use of their bases by the US military, introduced when the United States launched its operation to unblock the strait