Taiwan kicks off Han Kuang military drills
Taiwan begins its annual Han Kuang exercises involving various aircraft, armored military vehicles and navy ships. The drills are aimed at defending against a possible invasion
Anti-govt protesters rally ahead of Bibi's visit to US
Dozens of protesters gather at the Ben Gurion Airport in Lod ahead of PM Netanyahu's departure to US for hostage-ceasefire talks
'Harris easy to control, won't lead US in new direction' - Carl Zha
Carl Zha, an RT contributor, believes that Kamala Harris, as well as Biden, is a perfect, easy-to-control candidate for those who really hold the power in America
Indian Coast Guard battles fire on container ship
Indian Coast Guard ships and helicopters have been battling a fire aboard the Maersk Frankfurt container ship off the southwest of India for almost three days. One seafarer on the vessel has reportedly died in the blaze. The fire reportedly broke out due to a short circuit while the ship was ferrying International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) from India to Sri Lanka on Friday.
Indian Coast Guard battles fire on container ship
Indian Coast Guard has been battling a fire aboard the Maersk Frankfurt container ship for almost three days. One seafarer on the vessel has reportedly died in the blaze. The fire reportedly broke out due to a short circuit while the ship was ferrying International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) from India to Sri Lanka on Friday.
Indian Coast Guard battles fire on container ship
Indian Coast Guard ships and helicopters have been battling a fire aboard the Maersk Frankfurt container ship off the southwest of India for almost three days. One seafarer on the vessel has reportedly died in the blaze. The fire reportedly broke out due to a short circuit while the ship was ferrying International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) from India to Sri Lanka on Friday.
RT’s Gaza HQ destroyed
RT’s Gaza bureau has been seen ransacked. The RT Arabic personnel evacuated from the building in the early stages of the Gaza war, and now one of the staffers managed to reach the HQ on July 21, where they were able to film what was left of it.
Russian police seize 4.5 kg of drugs at Moscow car workshop
Moscow police have detained a foreign national in possession of 4.5 kilograms of heroin at a car workshop. A sawn-off shotgun and ammunition were also found nearby. Additionally, twelve illegal migrants were taken into custody.
‘We failed’ – US Secret Service chief following attempt on Trump’s life
US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle said that the attempt on Trump’s life is the 'most significant operational failure of the Secret Service in decades' during a Republican-led House panel. 'The Secret Service's solemn mission is to protect our nation's leaders. On July 13th, we failed,' she added.
Biden is just someone who executes whatever the system needs - Moussa Ibrahim
Following Biden's announcement to exit the presidential race, we speak with Moussa Ibrahim, Executive Secretary of the African Legacy Foundation, discussing whether it was Joe’s independent move or if other factors were at play behind the scenes.
FSB thwarts terrorist supply of explosives
FSB has uncovered a supply chain of explosives hidden inside auto parts, which were aimed at carrying out a series of terrorist attacks. The people involved in preparing the attacks have been detained.
Biden’s rating was consistently low even before the debate - Sean Stone
As Biden's decision to exit the presidential race dominates the news, RT speaks with screenwriter and filmmaker Sean Stone, discussing why Biden didn't announce his decision to drop out live and how his foreign policies contributed to his falling ratings.
Russian State Duma Chairman visits Cuba and Nicaragua
Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the Russian State Duma, met with Cuba's President in Havana, where both politicians emphasized the dynamic development of Russia-Cuba relations. Earlier, Volodin met with Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, who criticized NATO's sanction policy towards Russia.
Vast majority of Americans breathe a sigh of relief - Christopher Helali on Biden’s announcement
US President Joe Biden has formally exited the presidential race and endorsed his VP, Kamala Harris, to become the Democratic Party candidate. We discuss Biden’s announcement with academic and researcher Christopher Helali.
Unless you live under a rock, you knew that Biden was likely to drop out - John Kiriakou
Following Biden’s announcement that he won’t seek re-election, RT speaks with 'The Whistleblowers' host and former US intelligence officer John Kiriakou, discussing Kamala Harris's chances of securing the Democratic nomination, other potential candidates, and more.
Gas leak causes massive explosion at a mall in Russia’s south
The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that a gas leak caused the explosion at a shopping center in Apsheronsk.
Eyewitnesses told RT that at least one person was injured. The exact number of victims has not yet been announced.
In a village in North Ossetia, emergency teams rescued three puppies from a sewer. Local residents alerted the rescuers after hearing a dog in distress, crying for help.
Repair and restoration units of the Russian Airborne Forces are working around the clock to modernize and restore combat and special equipment. In addition to troubleshooting, military personnel are equipping combat vehicles with dynamic and anti-drone protection kits.