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Russia's 'Generalissimo Suvorov' submarine test-fires ICBM

Russia's nuclear-powered submarine 'Generalissimo Suvorov' has test-fired a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from a submerged position in the Sea of Okhotsk.

The Defense Ministry said the missile's warheads reached their designated test area on schedule.

#Russia #ICBM #Submarine #Bulava #Military

Iran president: we must prepare ourselves to stand firm

Iran's foreign minister said Tehran remained in close contact with intermediaries on discussing ideas for ensuring implementation of an Iranian proposal aimed at ending the war in the Middle East.

Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran continued to give diplomacy a chance to succeed and raised the possibility of the seven-day plan proposed by Tehran being completed in less than a week if implemented.

President Masoud Pezeshkian also said Iran was working to end a state of "neither war nor peace."

Pezeshkian added: "Our dear leader said in a message yesterday that the situation of neither war nor peace must be brought to an end. This is a very significant message. We are now working to make this process and this idea a reality, but until that happens, we must also prepare ourselves to stand firm under any circumstances. And standing firm under any circumstances requires us to prepare ourselves for what comes next."

#Iran #Pezeshkian #Diplomacy #MiddleEast

🔴 When will we know if anyone won?
🔴Why is it so complicated?
🔴 What happens after the results are published?
🔴 Won't President Herzog be under huge political pressure?
🔴 What is Herzog's background?

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2xy7a4pt 

#israel #election #politics #netanyahu

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a message of condolence to Spanish King Felipe VI over the deadly high-speed train collision in the Spanish province of Toledo.

In the message, Xi expressed deep condolences for the victims and sincere sympathies to the bereaved families on behalf of the Chinese government and people upon learning that the accident caused heavy casualties.

He also wished those injured in the tragic crash a speedy recovery.

The train accident on Wednesday killed at least 69 people.

#XiJinping #China #Spain #traincrash #spaintraincrash

Spain train crash: Rescuers work through the night in search of survivors

Emergency crews worked through the night at the site of a deadly train crash in Urda, Spain, cutting through twisted metal and lifting damaged carriages. At least 69 people were killed and scores injured after a Renfe train struck the back of a stationary Iryo service.

#Spain #TrainCrash #Urda #Rescue

South Korea's military has said that the DPRK fired around 10 ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Thursday.

The short-range missiles were launched at around 3:30 a.m. GMT from around Wonsan on the DPRK's eastern coast and flew about 250 km, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

South Korea was strengthening surveillance and maintaining readiness for additional launches, while closely sharing information with the United States and Japan, it added.


Japan's Defence Ministry said the DPRK had launched what could be a ballistic missile and that it did not appear to have landed within Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone.

South Korea's presidential National Security Office convened an emergency meeting to assess the security implications.

DPRK has yet to comment. 

#dprk #missile #KimJongUn #US #SouthKorea 

Putin: 'Elon Musk is truly a genius'

Russia President Vladimir Putin hailed Elon Musk as a genius acknowledging Russia is only beginning to roll out its answer to his Starlink satellite internet system.

Putin made the remark while listening to a presentation by Digital Development Minister Maksut Shadayev, who said Russia had launched more than 30 satellites as it builds its own Starlink equivalent.

"Just a second, I want to point out this is just our first step. Elon Musk is a genius, he's just a real genius," said Putin, who was accompanied by a group of African leaders attending a summit in Moscow.

#Putin #ElonMusk #Starlink #Russia #SpaceX

Europe won't join next round of trilateral Ukraine talks - Kremlin

European representatives will not take part in the next round of talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said.

Speaking about the timing of the talks, which are expected to be held next month in Abu Dhabi, Ushakov said no date had yet been agreed.

#Ukraine #Russia #PeaceTalks #AbuDhabi

Israel's pivotal general election remains in the balance with more than two-thirds of the votes counted. The bloc based around Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ahead of the opposition grouping, but still short of a majority.

Voters turned out in the highest numbers in decades to give their verdict on Netanyahu. With around 77% of votes tallied, Israeli media forecast Netanyahu's bloc of right-wing, far-right and ultra-Orthodox parties winning 54 seats in the 120-seat parliament, with Eisenkot's Change bloc predicted to win 49. 

The strongest gains, with a predicted 17-seat total, went to Arab Israeli parties whose voters turned out in soaring numbers against Netanyahu. 

Could those Arab parties become the kingmakers in coalition negotiations? Read our analysis to find out: https://tinyurl.com/yfeuzcfz 

#israel #politics #netanyahu

'You’re a liar': Cuba and US fiery clash at UN

A heated shouting match erupted at the United Nations as the U.S. and Cuba traded accusations ahead of an annual vote on ending Washington’s decades-long embargo. The confrontation forced officials to briefly suspend the General Assembly session.

#UN #Cuba #USA #Embargo

Aerial footage: Aftermath of high-speed train crash in Spain, dozens dead

At least 30 people were killed when two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday, the second deadly accident in less than a year on the line connecting Madrid to the southern Andalusia region, regional authorities said.

Footage from regional Castilla-La Mancha television showed a derailed train with several carriages remaining on an elevated section of track while twisted metal, broken panels and wreckage could be seen strewn across an embankment beneath the line.

A person briefed on the disaster said an express operated by Spanish train operator Iryo stopped near Toledo due to a signal fault, on orders from infrastructure manager ADIF, when it was struck by another high-speed train on.

#Spain #TrainCrash #Toledo #madrid

Brussels' international airport in Belgium is celebrating growing ties with China by promoting the 30-days visa-free travel that 25 EU nationalities are able to take advantage of. 

A promotional video is being played at Brussels Airport, the headquarters of the European Union.

CGTN's William Denselow reports from Brussels. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/33fjmwya 

#ChinaBrussels #ChinaEU #Brussels #VisaFree

Two high-speed trains have collided in Spain on the line connecting Madrid to Seville, rail operator Adif said. Regional authorities said at least 30 people had been killed and warned that the number of victims could rise further.

A spokesperson for the Spanish emergency services said the collision occurred "at 8:54 a.m." (07:54 GMT) between "two trains, one belonging to [private operator] Iryo and the other to [national company] Renfe," near Urda station in the Castile-La Mancha region.

The crash caused two Iryo wagons to derail, a government spokesperson for the Castilla La Mancha region said, adding that the cause and number of injuries were still being determined.

"There are at least ten dead, and it is possible that this number will increase," said Esther Padilla, spokesperson for the regional authorities, shortly after. By 10:40 GMT the regional government said the death toll had hit 30. 

Several fire brigades, three helicopters, and two mobile intensive care units (ICUs) are already on site.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2nus3jc5 

#spain #train #crash

Eisenkot: 'Israeli public voted against the continuation of Netanyahu’s tenure'

Former Israeli general Gadi Eisenkot who became Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s top political rival, said that he was determined to lead Israel to a new era, despite exit polls showing deadlock in the country's national election.

Exit polls showed Eisenkot's opposition bloc running neck and neck with Netanyahu's camp, leaving neither side with a clear path to power.

The projections pointed to a setback for Netanyahu's coalition and potentially weeks of political wrangling to form a government, though the deadlock could allow Israel's longest-serving prime minister to remain in power as caretaker during coalition negotiations.

Final results could take days.

#Israel #Eisenkot #Netanyahu #Election

Netanyahu: We must form a right-wing, national, strong government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted a 'right-wing' government must be formed to ensure long term security in the country, after exit polls showed Israel's wartime election appeared deadlocked with his Lukid Party and opposition bloc led by former general Gadi Eisenkot.

Full election results are due in the coming days.

#Israel #Netanyahu #Election #MiddleEast

China to send special envoy to Middle East amid conflict spillover

China says it will send a special envoy to the Middle East and surrounding regions “soon” as it warns the conflict could spread to the Red Sea and Horn of Africa. Beijing is urging dialogue, negotiation and a lasting ceasefire to prevent further escalation.

#China #MiddleEast #RedSea #Diplomacy

French government’s budget balancing act

France's government is facing a tricky balancing act – on one hand, it's trying to get the country's finances under control, while on the other, students and teachers are demanding more money.

CGTN's Sarah Coates reports from Paris as lawmakers debate next year's budget in the National Assembly.

#france #budget #protests #politics

Mbappe apologizes after controversial comments

French football star Kylian Mbappe has been dropped by a number of Chinese companies after a social media post about China.

The Real Madrid striker, who holds the record for goals scored at the World Cup, has now apologized, saying his remarks were 'ill-judged' and weren't intended to offend. Mbappe also said he has deep respect for Chinese people.

#china #mbappe

The multifaceted housing crisis at the heart of UK PM Burnham's first Budget

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has set out plans to tackle Britain's housing crisis, promising to provide more social housing, help for first time buyers and tougher action against landlords letting out poor-quality properties.

Ahead of Wednesday's Budget, attention is turning to how those promises will be funded.

CGTN's Jen Copestake tells us more: https://tinyurl.com/2e24yw4e

#uk #budget #ukbudget #burnham

China urges EU to choose dialogue over trade restrictions

China has pushed back against possible EU trade curbs, urging Brussels to respect market principles and avoid abusing trade remedies. Beijing says China-EU ties are built on mutual benefit and that differences should be solved through dialogue, not pressure.

#China #EU #TradeWar #Economy #BreakingNews