'Women, Life, Freedom': Iran's Protest Movement Magnifies Defiance, Camaraderie 2 Years On
Two years since the Women, Life, Freedom protests, Iranians tell RFE/RL’s Radio Farda that while problems persist, people have become more defiant and grown closer.
Calls Grow For NATO Members To Help Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Drones And Missiles
Last week, Latvia and Romania, NATO members, reported Russian military drones violated their countries' airspace. NATO has said taking military action in such cases, would draw the military allian
Zelenskiy Says Speedy Aid 'Critically Important' To Help Frontline Fight
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has again urged the United States and other allies to "promptly implement" agreements on weapons and other supplies to help Ukraine fight Russia's invasion, underscoring
Romania, Region Continue To Battle Deadly Floodwaters
Residents and authorities continue to battle heavy rainfall and floodwaters throughout central Europe on September 15 after officials in Romania blamed at least four deaths on the flooding and said their priority was on saving lives.
Germany's Scholz Heads To Uzbekistan For Talks On Energy, Migration
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is heading to Central Asia on September 15 for a three-day trip, with his first stop in Uzbekistan for talks on the migration and other issues.
Biden To Use Rest Of Term Putting Ukraine In 'Best Position,' Adviser Says
U.S. President Joe Biden will use his remaining months in office to strengthen Ukraine, national-security adviser Jake Sullivan said on September 14.
North Korean Aid To Russia Poses Biggest Threat To Ukraine, Intelligence Chief Says
Military aid provided to Russia by North Korea is the most damaging for Ukraine, intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said on September 14 at a conference in Kyiv.
NATO Committee Chairman Says Ukraine Has Sound Military Reason To Strike Deeper Into Russia
The chairman of NATO Military Committee said the question of whether to allow Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia with Western-made long-range missiles is a "political discussion," but from a militar
G7 Foreign Ministers Condemn Iran's Export Of Ballistic Missiles To Russia
The foreign ministers of the Group of the Seven countries on September 14 condemned "in the strongest terms" Iran's export and Russia's procurement of Iranian ballistic missiles.
Iran Open To Talks But Rejects Pressure Of Sanctions, Foreign Minister Says
Iran's foreign minister said that Tehran is open to diplomacy to solve disputes but not "threats and pressure," state media reported on September 14 after the United States and three European countrie
5 Die, More Than 20 Injured In Bus Accident In Pakistan
At least five people died and more than 20 others were injured on September 14 when a bus ran off the road and plunged into a ravine in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan Province, local officials told RFE/RL.
Russia's Medvedev Threatens Nuke Strike Would Turn Kyiv Into 'Gray Spot' On The Map
Russian officials have threatened that a possible decision by the West to allow Kyiv to use donated weapons to strike deeper into Russian territory would result in a major escalation of its war agains
More POWs Exchanged As Heavy Fighting Continues In Eastern Ukraine
Russian forces have continued their offensive in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, while the two sides reportedly carried out another exchange of captured soldiers.
Evacuations Under Way As Romania Hit With Deadly Floods
Four people have died and some hundreds of people are awaiting evacuation after eastern Romania was hit by massive flooding on the night of September 13.
The Ukrainian-Born Tailor Behind Jordan Peterson's Viral Suits
On the world's most popular podcast, Dimitry Toukhcher was introduced as controversial self-help guru Jordan Peterson's "crazy Russian" tailor. In fact, the entrepreneur was born in
Iran Says It Has Successfully Sent A Satellite Into Space
Iran has sent a research satellite into orbit with a rocket built by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps' aerospace division, the state-run IRNA news agency reported on September 14.
Stoltenberg Says NATO Could Have Done More To Prevent Ukraine War
NATO could have done more to arm Ukraine to try to prevent Russia's invasion in 2022, the outgoing head of the Western military alliance said in an interview released on September 14.
North Korea Pledges Deeper Ties With Russia As Security Chief Visits
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to deepen ties with Russia as he held talks with visiting security chief Sergei Shoigu, state media reported on September 14.
U.S. Approves $7.2 Billion Sale Of F-35 Jets To NATO Ally Romania
The US State Department on Friday said it had approved the sale of dozens of F-35 fighter jets to its NATO ally Romania, a deal worth $7.2 billion.
Biden, Starmer Reaffirm Support For Ukraine But Weapons Restrictions Remain In Place
U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed their "unwavering support" for Ukraine at a meeting, according to a White House statement that didn't mention the topic of l
Vucic Calls For Elections In Northern Kosovo, Return Of Serbian Institutions
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on September 13 laid out a long list of demands that he said must be met in order to make progress in the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina.
Ukraine Closer To Long-Range Strike Permission As Biden, Starmer Meet
Momentum is building in the West to allow Ukraine to use its missiles to strike deep into Russia. However, military experts say it will not turn the tide of the war in Ukraine's favor.
Toronto Festival Drops Screenings Of Russian War Film Over Threats
The controversial documentary Russians at War about Moscow's invasion of Ukraine was to be unveiled to North American audiences on September 13, but the Toronto International Film Festival paused the screenings after receiving "significant threats."
Russia's RT Network Working Directly With Kremlin To Spread Disinformation, U.S. Says
The United States on September 13 said the Russian news outlet RT is taking orders directly from the Kremlin and working with Russian military intelligence to spread disinformation around the world to undermine democracies.
NATO Says 'No Justification' For Missile Attack On Grain Vessel In Black Sea
A Russian missile strike on a civilian ship transporting Ukrainian grain in the Black Sea has drawn sharp condemnation from NATO and raised concerns in Romania about the status of shipping on the Black Sea.