Russia Launches Quietest Submarine in the World

Russia has launched what it claims to be the “quietest submarine in the world.”

China's Opening to Russia

When Henry Kissinger returned from a secret meeting in China in 1971, he laid the groundwork for a historic diplomatic opening after more than 20 years of rejecting the Communist Party government. Within a year, Richard Nixon visited Mao Zedong in Beijing, the Shanghai Communiqué was signed, and the process of normalizing Sino-America relations began.

Obama: US can penetrate S-300 missiles if necessary

The S-300 missile system Photo Credit: Reuters / Channel 2 News

In an interview for MSNBC, the US President addressed the burning issues in the Middle East, assuring that America can penetrate the air defense missile systems Russia is supplying to Iran.

Putin opposes possible Israeli weapon supply to Ukraine

In an unusual statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Israel not to supply arms to the Ukraine as a political response to the Russia-Iran S-300 purchase deal.

Thousands in Germany protest against Europe-U.S. trade deal

BERLIN (Reuters) - Thousands of people marched in Berlin, Munich and other German cities on Saturday in protest against a planned free trade deal between Europe and the United States that they fear will erode food, labor and environmental standards.

You can't separate the Holocaust from Western 'enlightenment'

The Holocaust was not, as we like to believe, something that came out of nowhere; a time when Western civilization suddenly went astray. It was deeply rooted in its traditions.

Mengi: My life is in danger

Dar es Salaam (The Citizen). Executive Chairman and owner of IPP Limited, Mr Reginald Mengi, yesterday said his life was in danger.

TRL scandal whistle blower dies few hours after minister sacks his bosses

Dar es Salaam (The Citizen). A man who revealed irregularities in buying 25 freight wagons worth Sh230 billion died yesterday, just few hours after five top railways officials, were suspended on suspicion of corruption and sabotage.

The Latest: Putin wants refund if French don't deliver ship

President Vladimir Putin says Russia expects France to return the advance payment if it fails to deliver a warship built for the Russian navy. France has suspended the delivery of the Mistral warship amid Russia-West tensions over the Ukrainian crisis. Putin said Thursday during a televised call-in show that Moscow would not demand fines or any other extras. He said France's failure to deliver the warship wouldn't damage the Russian navy capability, adding that Russia had placed the order in a bid to strengthen relations with France.

China offering Pakistan 'huge' financing

Pakistan needs a "huge amount of financing" for infrastructure and energy projects and China is ready to announce help when President Xi Jinping visits next week, a foreign ministry official said Friday.

North Korea warns U.S. envoy of 'bigger mishap' than a knife attack

SEOUL (Reuters) - A North Korean propaganda unit said the U.S. ambassador to South Korea could face a "bigger mishap" than the knife attack to his face last month if he does not stop insulting North Korea with "laughable" accusations.

Military option on Iran 'intact' despite missiles: US

The delivery of Russian S-300 air defense missiles, missile launch seen here, to Iran will not affect America's ability to strike at Tehran's nuclear facilities if necessary, top US military officer said Thursday (AFP Photo/Costas Metaxakis)

Washington (AFP) - The delivery of Russian S-300 air defense missiles to Iran will not affect America's ability to strike at Tehran's nuclear facilities if necessary, top US military officer said Thursday.

The Latest: Putin demands respect for Russia's interests

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Alexei Druzhinin, RIA Novosti, Presidential Press Service via AP)

President Vladimir Putin says the West must respect Russia's interests if it wants to normalize diplomatic relations.

Xi’s Submarine Sale Raises Indian Ocean Nuclear Clash Risk

An Agosta 90 B submarine sits at Pakistan's Navy Dockyard in Karachi. China is expected to conclude a sale of eight submarines during President Xi Jinping’s visit to Islamabad on April 20, more than doubling Pakistan’s fleet. Photographer: STR/AFP via Getty Images

Soon a brash naval captain may pose a bigger risk of triggering a nuclear crisis between India and Pakistan than a religious terrorist.

Russia Engaging in 'Hybrid War' With Europe, Says Former Nato Chief

Anders Fogh Rasmussen: "The West should not be naive." VIRGINIA MAYO/REUTERS

 An increasingly unpredictable Russia is engaging in a “hybrid war” with Europe, seeking to destabilise states from within, and is more dangerous now than during the days of the USSR, Nato’s former secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen has warned.

Pakistan test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile

The Ghauri Ballistic Missile has a range of 1,300 kilometres (807 miles) (AFP Photo/Inter Services Public Relations)

China, Russia Coming Closer To Create A New World Order

China's open-door policy and Russia's increased focus on Asia have started showing signs of a strategic convergence

Where do Africa's multimillionaires live

(CNN)Wealthy Nigerians used to travel abroad to get their fix of luxury goods.

However these days, they can take a stroll around Victoria Island, an exclusive neighborhood in Lagos where brands like Porsche, Hugo Boss and Ermenegildo Zegna line the streets.

China's slowing growth not good for anybody, U.S. says

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's slowing growth is not good for anybody but it will not affect U.S. efforts to build business ties, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker said on Wednesday after Beijing announced its weakest quarter of growth in six years.

Israel happy at compromise deal on Iran between Congress-Obama: minister

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) and Strategic Affairs Minister Yuval Steinitz (L) attend the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem December 14, 2014. REUTERS/Oliver Weiken/Pool

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel is pleased at a compromise deal on Iran achieved between the United States Congress and the administration of President Barack Obama, Israeli Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz said on Wednesday.

Japan jets scramble at Cold-War levels as Chinese and Russian incursions increase

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's air force said on Wednesday said jet fighter scrambles have reached a level not seen since the height of the Cold War three decades ago as Russian bombers probe its northern skies and Chinese combat aircraft intrude into its southern air space.

Iran not negotiating nuclear deal with US Congress: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani waves to the crowd during a public meeting in the northern city of Rasht on April 15, 2015 (AFP Photo/)

Tehran (AFP) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani downplayed Wednesday the threat of US congressional action against an eventual nuclear deal, saying Tehran is not negotiating with the lawmakers but with world powers.

How Russia Plans to Save Its Massive Military Buildup

For those who expected that sanctions and the fall in energy prices would tame the bear's claws, think again

The announcement that Russia is planning to lift its self-imposed ban on selling the advanced S-300 air defense system to Iran gives us an important insight into how Moscow plans to move ahead with its ambitious plans to modernize and reequip the Russian armed forces.

UK scrambles jets as Russian planes and ships spotted

A Royal Marine boarding team trains in front of the HMS Argyll on March 24, 2007 (AFP Photo/Ho)

London (AFP) - British fighter jets were scrambled on Wednesday in response to the sighting of two Russian military aircraft near UK airspace, hours after three Russian ships were monitored as they entered the English Channel.

US general: Russian long-range bombers are 'messaging' the US with provocative flights

(Shamil Zhumatov/Reuters)Russian Tu-95 bombers fly during a joint Kazakh-Russian military exercise at Otar military range, some 150km (93 miles) west of Almaty, October 3, 2008. Russia is using its long-range bomber fleet to "message" the US about Moscow's international military capabilities, the US general in charge of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said. 

Larry Summers has a major warning for the US economy, and everyone should be paying attention

(REUTERS)Lawrence Summers.This is a big deal.

On Monday, we published Larry Summers' latest op-ed in The Washington Post, which opened with the former Treasury Secretary and Harvard president writing, "This past month may be remembered as the moment the United States lost its role as the underwriter of the global economic system."

Czech president bans U.S. ambassador from Prague Castle

Czech President Milos Zeman speaks during an interview with Reuters at Prague Castle in Prague January 9, 2014. REUTERS/David W Cerny

PRAGUE (Reuters) - President Milos Zeman has "closed the door" of Prague Castle to the U.S. ambassador following comments perceived as critical of the Czech's decision to attend a World War Two commemoration in Moscow, according to local media reports on Sunday.

U.S. And NATO Seek New Ways To Help Secure Ukraine's Border

Secretary of State John Kerry shakes hands with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in Kiev Thursday. The U.S. and its NATO allies are discussing how to help Ukraine maintain its borders against a separatist movement.

Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images

(NPR)The U.S. and its allies are holding talks today in a new push to ensure Ukraine's borders amid heightened fighting between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian troops. But a key question that's being debated is whether to supply weapons to Ukraine to counter the aggression.

Saudi special forces 'involved in Yemen ops'

Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabian special forces are involved in the military operation against Shiite Huthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen, a Saudi adviser said Saturday.

However, Saudi army and naval special forces have carried out specific operations, said the adviser, without revealing if they had actually set foot on the ground.A Saudi-led coalition began air strikes on March 26 against the Iran-backed rebels, but says it has no plans for now to deploy ground forces.

G.O.P.'s Israel Support Deepens As Political Contributions Shift

WASHINGTON — As the proposed agreement over Iran’s nuclear program is debated in coming weeks, President Obama will make his case to a Congress controlled by Republicans who are more fervently pro-Israel than ever, partly a result of ideology, but also a product of a surge in donations and campaign spending on their behalf by a small group of wealthy donors.

Israel to deport Chinese boy, leaving mother in Israel

Shing's mother married an Israeli citizen, however that does not prevent the Interior Ministry from deporting him back to China.

US ‘improved bunker buster bomb’ as Iran talks progressed

Tests of upgraded weapon to strike nuclear facilities took place in January; German FM insists deal with Tehran is good, says Israel should take a closer look.

A B-52 releases a test version of the Massive Ordnance Penetrator in 2009 (Photo credit: Public Domain/US Government

As Washington conducted vigorous negotiations with Tehran for a framework agreement over its nuclear program, the US was also working on improving its biggest bunker buster bombs in case they were needed for strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday night.

‘Shabaab girl’ details sought

The young woman is said to be a 3rd year medical student in a Sudan university 

Zanzibar. The government of Tanzania has said it is still gathering information on Ummul Khayr Sadri,  the 19-year-old Zanzibari girl who was arrested in Kenya while reportedly was en route to join Somali-based Al-Shaabab militants.

Cuba fears 'tens of thousands' of US yachts

Havana (AFP) - Tens of thousands of American yachts could descend on Cuba if US President Barack Obama authorizes boat travel to the island, which is not ready for the influx, an official said Wednesday.

Pakistan PM approves deal to buy eight Chinese submarines - official

ISLAMABAD/BEIJING (Reuters) - Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved a deal "years in the making" to buy eight submarines from China, a Pakistani government official said on Thursday, in what could be one of China's largest overseas weapons sales once it is signed.

China angered after U.S. fighter jets land in Taiwan

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Foreign Ministry expressed anger on Thursday after two U.S. fighter jets landed in Taiwan, in a rare official contact between the militaries of the United States and the self-ruled democratic island.

A Russian 'Doctor of Military Sciences' says Moscow should just nuke Yellowstone if tensions boil over

Earlier this week, the Russian president of the Academy of Geopolitical Problems outlined two geophysically weak US regions to attack in order to combat NATO's aggression toward Russia.

The new Iranian trick designed to assist Houthi rebels in Yemen

The "new" Iranian airline Channel 2 News

While Iranian officials continue nuclear negotiations in Lausanne, Iran continues to assist the Houthi rebels in Yemen in deceptive ways: Among other means, Iran has set up a new airline in order to transfer weapons to Yemen, following international sanctions which were imposed on the existing airline.

Israel applies to join China-backed AIIB investment bank

China's President Xi Jinping (front C) poses for photos with guests at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank launch ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing October 24, 2014. REUTERS/Takaki Yajima

TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signed a letter of application for Israel to join the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the Israeli Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

Israel tests U.S.-backed missile shield as Iran nuclear deadline looms

By Dan Williams

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A new Israeli air defence system being developed in partnership with the United States has passed advanced tests, the Israeli Defence Ministry said on Wednesday, putting it on course for possible deployment by next year.

China says Taiwan welcome to join AIIB with appropriate name

China's President Xi Jinping (front C) guides guests at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank launch ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing October 24, 2014. REUTERS/Takaki Yajima/Pool

BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) - China welcomes Taiwan's decision to apply to join the Beijing-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as long as the self-ruled island uses an appropriate name, state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday.

Israel's U.S.-backed missile interceptor 'David's Sling' passes advanced tests

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A new Israeli air defence system being developed in partnership with the United States has passed advanced tests, the Israeli Defence Ministry said on Wednesday, putting it on course for possible deployment by next year.

David's Sling is designed to shoot down rockets with ranges of between 100 km and 200 km (63 miles and 125 miles), aircraft or low-flying cruise missiles. It will thus fill the operational gap between Israel's Iron Dome short-range rocket interceptor and the Arrow ballistic missile interceptor, both already active.

(Reporting by Dan Williams; Editing by Jeffrey Heller)