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World TradeThe Veil
China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on $30 billion in goods during Xi visit
Beijing and Washington agree to trim tariffs and start formal AI talks during Xi’s visit, signaling cautious easing of trade tensions and focus on safety.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Protesters of Xi's policies push for change in earshot of White House visit with Trump
Demonstrators in Washington rallied within earshot of Trump’s meeting with Xi, spotlighting rights, trade, and security concerns alongside formal talks.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Watch Live: Demonstrators Gather in D.C. to Protest China’s Xi Jinping Visit
Demonstrators rally near federal sites as Xi Jinping meets U.S. officials; human rights and trade top messages amid tight security and road closures.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
In war's opening days, Iran's attacks on Bahrain caught Navy families and sailors by surprise
Surprise scale and duration of Iranian attacks disrupted Fifth Fleet routines in Manama, straining communications, logistics, and local daily life.
- 7 min
- Bahrain
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Sen. John Fetterman makes a surprise cameo praising Republicans at the GOP convention
Democrat Sen. John Fetterman lauds Trump and Sen. McCormick in a surprise RNC cameo, elevating debate over the U.S. Steel–Nippon Steel proposal.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Russian strikes continue following visit by Witkoff and Kushner to Kyiv
Ballistic strikes targeted Kyiv after visits by Witkoff and Kushner; air defenses engaged as authorities assess casualties and damage.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner to visit Moscow, Kyiv with proposal to end war in Ukraine
Witkoff and Kushner plan early Sept. talks in Kyiv and Moscow to test terms for direct negotiations, security guarantees, and potential ceasefire steps.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says he’ll visit Pentagon, rather than Ground Zero, for 9/11 ceremony
Former President Trump plans to mark the 25th 9/11 anniversary at the Pentagon, shifting focus from Ground Zero and drawing scrutiny over symbolism and...
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
London doubles down, Meta hides the evidence, surprise visitors in Moscow: RT stories that shaped the week
RT spotlights secret CIA visit to Moscow, UK’s stepped-up missile aid to Ukraine, and claims Meta buried evidence—shaping this week’s info battles.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
CIA head John Ratcliffe makes surprise trip to Russia
Unannounced Moscow visit comes as U.S. urges Ukraine to pause strikes, signaling de‑escalation talks and high‑stakes security consultations.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Kremlin reveals why CIA chief visited Moscow — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Peskov says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met security services in a standard inter-agency contact, not with Putin, with no policy outcomes announced.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Russia's Putin visits Japan-claimed islands for first time; Tokyo protests
Putin makes first trip to Iturup in the Kurils, prompting a swift diplomatic protest from Tokyo and raising concerns over strained Russia–Japan ties.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
RT visits Belgorod hospital treating children wounded in Ukrainian strikes (VIDEO) — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
RT reports from a Belgorod hospital where children hurt in recent Ukrainian drone strikes are recovering, highlighting care needs amid border attacks.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump vows to retaliate after U.S. thwarts Iranian surprise attack
From Washington, Trump warns of retaliation after U.S. says it foiled an Iranian surprise attack, heightening tensions and market, diplomatic risks.
- 6 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
‘It’s our turn to hit them’: Trump vows retaliation against Iran after thwarted surprise attack
From Washington, Trump signals potential response after U.S. officials say an Iran-linked surprise attack on American forces was foiled.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran’s ‘surprise attack’ ends U.S ceasefire. What it means for the war
Tehran’s move ended a short U.S.-Iran truce on July 29, 2026, reviving conflict risks for regional forces, markets, and diplomacy amid rising tensions.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump says US will 'beat the f------ s--- out of them' after Iran launches surprise missile strike
From Washington, Trump promises a forceful response after Iran’s overnight ballistic strike targeted U.S. forces in Jordan, raising regional tensions.
- 7 min
- Jordan
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran Launches Surprise Missile Attack on US Forces in Middle East
US Central Command says multiple Iranian missiles were intercepted; Washington coordinates with partners as risk of follow-on attacks remains.
- 7 min
- Middle East
Military / WarThe Veil
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to visit New York despite Mamdani's repeated calls for his arrest
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he will visit New York despite Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s repeated calls for his arrest under an ICC warrant.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
The world’s next nuclear power may surprise you — RT World News
Riyadh outlines plans for domestic uranium enrichment, stressing peaceful aims as scrutiny grows over safeguards, inspections, and long-term oversight.
- 6 min
- Saudi Arabia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump orders signage warning visitors of ‘inaccurate information’ at Smithsonian
White House directs warning signs at Smithsonian museum entrances, challenging curatorial independence and likely prompting legal and institutional push...
- 8 min
- USA
Military / WarThe Veil
GERRI WILLIS: The fireworks are over. Now visit the places where America became free
Washington voice spotlights new multi-year tours of Southern and Mid-Atlantic Revolutionary sites ahead of America’s 250th.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Netanyahu could be arrested during New York visit – mayor
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is exploring if NYC can legally arrest Israel’s PM during his UN visit, raising questions on jurisdiction and immunity.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Foreign journalists visit Russian college dorm struck by Ukrainian drones (VIDEO) — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
RT escorted journalists through a Luhansk dorm damaged by a Ukrainian drone strike, documenting debris, damage, and response efforts on May 24, 2026.
- 6 min
- Russia