(2025-05-18). Russia develops prototype of world's first solar-powered aircraft carrier. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Researchers from South Ural State University in Russia have successfully developed a prototype of the world's first solar-powered unmanned aircraft carrier. Named 'Kangaroo,' the carrier can transport small drones up to 80 km and is powered entirely by solar panels.Kangaroo solar-powered aircraft carrier: According to South Ural State University, the Kangaroo solar-powered aircraft carrier is intended for Arctic exploration and forest monitoring. | Notably, the prototype will transport small drones to their destinations, where operators will control them to carry out specific tasks. While…
(2025-05-18). Trump to discuss ceasefire with Putin and Zelenskiy on Monday. geo.tv 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy , US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. — AFP/FileISTANBUL: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would speak to the presidents of Russia and Ukraine on Monday following talks between the two…
(2025-05-18). Kyiv's 2030 Poland invasion claim turns Turkey talks into comedy? | Ukraine war. hindustantimes.com A Ukrainian negotiator, during the latest Istanbul peace talks, warned that Russia could invade NATO member Poland by 2030, potentially triggering a world war. The claim, reported by RT, stunned European observers and was quickly mocked by the Russian delegation as "pure fantasy." Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed the prediction as "nonsense," while Kremlin negotiator Vladimir Medinsky reiterated Moscow's stance that such NATO fears are unfounded and accused the West of using scare tactics to rally public opinion. Watch for more…
(2025-05-18). Rubio's shocking Vatican statement on Russia-Ukraine deal amid Turkey Talks. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 17 said that the Vatican could be a venue for Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Speaking to reporters in Rome before meeting with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, the Vatican point man on Ukraine, Rubio said that he would be discussing potential ways the Vatican could help. Watch for more…
(2025-05-18). Russia demanded Ukraine to cede more territory at Turkey talks. newarab.com 
(2025-05-18). Will the real Vladimir Medinsky please step forward… gilbertdoctorow.com In media coverage of the peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine that took place in Istanbul last Friday, we all heard the name of Russia's chief negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky. From the moment that the Russian negotiating team was named, earlier in the week, Western mainstream media spoke disparagingly of Mr. Medinsky. Some, like the BBC, …
(2025-05-18). Bomb kills one near California fertility clinic; FBI calls it 'terrorism'. geo.tv 
Representational image of a police tape around a mishap scene. — Reuters/FileExplosion injures at least four people.This is intentional act of terrorism: FBI officialSeveral other buildings in area were damaged, say authorities.
(2025-05-18). Trump says will speak to Putin to end Ukraine 'bloodbath'. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump said Saturday he would speak by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the "bloodbath" in Trump, who has been pressing Russia to agree a
(2025-05-18). Did Khalifa Haftar die of a stroke in Russia? Libyan stronghold disappears with his kids. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Speculations about the fate of the Supreme Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa Haftar, emerged online after claims that he could have suffered a health emergency.During his visit to Russia, many people took to social media platforms claiming that Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, 81, died of a stroke after he was taken to the hospital. What caused the rumor to spread fast was that the Libyan military leader had not appeared following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.An X user posted a photo of the Libyan strongman and wrote: "Unconfirmed reports indicate tha…