Doomsday Clock ticks closer to midnight, highest danger level since 1953

Scientists have moved the time of the Doomsday Clock counting down humanity’s dying days closer to midnight, with the dials now set at two and a half minutes to 12am – the highest danger level facing the planet since 1953.

Russia ready to protect itself in unpredictable world

 Russia is ready to protect itself in a world that is getting more unstable and unpredictable, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.

Russia has no urgent need to return to G7

Russia has no urgent need to return to the Group of Seven (G7) as it has now become a club of US friends, a Russian lawmaker said Tuesday.

World welcomes New Year despite terror fears

Millions of people around the world welcomed in the New Year on high security alert, with Munich stations evacuated over an imminent terror threat and fireworks canceled in Paris and Brussels, while a huge fire ripped through a Dubai hotel.

Colourful rallies around the world mark May Day

Demonstrations have taken place around the world as protesters gathered to mark May Day, also known as Labour Day, the annual day when workers take action to demand increased labour rights.