ITAR-TASS News Agency
TASS, the former Tele Agency of the Soviet Union, is a Russian news agency with a rich history. It provides comprehensive news coverage from Russia and the former Soviet republics, influencing the global news landscape.
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Lebanon's army detains two Hamas senior officials in Saida — media (2025-04-15 23:45:03) Friends in Defense of UN Charter note need to address root causes of crises (2025-04-15 23:13:27) Zelensky hopes Europe purchases Patriot SAMs for Ukraine — MP (2025-04-15 22:39:14) Trump criticizes Chinese influence over Panama Canal operations (2025-04-15 21:56:01) Russian envoy to Sweden responds to country’s position on Sumy strike (2025-04-15 21:34:06) US not to discuss relaxing sanctions on Russia until Ukraine ceasefire — State Department (2025-04-15 21:22:37) Hamas says sees no actual guarantees in Israel’s new Gaza ceasefire proposal (2025-04-15 21:19:45) EC chief supports EU’s renewal for shaping of new world order (2025-04-15 20:36:37) Israeli fighter jet accidentally drops munition onto Israeli border community (2025-04-15 20:27:53) Netanyahu visits northern Gaza, prime minister’s office says (2025-04-15 19:59:23) US holds productive talks with Russia, Moscow wants to end Ukraine conflict — White House (2025-04-15 19:48:19) Shooting reported at school in Dallas, Texas — TV (2025-04-15 19:47:17) Trump ready for dialogue with Iran, discusses issue with Omani sultan — White House (2025-04-15 19:38:57) US delivers at least 15 strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen — TV (2025-04-15 19:24:30) Russian Pacific Fleet ships call at Bangladeshi port of Chittagong (2025-04-15 19:21:07) Russian embassy opens in Dominican Republic to strengthen bilateral ties — ambassador (2025-04-15 19:12:03) Trump believes China needs trade deal — White House (2025-04-15 19:11:27) Trump ready for dialogue with Iran, discusses issue with Omani sultan — White House (2025-04-15 18:59:47) EU threats to Serbia over potential Victory Day visit to Russia ‘Euronazism’ — Zakharova (2025-04-15 18:58:40) Russia, US public figures to send letter to Putin, Trump to commemorate meeting on Elbe (2025-04-15 18:37:46) Direct flights to Dominican Republic being worked out — Russian ambassador (2025-04-15 18:35:27) Zakharova says Russia needs no analogues of foreign music awards (2025-04-15 18:33:34) Choco Pie maker to invest $168 mln into production facility in Russia’s Tver (2025-04-15 18:28:40) Golden Dome missile defense shield won’t protect US from Russia or China, analyst says (2025-04-15 18:04:10) Szijjarto says Rubio assured him US committed to peace in Ukraine (2025-04-15 17:45:18) Gas Exporting Countries Forum expects 2% gas demand growth globally in 2025 (2025-04-15 17:40:44) Seven Belgorod Region villages come under Ukrainian drone attacks (2025-04-15 17:39:08) Israeli-American hostage’s holding place attacked — Hamas (2025-04-15 17:37:15) Slovak parliament rejects resolution condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine — agency (2025-04-15 17:30:24) Ukraine, France, Britain, Turkey hold Black Sea-themed meeting in Istanbul (2025-04-15 17:22:07) Israel eliminates fifth Hamas’ Shejaiya battalion commander since war outbreak (2025-04-15 17:15:43) US sanctions slow development of China-Russia ties, but they will be overcome — ambassador (2025-04-15 17:14:19) Nigeria to create strategic petroleum products reserves — Reuters (2025-04-15 17:13:06) Russian stock indices mixed as trading closes on Moscow Exchange on Tuesday (2025-04-15 17:04:57) Slovak premier says he will be in Moscow on May 9 despite threats from EU diplomatic chief (2025-04-15 17:04:23) Situation with inflation in Russia changing to the better — Putin (2025-04-15 17:03:01) Swedish Foreign Ministry summons Russian envoy (2025-04-15 17:02:21) Russian diplomat meets with IAEA chief ahead of his visit to Iran (2025-04-15 17:01:55) Nuclear deal on US’ terms to force Iran to shut down uranium enrichment program — envoy (2025-04-15 16:46:40) Gutsul says Moldovan president uses courts as tool to punish political opponents (2025-04-15 16:45:34) Belarusian, Russian special services discuss ways of countering West's aggressive policies (2025-04-15 16:34:36) RTS Index growing after publication of official currency rates (2025-04-15 16:08:26) Netanyahu visits northern Gaza, prime minister’s office says (2025-04-15 16:08:02) Russia, China continue to discuss Power of Siberia-2 route — ambassador (2025-04-15 16:04:06) Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 82.3 rubles for April 16 (2025-04-15 16:03:12) Russian Finance Ministry to hold federal loan bonds auctions on April 16 (2025-04-15 16:02:09) Zelensky says Witkoff overstepped his authority when discussing Ukraine's territory (2025-04-15 15:56:09) US administration deeply divided on subject of China — NYT (2025-04-15 15:55:38) Top Hungarian diplomat says EU risks falling apart if it fast-tracks Ukraine into alliance (2025-04-15 15:51:16) Ethiopia to join BRICS bank in near future — ambassador to Brazil (2025-04-15 15:47:29) Mercenaries from Colombia, other countries trapped in Gornal monastery — State Duma member (2025-04-15 15:23:42) Ovechkin’s NHL earnings tops in history (2025-04-15 15:18:16) China to increase Russian LNG purchases in 2025 - Ambassador (2025-04-15 15:17:43) Russia, Indonesia take steps to streamline trade in halal, organic products (2025-04-15 14:48:51) Trump’s 'tariff hammer' to hurt American businesses — Chinese expert (2025-04-15 14:47:57) Russia boost grain supplies to Indonesia by 22% in 2024 — First Deputy PM (2025-04-15 14:40:17) Compromise with Russia inevitable for Europe, says British expert (2025-04-15 14:38:47) Sappers destroy more than 185,000 mines, explosive items in Kursk Region (2025-04-15 14:27:37) West's holier-than-thou attitude pushes it to sidelines of global politics — diplomat (2025-04-15 14:09:22) Russia going to keep positive dynamics of trade turnover with Indonesia (2025-04-15 14:07:00) Russia lists BMD-4M advantages for foreign customers (2025-04-15 14:04:19) Ukraine allows recruiting mercenaries abroad — lawmaker (2025-04-15 14:02:09) Iran prepares required infrastructure for Russian gas transit — ambassador (2025-04-15 14:01:10) Europe may seek to disrupt Iran-US dialogue on nuclear program — newspaper (2025-04-15 13:59:35) West attempts to twist UN’s foundation over hegemonic ambitions — Russian diplomat (2025-04-15 13:53:20) Chisinau’s decisions on Gagauzia could tear Moldova apart — autonomy’s deputy head (2025-04-15 13:47:56) Money transfers from Russia to Georgia down 29% in March — National Bank (2025-04-15 13:46:02) West's spinning of Sumy strike aims to undermine peace talks — portal (2025-04-15 13:42:25) US derails G7 condemnation of Russian strike on Ukrainian troops in Sumy — news agency (2025-04-15 13:20:54) Zelensky’s bid to extend martial law shows disregard for US initiatives — Russian diplomat (2025-04-15 13:11:22) Russia’s intel chief accuses many Western nations of plotting to upset Victory Day events (2025-04-15 13:08:29) Over 800,000 Russians traveled to Thailand in 2025 — Thai Ministry (2025-04-15 12:54:06) Russian firm unveils AI-powered 'smart assistant' for African hotel industry (2025-04-15 12:44:49) Russian forces held off Ukrainian counteroffensive near Krasnoarmeysk, official says (2025-04-15 12:27:06) Energy strikes, dialogue with US, new intel: SVR chief Naryshkin talks to reporters (2025-04-15 12:19:24) Russia sees prospects of cooperating on renewables with Indonesia (2025-04-15 12:17:45) Russia’s intel chief says NATO countries step up military preparations (2025-04-15 12:11:26) Ukrainian army sustains colossal losses in Chasov Yar area — DPR head’s adviser (2025-04-15 12:10:59) Russia ready to offer high capacity nuclear plants to Indonesia (2025-04-15 12:09:11) Kremlin reiterates Russia observing moratorium on strikes against energy facilities (2025-04-15 11:55:49) Russian troops make wide-front advance toward Konstantinovka in Donetsk area — official (2025-04-15 11:55:48) UN chief’s remarks on Sumy events expose selective approach to UN Charter — Russian MFA (2025-04-15 11:42:01) Kremlin does not think EU foreign policy chief’s aggressive rhetoric ‘right’ (2025-04-15 11:19:28) Kremlin to clarify deadline for moratorium on strikes on energy infrastructure (2025-04-15 11:00:31) EU radical on Ukraine for fear to seem weak to global south — Russian Foreign Ministry (2025-04-15 10:52:37) Guterres shields Kiev's disregard for self-determination principle — diplomat (2025-04-15 10:30:22) Ukrainian armed forces lost up to 155 troops in Battlegroup East responsibility zone (2025-04-15 10:29:40) Russia, US working hard to achieve peace but no quick results should be expected — Kremlin (2025-04-15 10:25:40) Ukrainian forces target energy facilities in three Russian regions (2025-04-15 10:11:25) Russian Press Review - TASS World Service (2025-04-15 10:00:00) Russia sees potential in expansion of supplies of fossil fuel to Indonesia (2025-04-15 09:49:57) Russian fuel market is balanced — Energy Ministry (2025-04-15 09:48:35) Instigators to be first targets to be hit in case of NATO aggression — Russian SVR chief (2025-04-15 09:47:01) OPEC+ in May to boost output by less than planned 411,000 bpd — IEA (2025-04-15 09:39:47) Russia fully complies with moratorium on energy sites strikes — foreign intel chief (2025-04-15 09:32:23) Solution for Ukraine envisages nuclear-free status, demilitarization — intelligence chief (2025-04-15 09:31:04) Russia’s intel chief accuses Paris, London, Berlin of whip up escalation around Ukraine (2025-04-15 09:15:31) Nissan to cut production of its best-selling model in US due to Trump tariffs (2025-04-15 09:14:10) Ukrainian army launches over 60 drones at Russia’s Belgorod Region in past day (2025-04-15 09:10:18) Russian rescuers compete their mission in earthquake-hit Myanmar (2025-04-15 09:05:08) Russian intel chief sees communication between Moscow, Washington as positive change (2025-04-15 09:02:20) EU states explore ways to bypass Hungary's veto on Russia sanctions — media (2025-04-15 08:53:21) EU allocates 23 bln euro more than US to Kiev, gap increasing — institute (2025-04-15 08:49:49) Russian army expands buffer zone around liberated villages in Sumy Region (2025-04-15 08:38:40) Health services in at least 70 countries affected due to US funding halt — WHO (2025-04-15 08:34:29) JD Vance slams 'absurd' Zelensky’s words on US support for Russia (2025-04-15 08:33:37) Zelensky submits bills to Rada on extension of martial law, mobilization for three months (2025-04-15 08:06:26) Ukrainians could face deportation for taking part in protests against Trump — ex-PM (2025-04-15 07:58:21) Russian stocks up as main trading session opens (2025-04-15 07:57:52) Nearly 1,000 people left powerless in Kursk after Ukrainian drone attack (2025-04-15 07:46:46) Ukrainian attack on Kursk Region shows true goals of Zelensky regime — envoy (2025-04-15 07:31:15) Russia, US, China to divide spheres of influence under new world order — Argentine leader (2025-04-15 07:22:22) Kherson official says 102 settlements left powerless as Kiev hits regional substation (2025-04-15 07:19:30) Acting Kursk Region head reveals number of apartment houses damaged in Ukrainian attack (2025-04-15 07:15:34) Indonesia backs expansion of air service with Russia — minister (2025-04-15 07:05:45) Ukraine loses over 20 servicemen in failed attack on Petropavlovka — military expert (2025-04-15 06:44:30) MOEX Index down 0.25% as morning trading session opens (2025-04-15 06:24:01) Israeli strikes kill 15 Palestinians in Gaza Strip in past day (2025-04-15 06:20:11) Ukrainian attacks kill 19 Russian civilians, including two kids, in past week — diplomat (2025-04-15 06:08:44) Kiev violates energy strike moratorium nearly 100 times in past month — Russian diplomat (2025-04-15 05:57:02) US, Iran to discuss uranium enrichment and control over weapons’ stockpiles — Witkoff (2025-04-15 05:35:00) IN BRIEF: What is known about Ukrainian army’s overnight drone attack on Kursk (2025-04-15 05:22:42) US makes progress in talks with Russia on Ukrainian conflict settlement — Witkoff (2025-04-15 04:59:30) US makes progress in talks with Russia on Ukrainian conflict settlement — Witkoff (2025-04-15 04:32:22) Russia, US have 'possibility to reshape relationship' — US envoy Witkoff (2025-04-15 04:12:34) At least one civilian killed, nine wounded in Ukraine’s drone attack on Russia’s Kursk (2025-04-15 03:43:39) Oman to host next round of US-Iran indirect talks this week — Iranian diplomat (2025-04-15 01:10:59) US Secretary of State Rubio discusses Iran in telephone call with Turkish top diplomat (2025-04-15 00:27:29)