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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Memorial prayer held outside church where Pope Francis is to be buried (2025-04-22 23:30:51) Trump to travel to Rome on April 25 to attend funeral of Pope Francis (2025-04-22 23:02:17) China’s ambassador to Kiev summoned to Ukrainian foreign ministry (2025-04-22 22:41:12) Kiev delegation set to discuss ceasefire during talks in London (2025-04-22 22:12:57) US to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods, but they will never be at zero — Trump (2025-04-22 21:44:17) Russian painter of Trump portrait describes his work as priceless amid current tensions (2025-04-22 20:57:47) Search operation for foreign climbers on Mount Elbrus suspended until morning (2025-04-22 20:52:11) Houthis report another attack on US aircraft carriers (2025-04-22 20:28:02) Rubio won’t attend Ukraine talks in London (2025-04-22 20:16:43) White House confirms Witkoff to travel to Russia this week (2025-04-22 19:54:09) Plane flying from St. Petersburg to Kirov makes emergency landing in Moscow (2025-04-22 19:46:37) No deal yet with US on further military assistance — Zelensky (2025-04-22 19:39:37) Zelensky fails to comment on Russian proposal to stop hitting civilian infrastructure (2025-04-22 19:19:02) Visa-free regime will give new impetus to development of tourism with Oman — minister (2025-04-22 18:54:01) Four people hurt in blast at munitions depot in Vladimir Region — governor (2025-04-22 18:46:56) Russia negotiating with US on Ukraine, tense work underway — Kremlin (2025-04-22 18:41:37) Two Palestinian Islamic Jihad leaders detained in Damascus — TV (2025-04-22 18:39:56) Suzuki issue recall of over 3,700 vehicles in Russia due to vacuum pump malfunction (2025-04-22 18:36:02) Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE on May 13-16 — White House (2025-04-22 18:29:07) Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Russia and Algeria sign cooperation agreement (2025-04-22 18:23:59) Zelensky reports explosion at Motor Sich plant (2025-04-22 18:07:45) US basketball legend Michael Jordan is world’s highest-paid athlete of all time — portal (2025-04-22 18:00:25) Russia to impose 35% duty on import of perfume, eau de toilette from unfriendly countries (2025-04-22 17:57:38) Patriarch of Serbia thanks Putin for his position on Kosovo, Republika Srpska (2025-04-22 17:55:38) Ukraine uses special op experience to train British military on drone warfare — The Times (2025-04-22 17:53:06) Pope did not allow his court to set him against Russian Orthodox Church — Patriarch Kirill (2025-04-22 17:39:42) Putin offers condolences over terrorist attack in India — Kremlin (2025-04-22 17:34:46) US to propose that Europe recognize Crimea as Russian — report (2025-04-22 17:30:15) IAEA chief says agency experts’ presence at ZNPP is 'invaluable' (2025-04-22 17:24:21) Russia to reduce import duty on French perfumes, eau de toilette, hair products to 20% (2025-04-22 17:18:44) Putin recalls late Pope's warmth towards Russia (2025-04-22 17:17:34) Russian stock indices up as trading on Moscow Exchange closes (2025-04-22 17:10:35) Shooting in northern India kills 27 tourists, injures many others (2025-04-22 17:00:06) IMF forecast update reflects current trends in Russia's GDP growth — experts (2025-04-22 16:46:03) Russia, Oman to create intergovernmental commission (2025-04-22 16:29:16) FACTBOX: What to know about explosion at Russia’s military unit (2025-04-22 16:16:15) Putin says he expects Serbian president to attend May 9 celebrations in Moscow (2025-04-22 16:08:21) Kiev hits LPR with UAVs, trying to show importance before London talks — expert (2025-04-22 16:03:20) Russia, Oman to improve efficiency of transport links for passenger transportation (2025-04-22 15:46:51) Political firestorm around Pentagon reshuffle aimed at hurting Trump agenda — Hegseth (2025-04-22 15:45:39) Still early to speak about results of negotiations with US on Ukraine — presidential aide (2025-04-22 15:32:57) Grain exports to Africa via Baltic Sea up since year start reaching 698,000 tons (2025-04-22 15:18:21) Putin hails Oman for helping US-Iran negotiations along — Kremlin spokesman (2025-04-22 15:17:31) RTS Index falling after official rates released by Bank of Russia (2025-04-22 15:15:40) EU’s demands to leaders not to come to Moscow on May 9 show depth of West’s descent (2025-04-22 15:00:03) Top Abkhazian diplomat calls on Georgia to cancel law on occupied territories (2025-04-22 14:55:14) Emergency introduced in Kirzhach district of Vladimir Region after explosion (2025-04-22 14:52:06) Mining ban can be introduced in three more Russian regions — ministry (2025-04-22 14:50:36) Russia can offer Africa what other nations cannot, says Kenyan media outlet (2025-04-22 14:43:47) Kremlin unaware about contents of Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine (2025-04-22 14:41:10) Top Russian diplomat, Laos deputy prime minister discuss trade, economic cooperation (2025-04-22 14:39:23) Evacuation underway after blast struck village in Vladimir Region (2025-04-22 14:38:18) Russia, Oman ink agreement on visa-free travel between countries (2025-04-22 14:33:33) Five civilians wounded in Ukraine’s drone attacks on cars in Belgorod Region (2025-04-22 14:32:05) Hungarian PM casts vote opposing Ukraine's admission to the EU in national referendum (2025-04-22 14:15:02) Russia, Oman sign several cooperation documents (2025-04-22 14:12:09) ECB warns Brussels of potential crypto apocalypse over Trump’s actions — Politico (2025-04-22 14:00:47) Russian army breaches second line of Ukrainian defenses near Konstantinovka (2025-04-22 13:57:14) Situation around Iran’s nuclear program discussed by Putin, Sultan of Oman — Kremlin (2025-04-22 13:55:09) Witkoff plans to visit Moscow this week, Kremlin aide says (2025-04-22 13:54:44) Kadyrov says Ukrainian forces tried to cross Russian border in Sumy area, were stopped (2025-04-22 13:51:43) Today’s temps in Moscow warmest since 1995 — meteorologist (2025-04-22 13:48:14) Steel consumption in Russia down 13% in Q1 2025 — Severstal (2025-04-22 13:42:44) Court reduces American Woodland's drug sentence to 9 1/2 years (2025-04-22 13:27:16) Cargo Dragon freighter docks with ISS (2025-04-22 13:24:47) Eurasia’s interstate associations may become single space — senior Russian diplomat (2025-04-22 13:01:32) Ukraine conflict taught Russia how to counter Western weapons, senior NATO commander says (2025-04-22 12:51:17) US overestimates own power in attempt to squeeze China out of global trade — newspaper (2025-04-22 12:34:54) Kharkov mobilization bleeds local working class — Ukrainian legislator (2025-04-22 12:28:08) Russia remains Iran’s important partner regardless of outcome of talks with US — lawmaker (2025-04-22 12:25:48) Switzerland imposes sanctions on eight Russian media outlets (2025-04-22 12:21:04) Kiev yet to respond to Putin's proposal on not hitting civilian targets — Kremlin (2025-04-22 12:09:00) Russia’s grain harvest in 2024 among top five best in history — minister (2025-04-22 12:02:14) Major package of agreements prepared to boost Russia-Oman relations — Putin (2025-04-22 12:00:32) Louis Vuitton registered several brands in Russia (2025-04-22 11:57:16) Kremlin dismisses idea of placing rushed deadlines on Ukraine conflict resolution (2025-04-22 11:50:45) Putin, Sultan of Oman to discuss pharmaceutical projects (2025-04-22 11:44:03) Mediators offer Israel, Hamas truce for 5-7 years — media outlet (2025-04-22 11:33:10) Kremlin says no plans for talks with Kiev on suspending attacks on civilian targets (2025-04-22 11:29:50) Putin holds talks with Oman’s sultan for first time ever (2025-04-22 11:26:12) Sultan of Oman arrives at Kremlin to meet with Putin (2025-04-22 11:24:46) Russian aluminum giant begins trials of silica-based fertilizer (2025-04-22 11:23:58) Russian troops liberate Sukhaya Balka community in Donetsk region over past day (2025-04-22 11:22:41) Cardinals Parolin, Tagle likely to become pope — betting agency (2025-04-22 11:11:18) Russian president, Oman’s sultan to discuss Gaza, Syria (2025-04-22 11:09:32) Pope Francis’ peace efforts rejected by Zelensky, NATO — Hungarian activist (2025-04-22 11:06:45) Top Russian human rights defender reveals real reason behind conflict with West (2025-04-22 10:53:21) Russian army advances near Pokrovsk despite massive attacks by Ukrainian drones (2025-04-22 10:51:37) EAEU interested in tools provided by free trade agreement with Iran (2025-04-22 10:42:10) Moscow says Armenia risks losing EAEU advantages if lured by Western agenda (2025-04-22 10:36:13) Putin to take part in SPIEF 2025, Foreign Ministry says (2025-04-22 10:34:06) Move over Malkin: Ovechkin breaks record for playoff power play goals by Russians (2025-04-22 10:31:08) Ukraine acknowledges de facto purchase of Russian gas from Europe (2025-04-22 10:22:30) Over dozen countries declare mourning over Pope Francis’ death (2025-04-22 10:11:58) Erdogan’s son says Russian, Turkish presidents contribute greatly to sports development (2025-04-22 10:01:12) Press review: Vatican adjusts after Pope’s death as Moscow eyes Afghan projects post-ban (2025-04-22 10:00:00) Ukrainian reserves near Krasnoarmeysk running low amid new Russian successes — politician (2025-04-22 09:52:35) NATO’s aggressive policy based on military planning — senior Russian diplomat (2025-04-22 09:50:12) No plans for Putin to attend Pope Francis’ funeral — Kremlin spokesman (2025-04-22 09:45:55) Iran believes favorable agreement with US may be reached soon (2025-04-22 09:41:32) Funeral of Pope Francis to be held on April 26 — Vatican (2025-04-22 09:40:35) Ukrainian forces launch 114 drones at Belgorod Region over day — governor (2025-04-22 09:24:03) Vatican releases images of Pope in open coffin during the rite of certification of death (2025-04-22 09:17:22) Iran plans to build 19 more nuclear reactors, top diplomat says (2025-04-22 08:41:59) Farewell ceremony for Pope Francis begins in Vatican (2025-04-22 08:21:38) Russian troops take precautions to prevent civilian casualties in Kursk Region settlement (2025-04-22 08:21:04) Ukrainian troops intentionally destroy Gornal monastery — Russian envoy (2025-04-22 08:20:08) Israeli drone kills Islamic forces commander in Lebanon — TV (2025-04-22 07:56:37) Ukrainian troops blow up historical buildings at monastery in Russia’s Kursk Region (2025-04-22 07:31:03) Zelensky to continue sabotaging all peace initiatives — Crimean official (2025-04-22 07:29:14) Trump’s plan may include deployment of European troops in Ukraine — newspaper (2025-04-22 07:14:04) Erdogan’s son confesses he ‘enjoys coming to Russia’ (2025-04-22 06:57:46) Hyundai registers at least eight trademarks in Russia — patent authority (2025-04-22 06:51:24) Erdogan’s son says no plans to become president (2025-04-22 06:50:11) Sculptor Tsereteli passes away at 91 (2025-04-22 06:47:22) Erdogan’s son praises Putin as ‘decisive leader’ (2025-04-22 06:46:06) Nornickel to cut sulfur dioxide emissions in Norilsk by 730,000 tons in 2025 (2025-04-22 06:11:50) Russian servicemen liberate Gornal monastery in Kursk Region — sources (2025-04-22 06:07:02) Ukrainian forces unsuccessfully tried to attack LPR, DPR during Easter truce — expert (2025-04-22 05:49:42) Erdogan's son supports Russia's return to Olympic Games (2025-04-22 05:26:47) COMEX gold futures rise to new historic high of $3,500 (2025-04-22 04:38:20) Israeli air strikes kill at least 29 Gazans over past day — TV (2025-04-22 03:47:55) Russian forces encircling Ukrainian troops in Gornal in Kursk region — senior lawmaker (2025-04-22 03:19:27) Russian, Bangladeshi naval crews hold joint maneuvers in Indian Ocean (2025-04-22 03:18:00) PREVIEW: Moscow-based MGIMO University to host Russian-African youth forum (2025-04-22 02:43:42) Kiev blocks every effort to take bodies of Ukrainian soldiers from battlefields near Kursk (2025-04-22 02:42:07) Trump’s plan to resolve Ukraine crisis to feature in new history textbooks — Kremlin aide (2025-04-22 01:00:14) Gold futures rise to new record high of $3,450 per troy ounce (2025-04-22 00:25:52) Trump’s approval rating slides to 42%, latest poll shows (2025-04-22 00:13:03)