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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\\BRICS to boost fight against terrorism during India’s presidency — Russian diplomat (2025-06-17 23:53:26) US withdraws troops from two more bases in Syria — agency (2025-06-17 22:37:50) Industrial SMEs in Russia reach 450,000 — SME Corporation (2025-06-17 21:15:02) Avtovaz to unveil Lada crossover at SPIEF (2025-06-17 21:13:51) FACTBOX: 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (2025-06-17 21:12:48) Yemeni Houthis say they will interfere into Iranian-Israeli conflict to back Iran (2025-06-17 21:10:42) Iran prepares missiles for striking US bases in Middle East — report (2025-06-17 20:59:50) Iran denies former president Ahmadinejad was killed (2025-06-17 20:45:43) Trump drops idea of organizing meeting between US, Iranian officials — TV (2025-06-17 20:41:48) Iran says it used undetectable missiles to strike Mossad headquarters (2025-06-17 20:39:59) Israeli attacks on civilian nuclear facilities in Iran push world to nuclear disaster (2025-06-17 20:23:00) Trump gets more open to striking Iran’s nuclear sites — report (2025-06-17 19:06:05) Brent prices gain more than 5% — market data (2025-06-17 18:48:44) Russian stock indices rising on Tuesday — market data (2025-06-17 18:46:19) Canadian authorities add Putin’s ex-wife to sanction lists (2025-06-17 18:38:33) Leaders of Egypt, Russia keep in touch as Israel-Iran feud rages (2025-06-17 18:24:04) IDF reports missile attack from Gaza (2025-06-17 18:19:39) No serious operations yet staged by Iran against Israel — Iranian top brass (2025-06-17 18:13:16) Iran delivers strikes on airbases in Israel — agency (2025-06-17 18:09:00) Netanyahu poses biggest threat to security of region, Erdogan said (2025-06-17 18:05:29) US moving fighter jets to Middle East -— Reuters (2025-06-17 18:03:00) IN BRIEF: Talks with US, Middle East, Putin's agenda at SPIEF: Kremlin aide’s statements (2025-06-17 18:00:33) Trump says Israel has full control of Iran's airspace (2025-06-17 17:51:40) EC wants to make EU as uncompetitive as possible on global stage — RDIF head (2025-06-17 17:41:49) Iranian military says air defenses downed 28 Israeli targets over past day (2025-06-17 17:23:02) Zenit St. Petersburg basketball club parts ways with head coach Pascual (2025-06-17 17:20:09) Lavrov, Egyptian foreign minister call for cessation of hostilities between Iran, Israel (2025-06-17 17:18:47) Russia’s Andreeva, Medvedev to play mixed doubles together at 2025 US Open (2025-06-17 17:16:08) Former Israeli PM says that for Netanyahu, Gaza is 'personal war' (2025-06-17 17:07:43) Russian embassy dismisses UK sanctions as 'petty' (2025-06-17 16:56:32) Boeing took hit by leaving Russian market — Putin (2025-06-17 16:47:23) PhosAgro to sign fifteen agreements at SPIEF — company (2025-06-17 16:31:35) Heads of leading news agencies to ask Putin questions on sidelines of SPIEF — TASS chief (2025-06-17 16:20:12) Putin to hold a meeting on economic issues on Wednesday — Kremlin (2025-06-17 16:11:52) Trump unconvinced that Israel needs to topple Iranian government — report (2025-06-17 16:09:55) Russia's trade with friendly countries has grown by 1.5 times in 4 years — Prime Minister (2025-06-17 16:00:24) UK added ten companies and individuals to anti-Russian sanctions package (2025-06-17 15:48:18) European Commission suggests banning Russian gas by end of 2027 (2025-06-17 15:43:44) UAV warehouse in Kiev hit by Russia’s strike — media (2025-06-17 15:40:25) Russia, Indonesia to sign four documents on Thursday (2025-06-17 15:36:37) Putin to discuss Middle East escalation with South African vice president — Kremlin aide (2025-06-17 15:28:51) Putin to discuss aggravation in Middle East with OPEC Secretary General — Kremlin aide (2025-06-17 15:26:32) FACTBOX: Oil refinery strikes and radiation leaks – 5 days of Israel-Iran escalation (2025-06-17 15:20:04) US business representatives to attend St. Petersburg Economic Forum — Kremlin (2025-06-17 15:12:38) Putin to hold telephone call with Chinese President Xi this week — presidential aide (2025-06-17 15:07:45) Russian, Turkish foreign and defense ministries step up their communication — Kremlin aide (2025-06-17 15:05:20) Trump’s threats to Tehran indicate that Israel nears defeat — Iranian ambassador (2025-06-17 15:02:58) Russian, Indonesian presidents to sign declaration on strategic partnership — Kremlin aide (2025-06-17 15:00:17) Putin to hold large scale talks with Indonesian president on Thursday — Kremlin aide (2025-06-17 14:57:01) About 20,000 representatives from 140 countries to attend SPIEF — Kremlin (2025-06-17 14:54:10) US-Russia relations normalization process put on ice — Kremlin aide (2025-06-17 14:46:07) Statesmen, politicians from 50 countries will attend SPIEF — Kremlin (2025-06-17 14:39:41) More than 150 business events to be at SPIEF — Kremlin aide (2025-06-17 14:36:41) Trade turnover between Russia, Indonesia has grown by 40% since year’s start — Kremlin (2025-06-17 14:32:12) Trump dismisses US intel chief's assertion Iran not building nuclear weapon (2025-06-17 14:29:16) Evacuation of Russian citizens from Iran coordinated by embassy in Tehran — Kremlin (2025-06-17 14:19:06) Washington's imperialist amibitions fuel unrest in Middle East — expert (2025-06-17 14:04:37) IAEA detects 'direct impact' on nuclear facility in Iran’s Natanz (2025-06-17 13:40:14) US disbands working group set up to pressure Russia into Ukraine deal — agency (2025-06-17 13:25:33) Mini missiles increase Pantsir round of munitions four times (2025-06-17 13:15:36) Israeli defense chief warns Khamenei may share Saddam Hussein’s fate over war crimes (2025-06-17 12:53:32) Russia expects signing of free trade agreement between Indonesia, EAEU — Lavrov (2025-06-17 12:47:25) Security council secretary to brief North Korea on Russia’s stance over Iran — diplomat (2025-06-17 12:41:44) US naval vessels used to defend Israel against Iranian missile attacks — TV (2025-06-17 12:32:38) Putin’s agenda at SPIEF to be very tight — Kremlin (2025-06-17 12:30:14) Russian security official holds consultations with senior North Korean officer (2025-06-17 12:21:41) Kremlin agrees with Trump that Russia’s exclusion from G8 was mistake — spokesman (2025-06-17 12:19:16) Russia says North Korea to send 1,000 sappers, 5,000 builders to restore Kursk Region (2025-06-17 12:14:00) Rostec creates Serp counter-UAV EW (2025-06-17 12:01:23) Russia thanks Azerbaijan for helping evacuate Russians from Iran — Kremlin (2025-06-17 11:58:22) Trump says not really pursuing talks with Iran — news agency (2025-06-17 11:56:39) Russia honors its commitments under Istanbul accords — Kremlin spokesman (2025-06-17 11:54:16) Israeli-Iranian conflict rapidly escalating — Kremlin (2025-06-17 11:47:58) Lavrov urges global community to intensify efforts to ease Israeli-Iranian tensions (2025-06-17 11:47:56) OPEC+ states ready to respond quickly to any market changes — Novak (2025-06-17 11:20:59) Russia and DPRK may launch air traffic in near future — Russian Security Council Secretary (2025-06-17 11:09:59) Russia to boost supplies of energy resources, agriculture products to Indonesia — Lavrov (2025-06-17 11:04:35) Russia's contacts with US, European companies have not been interrupted — First Deputy PM (2025-06-17 11:01:10) IRGC targets Mossad headquarters, Israeli military intel buildings in missile strike (2025-06-17 10:56:29) IN BRIEF: New arms, blasts: what is known about exchange of strikes between Israel, Iran (2025-06-17 10:53:15) West trying to keep status quo globally resisting developing states’ influence — Novak (2025-06-17 10:34:39) Iranian missile strikes on Israel completely cripple Tel Aviv — news agency (2025-06-17 10:28:56) Russia calls damage from sanctions against it main outcome of G7 summit (2025-06-17 10:22:06) Iran uses advanced missile in attack on Israel — Iranian Defense Ministry (2025-06-17 10:15:40) 'Strategic error': Macron on attempt to change power in Iran by outside force (2025-06-17 10:13:47) US did not approach Iran with proposal to engage in peace talks — Trump (2025-06-17 10:08:28) Press review: Hopes for Israeli-Iranian diplomacy dim as oil prices fluctuate amid crisis (2025-06-17 10:00:01) Israeli jets violate Turkey’s airspace — newspaper (2025-06-17 09:52:30) Trains to carry 12.4 mln passengers to main resort destinations in summer season (2025-06-17 09:46:36) OPEC+ states’ output exceeds target by 1.17 mbd in May — IEA (2025-06-17 09:25:25) Ukraine attacks Russia's Belgorod Region with over 140 drones in past day — governor (2025-06-17 09:19:42) Iran announces start of 'even larger, more devastating' attack on Israel (2025-06-17 09:18:26) Chinese Vice Premier to take part in SPIEF (2025-06-17 09:16:31) Explosions rock ammunition depots near Kiev — newspaper (2025-06-17 09:11:44) Trump says he may send Vance or Witkoff to meet with Iran — journalist (2025-06-17 09:03:53) Israel prepares more complex operation against Iran than against Hezbollah — envoy (2025-06-17 08:58:53) Iran strikes Tel Aviv, Haifa with 'new weapons,' plans step up attacks soon — general (2025-06-17 08:56:27) Trump wants a 'real end' to Iranian nuclear weapons — journalist (2025-06-17 08:17:16) Russia’s FAB bomb strike destroys Ukrainian army platoon in western Donetsk region (2025-06-17 08:04:37) Russia’s top security official holds talks with North Korean leader in Pyongyang (2025-06-17 07:52:19) Several killed, ten injured in Ukrainian shelling of Donetsk — authorities (2025-06-17 07:49:08) Northern Sea Route to require huge infrastructure investment — minister (2025-06-17 07:16:00) Israel eliminates new Iranian top military commander — army (2025-06-17 06:53:21) RDIF chief estimates cost of anti-Russia sanctions to US at $300 bln (2025-06-17 06:44:41) Russian troops breach Ukrainian defenses near Verkhnekamenskoye in Donetsk region — expert (2025-06-17 06:31:49) Iran launches missile attack on Israeli territory — IDF (2025-06-17 06:11:36) Three people killed in Israeli strike on Iranian state TV building — news agency (2025-06-17 05:49:01) Air defenses down 147 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight (2025-06-17 05:27:23) US diplomatic missions in Israel to be closed on June 17 due to conflict (2025-06-17 05:26:55) Shoigu arrives in Pyongyang, scheduled to meet with North Korea’s Kim (2025-06-17 05:20:17) Resolution of Iran crisis should lead to regional de-escalation — G7 leaders (2025-06-17 04:59:10) Only Putin or Xi could put an end to Iran-Israel conflict — Maduro (2025-06-17 04:51:24) US involvement in Iran war could end American empire, Trump’s presidency — Tucker Carlson (2025-06-17 03:55:33) PREVIEW: Top diplomats of Russia, Indonesia to talk economic cooperation ahead of SPIEF (2025-06-17 03:31:10) Trump encouraging Vance, Witkoff to meet with Iranian officials — NYT (2025-06-17 03:25:58) Israeli military detects more missile launches from Iran (2025-06-17 03:24:13) Liberation of Petrovskogo in Donbass region paves way for offensive toward Dnepropetrovsk (2025-06-17 02:56:29) Trump cutting short his visit to G7 summit, returning to Washington — White House (2025-06-17 02:20:19) Trump requests National Security Council meeting be held — TV host (2025-06-17 02:19:27) Trump reluctant to sanction Russia, says is waiting to see if a deal on Ukraine is there (2025-06-17 02:12:39) Israel starts using Iron Beam laser weapon system to intercept missiles — embassy (2025-06-17 02:00:07) Bazan Group’s refineries in Haifa shut down as Iranian attack impacts power station — TV (2025-06-17 01:58:26) Arab, Islamic foreign ministers urge Israel to stop strikes on Iran (2025-06-17 01:53:19) Israeli strikes on Iran violate UN charter — Arab, Islamic foreign ministers (2025-06-17 01:51:40) No credible evidence that Iran is close to creating nuclear weapons — UK diplomat (2025-06-17 00:17:21)