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Royal Navy Spent Third of Year Chasing “Russian Threats” — Reports

7 June 2026 @ 7:52 am

The Royal Navy spent more than a third of its combat deployments in 2025 tracking alleged Russian submarine activity near the UK and in the North Atlantic, British media reported, citing First Sea Lord Gwyn Jenkins.

Taiwan Deploys Coast Guard Ships Amid China’s Law Enforcement Operation East of the Island

7 June 2026 @ 7:43 am

The patrol frigate CG‑129 Kaohsiung and two patrol boats have been deployed to assess the situation in connection with the sighting of a Chinese survey vessel near restricted waters around the Pratas Islands, CNA reports.

Romanian President Admits Drone That Struck Major Regional Port Was Ukrainian

7 June 2026 @ 4:34 am

President Nicusor Dan confirmed that the naval drone that struck the Romanian port of Constanta on Friday was Ukrainian. He blamed Russia for the incident anyway.

US Plots to Loot Frozen Iranian Assets to Pay Gulf Allies — Reports

7 June 2026 @ 4:22 am

The US is planning to use Iran’s own frozen wealth to fund reconstruction in Gulf states following the US-Israeli war of aggression, American media reported.

China Launches Maritime Law Enforcement Operation East of Taiwan Island — Reports

7 June 2026 @ 4:20 am

China has launched a special maritime traffic law enforcement operation in the waters east of Taiwan island, Xinhua reported.

Iran Warns US Strikes Risk Dragging Middle East Back Into Conflict

6 June 2026 @ 6:50 pm

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The United States is exposing the Middle East to serious risks by violating the ceasefire with Iran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

SPIEF Summary: A Thousand New Contracts, $90B in Deals, and Preview of a New World Trading Order

6 June 2026 @ 5:48 pm

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum wrapped up Saturday.As always, the economic and business event proved a spectacular success, once again busting the myth of Russia’s international political, diplomatic and economic “isolation,” and offering a blueprint for coming global change.

Errol Musk Praises SPIEF Organizers

6 June 2026 @ 1:53 pm

South African businessman Errol Musk, the father of Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk, praised the 2026 St Petersburg International Economic Forum.

SPIEF 2027 to Be Held at Traditional Time - Organizer

6 June 2026 @ 1:17 pm

The 2027 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) will be held at its traditional time, with the exact dates depending on the international calendar of events, Anton Kobyakov, adviser to the Russian president and executive secretary of the SPIEF organizing committee, said on Saturday.

Achieving Goals Set at Start of Special Military Operation Important for Russia - Peskov

6 June 2026 @ 11:00 am

It is important for Russia to achieve its interests and fulfill the objectives set at the beginning of the special military operation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday.