‘It doesn’t harm us’: Russian scientist busts myths about microplastics

Alarming media reports about the harm of microplastics to the human body and the environment are greatly exaggerated, Alexei Khokhlov has told RT Microplastics are among the most widely discussed environmental topics today. The media often highlights the harmful effects of polymer nanoparticles on living organisms. However, as head of the Department of Polymer and Crystal…

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Hamas releases three hostages, including Russian citizen

Alexander Trufanov has been freed following diplomatic efforts by Moscow Hamas has released three hostages, including a Russian national, as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. The men were identified as Sagui Dekel-Chen, a dual US-Israeli citizen; Aleksander Trufanov, a dual Russian-Israeli citizen, and Yair Horn, a dual Argentinian-Israeli citizen. The hostages have been…

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White House bars news agency from key event

An Associated Press journalist was not allowed to cover a presidential press conference over the Gulf of America naming dispute The White House barred an Associated Press (AP) reporter from attending a media event on Thursday after the news agency refused to heed US President Donald Trump’s directive to rename the Gulf of Mexico as…

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US Army bans transgender troops

All currently serving individuals with gender dysphoria will be treated with “dignity and respect,” the military has promised The US Army has announced an immediate ban on transgender individuals joining the force and has halted all gender transition-related medical procedures for current service members, according to a post on its official X account on Friday….

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Trump praises Vance’s ‘brilliant’ warning to EU

The US vice president spoke about the real “threat from within” at the Munich Security Conference US Vice President J.D. Vance delivered a fiery speech at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, criticizing European leaders for fearing their own voters and failing to uphold democratic values, while censoring opposing voices under the pretext of fighting…

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