TASS
China to suspend export control measures for 28 US companies — Ministry of Commerce

China and the US held talks on trade and economic issues in Switzerland on May 10-11

TASS
Islamic world shows keen interest in Russian cybersecurity solutions — MFA

"We’ve noticed growing attention both from the countries of the Islamic world and from the states of the global South," Director of the Foreign Ministry’s International Information Security Department and Special Presidential Representative for International Cooperation in the Field of Information Security said

TASS
United States and Qatar sign agreement worth $1.2 trillion — White House

In particular, Qatar Airways will purchase 210 modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777X aircraft for $96 billion

TASS
Israel shells UN peacekeepers' positions in Lebanon — mission statement

A similar incident reportedly took place on May 7 near the village of Aalma ash-Shaab, when laser beams were directed at a peacekeeper patrol from two Israeli Merkava tanks

TASS
Kiev did not want to send delegation to Istanbul, West convinced it — WP

"Zelensky didn’t see the point in going at all," Washington Post quoted a diplomat

TASS
Russia, China make every effort to achieve Middle East settlement — Palestinian ambassador

Abdel Hafiz Nofal also mentioned that an international conference on the Middle East will take place in New York next month at the initiative of Saudi Arabia and France

TASS
Putin speaks by phone with Brazil’s president as his plane stops over in Moscow — Kremlin

Lula da Silva announced his intention to return to Russia at a news conference in Beijing during his visit to China

TASS
Hamas, US hold talks in Doha in positive atmosphere

US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Adam Boehler, Hamas leader Muhammad Ismail Darwish, head of the negotiating delegation Khalil al-Hayya and leader of the Hamas cell in the West Bank Zaher Jabarin took part in the negotiations

TASS
Putin announces members of Russian delegation for talks with Ukraine

Kremlin Aide Vladimir Medinsky will lead the delegation

TASS
Brazilian President thanks Putin for warm reception during Victory Day festivities

"The heads of state confirmed the determination to continue comprehensive development of the Russian-Brazilian strategic partnership," the Kremlin said in a statement

TASS
At least 6 people killed in Libya clashes — health official

Tripoli Health Department spokesman Mohammed Abdel Wahab said that 70 others were injured

TASS
Trump will not travel to Turkey for Russia-Ukraine talks — agency

Earlier, US leader did not rule out that he would go to Turkey on May 15 to participate in talks on resolving the Ukraine issue

TASS
Trump suggests Iran choose between friendly or unfriendly course of nuclear development

The unfriendly is a violent course, "I don’t want that," US leader noted

TASS
Forces of Libya's Government of National Unity open fire at protesters in Tripoli

According to the Al Marsad newspaper, protests are growing in Tripoli

TASS
Russian researcher arrested in US for attempting to smuggle frog embryos

A charge carries a sentence of up to 20 years, the US Department of Justice said

TASS
US begins lifting sanctions on Syria, Treasury chief confirms

"The Treasury Department is moving to provide sanctions relief to stabilize and move Syria towards peace," the department’s chief Scott Bessent said

TASS
Russia, Ukraine to meet in Istanbul for first time since 2022

Once again, Russia’s delegation will be led by Kremlin Aide Vladimir Medinsky

TASS
Idea of 30-day ceasefire based on cheating, Crimea’s head says

"Practice shows that Kiev is completely unable to respect any agreements," Sergey Aksyonov noted

TASS
Ukraine talks in Istanbul to kick off around 7:00 a.m. GMT — source

According to him, the talks will be closed to the press

TASS
Russian delegation for talks with Ukraine arrives in Istanbul — source

The delegation is headed by Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky

TASS
Duration of talks in Istanbul to depend on their progress — Kremlin

The day before, the composition of the delegation for direct and unconditional talks between Moscow and Kiev was appointed