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Visa issuance to Russians increased by 20% in 2025, EC says
European Commission Spokesman Markus Lammert did not provide a clear answer when asked what was behind the significant increase
Air transport agency says no requests to suspend flights by foreign airlines to Russia
Air service has not been suspended with any of 37 countries
Global central banks purchase 23 tonnes of gold in July — WGC
The World Gold Council report notes that year-to-date, net official gold purchases have reached approximately 130 tonnes
US uses laser to shoot down cartel-linked drones on border with Mexico for first time
The Pentagon expressed confidence that future combat operations will involve the use of both kamikaze drones and lasers
International Equestrian Federation Lifts Restrictions on Russian Riders
Russia's equestrian federation said that the FEI Council had approved the move after what it described as extensive negotiations between the national body and international offici…
Tests of first domestically produced cruise missile completed in Czech Republic — portal
The Narwhal 140 missile meets all the requirements of modern combat operations
Lawyers work on lawsuit against Norway over Russian ship seizure in Spitsbergen — minister
The vessel is prohibited from leaving its current location until the Svalbard governor issues a decision on the matter
General Mladic’s body to be taken to Serbia late on Thursday — President Vucic
According to the Serbian president, details of Ratko Mladic's funeral will be announced later by his family
Zelensky called MPs, pressing them to pass laws needed for securing IMF funding — media
Kiev has been negotiating a new four-year program for Ukraine worth $8.1 billion with the IMF since late 2025
Russia’s international reserves up $13 bln in one week to $774 bln — Central Bank
As of August 21, the country’s reserves totaled $761.2 bln
‘Unfathomable’: PM slammed for report he waited 3 hours to speak with IDF chief on Oct. 7
'Our brothers and sisters were still alive,' fumes October Council, after public broadcaster says Netanyahu didn't talk to Herzi Halevi until 9:45 a.m., as massacres were unfoldin…
Hainan resort city of Sanya strengthens sister-city ties with SCO countries — Sanya Daily
Local authorities are steadily expanding cooperation with Russia’s Far East and Central Asian countries, the newspaper reported
Kiev loses some 1,510 troops along engagement line in past day — Russia’s top brass
Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 998 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles and two smart bombs over the past 24 hours
With arrest of research ship the West tries to pressure Russia in the Arctic — expert
Alexey Fadeyev said that such actions are another milestone in the growing tensions between NATO countries and Russia in the Arctic
Vance's Antichrist comments are a 'common belief', his friend tells BBC
The US vice-president recently mused with a Christian podcast host on whether the end of the world was nigh.
European Commission cannot ban operation of Russian Houses in Europe — spokeswoman
Such decisions can only be made by national governments, Paula Pinho said
Ukrainian forces sustain heavy losses in Vasilevka, Kharkov Region — Russia’s top brass
The Russian armed forces took control of the Vasilevka settlement on September 3
Norway tells Russia to stay off its turf by seizing Professor Molchanov vessel — expert
Alexander Stepanov called the move a provocation that is aimed at blocking Russia’s maritime logistics both in the Baltic and in the northern waters
A sun goddess, hundreds of devotees – and polluted water: the Nigerian festival threatened by gold mining
Each year, people from across the world gather in a grove sacred to the Yoruba goddess Osun to be healed, conceive or realise their deepest wishes. But toxic lead, mercury and cya…
Russian presidential envoy names countries with largest EEF delegations
Yury Trutnev mentioned China, Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, India and Myanmar
Aerospace Forces General Shot and Wounded in Saratov Region, Reports Say
Authorities did not identify the officer, but unverified reports claimed the victim was a major general who heads a strategic bomber division.
Spain’s PM says no evidence ‘whatsoever’ Morocco behind Ceuta border breach
Pedro Sánchez continues to defend Rabat after police report claiming border forces helped 70,000 cross borderEurope live – latest updatesSpain has seen no evidence “whatsoever” th…
Domestic market fully supplied with diesel, jet fuel — Novak
The Deputy PM noted that the situation had already improved at present as a number of plants had resumed operations
‘We need a touch of humanity’: Swedish opposition pledges to help Britons facing deportation
Centre party will change law to end plight of those hit by post-Brexit policy if it gains power in upcoming electionEurope live – latest updatesA leading Swedish opposition party …