Russia/Ukraine War
Attempted UAV attack on Moscow largest in two years — TASS calculations
According to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, 620 UAVs flew toward Moscow and the Moscow Region
Oil share in Kazakhstan's exports falls from 52.9% to 46.5% in 1H 2026
Meanwhile, the shares of other commodities supplied by Kazakhstan to global markets increased
14 indicted over alleged cocaine ring at Penn State fraternities
Fourteen people have been indicted over an alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State fraternities Read Full Article at RT.com
Polish deputy defense minister says country preparing for potential war
Cezary Tomczyk also mentioned that Poland is currently working to create a comprehensive SAN drone defense system as part of the Eastern Shield project, which envisages the constr…
India, South Korea, UAE show growing interest in Northern Sea Route
Russian Far East and Arctic Development Minister Alexey Chekunkov also added that the number of companies considering the Northern Sea Route as a route for regular shipping is inc…
Hugh Hefner ‘repeatedly’ flagged Epstein to FBI – New York Post
The FBI reportedly ignored Hugh Hefner’s calls about Jeffrey Epstein, contacting an alleged victim only 15 years after his first warning Read Full Article at RT.com
Putin to hold talks with Myanmar president at Kremlin
The two leaders will discuss prospects for deepening Russian-Myanmar cooperation in various areas, as well as current issues on the international and regional agenda
US won’t allow Gaza reconstruction until Hamas disarms – Kushner
Trump envoy Jared Kushner says the US will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt until the enclave is demilitarized and Hamas gives up its weapons Read Full Article at RT.com
Stubb says Russia's neighbors will play key role in Moscow-Europe dialogue
Finnish President stressed that Moscow and Helsinki are already engaged at several levels, including through their border services
Trump's approval rating falls to 33%, lowest since inauguration — poll
The poll was conducted from August 14 to 17 among 1,166 U S adults
Ukraine war briefing: Russian campaign to ‘weaponise winter’ under way
Ukrainian energy companies Naftogaz and DTEK report string of attacks; pictures show success of strike on Russian rocket fuel maker. What we know on day 1,637 Continue reading...
Number of drones downed while approaching Moscow since start of day reaches 23
Emergency services specialists are working at the sites where debris fell
Police find van used by thieves who stole Antonello da Messina works in Sicily
According to the newspaper, the vehicle was abandoned in a deserted area on the outskirts of the city, away from surveillance cameras
Kentucky farmers take on AI data-center boom – WSJ
A farming family in Kentucky has rejected a $26.48 million offer on their land amid a wider push against AI data centers, WSJ has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Three quiet weeks at the CPC terminal near Novorossiysk ended Sunday evening, when a drone found a Greek tanker freshly loaded with Russian oil
A drone attacked the Greek tanker Skiros after it took on cargo at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal near Novorossiysk, Bloomberg said, citing sources.
Ye (Kanye West) is coming to St. Petersburg, Russia: the dates, the ticket prices, and the campaign to stop the shows
Say Agency, a Russian concert promoter, has announced that the American rapper Ye, better known as Kanye West, will perform in St. Petersburg this fall. The concerts will take pla…
Ukraine seeks $101 bln in Western financial support for 2026-2027
Ukraine plans to attract a total of about $49 billion in support in 2026 and $52 bln in 2027
Number of people injured in DPR over past week highest in three years
The republic's Human Rights Commissioner Darya Morozova also noted that four civilians were killed by Ukrainian forces during this period
Russian holdings of US Treasuries fall to $27 mln in June
Long-term US government bonds accounted for $23 mln of Russian holdings in June, while short-term securities accounted for $4 mln, the US Department of the Treasury said
Zuckerbeg’s Meta in $1.4 trillion addiction showdown: Why is the giant in court again?
Meta is on trial in California for allegedly harming underage Facebook and Instagram users’ mental health for profit Read Full Article at RT.com
US and Israel agree to establish conflict resolution mechanism in Gaza — Axios
Egypt will take part in the formation of the mechanism, the news portal said
Serbian Socialist Party announces plans to take part in parliamentary elections on its own
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on August 14 that early parliamentary elections will be held in the country in October or November
Belgium battles record wildfire near German border (VIDEO)
Belgium is battling its largest wildfire on record as flames spread toward the German border Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian defense conglomerate Rostec launches mass production of mobile power substations for outages caused by Ukrainian drone strikes
Rostec has launched mass production of mobile power substations, the state-owned conglomerate announced in a post on its Telegram channel headlined “Energy Ambulance in Case of a …