Russia/Ukraine War
Oil prices may grow even further if Hormuz issue not settled — Russian deputy premier
Alexander Novak pointed out that the capacity to use oil stockpiles to stabilize the global market was nearly exhausted
Houthis report downing Saudi Arabia’s Apache helicopter
Military Spokesman Yahya Saree said that the aircraft "engaged in hostile actions targeting our forces on the border"
Europe has difficulties with supplying more air defense systems to Riyadh — newspaper
Military analysts told The National that the UK and France have no opportunity to transfer these systems without harming their own defense potential in the Baltic countries
German chancellor points to major political division in Germany
Friedrich Merz also urged the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to redefine its purpose
Indian experts describe Trump’s waiver of Russian oil tariffs as economic relief for India
Continued access to competitively priced Russian crude oil will allow bringing down raw material costs, easing inflationary pressure and supporting economic growth, Indian experts…
Many countries want to buy Russian oil — deputy premier
The first tanker has already been loaded in the port of Dikson, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said
Top Russian diplomat arrives in Bahrain to participate in Russia-GCC strategic dialogue
Bahrain will become the first stop on the top Russian diplomat’s Middle East tour
Russia to deliver 39 billion cubic meters of gas to China via Power of Siberia
There is also an agreement to expand deliveries to 44 billion cubic meters of gas, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said
Pakistani military uses heavy weaponry in response to Afghan attack
The report says a number of fortifications were destroyed on the Afghan side
At least 400 people detained across France during unrest on October 17
Most of the detainees were grown-ups and pledged to hold responsible those involved in looting, violence and vandalism
Nuclear reactor in northeast Japan stopped after radiation water leak
The power unit will be shut down for ten days to inspect and replace the malfunctioning components
At least 30 Ukrainian drones downed over Russian regions in daytime
Оn-duty air defenses destroyed Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over the regions of Belgorod, Bryansk, Vologda, Kursk, Oryol and Krasnodar, as well as over Black Sea …
Police use tear gas against protestors in Italy’s Milan — newspaper
The protest involved over 5,000 participants, mostly young people
Power outages reported in 23 LPR municipalities after Ukrainian attack — head
Social infrastructure sites have been connected to alternative power sources
Clashes break out on Afghan-Pakistani border, casualties reported — TV
Two towers and a CCTV camera were destroyed during the incident
Albanian police use rubber bullets against protestors in Tirana — CNA
Protests in the city have entered their fifth consecutive day as demonstrators are trying to seize government buildings
French police disperse unauthorized rally near Elysee Palace
Marching crowds were stopped around 200 meters from the building
Zelensky treating Europe as his ‘personal ATM’ – MEP
Vladimir Zelensky treats Europe like a personal ATM, Italian MEP Roberto Vannacci has said after Kiev’s latest €70 billion request Read Full Article at RT.com
Sounds of explosions heard in southern Iran, near Strait of Hormuz — Fars
The report says locals informed of explosions in the Kuhestak coastal area and in several districts of Sirik
UKMTO reports attack on LNG ship off Yemen
The name of the ship and its port of registry were not specified
Russia views idea of shortcut to ‘nuclear zero’ as counterproductive — diplomat Postnikov
Director of the Department for Non-Proliferation and Arms Control of the Russian Foreign Ministry underlined that real progress on this path may be achieved only through carefully…
Tear gas fired as protests erupt across France (VIDEOS)
olice fire tear gas as tens of thousands rally across France over living costs and education funding Read Full Article at RT.com
Israeli firm ran global spy operation through online ads – investigation
Discover-Tech exploited digital advertising infrastructure to track targets and deliver spyware, according to two research teams Read Full Article at RT.com
What if NATO’s ‘Theory of Victory’ is a recipe for disaster?
NATO’s ‘Theory of Victory’ aims to deter Russia. Could its 2029 readiness target turn defense preparations into a case for war? Read Full Article at RT.com