Russia/Ukraine War
Ukrainian drone attacks injure nine in Russia’s Kaluga region and spark fire at chemical plant in Tver region
Ukrainian drones struck Kaluga overnight on October 9, said Vladislav Shapsha, governor of the Kaluga region. Strikes also hit several municipal districts, he said. Nine people we…
‘It gave me a superpower – question everything’: as punk turns 50, bands from China to Greenland explain how it fires up their lives
Whether on the frontline in Ukraine or skate parks in Soweto, the genre is still a vital outlet for disaffected people everywhere. Here, musicians explain how they rage against th…
Witkoff and Kushner have ‘new ideas’ to end Russia’s war in Ukraine and plan to visit Moscow this month, Axios reports
U.S. presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are pushing “new ideas and proposals” to end Russia’s war with Ukraine, Axios reported. They plan to present the proposals…
Ukrainian forces deliberately targeted non-military sites in Sochi in September — lawmaker
Anna Skorokhod acknowledged that there are no military targets in Sochi
Putin arrives at CIS summit site in Turkmenistan
The Russian leader was greeted by Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov
Russia’s air attacks are disrupting daily life across Ukraine. Here’s how five major cities are adapting to the growing danger.
Jet-powered drones, which Russia began using extensively in late summer 2026, have changed the rhythm of life in Ukraine’s major cities. Air raid sirens now sound constantly, and …
Water supply cut off in several Kiev neighborhoods — news agency
There were also reports of another blackout in Kiev following damage to a key power facility, which led to emergency power outages in the city
Death toll from residential building collapse in Turkey's Istanbul up to five — TV
The incident occurred early on the morning of October 8
Somalia-born refugee wins by-election to UK Parliament
Abdi-Wali, who represents the Labour Party, gathered 45.17%
Syria’s new rulers restrict women’s access to universities
Syria has barred women from several university and technical programs, sparking criticism of restrictions under President Ahmed al-Sharaa Read Full Article at RT.com
Syria’s new rulers restrict women’s access to universities
Syria has barred women from several university and technical programs, sparking criticism of restrictions under President Ahmed al-Sharaa Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine needs additional $67 billion to finance its military expenditures in 2027
Ukraine’s own revenues stand at mere $71.7 billion
Winner of Nobel Peace Prize to be announced in Oslo
Traditionally, the Norwegian Nobel Committee includes retired Norwegian politicians and former party leaders
Putin to take part in CIS summit on second day of visit to Turkmenistan
The participants of the summit will formally hand over the CIS presidency to Uzbekistan and will adopt a joint statement on the 35th anniversary of the Commonwealth
UK arrests two men for breaking into US intelligence hub
The security breach comes days after seven suspects in a separate alleged “terror plot” against an American airbase were released on bail Read Full Article at RT.com
UK arrests two men for breaking into US intelligence hub
The security breach comes days after seven suspects in a separate alleged “terror plot” against an American airbase were released on bail Read Full Article at RT.com
Pentagon prepares to resume military action against Iran — NYT
According to the newspaper, the Pentagon is also drafting plans of striking missile and drone storage facilities in Iran
CIS format confirmed its relevance — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov also added that "it also became a very fertile ground for new, even more advanced integration processes, such as the EAEU, for example"
Ethiopian drones deliver strikes on Eritrean troops in Tigray — TV
Ethiopian and Eritrean governments have not yet commented on the strikes
Berlin counts billions spent at home as Ukraine aid – study
Germany has counted billions spent on Ukrainian refugees at home as aid to Kiev, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy Read Full Article at RT.com
Berlin counts billions spent at home as Ukraine aid – study
Germany has counted billions spent on Ukrainian refugees at home as aid to Kiev, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy Read Full Article at RT.com
US embassy in Israel warns about escalation amid tensions in Yemen
The embassy went on to say that at the current stage of the escalation, civilian airports and other critical infrastructure sites may be targeted
Kremlin sees importance of Iran’s participation in CIS Plus format — spokesman
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday, during his visit to Turkmenistan
Trump envoys pitching ‘new ideas’ to settle Ukraine conflict – media
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are reportedly set to meet Kiev’s representatives on Friday and might travel to Moscow later this month Read Full Article at RT.com