Russia/Ukraine War
No accidents involving pathogen handling detected at Irkutsk anti-plague institute
According to the region's governor Igor Kobzev, proper oversight of this work has been confirmed
Websites of major Russian news outlets stop loading after Ukraine’s attack on Yandex data center
On the afternoon of October 8, the websites of many major Russian news outlets stopped loading, the Russian business news outlet RBC reported.
Iranian president Pezeshkian to discuss energy cooperation at CIS summit
The heads of state will also address various issues related to trade, culture, politics and security
How ‘Digital Oblivion’ Is Helping Russia Rewrite the Past
The loss of online records — a process that researchers call “digital oblivion” — is contributing to public “amnesia” about key events that autocrats find unhelpful.
CIS, SCO security services practice repelling terrorist UAV attacks
The special forces’ operations took place as part of the final phase of the Eurasia-Antiterror 2026 exercise
Debris from intercepted Houthi missile damages kindergarten, clinic in Riyadh
No information about possible casualties was provided
Minsk sees Bryansk drone attack as attempt to draw Belarus into conflict
A Ukrainian drone struck a Belarusian-registered truck in Russia's Bryansk Region
Eight planes unable to land in Moscow due to security restrictions
Four planes were unable to land at Domodedovo
Eight Ukrainian intelligence agents sentenced in Russia for Crimea attacks
They were sentenced to prison terms ranging from five years suspended to 27 years
Rubio believes risk of escalation in Ukraine may push parties to settlement
The US State Secretary earlier noted that there is a risk of escalation of the conflict in Ukraine and its degenerating into "a much broader and far more dangerous regional confli…
Russia’s international reserves fall by $9.5 bln over week to $733.2 bln — Central Bank
Russia's international reserves declined by 1.3%
Iran’s participation in CIS summit gives chance to expand ties with neighbors — president
According to Masoud Pezeshkian, the relevant ministers are holding talks within the framework of the joint commission
Lithuanian authorities seek to host nuclear arms to position themselves on front line — MP
Yevgeny Mishin noted that the Lithuanians are obsessed with the idea of fighting ‘invisible enemies’ and are adopting restrictive measures and various sanctions packages against R…
Special forces from 6 CIS, SCO states show joint operational capabilities at Minsk drills
For the first time, special forces of SCO and CIS security agencies jointly carried out simulated operations on the territory of a single state
Moscow Exchange plans to offer cryptocurrency trading opportunity from December 1
The Moscow Exchange will be conducting testing right up until the launch
Rubio says military clash between Turkey, Greece ‘unthinkable’
The US State Secretary emphasized that such a conflict would not benefit anyone
Ukraine targets Russian industrial hub in Siberia
A Ukrainian drone has reached an industrial hub in Russia’s Omsk Region despite most incoming UAVs being intercepted, the governor has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Houthis threaten new strikes on Saudi oil facilities
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree reiterated his warning to international airlines, passengers and Saudi airport staff about the dangers of being in the kingdom’s airspace
BBC pays white staff less than ethnic minorities – report
White BBC staff earn less than ethnic minority colleagues in six of seven pay grades, the broadcaster’s own report reveals Read Full Article at RT.com
BBC pays white staff less than ethnic minorities – report
White BBC staff earn less than ethnic minority colleagues in six of seven pay grades, the broadcaster’s own report reveals Read Full Article at RT.com
Andreeva defeats compatriot Alexandrova at WTA China Open, advances to semis
In the semifinals, the Russian athlete will play against Nikola Bartunkova from the Czech Republic
Lukoil’s agreement with Carlyle on foreign assets has lapsed — report
The company is continuing negotiations on the sale of its foreign assets with other potential buyers
Norilsk Nickel maintains conservative approach to dividends
The company operates in markets experiencing quite a lot of external shocks, Norilsk Nickel Director of the Investor Community Relations Department Tatiana Dykova noted
LNG exports from Middle East plummet 47% YOY in H1 2026, WTO says
According to the report, crude oil exports from the Middle East fell about 24% annually in the first half of this year