Russia/Ukraine War
Report reveals US aircraft losses in Iran war
The Pentagon has lost at least 81 aircraft since the US and Israel started a war against Iran in late February, according to a report Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian missile strike on apartment building in Ukraine kills 14, including four children. Zelensky calls it the Russian army’s ‘birthday gift’ to Putin.
Russia’s military carried out a combined missile and drone attack overnight and into the morning, striking several regions of Ukraine. Ukraine’s Air Force reported that air defens…
Rosatom Takes Full Control of Transport Conglomerate Delo Group in $900M Buyout
The deal reportedly brings Rosatom’s market share in Russia’s container handling market to 50% and rail container transport to 44%.
Over 60% of Italians oppose continued arms supplies to Ukraine — poll
Russia has repeatedly said that arms supplies to the Kiev regime only prolong the conflict in Ukraine
High energy prices to persist even if Gulf war ends, IMF’s Georgieva warns
According to the IMF managing director, price pressures may build further as countries replenish reserves and demand rises with the approach of the Northern hemisphere cold season
Death toll from floods in Thailand rises to 52
The situation remains the most severe in Prachin Buri province, where 19 people have died, as well as in Samut Prakan and Suphan Buri
Iran holds talks amidst full-scale war to defend its rights, President Pezeshkian says
Masoud Pezeshkian noted that Tehran maintains dialogue with neighboring countries "to meet some of the Islamic Republic’s needs"
Iranian leader wishes Putin happy birthday
Masoud Pezeshkian wished the Russian government and people success, progress and prosperity
Venezuela acting leader Delcy Rodriguez congratulates Vladimir Putin on his birthday
She wished the Russian leader "health, well-being and success in fulfilling the high duties of the head of the fraternal Russian Federation"
Russia eyeing participation in developing railways, river ports in Afghanistan
Special attention was paid to the development of the Trans-Afghan Railway project
The October 7 survivors divided on who should rule Israel
Israel’s election divides Gaza border residents after October 7, with some demanding accountability and others backing a harder right Read Full Article at RT.com
They survived October 7. Now they’re divided over who should rule Israel
Israel’s election divides Gaza border residents after October 7, with some demanding accountability and others backing a harder right Read Full Article at RT.com
Advanced AI models risk slipping beyond human control, IMF’s Georgieva warns
AI preparedness is key, including digital infrastructure, labor market readiness, and regulatory guardrails, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said
Russian national team retains 35th place in FIFA rankings
Spain remains at the top of the rankings
Europe’s ability to buy gas before winter limited by Asia’s LNG price premium
On average, gas prices on the Asian market have been 8% higher than in Europe since the second half of September
Russia develops drone interceptor flying with maximum speed of 500 km/h
DOFA-Tek Technical Director Vitaly Dobrovolsky noted that the interceptor can be launched from any rooftop or the ground
Kremlin Says France's Test Nuclear Launch Is Part of 'Dead End' Anti-Russia Strategy
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia had received France's message and that it was an example of what he called Europe's obsession with militarization.
Panasonic plans to create humanoid robots for use in manufacturing
Robot production could begin as early as 2029 but the company's management "cannot disclose details" yet, Akira Sakakibara said
A Russian man swam to Lithuania to seek asylum. He was sent back to Russia, where he was sentenced to six years in prison.
The Baltic Fleet Military Court sentenced Igor Odintsov, a 68-year-old Russian national, to six years in prison. In September, Odintsov swam from Russia’s Kaliningrad region to Li…
NATO’s eastern flank plan is preparation for aggression against Russia, says Duma member
Leonid Ivlev noted that NATO’s new strategy draws on lessons from the Ukrainian conflict and combines conventional weapons with advanced technologies
World leaders congratulate Putin on his birthday
In a telephone conversation, Putin and Lukashenko agreed to continue discussing bilateral cooperation and the international situation on the sidelines of the CIS summit in Turkmen…
Russian troops use flamethrower system against Ukrainian forces Near Krasny Liman
The flamethrower system’s primary targets are temporary deployment sites, UAV control posts, and enemy troops concentrations
Moscow court fines Google $44,336 over banned content
The protocols were drawn up over YouTube videos promoting non-traditional sexual relations and discrediting the Russian army
Oil tanker burns off Russia’s Sochi after naval drone attack, sending smoke billowing over the coast. Photos and videos.
An oil tanker caught fire October 6 in the Black Sea off Sochi, in the waters of the Sirius federal territory. Russia’s Transport Ministry said uncrewed boats attacked the vessel.…