Russia/Ukraine War
US delivers latest F-16s to Taiwan
The US has delivered Taiwan’s first two newly built F-16 fighter jets from an $8 billion order for 66 aircraft approved in 2019 Read Full Article at RT.com
Greece hands Bulgaria Tsar Samuel’s remains in exchange for 48 relics
These relics were removed in 1917, at the height of World War I, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said
DPRK conducts exercise involving launch of intermediate-range strategic missiles — KCNA
With flag, anthem, ambition: Russian judokas to compete at World Championships in Baku
The tournament will take place from October 4 to 11 at the National Gymnastics Arena
Daniil Medvedev advances to quarterfinals of Beijing tennis tournament
He will face the winner of the match between Argentina’s unseeded Francisco Cerundolo and eighth-seeded Czech player Jakub Mensik
US court halts AI nude-image ban challenged by Musk
A US appeals court blocked Minnesota’s AI nude-image ban after Elon Musk’s xAI argued that the law violates free-speech protections Read Full Article at RT.com
Baltic House international theater festival begins in St. Petersburg
The lineup features performances previously recognized at major theater festivals in Russia and abroad
Two killed in Los Angeles shopping mall shooting — TV
The incident occurred on Friday at a shopping mall near California State University in the Northridge neighborhood, ABC reported
St. Petersburg circus unveils water-based show featuring fur seals and chimpanzees
According to Sergey Belyakov, General Director of the state-run circus company Rosgostsirk, the production was inspired by the aquatic program presented by Gaetano Ciniselli at th…
U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Involve Multi-Billion Dollar Oil Deal, NYT Reports
Putin reportedly raised the deal during a Sept. 5 meeting with Witkoff and Kushner at the Kremlin.
IN BRIEF: Russian gains in Kharkov Region, Dobropolye, Ukrainian losses
Ukraine lost approximately 1,325 troops over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian military operations in the special military operation zone
Russian Foreign Ministry warns foreigners, diplomats against staying in Ukraine
The ministry reiterated that the Russian Armed Forces continue to carry out systematic and consistent strikes on military facilities in Kiev and other Ukrainian cities in response…
Kiev may be held accountable for lying about Bucha — GFCN expert
In September, a report by the International Public Tribunal on Crimes by Ukrainian Neo-Nazis regarding the falsification of events in Bucha was presented
Gazprom CEO predicts difficult autumn-winter season for Europe
According to Gazprom, gas reserves in Europe’s underground storage facilities remain below previous significant lows
German dissatisfaction with Chancellor Merz's performance continues to rise — poll
Compared to a similar poll in early September, Friedrich Merz's approval rating has fallen by 1 percentage point
Ukrainian people will curse Zelensky, says deputy chairman of Duma committee
Alexander Borodai also claimed that Vladimir Zelensky had long made arrangements for potential future residence in Europe and Israel
International tribunal’s report on Bucha helps establish truth — GFCN expert
Alexandre Guerreiro noted that the investigation involved examining official documents and hearing testimony from witnesses with direct knowledge of the events
Prison officers who thwarted escape in Kabardino-Balkaria to be nominated for awards
The Federal Penitentiary Service also warned against spreading false information following the incident
Lithuania scrambles NATO jets to identify object in airspace
The center also "issued an air threat warning for Vilnius County and the area around the city of Ukmerge"
Yemeni military neutralizes over 1,500 Houthis in past day
The strikes involved combat aircraft, drones, artillery and missile systems, Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman Col. Majed Al-Nuzaili said
Germany is preparing for war – with an enemy it expects to hold back
Germany is rearming against Russia while expecting Moscow to avoid escalation. What is driving Berlin’s strategy? Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia backs US push to preserve G20’s original priorities — sherpa
Trade was probably one of the most difficult negotiating tracks, and those talks concluded only yesterday, Russian G20 Sherpa and Chief of the Presidential Experts’ Directorate De…
Russian forces strike a second major Kyiv bridge across the Dnipro after two days of attacks on the South Bridge
Russian forces struck Kyiv’s Northern Bridge on the morning of October 3, damaging the road surface and overhead trolleybus power lines. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the bridge was…
US not ready to join Saudi operation against Houthis — media
According to the Axios, the United States has rebuffed a Saudi request to join the operation and conduct airstrikes against Houthi positions for the second time in recent weeks