Russia/Ukraine War
AI giant promises investors ‘existential risk to humanity’
Anthropic has warned investors that its AI could pose “existential risks to humanity,” as it seeks to boost its value ahead of an IPO Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine's 2027 budget deficit projected at 37% of GDP
Forecasts suggest the country could lose up to 6% of its GDP due to ongoing combat operations
VTB net profit under IFRS for 8M falls 4%
According to the report, the bank's net profit surged by 106.7% year-on-year to $584 mln in August
US strategic petroleum reserve hits lowest level since 1982 — Reuters
It fell to 283.8 million barrels
US officials hold constructive talks on Ukraine with Russian envoy — media
The participants discussed possible US-Russian energy initiatives after the conflict ends
Pentagon breach exposed data on over 3 million people – media
A Pentagon personnel system breach has reportedly exposed Social Security numbers and military job details of more than 3 million people Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukrainian capital Kiev is turning into frontline city — newspaper
Kiev is unable to carry out the mass deployment of the necessary interceptors in the capital to counter the Russian Armed Forces, the publication says
Iran to pay women about $40,000 for capturing one US soldier, army says
Iran is prepared to consider payments to residents of other countries in the region for similar actions, General Mohammad Akraminia said
IN BRIEF: What we know about Ukrainian attack on railroad in Russia’s Bryansk Region
A Russian Railways repair team has started relief work after examining the scene
EU leaders are trying hard to drag their countries into conflict with Russia — Medvedev
The politician noted that the chances of plunging the world into a new conflict were the highest since 1945
Lavrov urges study of Russian military doctrine amid Polish plans to make Patriot missiles
Polish authorities are currently preparing the 50th tranche of military aid to Ukraine
Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,410 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
Belarus seeks joint aviation sector development with Russia — Lukashenko
Alexander Lukashenko pointed out that Belarus has been repairing aircraft and armored vehicles since the Soviet era
Argentina demands UK halt Falklands oil project
Argentinian President Javier Milei has demanded that the UK stop oil exploration near the disputed Falkland Islands Read Full Article at RT.com
Baltic Fleet naval aviation exercise starts near Kaliningrad
More than 15 aircraft and helicopters and over 500 personnel of the air force formation are participating in the maneuvers
All of Iran to tune in to watch tonight's football friendly against Russia — ambassador
The Russian national football team is set to meet Iran in a friendly match in Kazan, the capital of the Russian republic of Tatarstan
Kremlin comments on Estonia’s accusations, need for continued special military op
Russia will continue its special military operation to fully ensure its national interests, Dmitry Peskov emphasized
Ireland's energy minister calls US ban on diesel exports unlikely
Darragh O'Brien believes there would be an impact for the US itself
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry warns of threat to global economy due to US-Iran conflict
The Middle Eastern region is providing "the world not only with energy products, but products that are very important to international food security," Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari…
Rosatom CEO discussed extension of Armenian nuclear plant operation
The first stage of the project was completed and in conclusion the nuclear plant was greenlit to continue the power generating unit operation, Alexey Likhachev said
Pakistani envoy says work on Russian gas projects in country underway
The energy crisis associated with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz became a warning signal for a number of countries, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi said
Russian-language education center to be set up in Pyongyang — ambassador
Andrey Podelyshev noted that North Korea already has a Russian Center at the Pyongyang University of Foreign Studies, which hosts nationwide language competitions every year
Russia-US contacts on 'irritants' to take place soon, timing being coordinated — Lavrov
The Russian Foreign Minister said the contact were agreed upon with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Anthropic to warn investors of existential risks posed by AI to humanity — Reuters
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus says, among other things, that its AI models have demonstrated "self-preserving behaviors," including attempts to "resist shutdown," to "conceal or mani…