Russia/Ukraine War
Gold futures drop below $4,450 per troy ounce first time since August 19
By 2:59 a.m. GMT, the decline slowed down, with gold trading at $4,472.4 per troy ounce
Woman dies in hospital after minibus runs over group of people in southern Siberia
Three children were seriously injured
‘Everything’s smashed to bits’: Ukrainians turn anger on those storing weapons near their villages
As Russia hits another ammunition warehouse, killing at least 38, locals put blame on poorly placed depotsIt is a day and a half since a Russian jet-powered drone smashed into an …
Russia ready to resume Arctic Council’s work, but if partners work in good faith — Lavrov
The foreign minister said Russia is also "prepared for the scenario currently being pursued by NATO countries within the organization," implying attempts to discuss issues without…
Anthropologists to carry out genetic test of Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy’s relics
Deputy Director General for Research at the Moscow Kremlin Museums Andrey Batalov said that the age of the person and the grand prince matched
All options on table to sanction China for ties with Iran — US Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent also said he would hold talks with his Chinese counterparts during the meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank chiefs
Without additional $6.75 billion, Ukraine unable to pay its military
Maintaining combat operations at the current level will require around $20 billion
One dead, 15 feared missing after Grand Canyon flash flood (VIDEOS)
A powerful flash flood tore through the Grand Canyon, forcing dozens of hikers to be airlifted, and leaving trails and bridges badly damaged Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine war briefing: Russia planning ‘massive strikes’ on power plants days after its deadliest attack of the year
Russia’s defence ministry preparing attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as death toll from warehouse strike rises to 38. What we know on day 1,650Russia’s defence ministry …
US to impose sanctions on Iran every week — Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent added that banks cooperating with Iran will be the first target
Putin to travel to Bishkek to attend SCO summit
The Russian leader’s schedule includes attending the SCO Council of Heads of States, a meeting in the SCO+ format, and bilateral talks with his counterparts
Russia’s Alexandrova, Medvedev advance to second round of US Open
The players defeated McCartney Kessler and Hugo Gaston respectively
Kiev troops shell DPR 25 times in past day, civilian wounded
Six residential buildings, four civil infrastructure sites, as well as cars and trucks were damaged
Russia to respond to hostile actions of its opponents, including asymmetrically — Lavrov
The foreign minister said that Russia favors constructive dialogue but, if necessary, will defend "national interests by all available means"
Number of wounded in Belgorod missile attack rises to 16
Acting Governor Alexander Shuvayev reported that three more people wounded in the missile attack sought medical aid
Six drones taken down while approaching Moscow — mayor
Sergey Sobyanin says first responders are working on the crash site
Jordan intercepts eight Iranian missiles — Petra news agency
The type of the missiles is unknown
Iran’s IRGC reports destroying US fighter jet deployment sites in Jordan — Tasnim
Earlier, it was reported that a series of explosions was heard on Jordan’s territory
US redirected 83 ships since resuming maritime blockade of Iran
The US military also disabled three and boarded two vessels
Iran’s Fars news agency reports about explosions in Jordan
No other details are known at this point
No restrictions on air traffic in Gulf countries imposed — air traffic controllers
Earlier in the day, Iran’s missile attack on US ships in the Strait of Hormuz was reported
US strikes Iran for first time in a month
The US has struck Iran’s Larak Island, killing and wounding soldiers and civilians, the IRGC has said, vowing to “punish the aggressor” Read Full Article at RT.com
NATO military activities in Arctic may lead to catastrophic consequences — Lavrov
The foreign minister said NATO's Operation Arctic Sentry involves intensive military preparations in close proximity to Russia's northern borders
Russia has good prospects for cooperating with BRICS partners in Far North — Lavrov
The foreign minister added that Russia is also ready to develop cooperation in the Arctic with Belarus and other partners and allies in the CIS