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Belarus to hold Air Force and Air Defense drills with 2nd phase at Russian practice range
From August 25 to September 10, 2026, an operational exercise with the branches of the Air Force and Air Defense Troops will take place under the direction of Air Force and Air De…
‘An enchanting oasis’: Venetian island with Napoleonic fort up for sale
Smaller than a football pitch, Crevan has a rich history – but how rich its buyer needs to be is strictly under wrapsAn island in the Venice lagoon boasting a Napoleonic fort and …
Senior Vatican Official Calls for Peace in Ukraine After Meeting With Lavrov in Moscow
The talks on Tuesday between Archbishop Paul Gallagher and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov marked the first in-person meeting between the two diplomats since 2021.
Vatican calls for respecting rights of prisoners of war — head of diplomatic service
Paul Richard Gallagher said, referring to the Ukrainian conflict, that the Holy See emphasizes its commitment to respect international humanitarian law
What the Latest ‘2+2’ Dialogue Tells Us About China-Indonesia Relations
China wants more influence in Indonesia’s defense sector. Jakarta should make sure that also suits its national interests.
Russia thanks Vatican for its balanced position on Ukraine — Lavrov
Russia is also grateful to the Vatican for its initiatives regarding the conflict settlement process
IN BRIEF: Kremlin Spokesman Peskov on US aircraft in Moscow, Ukrainian settlement terms
TASS has compiled the key statements by the Kremlin spokesman
Russia gives Vatican report on Kiev's unlawful actions against Ukrainian church — Lavrov
The Russian Foreign Ministry has sent the report to relevant international organizations, including the UN and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
India’s Gen Z Protests: When Youth Rage Becomes a Beacon of Hope
India's Gen Z protest undeniably reopened democratic spaces that had shrunk over the past decade.
Trump envoy calls for Sudan-wide arms embargo as drone attacks escalate
A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move.
Russia not to forget Ukraine’s terror attack on Starobelsk, to seek justice — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said the Kiev regime continues demonstrating its utter brutality by targeting children
Trump hopes sanctions will topple Iran's regime - its leaders are betting otherwise
The US says new sanctions are an "economic D-Day", but Tehran's leaders have survived restrictions before.
Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport
Local media report discovery by German investigators after attempted attack on cargo and military logistics hubEurope live – latest updatesGerman investigators uncovered a third d…
Andrew Tate exaggerates and did not own supercars in photos, his lawyers say
Prosecutors argue Tate and his brother Tristan are a flight risk and should not be released on bail.
Kalashnikov Group opens industrial robot factory in Moscow Region
The company noted that the priority areas of activity for Kalashnikov’s new facility are related to the development, production, and assembly of logistics robots, as well as autom…
First Thing: Supreme court threatens midterms mail-in voting as it backs Trump plan
US president has been obsessed with restricting the ability to vote by mail, despite using it himself. Plus why we are still fascinated with Meg from the White StripesDon’t alread…
A U.S. Military Transport Plane Landed in Moscow. The Kremlin Claims It Doesn’t Know Anything About It.
Asked about the Boeing Globemaster on Tuesday morning, the Kremlin claimed that it had no information about the aircraft's arrival.
Can a State Build a Reading Culture? Uzbekistan Is Trying.
Uzbekistan’s “Thousand Books for Youth” project hopes to promote a reading culture by making renowned books accessible in Uzbek.
UFC Welterweight Champ Makhachev eyes at least three more bouts
On August 15, Makhachev defended his champion’s belt by defeating Ireland’s Ian Machado Garry in Philadelphia, the United States
China’s ‘Three-Anti’ Legal Framework in Action
A suite of laws to counter foreign sanctions, intervention, and long-arm jurisdiction is impacting both cross-border business and geopolitical competition.
Vatican calls for dialogue on Ukraine, end to hostilities — diplomatic service head
The position of the Holy See remains clear: the conflict cannot be resolved by military means, Paul Richard Gallagher noted
Russia, Vatican maintain trustworthy relations — Foreign Minister Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat said the sides welcomed the upcoming meeting between the Secretary of the Holy See and Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, head of the Moscow Patriarchat…
What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.
Russian troops liberate Annovka community in Donetsk region over past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,275 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours