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Armenia, having applied for EU membership, to face contradictions in EAEU — Kremlin
According to Dmitry Peskov, Armenia will need to initiate a comprehensive process of aligning its legislation with European standards across various sectors
Press review: US threatens Iran with sanctions as Trump steps up trade war with Canada
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, August 24th
Kiev to continue feeling consequences for its attacks — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov recalled Vladimir Putin’s words that the Kiev regime itself had opened Pandora’s box
'Half my business will be gone' - Firms in Canada and US fear trade war
Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.
Russian security forces raid punk festival, detaining nearly 100 people over alleged pro-Ukraine songs and drug use
78.ru, a news outlet controlled by Izvestia, reported on the evening of August 22 that security officials had raided the private punk festival Day x Night near Vyborg, in Russia’s…
Washington, D.C.'s first IndyCar race packed the National Mall
IndyCar drivers zoomed past some of the nation's most famous landmarks this weekend. They faced novel challenges on an unconventional route.
Russian fighters modernizing ground robotic systems to increase control range — soldier
The ground robotic system crew commander noted that operators are also enhancing camouflage systems to conceal the equipment from enemy drones
Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66
Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema.
Fewer than 20 vessels pass through Strait of Hormuz over weekend — Reuters
These figures may change, as some vessels passed through with their transponders switched off, experts from Kpler said
US will strike Iran if Tehran responds to sanctions with military escalation — secretary
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the US goal at this stage is to completely isolate Iran economically
Did Ambassador Gor Signal a Change in U.S. Stance on Kashmir?
His statement that Jammu and Kashmir is an “important part of India” has drawn a cautious response in New Delhi and ire in Islamabad.
Iran will not accept US conditions for ending conflict — Foreign Ministry
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei pointed out that the country responsible for initiating the armed conflict should bear the consequences of its actions
Pashinyan says to be pleased if Armenia were expelled from CSTO
The Armenian PM said that such discussions were underway within the alliance
Kiev loses nearly 9,900 soldiers, mercenaries over week of fighting — expert
Andrey Marochko stated that fighters of Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted the heaviest losses on the enemy
Russian Finance Ministry proposes tax deferrals, audit freeze for Wildberries through year’s end
Russia’s Finance Ministry has submitted a package of support measures to the government for RWB Group — the merged company formed by Wildberries & Russ — as well as for sellers wh…
'It embarrasses me to be involved': Inside the National Guard D.C. deployment
As President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C. enters its second year, three guard members who served many months on the mission share their reactions w…
Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says
Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy whose fatal shooting of Sonya Massey inside her home became a flashpoint over police use of force, died Sunday while serving a 20-…
What is known about preliminary results of elections to Kazakhstan’s new parliament
According to the Central Election Commission, 9,351,539 of the country’s 12,623,289 eligible voters participated in the election
IN BRIEF: Russian forces strike fuel tanker, ports used in Ukrainian army’s supplies
The Russian Armed Forces delivered strikes by air-launched precision-guided weapons and attack UAVs
Morning news brief
Treasury secretary to detail new round of economic pressure on Iran, Iran warns of 'seismic' retaliation if U.S. follow through with economic threat, Canada vows to impose retalia…
U.S. businesses are getting tariff refunds. Will customers get any money back?
Companies have received tariff refunds. What about consumers? Some companies are providing refunds while others decline.
Western NGOs implicated in attempts to destabilize Russia ahead of elections — legislator
Vasily Piskarev highlighted that personnel from Western NGOs were engaged in training provocateurs to be used the electoral period
Russian Government Proposes Tax Relief for Wildberries and Sellers After Drone Attacks
Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said the proposed measures include a deferral of taxes and insurance payments, as well as a freeze on tax audits.
Five parties win seats in Kazakh unicameral parliament following election results — CEC
The Adilet party received 71.17% of the vote