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IN BRIEF: Novak’s directives on supplying Russian fuel market and refineries’ repairs
TASS has compiled the key takeaways from the meeting chaired by the Russian deputy prime minister
Iran’s Navy to continue defending country's interests in Strait of Hormuz — commander
Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said the Navy has a strong presence in the straits
Russia conducting 'surgical operation' in Ukraine to avoid harming civilians — TASS chief
Andrey Kondrashov said the Russian forces avoid causing completely unjustified civilian casualties
Russian authorities optimizing refineries’ maintenance schedules to stabilize fuel market
The cabinet of ministers discussed the implementation of measures aimed at ensuring sufficient fuel supplies for the domestic market
The Hidden Famine: What I Saw in North Korea’s Darkest Years
“With the collapse of the Public Distribution System, which had been the sole source of food, many urban residents, unable to grow anything for themselves, simply wasted away in t…
6 Killed, Around 90 Wounded in Russian Strike on Shopping Mall in Ukraine
A shopping mall was struck in the daytime attack on President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown.
Russian forces hit Ukrainian naval patrol boat in port of Chernomorsk
Throughout the day, the Russian Armed Forces continued to strike ports and ships being used in the interests of the Ukrainian military
A New Japanese Drydock and the Limits of Allied Cooperation
Japanese shipyards are expanding, but the future space may already be spoken for.
Cuba to withstand US pressure — Fidel Castro’s grandson
Fidel Antonio Castro Smirnov said that Cuba’s experience has demonstrated the importance of "international solidarity, diversification of ties, and the ability of countries to sup…
JD Vance reportedly mocks Carney for trying to ‘out-tough’ Trump on trade
Audio recording of US vice-president apparently made at New York fundraiser and shared with Canadian PressLeaked audio from a private event has reportedly captured the US vice-pre…
Kiev should beg Moscow for peace to save Ukraine — former Zelensky spokesperson
Yulia Mendel said this is now a matter of the country’s "survival"
Fyodorov launches all-out war against Zelensky, his entourage — publication
Despite these aggressive efforts, the publication indicated that the former Ukrainian defense minister can expect resistance from his opponents
Justice Ministry Re-Adds Exiled News Outlet Mediazona to ‘Foreign Agents’ List
Mediazona was initially branded a “foreign agent” in 2021. It was later removed from the registry after its founding legal entity was shut down.
Several injured after sword attack at Swedish school
Police say one man has been arrested, while several other local schools have been locked down.
Romania records highest fuel price increase in EU over past year
The average fuel price increase across the European Union was 16.9%
Can Bangladesh Engage the Arakan Army Without Compromising Rohingya Rights?
Engagement may be required, but appeasement is not.
Sinner withdraws from US Open
The Italian withdrew from the Masters 1000 tournaments in Montreal and Cincinnati ahead of the US Open because of a right knee injury
Ove 300 filling station damaged in Ukraine — energy minister
Reports of damaged gas stations are coming in from various regions of Ukraine almost daily
Israel strikes suspected radicals in security zone in southern Lebanon
According to the statement, several suspects crossed the Security Zone in the Baraashit area, entered a structure, and posed a threat to IDF soldiers
Corruption charges dropped against South Africa's police intelligence boss
Officials had faced charges over the appointment of a civilian to a top post within crime intelligence.
Tornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware
Tornadoes swept through New York and Delaware as severe storms brought torrential rain to the Mid-Atlantic.
How Penn State students ran an alleged cocaine ring - until it all fell apart
As initiation, prospective fraternity members were made to package the drugs, say prosecutors.
Von der Leyen pushing EU toward war with Russia — Finnish politician
Armando Mema said the European Commission president tends to baselessly accuse Russia of violating the airspace of European countries
Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch chief fit to stand trial in sex trafficking case, judge says
Jeffries was declared "mentally incompetent" by a court last year and said to be suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.