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US extends general license for talks on Lukoil's foreign assets until September 19
The license greenlights transactions related to negotiations on the "sale, disposition, or transfer of Lukoil International GmbH" and its assets
Mark Zuckerberg buys 440-acre Strancally castle estate in Ireland
Meta chief executive paid roughly €20m for gothic-style mansion built in 1830 and its surroundingsIt stretches the definition of pied-à-terre but Mark Zuckerberg now has a pad in …
Russian stock indices decline by the end of trading on Moscow Exchange
The Chinese yuan edged down 10 kopecks to 12.32 rubles
Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury.
UN chief calls for halt to attacks on civilian infrastructure, including in Russia
Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that Antonio Guterres remains deeply concerned by the continued escalation of the Ukrainian conflict
A 4,000‑yr‑old Rock Painting in Indonesia Offers Clues to One of Humanity’s Greatest Migrations
Austronesia explorers from what is now Taiwan may have leapfrogged to centers of influence, rather than simply advancing to the next nearest island.
Bulgaria restricts operation of Kozloduy NPP due to low water level in Danube — ministry
The capacity of Unit 5 will be scaled down by 120 megawatts on August 21 to avert a potential emergency
Production of fuel for Ukrainian missiles in Denmark delayed until 2027
Euractiv noted that Danish authorities had "cleared more than 20 bureaucratic hurdles for the construction of the plant," but this did not help
Several hundred Ukrainian soldiers desert during training in Germany — newspaper
Under Ukrainian law, these individuals could face up to 12 years in prison if they return home
Parliament votes on new Bangladesh’s president
255 members of parliament voted for Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the candidate from the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party
FBI seizes former Congressman Eric Swalwell's devices and searches his home as part of investigation
Agents stopped the Democrat in an airport over the weekend as part of an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations that he has denied.
Como mayor bans 'beasts' in city centre after being hit by bike
Alessandro Rapinese issues the prohibition for the historic city centre after an encounter with a cyclist last month.
Three things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt
The U.S. federal debt hit a record $40 trillion this week. The debt has doubled since 2017, and just paying interest on the accumulated debt now costs the government more than $1 …
What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA
Dr. Heidi Overton is currently working as a White House policy aide. If confirmed, she would lead an agency of 18,000 staffers who study and regulate food, drugs, medical devices,…
Tougher US sanctions against Iran constitute economic terrorism — MFA
According to the statement, Washington's new restrictions against Tehran represent "a continuation of a failed US policy, the repetition of which will lead only to another failure"
Presidential spokesman describes fortifications on eastern border as 'full of holes’
Rafal Leskiewicz pointed to statements by Polish politicians about just how narrow and small a section of the sky along Poland’s eastern border is protected by air defense systems
Ukrainians' right to protection in EU depends on their usefulness on frontline — senator
Alexander Voloshin remarked that Kiev has long promoted Europe as a sanctuary where human rights are a fundamental priority
Reps of 120 Tajik companies meet with Russian business mission in Dushanbe — REC
The Russian Export Center office also organizes visits for Tajik companies to Russia
Why the World’s Hedging Responses to China’s Rare Earth Dominance Have Failed
At the heart of the global effort to diversify away from Chinese supply of critical minerals is the tension between friendshoring and strategic autonomy.
Gulf war becomes test ground for Iran's defense industry, ministry says
The Iranian Ministry of Defense said that each new act of pressure or sanction has highlighted the need to rely on domestic resources
Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rights group says
Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani's detention is "unjustified and disproportionate", Reporters Without Borders says.
US shows weakness by turning to its allies on Iran issue — Iranian diplomat
Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh said that Donald Trump "uses every means and every opportunity to isolate Iran and put pressure on the Islamic Republic of Iran in an attempt to compens…
Israel admits killing five-year-old Hind Rajab but clears troops over aid worker deaths
Australia has summoned Israel’s ambassador after the IDF refused to investigate the killing of Gaza aid worker Zomi Frankcom Read Full Article at RT.com
Bank of Russia lowers dollar exchange rate for August 21 to 83.36 rubles
The regulator lowered the official euro exchange rate by 1 ruble 81.22 kopecks to 96.7335 rubles