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Russia’s grain harvest to reach 100 mln metric tons in coming days
Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut noted that the volume harvested this year is higher than last year
81-year-old confesses to German cold case murder of US tourist in 1994
Amy Lopez from Texas was last seen alive in September 1994 while on a visit to a fortress in Koblenz.
Ukraine plans to legalize disposal of missing soldiers' bodies as surgical waste — source
According to the Russian security source, the measure is being considered in part because Ukrainian morgues are overcrowded with unidentified remains
Russian vaccine maker expands dog vaccine recall to four batches, claiming possible sabotage
The Moscow-based company Vetbiokhim has urged dog owners and veterinarians not to use four batches of its Multikan vaccines.
UN deputy chief declines to assess Ukraine coordinator’s remarks
Tom Fletcher's statement followed a question about whether he considered Matthias Schmale’s actions to be a violation of Article 100 of the UN Charter, which requires UN staff to …
Deflation in Russia stands at 0.02% from August 11 to 17, 2026 — Rosstat
Consumer prices in Russia have declined by 0.08% since the beginning of August
Would Erdogan actually go to war with Israel?
Erdogan does not appear to want war with Israel, but a clash in Syria could force Ankara to respond and test Türkiye’s new defense alliance Read Full Article at RT.com
Bank of Russia lowers dollar exchange rate for August 20 to 85.13 rubles
The official euro exchange rate was lowered by 18.55 kopecks to 98.5457 rubles
Authorities expect fuel situation to improve as refineries return from maintenance
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the Russian government is monitoring the fuel market on a daily basis and working with companies to redirect fuel supplies to regions fa…
In new filings, Kennedy Center says it won't try to put Trump's name on facade until Sept. 8
Lawyers for Rep. Joyce Beatty asked a judge to rule speedily on the complex's renovation and entrance tarp. The National Symphony Orchestra also announced its new season, away fro…
Cyprus taking precautions against potential threats — news agency
The source said that four Greek Air Force F-16 fighter jets, as well as the Nikiforos Fokas frigate, are currently stationed in Cyprus
NABU charges former deputy head of Zelensky’s office — lawyer
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine also searched two locations
Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky
Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours
BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.
Kim Jong-un’s sister casts doubt on Trump’s claims of secret US-North Korea talks
President says he plans to meet dictator this year but Kim Yo-jong says Washington remains Pyongyang’s enemyDonald Trump has said he is planning to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong-un …
Kusturica slams blocking of his YouTube channel as 'war on truth'
Official reason for the channel's removal was not specified
Khmara appointed defense minister by decision of Zelensky’s Western patrons — expert
Sergey Yurchenko added that the situation at the front and on the international stage will not change after this appointment, since it is too late for Ukraine to make any changes
Israel admits its soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed
Military orders criminal investigation into deaths of five-year-old and six family members in Gaza in 2024The Israeli military admitted on Wednesday its troops had opened fire on …
Dialogue with US to be fruitless, unless Iran combat ready — Majlis speaker
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said "it is Washington and the war it unleashed that are causing instability in the region and disrupting normal trade routes"
Volodymyr Zelenskyy sacks senior aide amid Ukraine corruption crisis
Presidential deputy chief of staff Iryna Mudra dismissed day after former defence minister called for wartime electionUkraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired a senior ai…
The Economist reports panic in Ukraine over shortage of Patriot missiles
As winter approaches, Ukraine has requested at least 300 interceptor missiles for Patriot systems
Why Aitana's 'Superestrella' is the surprise Latin hit song of the summer
There's a reason why the escapist hit from singer Aitana has swept most of the Spanish-language world.
Colombia earthquake death toll exceeds 310, some 290 remain missing
According to the latest official update, as many as 29,680 houses were ruined and 134,282 buildings were damaged
West intends to monitor war financing in Ukraine with help of Khmara, expert says
According to Vitaly Kiselyov, at present the West is monitoring every personnel appointment in Ukraine, including those in the cabinet