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Xi Jinping’s Jiang Zemin: Rewriting the ‘Reform Era’ to Serve the ‘New Era’
Xi’s commemoration of Jiang was ultimately less an exercise in historical remembrance than an attempt to impose continuity on the CCP’s post-Mao history.
Helicopter crashes at Mount Ololokwe in Kenya, killing six people
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department tells the BBC the identities of those on board are not yet known.
Indonesia earthquake leaves 40,000 people homeless
Rescue services continue to search for those reported missing
Liberation of Kudiyevka creates logistical difficulties for Ukrainian troops — official
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Kudiyevka settlement was liberated on August 16
Moscow Gas Stations Reimpose Fuel Limits as ‘Second Wave’ of Shortages Hits Russia
Both Gazprom Neft and Tatneft are limiting the amount of fuel that customers in Moscow and the surrounding region can purchase.
US believes Oman made too many concessions in talks with Iran — AP
According to the agency, the United States disagrees with a number of agreements reached by Iran and Oman
Rusal aluminum output up 4.5% year-on-year to 2.01 mln tonnes in January-June
According to the report, global primary aluminum production in the first half of the year edged down 0.1% year-on-year to 36.4 million tonnes
Russia’s Matvey Safonov ranked 10th among world’s best goalkeepers — ESPN
The ranking of the world’s best goalkeepers is topped by Spain’s David Raya from England’s Arsenal FC
Spared execution eight times, oldest inmate in US dies at 101
Francis Smith was one of a growing number of elderly people who are incarcerated.
Vatican’s diplomatic service head to visit Russia on August 25-28 — archdiocese official
Paul Richard Gallagher visited Moscow in November 2021 and met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports. And, takeaways from Florida's primaries
President Trump has announced that the U.S. is delaying a 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching a deal. And, how progressive Democrats fared in Florida's primary elections…
France’s ‘aid in dying’ law comes into effect after constitutional approval
Right to assisted dying established for patients with conditions assessed as incurable and causing unbearable pain Legislation granting incurably ill adults the right to assisted …
NATO aircraft spotted near Russia’s Kaliningrad Region on Aug 18 — Die Welt
A NATO spokesman, commenting on this information at the newspaper’s request, stated that "NATO is a defense alliance, and the alliance partners are continuously improving their de…
Submissions for 2026 Hainan film festival officially open
The 8th HIIFF will feature 10 prize categories, including the Best Picture, the Grand Jury Prize, the Best Director, the Best Scriptwriter, the Best Artistic Contribution, the Bes…
IDF closes Gaza probe of World Central Kitchen deaths; inquiry into killing of Hind Rajab ongoing
Military advocate general also decides on further examination of deaths of 15 rescue workers, while dismissing cases of killings of 4 Doctors Without Borders employees The post ID…
Rada appoints Khmara as defense minister
The decision was backed by 312 votes, with a minimum of 226 required
Tehran warns Gulf states against complicity in US aggression against Iran
Chief of the General Staff of the Islamic Republic Ali Abdollahi specified that he meant any assistance or support provided to the US army
Is Bulgarian prime minister Rumen Radev sizing up the EU’s Orbán-shaped hole?
Rightwing populist’s inconsistent positions on Europe and Russia suggest he is testing how far he can push partners and electorateOne evening nine years ago in the Bulgarian town …
Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 foreign deportees from the US
Liberia says the deal is a "humanitarian arrangement" and is receiving no compensation.
Ukrainian detained in Croatia in Nord Stream case — German Prosecutor General's Office
The suspect is expected to be extradited to Germany to face charges and will appear before an investigating judge
Japan to begin developing submarine-launched hypersonic missiles in 2027
According to Kyodo News, next year’s defense budget will place special emphasis on technologies and weapons related to the realization of "retaliatory strike capabilities
What to know about new '103 for 103' POW exchange between Russia, Ukraine
The Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus
Russian ombudswoman holds talks with her Ukrainian counterpart
The two ombudspersons met on the border between Belarus and Ukraine
Many Russians who left because of the war had to start over abroad. Some found careers they never expected.
People who left Russia after the start of the full-scale war have had to start their lives over from scratch. They’ve had to learn a new language, absorb the local culture, tradit…