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Israel must seize Gaza, set up Jewish settlements there — Israeli finance minister
Bezalel Smotrich criticized US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza, which provides for the establishment of international forces to ensure security in the enclave
Israel hits airfield in Syrian province of Idlib — Syria TV
There is no information about civilian casualties
Russia strikes village in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killing 10
Russian forces launched a missile strike on the village of Pechenihy in the Kharkiv region on the morning of August 18, Oleh Syniehubov, head of the regional administration, repor…
IN BRIEF: What we know about summoning of Japan’s ambassador to Russian Foreign Ministry
Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin expressed a strong protest to Akira Muto regarding the anti-Russian statements made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Foreign M…
Ukraine loses 674 aircraft during special military operation — top brass
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the enemy also lost 284 helicopters
Strong protest expressed to Japanese ambassador over Tokyo's anti-Russian statements
The Russian side informed the Japanese diplomat that Russia's sovereignty and jurisdiction over the southern Kuril Islands are inviolable
Three NATO reconnaissance planes spotted near Kaliningrad Region
One of them is a US Gulfstream EA-37B Compass Call II electronic warfare aircraft
Russia ready to embrace practices of traditional Chinese medicine — healthcare watchdog
According to the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare, it is necessary to address licensing medical practices and the practice of traditional Chinese medicine
Expert shapes three scenarios of Arctic development by mid-century
Svetlana Lipina called "managed discovery" the most favorable option with coordinated investments in ports, icebreaking fleet, response systems and public-private mechanisms
Iran highlights low efficiency of expensive UAVs, downing 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones — expert
According to Alexander Stepanov, the fact that such a large number of these drones were destroyed is primarily of strategic significance, as it calls into question the feasibility…
‘Nowhere left for us’: the refugee who has known no peace since she was 10
Since Sudan’s civil war first reached her village in 2003, Samira has been displaced seven times, enduring devastating losses and injuries along the wayEvery morning, she spreads …
Press review: Iran war strains US global reach as Washington revives Gaza settlement talks
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, August 18th
Serbia not supplying weapons to Kiev, arms may leak through gray markets — ambassador
Belgrade has no intention of supporting Ukraine militarily, Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko stressed
Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia
The musician would be the first major Western artist to play Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.
Russia’s economy is growing faster than expected. It probably won’t last.
Last week, Rosstat published seemingly encouraging news about the state of the economy: Russia’s GDP grew by 1.3% year-over-year in the second quarter, after shrinking by 0.2% in …
Damascus blames Israel for overnight airstrikes on military airport in northwest Syria
State TV reports material damage but no casualties at base, located 70 kilometers from Turkish border and reportedly being used as a training center for Syria’s new army The post …
Moscow rejects Tokyo’s attempts to dispute Russian sovereignty over southern Kurils
The corresponding message was conveyed to Japanese Ambassador to Moscow Akira Muto, who had earlier been summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry
Russian sovereignty, jurisdiction over Southern Kuril Islands beyond doubt — MFA
These territories became part of Russia as a result of World War II, as stipulated by the relevant agreements of the Allied Powers and the UN Charter, the Russian Foreign Ministry…
Russian, Kyrgyz forces finish joint tactical exercise
Under the exercise scenario, numerically superior simulated illegal armed group units crossed the state border and engaged in combat with border guards
Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until US fulfills memorandum terms — parliament speaker
In particular, Tehran demands that the blockade against Iran is lifted, frozen Iranian assets are unfrozen, the oil embargo is removed and threats and military operations on all f…
Russia, Nepal discussing new mechanisms for cooperation — Russian ambassador
When asked about possible high-level visits, Alexey Surovtsev noted that the parties could revisit this issue later as "the practical trade and economic cooperation expands"
Summoned Japanese ambassador arrives at Russian Foreign Ministry
The Japanese ambassador was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry following Tokyo’s protest against President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the Kuril Island of Iturup
In Portland, this soap box derby combines downhill speed with extreme pageantry
Soap box derbies send motorless cars down a steep incline. At one event, contestants make their cars look like cartoon characters, subway cars, food, and giant animals (among othe…
Al-Qaida’s Renewed Confidence in Bangladesh
Its network is growing, albeit slowly. But this is unlikely to manifest in mass casualty attacks.