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Six foreign workers hurt in explosion of old munition in Metula
Two men wounded seriously, one moderately, in blast at a nectarine orchard near Lebanon border The post Six foreign workers hurt in explosion of old munition in Metula appeared fi…
Settlers reported to torch West Bank fields and attack Palestinians Monday night
Two Palestinians injured in Beita, child pepper-sprayed near Bethlehem, according to local media; no arrests reported The post Settlers reported to torch West Bank fields and atta…
Russia Summons Japanese Ambassador as Dispute Over Kuril Islands Flares Up
Vladimir Putin’s first-ever visit to the disputed islands last week has prompted a diplomatic back-and-forth between Moscow and Tokyo.
Russian Central Election Commission excludes Yabloko party from federal ballot
The changes have been approved at the commission’s meeting and introduced after the Supreme Court’s decision had entered into legal force
Houthis report drone strike on Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan
The rebels stated that the attack was in response to an airspace violation in the Yemeni governorates of Saada and Hajjah
Thailand seeks early launch of EAEU free trade talks with Russia — Deputy PM
Sihasak Phuangketkeow revealed that he had discussed the matter with his counterparts during his visit to Russia
Japanese ambassador leaves Russia’s MFA after 25 minutes inside building
The diplomat was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry over Tokyo’s protest after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the Kuril Island of Iturup
Kiev launches up to 350 UAVs daily at Belgorod Region over week, killing 15 people — MFA
According to Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik, the Belgorod Region was the area most frequently targeted by Ukrainian troops last week
Russia’s Battlegroup South intercepts over 130 heavy Ukrainian drones over past day
The battlegroup's units destroyed 35 ground robotic systems in the Kramatorsk, Konstantinovka and Slavyansk sectors
Russian stock indices up as trading on Moscow Exchange opens
As of 10:00 a.m. Moscow time, the MOEX and RTS indices increased by 0.96%
Russian woman fined for joining group appeal over gasoline shortage
A court in Volgograd has fined local resident Tatyana Smetanko 10,000 rubles under a protocol for participating in a mass public event, the independent Russian news outlet Mediazo…
Over 600 Ukrainian Drones Target Moscow Region in Major Air Assault
At least three people, including a 10-year-old girl, were injured across the region, local authorities said Tuesday morning.
Thailand wants to develop cybersecurity cooperation with Russia — Deputy PM
According to Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob will visit Russia soon to discuss this issue
‘Voluntary donations’ by Russian businesses to state budget hit a record sum since start of 2026
Russian businesses made 383.69 billion rubles in non-repayable contributions to the federal budget during the first eight months of 2026 — almost one and a half times the total fo…
Ukraine launches over 600 drones at Moscow and surrounding areas – Europe live
Russian-controlled regions, including the occupied Crimea, also reported heavy attacksMoscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been …
Iraq probing drone strike on Kurdistan PM’s office, as Iran warns of ‘false-flag ploys’
Tehran, which kept bombing Iraqi Kurdish opposition groups during ceasefire, hints 'reckless attack' on office of autonomous region's leader Masrour Barzani is bid 'to sow discord…
Lawmaker sees Ukraine balancing on verge of financial precipice
Daniil Getmantsev blamed the situation on an economic slowdown in Ukraine and "ill-balanced decisions" in the defense sphere
Trump dispatches his representative to SPIEF with secret diplomatic mission — FT
According to the newspaper, the trip to Russia "carried heavy symbolism for the prospect of reviving diplomacy"
Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over reports Ukraine using British drones in attacks
Ministry of Defence rebuffs threats, saying UK ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’Moscow has threatened the UK with …
More than 600 Ukrainian drones target Moscow; Wildberries warehouse damaged
Some 620 Ukrainian drones headed toward the Moscow region starting on the evening of August 17, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said, adding that 180 of them were shot down.
China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeral
While hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.
Woman apparently impregnated from wrong donor’s sperm in latest Assuta foul-up
Single mother shocked when DNA test she performed abroad found newborn and his older brother don't have same biological father, lawyers say The post Woman apparently impregnated f…
Haredi turnout high in Likud primary, amid fears they won’t vote for party in general election
Some party activists decry 'foreign body' influencing Netanyahu's slate, but some candidates are glad to get votes wherever they can The post Haredi turnout high in Likud primary,…
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