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One-hit wonders keep saving Netanyahu. This time, he might be played out
A constellation of center-right parties could unite to bolster the prime minister, as their now-defunct predecessors have done. But even if they do, it may not be enough to get hi…
Falling House review – fierce tale of an Iranian prison guard holding his family hostage
Venice film festival: Mohsen Gharaei’s powerfully acted domestic drama watches as the failing patriarch attempts to contain family rebellionIran is a prison and everybody is insid…
Gloria Steinem, potent voice of US feminism, co-founder of Ms. magazine, dies at 92
Iconic activist, who began her career as a journalist, spent decades speaking all over the world with messages that championed women's rights The post Gloria Steinem, potent voice…
Power of Siberia 2 project to be discussed at meeting with China on Friday — Novak
Power of Siberia 2 is a project for a main gas pipeline from Russia to China through Mongolia, with capacity potentially reaching up to 50 bln cubic meters of gas per year
Russian embassy categorically rejects London’s accusations about Leipzig drone incident
No convincing arguments in favor of the anti-Russian version of what happened were presented, the Russian diplomatic mission stated
Russian Embassy in Oslo calls arrest of research vessel violation of international law
The lawyers would appeal the Norwegian court’s ruling and defend Russia’s interests through legal means
Apocalypse prep or pure pragmatism: what is behind Peter Thiel’s move to Argentina?
Relocation coincides with proposed laws that opponents say would entrench power of US tech billionaires in countryDozens of protesters converged on Peter Thiel’s mansion in Buenos…
Oil flows through Strait of Hormuz recover to 18 million bpd, Trump claims
"Hormuz oil volumes are back," the US president said
Eleven people sentenced to death in Vietnam drug trafficking case
More than 200 people are convicted over a network smuggling drugs into Vietnam in toothpaste tubes and other consumer items.
New energy facilities to be built in Arctic — Putin
The new power generation facilities will include small nuclear power plants
Russian Culture Festival in China concludes
The 14th Russian Culture Festival in China was held in Beijing from August 28 to September 2, 2026
IN BRIEF: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak’s key statements on sidelines of EEF
According to the official, the Russian authorities intend to balance fuel supply and demand in the country by increasing refinery output and drawing additional imported gasoline s…
Daily Briefing Sept. 3: Will sanctions succeed against Iran where military force hasn’t?
US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses evolving US policy on Iran and DC's stronger tone on West Bank settler violence, and updates us on Gaza policies, Palestinian banking and PA …
US to rely on economic pressure on Iran to avoid military escalation — Reuters
The current absence of large-scale hostilities allows the US military to reinforce its forces in the Middle East
Putin expects stability of economic policy to ensure flow of foreign investment
Sources of investment can vary widely, the Russian leader noted
Dolly Parton gets new star on Hollywood Walk of Fame after vandalism
Fans laid flowers on the singer's star after her death, but vandals scratched her name off.
Russian Railways facilities secured against drone attacks — holding head
"Passengers can feel completely at ease," Oleg Belozerov said
"Passing ball to new Duma convocation" and Far East’s development: Putin’s speech at EEF
The first oil from Vostok Oil will be shipped shortly, the Russian president said
Toxic wildfire haze spreads across South East Asia as 'super' El Niño intensifies
Millions of people have been exposed to the smog, with more than 12,000 children suffering respiratory issues.
Seven Israeli researchers awarded prestigious EU starting grants
Rising scholars from Tel Aviv University and Bar-Ilan University to receive nearly $13 million in total European Research Council funding The post Seven Israeli researchers awarde…
Parallel imports to Russia may reach $20.5 bln in 2026 — Industry and Trade Minister
Parallel imports for the first seven months of 2026 amounted to approximately $12.2 billion, Anton Alikhanov specified
Escalation with Russia over drones could backfire on Merz in elections — Der Spiegel
The magazine notes that "never before has the federal government placed the blame on Russia so quickly and so directly"
Liechtenstein MPs vote to legalise abortion despite threat of veto
Organisers of the citizens' initiative say they have popular support, even though the all-powerful monarch has said he will veto the legislation.
Yen soars as Bank of Japan tipped to raise interest rates
Jump lifts currency to highest level against dollar in a month, while global markets remain jitteryBusiness live – latest updatesThe Japanese yen has soared by more than 1.7% agai…