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UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.
Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence?
Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left
Syrian Air confirms resumption of direct air service between Damascus, Moscow
Direct flights between Damascus and Moscow were suspended in December 2024
China calls on Japan to respect international order regarding Kuril issue
According to Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun, Beijing is committed to the stance that "the results of the victory in the world anti-Nazi war must be respected and de…
As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers
Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Some don't like it, but advocates say there's clear evidence that cameras m…
Pion self-propelled artillery system crews destroy Ukrainian temporary deployment sites
The self-propelled gun crew deliver precision strikes at a range of up to 30 kilometers
French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s
Constitutional council says curbs infringe freedom of expression and privacy as president vows to rework legislationFrance’s top court has blocked a ban on social media access for…
Russia-Thailand trade up 23% in January-May 2026 — minister
Russian Minister for the Development of the Russian Far East Alexey Chekunkov recalled that Russia-Thailand trade turnover had risen to $1.7 billion in 2025
Ukrainian drone attacks kill 201 Russian civilians in July — foreign ministry
At least 1,441 civilians were wounded
Kiev attacks civilian facilities in 41 Russian regions in July, foreign ministry says
The attacks focused exclusively on civilian facilities with no connection to combat operations or military infrastructure
Three civilians injured, 10 buildings damaged in Ukrainian drone attack on Sevastopol
Seventeen UAVs were shot down by military units and mobile air defense teams
Kiev’s loss of control over shipping to weaken Ukrainian forces on battlefield — expert
Head of the secretariat of the Zaporozhye Region office of the World Russian People’s Council Alexander Pataman noted that it was no coincidence that Turkey was offering to mediat…
Ukraine facing shortage of personnel, anti-missile systems — US military intel
The report states that limited personnel and military equipment continued to constrain Kiev’s ability to conduct military operations
DPRK ambassador to Russia slams Kiev’s invasion of Kursk Region by neo-Nazi clique
Sin Hong Chol emphasized that Pyongyang remained committed to "strengthening the enduring friendship and unity between the two peoples, who stand shoulder to shoulder in pursuit o…
Moldova's economy declines as Chisinau funds military goals — MFA
Maria Zakharova noted that even massive financial injections from the European Union could not improve the situation
Ukrainian forces strike 10 municipalities in Lugansk People’s Republic over 24 hours
According to the regional head, two people were wounded
White House Deputy National Security Adviser Baker set to leave his post — Axios
Andy Baker also served as national security advisor to Vice President JD Vance
Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again
Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.
Hungary’s purchases of Russian pipeline gas down by 12.5% in January-June
In June, the EU imported €542 million worth of Russian pipeline gas
Kiev expanding geography of conflict with Russia, threatening global security — MP
Alexander Voloshin noted that international shipping, trade routes, food supplies, and the stability of global logistics chains are all under threat
Adopting West’s habit of resorting to violence, Ukraine regresses to dark ages — expert
According to Alexander Pataman, Ukraine has ceased to be a secular state, and the leader of the Kiev regime still has not understood his place
Mirotvorets database doxes 11 y. o. boy for aiding special op fighters
The website's creators accuse him of "an attempt on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity"
France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.
Kiev's Azov-Black Sea adventure will result in hard winter for Ukraine — expert
Vladimir Karasev noted that Russia’s precise and powerful strikes on Odessa’s ports had essentially cut Ukraine off from vital maritime trade routes