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K-Beauty’s Brazil Push Signals a New Type of Korean Diplomacy
As strange as it sounds, the Korean beauty industry is playing an increasingly important role in Seoul’s foreign policy calculus.
Moment motorcyclist in Colombia flies into bus in high-speed collision – video
CCTV footage captured the moment a motorcyclist drove into the side of a moving bus in Buga, Colombia. The man flew through the open doors and landed inside the bus after reported…
No one developing small nuclear power plants apart from Russia — Putin
Russia has put into operation the first small floating power plant in the north, the Russian president said
Putin calls threats to attack civilian aircraft state terrorism
The Russian leader stressed that it complicates the prospects for holding bilateral peace talks
Putin lists Far East, Arctic nature conservation among priorities
The Russian president announced plans to "further cut harmful emissions in the Far Eastern industrial centers"
Russia’s Arctic marine terminals to be linked with inland waterways — Putin
This is necessary to ensure cargo flows from Central Russia, the Urals and Siberia
Kommersant: Russian oil companies failed to fulfill about 60% of gasoline exchange contracts — due to Ukrainian attacks on refineries
Russian oil companies failed to fulfill about 60% of gasoline supply contracts on the St. Petersburg exchange between May and September, according to estimates from industry sourc…
Collective Security Treaty exercises not aimed at anyone — Chief of Joint Staff
"All activities and exercises being conducted are scheduled and are intended to enhance the coordination of command and control bodies and troops
Putin notes Trump’s positive attitude towards constructive work
The Russian president stated that Moscow supports the restoration of full-scale relations with Washington
NATO has no plans to deploy nuclear weapons to additional countries — Polish official
Polish Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Zalewski clarified that Warsaw sought to participate in NATO’s nuclear deterrence concept and that it was one of the issues on the agenda
Putin sees low birth rate as one of main challenges facing Russia
The head of state emphasized that Russia’s birth rate was not as low as that of some other countries but said it was being affected by numerous factors
Putin believes there is chance for settlement in Ukraine
The Russian leader said Moscow is grateful to everyone who is trying to contribute to resolving this issue
Up to Russia, Ukraine to reach agreement, while others can only assist — Putin
The Russian president noted that that the People's Republic of China, for example, constantly pays attention to this and does everything possible to ensure that the problem is res…
Embattled Spanish PM Sánchez insists no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis
Spain's prime minister tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.
Putin orders creation of new financial center based on Eastern Exchange
The Russian leader noted that a national standard for public-private partnerships is also intended to facilitate the implementation of infrastructure projects
Norway Seizes Russian Ship to Enforce $4.2Bln Claim by Ukraine’s Naftogaz
A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the seizure of the ship amounts to an act of “piracy.”
Russia to close Goethe-Institut in response to Germany’s decision to shut down Russian House in Berlin
Russian branches of Germany’s Goethe-Institut cultural center will close, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in a speech at the Eastern Economic Forum.
Security Is the Key to Resolving the Thai-Cambodia Border Conflict
“The first step is security: uphold the ceasefire, reduce military risks, clear mines, strengthen law enforcement, and cooperate against criminal networks.”
One civilian killed, 21 injured in Ukrainian attacks on Belgorod Region over past day
One child and three adults are currently undergoing hospital treatment, Alexander Shuvayev said
Veteran political journalist on division among Democrats over democratic socialism
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with CNN senior political analyst Ron Brownstein about the Democratic Party's division over embracing democratic socialism.
Russian stock market rises at start of trading session
The MOEX and RTS indices rose by 0.3%, to 2,191.65 and 793.62 points, respectively
Ex-National Security Council director on administration's plan for Venezuela oil
NPR's Michel Martin asks former Obama administration official Benjamin Gedan about the viability of the Trump administration's plan for Venezuelan oil.
German authorities want to help Kiev obtain coordinates of targets in Russia — Der Spiegel
The magazine recalled that, following the drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport, Berlin decided to step up military support for Kiev
Morning News Brief
Exodus of experienced military leadership continues in the Pentagon, Trump touts Venezuela oil deal as critics question legality, the jury is deadlocked in the trial of Lindsay Cl…