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Russia, Vietnam to continue working on options for cooperation in transport projects
Russian Railways said Vietnam has plans to develop its railway network
Clean Arctic volunteers head for Eurasian northernmost point cleanup mission
The cleanup expedition to Cape Chelyuskin is organized for the first time
Nenets Autonomous Region to develop oil production sector's personnel training — governor
For the Nenets Autonomous Region, this is the main sector of the economy
Civilian Casualties in Ukraine in July Hit Highest Monthly Toll Since March 2022, UN Says
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine confirmed that at least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured last month.
Iberian orca known for ramming boats seen with suspected gunshot wounds
Marine conservationist says deliberate attack would be ‘act of extreme cruelty’ against an endangered populationSpanish officials have launched an investigation after the matriarc…
Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum
Police released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered.
Taiwan Wants to Know Why Indonesia Joined China in a Naval Exercise East of Taiwan
The exercise highlighted increasing tensions in the waters east of Taiwan, which are also close to Japan and the Philippines.
We learned 5 important things about the economy this week
From inflation, to credit card debt, to who's actually doing the spending: These are key takeaways from this week in economic news.
Russia to create ‘Rapist-Pedophile’ database
Russia plans to build a unified electronic database of people who have committed sexual violence against minors, Anastasia Udaltsova, a deputy in the State Duma, the lower house o…
The Taliban has taken a terrible toll on the education of girls -- and boys as well
Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. They've had a devastating impact on girls' education. A lesser told story is their impact on the educ…
US said pushing silent Netanyahu to publicly condemn settler violence in Qusra
Katz says he told IDF to plan transfer of full civilian law enforcement in West Bank to police, which is already largely responsible for the matter; besieged residents say activis…
Politico: Zelensky can’t find a Ukrainian ambassador to the US — every candidate says no
Zelensky is struggling to find a new ambassador to the United States after several candidates turned down the post, senior Ukrainian officials and lawmakers told Politico.
Blackout hits four Central Asian countries at once
Power outages struck Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan simultaneously on the afternoon of August 14.
BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration
Move will be one of first large-scale foreign investments in country since US ousted leader Nicolás Maduro in JanuaryBP has answered Donald Trump’s call for oil companies to help …
In Interview, Japarov Says He’d Planned for Tashiev to Be Kyrgyz President Next
Japarov claimed he changed his mind once he realized Tashiev is “not ready.”
Why India Needs a Comprehensive Polar Strategy
The Arctic and Antarctic are reshaping both the global climate and the geopolitical chessboard. Yet India remains absent from the tables where polar futures are decided.
‘The fear keeps building’: Residents of Russia’s Nizhnekamsk on life after a deadly Ukrainian drone attack
A Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhnekamsk, a city in Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan, on August 10 killed 13 people, including citizens of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Residents quickl…
Yabloko Appeals Russian Supreme Court Ruling Barring It From State Duma Elections
Party chairman Nikolai Rybakov vowed that “Yabloko will be on the ballot” in next month’s State Duma elections.
Italian police recover paintings by Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse after heist
Artworks valued at total of more than $10m were stolen from Magnani Rocca Foundation near Parma in MarchItalian police have recovered three paintings by the French masters Paul Cé…
Hundreds evacuated as French wildfires spread (VIDEO)
Wildfires in France’s Landes department have forced the evacuation of more than 500 people as flames continue to spread Read Full Article at RT.com
China Forced Nepal to Cancel an International Conference on Tibetan Studies
The incident reveals Beijing’s growing efforts to assert authority over Tibetan Buddhism – including in other countries.
Builders unearth €9m gold stash sealed in walls of Belgian property
Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.
Romania shuts down its only nuclear power plant
The only operating reactor at Cernavoda, Romania’s sole nuclear plant, has been shut down as a harsh drought left the Danube at record lows Read Full Article at RT.com
Putin’s recruiters scramble to avoid second mass mobilisation as Ukraine losses mount
Russia is losing 30,000 casualties a month, and the country’s regions are under pressure to feed the ‘meat-grinder’. Experts say it may not be enoughIn kitchens and Telegram chats…