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Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement: Implications for India
Pakistan would surely try to rally the group and invoke the pact in some form in the event of tensions with India.
Sen. Ruben Gallego on handling of USS Lincoln conditions: 'That's not proper leadership'
Lawmakers want answers from the Pentagon chief and the U.S. Navy about living conditions aboard the USS Lincoln. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of A…
Driven by prolonged conflict and ideological shift, more Israelis seek quiet life abroad
Emigrees cite political drift rightward, social stagnation, 'endless and pointless wars' as they depart Jewish state in droves; experts increasingly concerned about 'brain drain' …
State Prosecutors Seek 12-Year Prison Sentence for Lev Shlosberg
The veteran opposition politician is accused of “discrediting” and spreading “fake news” about the Russian armed forces.
From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks
At least eight people died in Japan as heavy rains flooded roads and disrupted traffic while firefighters from Britain to France and Croatia struggled to contain blazes in Europe'…
Documentary film fest to open at National Library for 11th year
Docu.Text, running August 16-20, will feature 25 films, with premieres, filmmaker talks and live performances by Aviv Geffen and other Israeli artists The post Documentary film fe…
Russia’s Foreign Ministry rejects truce with Ukraine in Black Sea
Russia’s Foreign Ministry stated it “sees no grounds” for a mutual truce with Ukraine in the Black Sea.
Eurovision proposes new rules to reduce political voting
Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".
US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says
Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.
Russia’s Defense Ministry threatens to ‘freeze’ Ukraine, posting an image of a drone captioned ‘Like snow on your head’
The Defense Ministry posted an image on its social media accounts showing several Shahed drones in flight, captioned “Like snow on your head.” “This winter, you’ll get a ‘freeze,’…
IDF confirms killing Hamas commander who held multiple Israelis hostage in Gaza
Military says terrorist held Cpl. Noa Marciano and Tsachi Idan, who were killed in the Strip, as well as Ziv Berman, Omri Miran, Ori Megidish, Naama Levy and Matan Angrest, who we…
Brad Pitt is drinking again. As a fellow alcoholic, I think he’s making a mistake
Don’t fool yourself about moderate drinking Read Full Article at RT.com
Press review: Putin’s Iturup visit sends message to Japan as EU falls short of gas targets
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, August 14th
Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked Saudi Aramco refinery, imperiling strained truce
UN warns of highest risk since 2022 truce of return to war between Iran-backed rebels and Saudi-backed, internationally recognized government, amid growing humanitarian crisis The…
American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after 9 months in captivity
Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officialsAn American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October …
Albanian ambassador attacks UK right wing for ‘unhinged’ fixation with 2022 migrant surge
Exclusive: Uran Ferizi says arrivals fell sharply after short-lived influx, but country continues to be stigmatisedThe number of Albanians who travelled to Britain in small boats …
Bjorn Lomborg: Energy, climate, and the fight for a better world
The Iran war emphasized how reliant we are on fossil fuels; a leading Danish thinker explains how we should think about energy needs, global warming, and the welfare of mankind Th…
Vance: Preventing nuclear Iran is the ‘number two’ US goal, after ensuring cheap oil
Trump cabinet members say US could keep its Hormuz blockade indefinitely, Iran to face 'never before seen' economic isolation; Iran demands payment for spill from tanker it appare…
Fill in the blank on this week's quiz: Rep. AOC is documenting ____ on Instagram
Plus, which beloved animal crossed the rainbow bridge, and what bit of papal paraphernalia did Chicago baseball fans get this week?
‘What’s happened to us? Where did we get lost?’ Zimbabwe reckons with the reality of violence against women
The deaths of a Bulawayo mother and her daughters spark calls for an urgent action on gender-based violenceThe three white coffins were draped in white lace and topped with small …
US, Israel trying to deprive Iran of its right to peaceful use of atom — ambassador
Nassereddin Heidari said there is no evidence in the International Atomic Energy Agency documents indicating any diversion in Iran's nuclear activities
At Big Bend National Park, bulldozers begin clearing pristine desert land for border barrier work
A coalition of landowners, outdoor enthusiasts and business owners that say any work in Big Bend National Park would forever change the place often called "Texas' gift to the nati…
ICE uses controversial program to boost deportations. Here's how it works in 1 county
Details on how ICE cooperation agreements work in practice have been hard to come by. NPR took a close look at how sheriff's deputies in Walton County, Fla., approach immigration-…
Ukraine-linked ammo plant blows up in Italy (VIDEOS)
An explosion has damaged an ammo factory near Colleferro, Italy, owned by KNDS, a Franco-German arms manufacturer and supplier to Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com