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Germany to boost intelligence services, citing constant cyberattacks from abroad
After years of concern about Russia and others, Berlin says it plans to turn its lagging agencies into 'real intelligence services' capable of 'active measures' against adversarie…
Putin visits the Kuril Islands for the first time. Japan issues a strong protest.
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first trip to the Kuril Islands, traveling to the island of Iturup, the Kremlin’s press service reported.
Russia-China cooperation reaches highest level thanks to Putin, Xi Jinping — envoys
The diplomats emphasized that "the leaders’ shared understanding of Russian-Chinese relations stems from the fundamental principles underlying the dialogue between the two countri…
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Sailors and their families have lives on pause, uncertain if they'll return to Mideast
Sailors and family members who were evacuated from U.S. bases in the Middle East months ago are waiting for the military to figure out what will happen to the lives they left behi…
These swing voters in Nevada say they are not dismissing socialist candidates
In online focus groups, 10 of 12 Biden-to-Trump voters said they wouldn't automatically think negatively of a politician who identifies with socialism.
Battlegroup Center snipers using special rounds to penetrate enemy UAV armor
Snipers work in close coordination with drone operators, which allows them to act proactively and know in advance where the Baba-Yaga is coming from
Economic ties between Russia, China demonstrate resilience amid external pressure — envoys
Trade turnover between the two nations grew more than thirtyfold over the past 25 years, consistently exceeding the $200 bln mark for several consecutive years, the diplomats noted
Russia unaware of Zelensky’s proposals to end Ukraine conflict — Ryabkov
The Russian deputy foreign minister said the US did not hand over these proposals to Russia via diplomatic channels
NATO pursuing Arctic region’s active militarization — Russian Foreign Ministry
According to European Affairs Department Director Vladislav Maslennikov, Western countries' approaches toward the Arctic region have increasingly been dominated by a confrontation…
Russia to promptly arrange reception for Witkoff, Kushner — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov said this issue remains on the radar
Ukrainian armed forces using banned chemical weapons — US publication
Small Wars Journal said that instances of the use of these special weapons have been repeatedly documented during the conflict
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Primary results reveal divide among Democratic Party, new inflation report could give the Fed more time to bring inflation under control, rescues teams race to find survivors of C…
Mamdani dodges question on whether NYPD will go ahead with training in Israel
New York mayor says decision is in hands of city council, an independent body; footage emerged last year of him blaming Israel for police violence in New York The post Mamdani dod…
Author discusses the common myths and stereotypes about domestic violence
Allegations of domestic violence against Congressman Max Miller, which he denies, have raised persistent stereotypes about abuse. NPR's Michel Martin talks to author Leslie Morgan…
Attempts to resolve problems in Arctic without Russia to remain futile — MFA
According to the statement, Russia will continue to use all its foreign policy tools to maintain peace and stability in the region
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Josh Kushner buy the Los Angeles Lakers
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mike Vorkunov of the Athletic about the record-breaking sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to investor Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Ukrainian Drones Attack Wildberries Hub and Oil Refinery in Bashkortostan
Ukraine has struck more than two dozen Wildberries facilities in the last month.
Zelensky: 5% of U.S. interceptor missiles would get Ukraine through the winter; 10% would stop all Russian ballistic missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with CNN that Ukraine is receiving two and a half times fewer interceptor missiles this year than it did in 2025, even …
IN BRIEF: Casualties after UAV attacks, fire in Bashkortostan Region, Sevastopol blackout
A young woman was injured when a drone crashed in the Rostov Region
Jack Ukeles, who used data and idealism to shape Jewish communal life, dies at 88
New Yorker turned Jerusalemite was in first graduating class of Bar Ilan University, studied changing face of American Jewry, and spoke out passionately against extremism in Israe…
French ambassador to CAR accused of bringing women to official residence faces disciplinary action
The accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach.
Russia, Malaysia plan to establish joint nanotechnology venture — minister
Valery Falkov said the project aims to commercialize nanotechnology-related intellectual property
More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers
Two Palestinian families in the village of Qusra say they have been trapped in their homes, with water and power cut off, since Sunday.