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Has the U.S. lost its dominance to China?
Beijing may be benefiting from the war in Iran and Trump's tariffs and has an edge in the competition for tech supremacy. The New Yorker's Evan Osnos discusses his story "The Futu…
Georgia hurts itself by saying no to diplomatic relations with Russia — Abkhazian official
Sergey Shamba stressed that Abkhazia would only be happy if relations between Russia and Georgia improved
Beyond the headlines, Pakistan and Russia are drawing closer
From counterterrorism to trade corridors, Moscow and Islamabad are turning steady contact into a deeper, more durable relationship Read Full Article at RT.com
Air defenses intercept 147 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions
On-duty air defenses downed Ukrainian UAVs over 13 Russian regions
Broadcasters to be barred from Eurovision song contest if state involved in ‘armed conflict’
Organisers says new rule will ensure contest provides ‘safe and welcoming environment’ for participantsBroadcasters will no longer be eligible to host the Eurovision song contest …
Russia’s GDP grew 1.3% in the second quarter of 2026, beating Central Bank and government forecasts
Russia’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 1.3% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to preliminary data published by Russia’s official…
Washington seeks to cut embassy staff in Middle East — CNN
According to the TV channel, the US State Department does not expect to return to normal staffing in the region soon amid the looming threat of a full-scale return to war
Over one million square meters of warehouses damaged in Ukraine — agency
The Kiev Region accounts for about 750,000 square meters of that number
NATO says begins to reduce contingent in Kosovo
The alliance's spokesperson Allison Hart did not provide any numerical data on the scale and timing of the reductions
Ex-Marine Robert Gilman tried to get out of a Russian prison by volunteering for the invasion of Ukraine. He got out on humanitarian grounds instead — so what does Putin want in return?
Russia has released Robert Gilman, a 32-year-old American whom a court had sentenced to 10 years in a penal colony. Gilman was detained in Voronezh in January 2022. According to t…
Special military operation to end or be suspended only on Russia's terms — Medvedev
The United Russia party’s Chairman noted that relations with the West will change little after that
Most Poles want unemployed Ukrainian men deported – poll
67% of Poles would back the deportation of unemployed military-age Ukrainian men, a recent IBRiS poll has indicated Read Full Article at RT.com
West always wanted to 'cancel' Russia, but now it's doing it brazenly — Medvedev
The politician noted that as soon as the special military operation had begun, it had come out in an absolutely cynical, undisguised, monstrous and even perverted form
The Guardian view on Japan’s yen: Trump wants to keep the easy-money machine running | Editorial
A cheap currency helps finance the US tech boom. Washington is intervening because allies matter only when they are usefulJapan’s yen has slid back towards 160 to the dollar, desp…
Screenwriter Pavel Tetersky leaves Russia after terrorism accusation, 12-day arrest
The writer and screenwriter Pavel Tetersky has left Russia, his lawyer, Oskar Cherdzhiev, said on Telegram on August 12. Mediazona, an independent Russian news outlet, drew attent…
Politico says Zelensky 'fumbled' Belgrade trip as Kosovo remarks cause stir
The publication noted that Albania had reacted sharply to the statement as well
Supreme Court finds Yabloko received about $36,000 from abroad
The party recieved donations from counterparties, who received funding from the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and a number of othe…
Major Russian grain export terminal hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.
‘Make the earth shake’: Haredi protesters don yellow stars, block roads after draft evader’s arrest
Protesters sit in front of traffic on stretch of Route 4 outside of Bnei Brak; soldier escorted to safety by police after mob surrounds him, calls him 'f--k up,' in Givat Shmuel T…
Eyeing Israel’s near-wins, Eurovision to bar conflict-hit countries from hosting contest
Contest winner usually hosts the next year, but new rules appear aimed at Israel, which came in 2nd this year and last; EBU can still allow winning nation to host if safety assure…
Japan’s Underground Lab Wants to Solve the World’s Nuclear Waste Problem
A rare visit to the Horonobe Underground Research Laboratory, where Japanese researchers are testing options for storing radioactive waste.
Pentagon accused of ‘whitewashing’ civilian casualties
The Pentagon has been accused of whitewashing civilian casualties in its annual report on US military operations Read Full Article at RT.com
Easing of monetary policy key factor in recovery of economic activity in Russia — ministry
The economic activity was supported by existing government measures
Russia calls off its annual combat-drone jamboree, worried Ukraine would strike the event
Organizers have canceled “Dronnitsa,” the all-Russian gathering of combat drone operators that had been scheduled for August 29–30 in Veliky Novgorod, about 100 kilometers (75 mil…