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Former IDF soldier charged with training to fight abroad with Islamic State
Indictment charges that Khamis Sawaed, from the Bedouin village of Hussniyya, became interested in ISIS in 2023 and was planning to travel to Syria or Africa to join group The pos…
Russia, South Africa oppose politicization of human rights — Russian Foreign Ministry
According to Grigory Lukyantsev, the recent meeting in Pretoria recorded a high level of mutual understanding and outlined new prospects for strengthening the partnership between …
Britain lost its empire – but not its appetite for confronting Russia
Moscow’s refusal to call Britain ‘Great’ reflects a deeper clash over Ukraine, London’s influence and the risk of a diplomatic rupture Read Full Article at RT.com
Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the U.S. and Venezuela strike oil deal
Chevron is the largest foreign oil operator in Venezuela. The deal will expand its footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty for Venezuela.
One civilian killed, two injured in Ukrainian attack on Belgorod Region
In particular, a 6-year-old girl was injured in a drone attack on a passenger car in the Akulinovka settlement
US Navy to stay in Persian Gulf as long as necessary, energy secretary says
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright expressed confidence in this
Moscow, Minsk settle all outstanding issues, relations all good — prime minister
Accoridng to Alexander Turchin, the Belarusian president gave the government a number of instructions on Wednesday to formalize new agreements with Russia
Russia’s government wants to legalize already-published books by ‘foreign agents’ and ‘undesirable’ organizations (they make up over half of library holdings)
Russia’s Digital Development Ministry is in talks with the Justice Ministry, the Interior Ministry, and the Presidential Administration over ways to achieve the “legalization” of …
Participation of investors from friendly countries in IPOs remains limited — VTB
Russian institutional and retail investors are the primary participants in offerings on the equity market at present
Ten thematic tracks of Kazan Digital Week announced
A traditional exhibition will be held as part of the forum to showcase high-tech solutions, hardware and software systems, as well as working models of machinery and equipment
US Drugmakers Are Dependent on Chinese Supply Chains
Analysts warn a disruption in Chinese sources of common antibiotics or blood thinners could leave American patients with no reliable alternative.
Russian air transport agency working to resume air service with Algeria
Earlier, Air Algerie stopped performing flights to Russia
Chasing Freedom: a poignant reflection on empire, education and parental expectations
Simukai Chigudu’s filmic memoir details the confines and conflicts of growing up in Zimbabwe during political turmoil.Don’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign up hereLa…
Russia sees China as key partner in peaceful nuclear energy — Putin
The Russian leader expressed confidence that the joint search for optimal paths for the further development of economic cooperation will be productive
New masterplan needed after desalination shutdown underlines dangers of tech overreliance
Experts blast complacency, urge reviving wells, natural buffers, and conservation to lower the 80% of drinking water that comes from coastal facilities The post New masterplan nee…
Mongolia’s President at the SCO Summit
For Mongolia, the highlights were the bilateral meetings held on the sidelines with Kyrgyzstan, China, and Russia.
Founder of Russian children’s hospice charged with spreading ‘fakes’ about the Russian military. She faces up to 10 years in prison.
Investigators have charged Lida Moniava, founder of the children’s hospice “House with a Lighthouse,” with spreading “false information” about the Russian military motivated by po…
Erdogan says discussed 'all' issues on bilateral agenda with Putin, alluding to S-400s
Earlier, the Turkish press had reported that the S-400s might be sold to a third country to resolve the issues between Turkey and the US regarding the F-35 fighter jets
Pro-Iranian group releases Lego VIDEO of US attack that turned ‘wedding into mourning’
The Pro-Iranian Explosive Media Group released a Lego-style video showing a US strike on a wedding that reportedly killed five civilians Read Full Article at RT.com
Israel says it’s ready to ‘decisively’ strike Iran if attacked during upcoming holidays
Tehran says it attacked US military sites in Gulf states, as Saudi Arabia accuses Islamic Republic of killing two crew members on a state-owned tanker traversing Hormuz The post I…
What is known about shootout involving security service officers in Kiev
During the initial investigation, the SBU stated that the detainees belonged to one of the Ukrainian Defense Forces units
Putin holds meeting with Chinese vice premier
Ding Xuexiang previously attended the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in June 2025
Russia’s Finance Ministry drops plan to limit cash deposits via ATMs.
Russia’s Finance Ministry has dropped plans to cap cash deposits made through ATMs. “It’s no longer being discussed. There are no such plans,” Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moise…
From Partnership to Penalty: US Tariffs Shadow India Trade Deal
The promise of deeper economic cooperation is undermined by punitive measures that could torpedo the India-U.S. pact even before it is signed.