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A makeover for college: No gym, no meal plan and two years of work
A new model in Vermont emphasizes hands-on learning while stripping away frills like gyms and meal plans that increase costs. Other newly created institutions are also reimagining…
Russia considers NATO risks 'on the water, on the ground, in the air' in military planning
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said that Moscow was observing the continued expansion of NATO infrastructure northward and was factoring these developments into…
Past week’s enemy attacks kill over 50 civilians, including 7 minors in Russia — diplomat
"Over the past week, 383 civilians were affected by attacks from Nazi Ukrainians," Rodion Miroshnik said
India, China Take Small Step Forward Toward Border Settlement
At the recent special representatives talks in Beijing, the two sides agreed to work on identifying less contentious sections of their disputed border.
West Bank mosque said torched by settlers; 8 arrested for assaults on Palestinians, mosque arsons
Suspects aged 16 to 20; 4 Palestinians shot in front of settlers, troops; elderly Palestinian woman beaten; former Israeli officials to NYT: Settler violence is 'like the Germans'…
FACTBOX: Aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, 516 UAVs neutralized
The UAV attack damaged facilities in the port area of Ust-Luga in the Leningrad Region, where a fire broke out
Kiev military steps up attacks on Russian civilian targets — Russian diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik said the number of enemy strikes on civilian targets increased to nearly 1,200 per day last week
Trump suggests he is reviewing US support for UK over Falkland Islands
Comments signal president prepared to use dispute to push UK to raise defence spending and Nato contributionsDonald Trump has suggested he is reconsidering US support for Britain’…
Thai resort prepares to host USS Abraham Lincoln sailors after more than 270 days at sea
Security stepped up in Pattaya before arrival of thousands of sailors and marines, whose deployment was extended due to US war in IranAuthorities in the Thai resort city of Pattay…
Days after Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, White House fills in some of the details
As part of the deal, the U.S. is creating a private company as a joint venture with North American Blue Energy Partners, owned by Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt.
Russian seventh-grader attacks teacher with knife and pepper spray at a Siberian school. Seven people injured.
A seventh-grader attacked a teacher with a knife during a school assembly in Kansk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, local outlets Ngs24.ru and “Prospekt Mira” reported.
At least 12 people killed in Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine – Europe live
Zelenskyy says dozens more injured as strikes leave thousands without electricity in Odesa regionSeparately, we are picking up reports in the German press that Germany is set to f…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells Russia’s finance minister Russia won’t get economic relief until Ukraine war ends
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russia’s Finance Ministry head Anton Siluanov there would be no “economic relief” for Moscow until the Russia–Ukraine war ends, sources to…
Ukrainian Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Ust-Luga Port
Ust-Luga is Russia’s largest shipping terminal on the Baltic Sea and the second-largest nationwide behind Novorossiysk.
Defense industry facilities in Kiev, port infrastructure: Russian forces' massive strike
A gas station was damaged in the Obukhov district in the Kiev region
Could this humble sea sponge clean up the world’s ports?
The chicken liver sponge has sailed through a test of its ability to filter pollutants in a harbour in Spain’s Costa BravaIn the polluted waters of Marina Palamós on Spain’s Costa…
The Extractor review – Indonesian hostage-rescue thriller has surprising thread of gentleness at its core
Iko Uwais directs and acts in the story of a band of elite soldiers who must rescue a group of researchers taken captive in the jungleCan an elite team of soldiers rescue a band o…
Agenstvo: CIA director traveled to Moscow to urge peace talks. Putin planned to meet him but changed his mind.
Vladimir Putin had planned to meet with CIA Director John Ratcliffe during his August 25 visit to Moscow but called it off after learning the purpose of the trip, a source close t…
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SCO countries support reform of international financial architecture — declaration
According to the Bishkek Declaration, the countries will continue to develop a practical dialogue on strengthening financial cooperation within the framework of the SCO Interbank …
Bessent Reportedly Tells Russian Finance Minister No Economic Lifelines Until Ukraine War Ends
The meeting between Bessent and Siluanov took place on the sidelines of a G20 summit of finance ministers and central bank governors.
Canada’s ruling Liberals sweep special elections in boost to Mark Carney
Three projected victories are ‘a message’ to US that Carney ‘has the support of the Canadian people’, says one lawmakerCanada’s ruling Liberal party has swept three special electi…
Strengthening commercial ties among SCO nations yields clear dividends — Putin
The head of state emphasized that Russia welcomes efforts to upgrade the organization's mechanisms and enhance its operational efficiency
Russian stock market opens lower as yuan rises
The MOEX and RTS indices fell by 0.33% to 2,171.78 and 792.04 points, respectively