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OPEC+ seven's quota rises by 188,000 bpd in September
The production quota reached 31.01 mln bpd
US ‘big enough’ to handle threats globally, vice president says
JD Vance commented on reports of weapons shortages affecting the US ability to respond to threats
10 Syrian security personnel reported wounded in clashes in Sweida
State TV claims 'outlaw groups' launched attacks, as Druze-affiliated group accuses government forces of firing mortal shells and machine guns toward civilians The post 10 Syrian …
Russian billionaires’ wealth falls by $19.77 bln since start of 2026 — Bloomberg
According to the news agency's estimate, Mikhail Prokhorov recorded the largest decline in wealth among Russian index participants, losing $6.45 bln to $10.1 bln
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday, in the latest departure of a top military leader during the Trump administrat…
European gas price hits highest August level since 2022
While gas futures traded at around $709 per 1,000 cubic meters on July 31, trading closed at about $840 on August 31
Putin arrives at Bishkek's Yrys Ordo Congress Hall for SCO summit
The Russian president was welcomed by Kyrgyzstan’s leader Sadyr Japarov
Kalashnikov unveils model of new AK-12+ assault rifle at EEF
The rifle uses 5.45 mm ammunition
US Treasury chief rules out agreements with Russia until Ukraine conflict ends — agency
According to a source cited by Reuters, Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that no economic relief for Russia or agreements on other issues were possible u…
All Christian schools in Jerusalem shut after Israel refuses entry to Palestinian teachers
Jerusalem Christian schools have suspended classes after Israel failed to renew entry permits for over 70 Palestinian teachers and staff Read Full Article at RT.com
Mass rollout of digital ruble begins in Russia
At the first stage, the country's largest banks will offer their clients the ability to conduct transactions using the digital national currency, while all credit institutions wil…
SCO continues to expand as countries share same ideas — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov specified that the participants adhere to an approach "based on mutual respect rather than rules imposed by a boss on vassals"
Nearly 200 witnesses to Charlie Kirk shooting apply for victims' benefits in Utah
While the high-profile shooting at Utah Valley University had only one homicide victim, Kirk's assassination was witnessed by thousands in person and even more as video spread onl…
Madrid residents brace for noise and disruption from new F1 circuit
City council emphasises economic case for Madring amid local outrage over disruption and environmental impactOpponents of Madrid’s newly constructed Formula One circuit have accus…
Iceland’s close ties with EU mean no vote is not a Brexit-style rejection
A yes to membership would have given Brussels a boost but Icelanders have not voted to isolate themselves Iceland’s 52.8% to 47.2% vote against reopening EU accession talks is, un…
Netanyahu’s wife pushes conspiracy theory that left-wing leader Golan had advance knowledge of Oct. 7
Golan's party decries 'slander' that 'crosses a red line bordering on insanity'; Sara Netanyahu also avoids ruling out 'treason' by security chiefs, which her husband has ruled ou…
Death toll from Nepal’s landslide rises to 974 — TV
China Central Television did not provide information on the number of injured
Trump welcomes Russia at G20 despite EU tantrum
European officials threatened to boycott the traditional ‘family photo,’ forcing Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov out of the shot Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine unable to intercept new models of Russia’s Geran drones — newspaper
According to an article in The Guardian, the new-model drones have a cruising speed of about 400 kilometers per hour, roughly twice that of the piston-engine version
US Homeland Security blasts ‘garbage’ NYT report claiming detainee torture
The US Department of Homeland Security has rejected a report alleging torture and beatings of detainees in ICE detention facilities Read Full Article at RT.com
Israel’s global warming emissions down in 2025 but still cost economy $11 billion, ministry finds
Environmental Protection Ministry's pollution data shows positive trends in many areas thanks to continuing demise of coal, drop in wildfires after end of rocket fire from Lebanon…
Kākāpō rising: 90 chicks swell population of the world’s heaviest parrot
Critically endangered New Zealand bird enjoys record breeding season triggered by mass fruiting of native tree, pushing its numbers to 325The population of the world’s heaviest pa…
China successfully conducts first launch of Pallas-1 carrier rocket
The rocket’s flight proceeded normally
Eastern Economic Forum begins in Russia’s Vladivostok
The forum will be held from September 1 to 4