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Polyus' adjusted net profit under IFRS falls 59% to $829 mln in 1H 2026
The company's revenue for the reporting period grew by 27% year-on-year to $4.7 billion
Rosatom building 16 out of 28 reactors abroad in SCO countries, CEO says
According to Alexey Likhachev, units in China, India and other countries are currently in the commissioning phase
Russia’s fix for its fuel shortage: let gas stations sell the low-grade fuel that harms modern cars
Starting September 1, Russian gas stations will be allowed to sell gasoline and diesel fuel classified as Euro-2, Euro-3, and Euro-4. The government has adopted a decree to that e…
Military from local special forces units took part in mutiny in Niger — Russian diplomat
The uprising was suppressed by the authorities with the assistance from the Russian defense ministry’s Africa Corps
Ex-congressman George Santos banned from betting platform for life
The prediction market operator Kalshi says Santos made barred trades and misleading comments that influenced prices.
Going visa-free with China, Ukraine peace: Putin meets with China, India leaders
The Russian leader stressed that Moscow was making efforts to end the Ukrainian conflict
Iran relocates missile production facilities to safer places — IRGC
According to adviser to the IRGC commander-in-chief Mohammad Reza Naqdi, the production sites are now operating with the use of the most advanced technologies and increased produc…
Congressional nominee Brad Lander heckled over Israel stance at New York protest
Lander screamed at and verbally abused as he protested against Hindu nationalist rally in Madison Square GardenNew York Democratic congressional nominee Brad Lander was screamed a…
Putin’s Arctic wildlife metaphor for the invasion of Ukraine appears to come from AI slop, a zoologist says — orcas attacking polar bears is a staple of fake clips flooding social media
On August 29, at a meeting with teachers, Russian President Vladimir Putin came up with a new metaphor that he believes explains why Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukr…
Russian Aerospace Forces destroy up to platoon of Ukrainian troops in Kherson Region
The Russian Aerospace Forces struck the enemy with FAB-1500 and FAB-500 bombs
US singer D4vd's celebrity lawyers withdraw from murder case
The singer, 21, will be now represented by a public defender in the murder trial of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He has pleaded not guilty.
Rosatom plans to expand construction of small-scale, large NPPs in Iran, CEO says
According to Alexey Likhachev, a second group of specialists is preparing to return to the Bushehr NPP
180 Ukrainian drones taken down over Russian regions during day
The Ukrainian UAVs were intercepted over 10 Russian regions
Putin informs Indian PM Modi about Russia’s special military op progress — Kremlin
The Russian leader had a meeting with the Indian Prime Minister in Bishkek
Nepal rescuers blast hillside in search of hydropower workers as families wait anxiously
Rescuers have resorted to explosives as they struggle to reach trapped workers, as the flooding death toll reaches 939.
Over 6,000 Ebola cases recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo
The death toll from Ebola during the current outbreak stands at 2,911
Russian, US finance chiefs discuss bilateral cooperation — Russian Finance Ministry
The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting is taking place on August 31 and September 1 in Asheville, USA
For the fourth time since ordering the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Putin has expanded his protective service’s central staff
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree expanding the central-office staff of Russia’s Federal Protective Service (FSO), according to Kommersant.
IRGC say they downed MQ-9 drone over Strait of Hormuz
The drone was taken down in the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz
Trump threatens further action as US and Iran exchange fire in new flare-up
Washington says it acted after observing Iran was planning to deploy fresh mines in strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe US and Iran have exchanged fire for…
Vance to privately address Republican Jewish Coalition amid tensions on Israel
US vice president will speak behind closed doors as some in RJC remain uncomfortable over his refusal to disavow Tucker Carlson and his public criticism of Israeli leaders The pos…
Paperwork, lines, hours on hold: There's a 'Time Tax' on Americans who need help most
Annie Lowrey explores the administrative burdens people face applying for government benefits. It's not just about wasted time: "When the government treats us like this, we don't …
Head of Viktor Orbán’s favourite thinktank quits over unpaid wages
Frank Furedi announces resignation from MCC Brussels after organisation’s staff ‘not paid in July or August’The head of Viktor Orbán’s favourite Brussels thinktank has quit, citin…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent and Russian Finance Minister Siluanov met at the G20 to talk about ending the war in Ukraine. Sources say they also talked about doing business again.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, according to Fox Business correspondent Edward Lawrence, NBC correspondent Julie Tsirkin, a…