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Ukraine's agricultural exports nearly halve month-on-month in August
August exports dropped to 1.726 million tons from 3.287 million tons in July
US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
Iran and the US have traded strikes after American forces attacked two rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia fires 800 jet-powered drones into Ukraine in four days
Kyiv endures daytime strikes and air raid alerts as forces attempt to hold back new, high-speed Shahed dronesKyiv is enduring hours of daytime air raids and air raid warnings as R…
Russia is striking Ukraine’s food warehouses. Empty supermarket shelves are becoming more common.
Russian forces have intensified strikes in recent months on distribution centers and warehouses belonging to Ukrainian retail chains. The Economist reported in mid-August that emp…
Football legend Lionel Messi retires from Argentina’s national football squad
Lionel Messi said it was a decision that hurt deep inside
Cooperation between Russia and India constantly reaches new frontiers — Modi
The Indian prime minister stressed that moving forward together had been the shared vision
Micronesian Islands Meet Against Backdrop of Great Power Competition
Micronesian governments are elevating unilateral hedging efforts in forums like the MIF, in pursuit of a unified risk-management strategy and regional identity.
Putin, Pashinyan to discuss bilateral agenda on SCO summit’s sidelines — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said it is a good opportunity to have such a discussion
Kazakhstan’s New Parliament Appoints Tokayev’s Pick, Aibek Dadebay, as Chair
Kazakhstan’s new unicameral parliament voted in favor of appointing the leader of the Adilet party, a close confidant of President Tokayev, as its first chairman.
Russia-India tourist exchanges grew 16% in 2025, Putin says
Speaking about humanitarian cooperation, the Russian president noted that India is among the leading nations in terms of the number of students studying in Russia
Russia’s stance unchanged on Moscow’s readiness to receive Zelensky — Kremlin
President Vladimir Putin said that if Vladimir Zelensky wants negotiations, he can come to Moscow, Dmitry Peskov recalled
Russia moving toward Ukrainian conflict settlement — Putin
The Russian leader also thanked Narendra Modi for sharing his expectations for Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to the BRICS summit in New Delhi in September
European Forces Intercept Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker in Mediterranean
Foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said EU defense ministers plan to discuss “actions against the shadow fleet” at a meeting later this week.
Russia welcomes any country’s efforts to help bring peace to Ukraine — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov added that so far the Kiev regime has been unwilling to be influenced by any mediators
Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps
The request comes after Google made the switch for US-based users over the weekend. MapQuest, another US map provider, said it will not change the name.
Putin’s 2025 visit to India helped take economic ties to new level — Modi
The Indian prime minister said that the Russian president's visit left a lasting impression
Russia’s Digital Development Ministry tries to crack down on banned sites masked in ‘white lists’
Russia’s Digital Development Ministry has begun cracking down on “white list” sites that carry “content banned in Russia,” including “advertising for VPN services,” the Russian bu…
FIFA enlists PR firm to rehabilitate Gianni Infantino’s image — UK daily
According to The Times, the agreement was signed in March 2025 and it runs through the end of 2026
Siberian Communist Party candidate for Russia’s State Duma airs TV campaign ad with slogan ‘Peace to the world’
Bair Tsyrenov, a State Duma candidate for Russia’s Communist Party (KPRF) in Buryatia’s single-mandate district and a deputy in the People’s Khural of Buryatia, aired campaign vid…
Police investigate after man filmed asleep at the wheel of Tesla
Viral video shows car moving alongside traffic while its driver sleeps; police say Israeli law requires drivers to hold steering wheel, even in self-driving cars The post Police i…
Putin hails Modi’s role in strengthening Russian-Indian relations
The Russian president stated that he was pleased to meet with the Indian prime minister again
Poland scrambles fighter jets to escort Russia’s Il-20 aircraft over Baltic Sea
Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized that Polish airspace was not violated
Spain’s prime minister blames networks linked to Russia and Israel for spreading fake news about Ceuta migration crisis
The investigation into what caused the migration crisis in Ceuta is still underway, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Cadena Ser radio, but social media has already bee…
Germany poised to identify suspect in Leipzig drone attack on Ukrainian plane
Berlin expected to outline response to incident this month widely speculated to have been coordinated by RussiaThe German government is imminently expected to announce who it beli…