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US journalist's proposal to demilitarize Russia's Kaliningrad exclave misguided — expert
The region's security is not a bargaining chip in international negotiations, Andrey Kropotkin stressed
Crossings: Laura Pannack’s award-winning images of South African youth – in pictures
The British visual artist and photographer Laura Pannack has been named the winner of the inaugural Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence 2025. A collaboration between Gost Books and …
President Muizzu’s Pakistan Visit Tests the Maldives’ Fragile Thaw With India
Three MoUs relating to Maldives-Pakistan security cooperation in defense, maritime security and cybersecurity could prompt unease in New Delhi.
‘I have two days until the food in my fridge runs out’: Thousands of Russian emigrants left scrambling after Serbia shuts down Alta Bank, freezing their savings
On October 30, Serbia’s Central Bank revoked the license of Alta, one of the few local banks where Russians could relatively easily open an account. Clients’ accounts were frozen.…
Mission to Alyoshki followed months of difficult negotiations — ombudswoman
According to Yana Lantratova, the mission's goal was to deliver humanitarian aid to those who need it, and to ensure that those who expressed a desire to leave the combat zone wer…
Iran’s IRGC Navy says 11 tankers violating Hormuz passage rules catch fire since Oct 25
Some of the vessels sank
Top security official comments on West as a ground for human vices and Russia’s might
According to Sergey Shoigu, Russia’s strength as a power lies not only in its strengthening economic sovereignty and powerful combat capabilities but also in the unity of its citi…
Two economists studied California's billionaire tax. They reached wildly different conclusions
What happens in California could shape how America taxes the superrich. But will its billionaire tax fill state coffers — or drain them?
Russia looks forward to Putin, Xi meeting at APEC summit — Kremlin
The program of stay of the Russian president at the APEC summit is at the stage of preparation for the time being, Dmitry Peskov noted
Belgian PM de Wever submits his resignation to king — royal palace
As a rule, the monarch rejects the first resignation request from the head of government and instructs him to undertake another negotiation effort
Supermarket freezers in Belgium and Sweden hit by suspected cyber-attack
One store in Sweden says temperatures for its freezers were set to 50 C (122F).
Kremlin Downplays Prospect of Resuming Gas Shipments to Europe via Ukraine
U.S. officials reportedly suggested the idea during talks in September as an incentive for Russia to halt strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid.
Iran ready for talks with all parties, determined to defend national security — official
Iranian National Security Council Deputy Secretary Ali Bagheri Kani had a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing
Supermarket freezers across Europe hit by second suspected cyber-attack
Chains in Sweden, Belgium and Luxembourg said fridge temperatures rose overnight, similar to hack that hit French stores in OctoberSupermarket chains in Sweden, Belgium and Luxemb…
Some people decide to stay in Alyoshki due to family issues — human rights commissioner
According to Yana Lantratova, some people were not ready to leave, no matter what
Hackers send fake nuclear threat alert to Ukraine emergency app
Residents in Kyiv also warned of chemical attack and street-to-street fighting in false message sent by unknown partyEurope live – latest updatesUnknown hackers have targeted Ukra…
It is hardly possible to talk now about Russian gas transit to EU — Kremlin
The state of affairs on the ground more than clearly demonstrates impossibility of implementing such plans at the moment, Dmitry Peskov stressed
Democrat Stevens defends endorsement switch to Republican Rogers two days before election
But she refuses to be drawn on her rationale for switching candidates in the closely-fought US Senate race.
Russia’s Perekop training ship docks at Cameroon’s Douala port
The route to the port of Douala passed through the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Guinea and two rivers, the Cameroon and the Wouri
IDF ends controversial 11-day Hebron operation that followed deadly shooting attack
After election, Katz approves end to raid in West Bank city that displaced 3,300 Palestinians, launched in response to killing of two soldiers; in all, just 4 firearms seized
Europe could face colder weather as polar vortex weakens
Disruption to winds above Arctic threatens to alter weather patterns across parts of continent in coming weeksThe stratospheric polar vortex over the northern hemisphere is facing…
Every evacuee from Alyoshki to receive medical treatment — ombudswoman
Psychologists are also available at temporary accommodation centers
Gas market larger than European market — Kremlin
According to Dmitry Peskov, the possibility of the resumption of Russian gas supplies to Europe will depend on the desire of the buyers, the desire of the sellers and the capabili…
All possible assistance to be provided to civilians staying in Alyoshki — Russian official
Yana Lantratova explained that some people had declined evacuation for various reasons, including health problems