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Africa seeks expanded Russian investment, industrial partnerships — AU Chairman
According to Evariste Ndayishimiye, African countries seek to move away from an economic model where the continent primarily exports raw materials and imports finished goods
Careless dismissals give Australia route to series win
Australia take a step towards victory over South Africa in Cape Town, with the help of careless batting from Proteas' top order.
ZIM vessel sinks in Black Sea after being hit by 3 suicide boat drones; no injuries
Liberian-flagged container ship, charted by Israeli shipping company and departed from Haifa, is latest vessel to be targeted in string of suspected Russian attacks
90% of Tatarstan’s enterprises use domestic software — Minnikhanov
A total of 658 digitalization projects are being implemented at industrial enterprises, Rustam Minnikhanov said
African nations seek to expand cooperation with Russia in multiple sectors — CAR President
According to Faustin-Archange Touadera, African states intend to move away from an economic model where the continent serves primarily as a raw material supplier, while processing…
Elke Sommer, prolific German star of A Shot in the Dark and And Then There Were None, dies aged 85
The Berlin-born performer had a gift for languages that took her to Hollywood, landing roles alongside Peter Sellers, Dick Van Dyke and Paul NewmanElke Sommer, the prolific German…
Russia, Tanzania intend to deepen cooperation in energy, other sectors — Novak
Russia is committed to further expanding political dialogue, parliamentary and interdepartmental exchanges, the Russian deputy prime minister said
Russian rights group documents at least 69 deaths among victims of political persecution since 2022
At least 69 people subjected to politically motivated persecution by Russian authorities have died in Russia since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according …
Germany plans electronic surveillance of Russia, Belarus from Lithuania — vice admiral
The unit is scheduled to be fully deployed in 2027
Lithuania plans to introduce universal military conscription for men ages 18–22 starting in 2032
Lithuania’s State Defense Council has decided to introduce universal conscription in 2032, President Gitanas Nausėda said.
KuCoin crypto exchange halts services for Russian, Belarusian users
Affected users will receive notices with the relevant deadlines and the procedure for positions closing
West works to besmirch Russia's partnership with Africa — TASS chief
"Russia-Africa cooperation has become one of the main targets of information attacks by Western ill-wishers and their henchmen," Andrey Kondrashov said
Bank of Russia sets official dollar rate at 80.68 rubles for October 30
The official euro rate was reduced by 34.93 kopecks to 89.8167 rubles
Ethiopia invites Russian universities to cooperate on AI — country’s Prime Minister
Abiy Ahmed also suggested that Russian companies leverage special economic zones in Africa to access the continent's markets
West ready to provoke coups anywhere, including Africa — Russian presidential adviser
Anton Kobyakov added that military and technical cooperation has been and remains a key element of Russia’s ties with African countries, including efforts to protect joint project…
Revenues of Russian IT companies reach $73.8 bln in H1 2026 — PM
At the end of last year, the revenue of accredited IT companies approached $98.5 bln, which is almost 1.5 times more than the previous period, and it continues to increase, Mikhai…
Russia to Extend Diesel Export Ban, Use Quotas to Fulfill U.S. Deal, Sources Say
The current ban on diesel exports is due to expire on Oct. 31.
Albania takes anti-riot crackdown cue from France
Albania has unleashed a sweeping crackdown on violent protests amid nationwide unrest, following France’s lead with steep fines Read Full Article at RT.com
Claude users say their accounts were banned after verification showed a Russian passport
Users of the Claude chatbot say Anthropic, the service’s developer, has blocked their accounts after they completed identity verification using Russian documents. The complaints a…
TASS signs agreement with Ethiopian news agency
The agreement implies cooperation in the field of information exchange, personnel training and mutual staff visits
State Duma Passes Record Defense Spending Budget in First Reading
The proposed record defense spending comes alongside a new wave of tax hikes designed to fund the rising costs of the war in Ukraine.
Denying medical care over language goes against Hippocratic oath — Russia’s envoy to OSCE
Dmitry Polyansky said that it is unacceptable
Fuel reserve volumes for public utilities sector above standard rates — Russian PM
This is necessary to prepare power generation and public utilities businesses for potential loads, including peak ones, Mikhail Mishustin said
Ukraine’s territory is shrinking as Kiev indulges in military illusions — Mendel
According to Yulia Mendel, all the country’s authorities can offer under these circumstances is evacuation