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Russia plans to establish transport hub on Africa's east coast — Deputy Foreign Minister
It will become a part of the International North-South Transport Corridor
PhosAgro aims to double fertilizer shipments to Africa in 2026
South Africa, Ethiopia and Mozambique became top three importers of the company's products on the continent
Russian Embassy in Spain conveys condolences over tragic train collision
The diplomatic mission wished a speedy recovery to the injured
Hebron municipality: Some 5,000 residents still impacted by IDF operation in city
Operation launched last week, after Palestinian gunmen killed 2 soldiers, continues, 6 detained in nearby villages; IDF says footage of soldier beating Palestinian detainee under …
Death toll in Spain’s passenger train collision reaches 64 — daily
According to El Diario, up to 50 injured people have been diagnosed with moderate injuries, while 15 more are in serious condition
Russia builds highly efficient fishing fleet — Putin
The head of state noted that such high-capacity ships were not built even by the Soviet Union
Russia imports five times more prosthetic arms and legs from Germany than before the war
Germany supplied Russia with prosthetic arms and legs, as well as artificial joints, worth 79 million euros in the first half of 2026, almost a third more than a year earlier, acc…
How students rocked Serbia’s presidential election – video explainer
The long-serving leader of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, has conceded defeat, ushering in a seismic political shift after a historic election that pitted the increasingly authoritari…
Kyrgyzstan Temporarily Bans Imports of Apples (and More)
The EU – which is the top exporter of apples to Kyrgyzstan – urged Bishkek against the ban, noting that WTO rules require “exceptional circumstances” to justify such measures.
Putin says only Russia has low-capacity NPPs already in operation
According to the Russian leader, no other foreign competitor has practically done anything yet in terms of developing small power plants
Why Are Russia and China Cooperating on ‘Patriotic Education’?
China has decades of experience in “patriotic education.” What it can learn from Russia is how to use education to support a war effort.
Rosatom Says It’s in Advanced Talks to Supply Floating Nuclear Power Plants to African Countries
At present, only one floating nuclear power plant is in operation globally, in Russia's remote Chukotka region.
Britain intends to continue fighting by proxy on foreign soil — Russian envoy to Vienna
Yulia Zhdanova recalled that in mid-October, the British Ministry of Defense organized a three-day command-post exercise for its medical command involving more than 100 representa…
Russian seafood exports to China may exceed $4 bln in 2026 — Federal Agency for Fishery
Russian aquatic products exports to China has already exceeded the full-year figure for 2025
De Beers diamond miner wants to cooperate more with Russia — Putin
According to the Russian leader, Moscow only welcomes such cooperation
Rosatom in talks with more than 40 African nations — CEO
Alexey Likhachev added that Rosatom will start implementing five more small and large capacity nuclear power plant projects shortly
Flydubai attack survivors say Israeli government has left them high and dry
After Sept. 30 flight plummeted thousands of feet when terrorist copilot attempted to crash it, and heroic actions narrowly averted disaster, passengers say they're having to grap…
Developing Africa’s hydropower potential directly linked to water conservation — Putin
The president added that Russia is ready to assist Africa in modernizing existing power plants
China Wants Its AI to Go Global, on Its Own Terms
Beijing also wants tailored control over what technology leaves, who acquires it, and what remains in the hands of the Chinese government.
No Western sanctions will divert Russia from path of cooperation with Africa, BRICS — MFA
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov welcomed the immense interest in the Moscow event on the African continent and beyond
Putin outlines goals of ongoing Russia-Africa summit
The summit serves as a platform for exchanging experience and planning joint projects, the Russian leader noted
Soviet troops invade Hungary – archive, 1956
On 4 November 1956, Russian forces moved into Budapest as part of an offensive against a national uprising that called for democratic reforms and an end to Soviet occupation5 Nove…
What's gone up even faster than gas or rent? The cost of caregiving
A new study from AARP shows caregivers' out-of-pocket costs rose about 60% in the last five years.