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About 100 foreign vessels switch to Russian flag since June 2026
"Since the St. Petersburg Forum, a very significant number of vessels have transferred from foreign flags to the Russian flag," Andrey Nikitin said
Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Champi shuts Taiwan
One person has died after being swept away by waves in Taiwan's Liuqiu island, authorities say.
Moscow to Present New ‘Anti-Drone Dome’ at Upcoming Russia-Africa Summit
The upcoming presentation for Moscow’s African partners comes as Russia itself continues to struggle against Ukrainian drone attacks that have repeatedly overwhelmed air defense s…
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U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible attack on Iran, millions of Americans have voted early, judge orders President Trump to sit for deposition in BBC lawsuit.
German immigration office hit by human smuggling scandal – Bild
A German immigration office employee has been arrested over her alleged involvement in a human smuggling scheme, Bild has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Uninterested in dating, an Alabama couple shares how they found love
For StoryCorps, two single parents who have no interest in dating fall in love in Birmingham, Alabama.
US-Iran war to continue until nuclear deal is struck, US envoy says
According to US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mike Waltz, Washington will also seek to eliminate Iran’s existing stockpile of highly enriched nuclear material
Rubio turns to small Indian town as US faces high oil prices
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed a business and energy agenda over diplomacy on his second trip to India this year.
Kushner had secret fund with billions from UAE, Saudis; Netanyahu helped – report
New book claims Gulf leaders poured money into undisclosed bank accounts, including one in Bank of Israel that PM oversaw; actions would seem to be illegal on several fronts
She Was a Leading Arctic Ornithologist. Now She’s Imprisoned for $25 in Donations.
Sofya Rozenfeld dedicated her life to studying Arctic waterfowl. Even as she faced criminal charges, she couldn’t imagine leaving that work behind.
Belarusian Mirotvorets loitering munition could be sought after by Russian army — expert
"The special military operation continues, and the demand for kamikaze drones remains very high," Denis Fedutinov said
Europe's heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths
Blistering record heat in Europe this summer helped kill more than 50,000 people, with nearly two-thirds of that death toll blamed on human-caused climate change, a new study foun…
Putin Says Renewed Peace Talks Must Focus on Security for Russia, Ukraine and Europe Overall
The president said that Russia remains intent on resolving the conflict once and for all rather than agreeing to a short-lived ceasefire with Kyiv.
Severe flooding in eastern Spain, while UK hit by first named storm of winter
Storm Adam brings heavy rain to Valencia, Alicante and Balearic Islands, as Storm Austen gusts strike England and WalesStorm Adam brought torrential rain to eastern Spain earlier …
Russian, Ukrainian ombudspersons meet in Belarus — TASS correspondent
Yana Lantratova and her Ukrainian counterpart Dmitry Lubinets met at a Belarusian border checkpoint
Starlink access for Ukraine limited after Trump’s claims satellite service restored, officials say – Europe live
The satellite service was still operating at a cap of 161km/hr, crippling key air defencesGood morning and welcome to our Europe live blog, where we’ll begin in Ukraine.Local auth…
Russia’s counter-UAV capabilities to be reinforced with laser systems — Rosoboronexport
According to the Russian arms exporter, the systems are currently in the final stages of testing
Sacha Baron Cohen: Backlash to new Ali G part of trend to silence Jews
British comic says he's 'not surprised prominent Jews are being targeted' amid calls to boycott his new film over iconic character's appropriation of Black culture
Bank of Russia buys $147.93 mln worth of yuan with October 22 settlement
Foreign currency purchases on the domestic market with settlement on October 21 totaled $149.16 mln
EU prepared to cover most of extra 70 billion euros for Kiev — European Council president
The EU has urged the United Kingdom, Canada and Norway, among others, to step up their contributions and provide additional funding to meet Kiev’s new request, the news portal rep…
Railcar depot, temporary deployment sites for USV operators hit in Russian strikes
Russian troops used Geran drones to strike Norwegian-made mobile NASAMS surface-to-air missile systems in Zaporozhye and Dnepropetrovsk Regions
Russia’s Battlegroup West downs 117 Ukrainian heavy combat milticopters in past day
In addition, 45 UAV control centers, four Starlink satellite communication stations, 39 ground robotic systems, two quad bikes, and two enemy field ammunition depots were identifi…
Starlink speed restrictions remain in place in Ukraine despite Trump’s claim they were lifted
Starlink’s military version in Ukraine is still subject to a speed restriction, the Associated Press reported, citing a senior European official familiar with the situation.
Russia’s Battlegroup South eliminates 95 Ukrainian copter drones over past day
According to battlegroup’s spokesman Vadim Astafyev, the Russian servicemen destroyed 62 enemy ground robotic systems over the past 24 hours