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Netanyahu, other officials summoned to testify in state inquiry over submarine affair
Former Mossad head Yossi Cohen, ex-defense chief Moshe Yaalon among those summoned under warning; IDF chief Zamir, ex-president Rivlin also to give testimony, but not as suspects
Kushner joins Witkoff’s meeting with Putin remotely, Kremlin tells TASS
Jared Kushner did not participate in Steve Witkoff’s earlier talks with Vladimir Zelensky
Japanese companies stay in Russia, awaiting chance to expand presence — business ombudsman
Alexander Shokhin noted that Japanese companies were not withdrawing from gas projects in Russia
IDF seeks clarification on electioneering ahead of Netanyahu speech to new officers
Military reportedly approaches attorney general about PM's address to graduating cadets after members of public raise concerns
Witkoff says he brought documents outlining proposals for Ukrainian settlement
According to the US special presidential envoy, these are "ideas about the different elements of some sort of a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine"
South Korean shippers to boost cargo transportation over Northern Sea Route
Alexey Likhachev said that the test voyage of a South Korean ship took place this year
Trade between Russia, China up 30-fold in 25 years despite external pressure — Russian PM
Moscow and Beijing have almost fully shifted to using national currencies in their mutual settlements, Mikhail Mishustin added
Released US national Hubbard already at Pulkovo Airport — Putin
Steve Witkoff thanked Vladimir Putin for Stephen Hubbard’s release
‘I never saw my son, until they handed him over in a bag’: inside El Salvador’s brutal crime crackdown
President Nayib Bukele’s campaign of mass arrest has been marked by allegations of torture and killing. Four years on, 120,000 people are still in prisonAt midnight on a Monday in…
Putin to review, evaluate proposals brought by Witkoff — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov noted that Steve Witkoff brought some ideas, especially in light of the meeting he held in Oslo with Vladimir Zelensky and representatives of European countries
In historic first, some Golan Druze, now new citizens, plan to vote in national election
As taboos against naturalization and voting ebb, Buq'ata Mayor William Abu Awad expects many locals to back Benjamin Netanyahu, out of gratitude for Israel's aiding their Syrian b…
First diesel shipment to US and timeline for restoring export volumes: statements by Novak
The deputy prime minister emphasized that Russia could fully restore its diesel export volumes by the end of this year
Reader Q&A: What’s next for France after a weekend of riots? Ask our Europe columnists
At 3pm BST / 4pm CEST Friday 23 Oct, Guardian Europe columnists Rokhaya Diallo and Alexander Hurst will be live taking questions from our readers about the riots and protests in F…
Daily Briefing Oct. 21 – Is Netanyahu gearing up to strike Iran?
Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on the prime minister's failure to clamp down on extremist settler violence in the West Bank and the dangers of indecisive military operations
Witkoff thanks Putin on Trump’s behalf for diesel deal
The US special presidential envoy believes that the Russian leader’s decision was "a really important act"
North Korea warns of retaliatory measures in case of border provocations — agency
According to KCNA, on October 20, Pak Jong Chon inspected key fortification construction sites along the country’s southern border
Putin inquires about Oslo talks’ results at his meeting with US envoy Witkoff
Steve Witkoff previously met with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb in the Norwegian capital of Oslo
First Shipment of Russian Diesel Expected to Depart for the United States Under Trump Deal
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said a tanker would depart for the U.S. on Thursday but did not say how much diesel was on board.
Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's request
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has freed an American, Stephen Hubbard, from a Russian prison following a request from President Trump.
Kalashnikov ships new large batch of AK-12 assault rifles to client
The upgraded AK-12 is considered the most widely sought-after small arm in the Russian Armed Forces
Russia, China to reach commercial agreements on Power of Baikal by end-2026 — Novak
The Power of Baikal is the new name of Power of Siberia 2 pipeline
West steps up provocations to boost protest potential in Russia — Security Council
Under the pretext of humanitarian activities, numerous projects are being carried out to engage Russian citizens in organizing illegal public events, Security Council Secretary Se…
Putin intends to discuss with Witkoff potential meeting with Trump in China
The Russian president said that he would like to share his thoughts with the US special presidential envoy
Russia says its first diesel shipment to the U.S. will depart October 22
Russia’s first diesel fuel shipment to the United States is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.