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European Commission unveils militarized EU strategy for Arctic
The EU will promote "Arctic-ready, dual-use and multi-purpose capabilities that benefit local communities, the Arctic and the EU," according to the document
Zelensky signs his own death warrant by accusing Trump of weakness — Russian lawmaker
Vyacheslav Nikonov believes the last thing you could ever say to Donald Trump is that he is weak
South Korea pulls diplomats from Ukraine
South Korea is withdrawing diplomats from Kiev after Vladimir Zelensky publicly announced the transfer of North Korean POWs to Seoul Read Full Article at RT.com
Iranian president appoints IRGC brigadier general as defense adviser
Masoud Pezeshkian expressed hope that the new adviser "will contribute to achieving the government’s goals"
Russia aims to raise electric power import substitution to 90-95% — Deputy PM Novak
"In the electric power sector, the substitution level is 80-85%," Alexander Novak said
IN BRIEF: New Russian sports federation, athletes’ return to international competitions
The primary objective of the Russian Sports Ministry is the full return of all Russian athletes to the international arena
The dangers of letting tech billionaires shape our world
As SpaceX impacts Ukraine and AI-generated music divides artists and fans, critics are asking what happens when technology has too much control over our livesThis was originally p…
European air fares could rise by as much as 20% in 2027, Ryanair boss predicts
Conflict in Middle East is pushing jet fuel costs higher and many carriers are not hedged against such increases, Michael O’Leary saysRyanair’s chief executive has predicted a rec…
EU not reconsidering Russian gas embargo due to risk of split — expert
"This risks a split within the EU, which the European Commission is constantly trying to prevent and overcome," Alexey Belogoryev said
A Mandatory Listen – Yossi Klein Halevi: Spiritually coping with this Israeli election
In the fifth episode of our new podcast series, we go deep into faith and equilibrium even as the eternal people stands at a crossroad
After national standardized exams showed poor grades, education minister halts them
Yoav Kisch also bars body that manages the language, math and science tests from ministry, doubts results, and says steps needed before implementing independent review suggestions
Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 200 people, sources say
A truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF were targeted.
Russia, Oman set record by trade turnover volume
"The mutual trade turnover increased by 22 times to $1.5 bln as of the end of seven months of this year," Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said
Third of world has no good food through West’s actions — Russian Foreign Ministry
According to Kirill Logvinov, unchecked food inflation "threatens the political stability of states, macroeconomic equilibrium, and social justice as a whole"
Russian lawmakers want to triple prison terms for online ‘calls to riot’ to keep ‘foreign agents’ and Russians abroad from ‘provoking’ unrest
Lawmakers have submitted a bill to Russia’s State Duma that would increase criminal penalties for calls to mass riots, one of its authors, Vasily Piskarev, said.
Bank of Russia purchases yuan worth $146 mln with settlements on October 19
The regulator also purchased yuan on the domestic market with settlements on October 16 in the amount of 12.1 bln rubles
Head of Zelensky’s office describes Oslo talks with US as difficult
Vladimir Zelensky is also expected to take part in the talks and has already arrived in Norway
Explosive births, talking foxes and the devil in a trenchcoat – the Sitges fantastic film festival in all its creepy glory
Olivia Colman goes vulpine, Rupert Grint’s newborn is a monster and Joko Anwar makes a warmhearted violent ghost story set in an Indonesian prisonIf I’d ever wanted children, the …
People and pets rescued by helicopter from floods in Spain – video
Helicopters rescued people stranded on rooftops as torrential rain swept across eastern Spain on Monday. Floods and storms killed at least four people, and shelter-in-place orders…
China’s exports of passenger cars to Russia double to 806,000 units in January-September
In value terms, the export of cars from China to Russia reached $10.67 bln in the reporting period, which is 2.1 times higher than in the same period last year
Germany’s AfD to unveil radical EU overhaul plan — Politico
According to the report, the AfD seeks to replace direct European Parliament elections with delegates appointed by national legislatures
Bougainville Needs a Credible Timetable for PNG’s Independence Vote. Australia Can Help.
Canberra should stay out of what Port Moresby decides on Bougainville, but it can push for a concrete timeline for the decision.
From Paris to Milan: student protests across Europe – in pictures
Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since 13 October, with protesters calling for action over poor university conditions, high tuition fees and corruption, while in France a…
Lifting of sanctions on Russian diesel helpful to stabilize market — Matviyenko
"Naturally, this is a benefit for American diesel and fuel consumers," Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko added