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Ukraine’s damage from explosions in 2026 estimated at $7.7 bln
According to the Ukrainian PM, the sum covers damage to buildings, businesses, companies, production facilities and warehouses
Swiss pharmaceutical group Roche suspends new investments in Germany, division head says
Daniel Steiners noted that the move was driven by stringent austerity measures introduced by the German government in the healthcare sector
Ukraine, Kiev not ready for coming winter — lawmaker
According to Anna Skorokhod, the national and city authorities merely drew up preparation plans that were never implemented
South Korea, US Pull Apart as the Alliance Strains
Restricted intelligence sharing, an investment spat, and remarks by a U.S. commander point to a widening gap between the allies.
Kalashnikov supplies batch of missiles for Strela-10 system ahead of schedule
Over the past few years, the 9M333 anti-aircraft missile has demonstrated its effectiveness in combat operations
Iran develops two-year plan to expand cooperation with SCO member states — vice president
Mohammad Reza Aref emphasized that "in addition to economic and trade ties, a key priority for Iran within this organization is expanding cooperation in the fields of advanced tec…
Russian PM arrives in Dushanbe on two-day visit
Mikhail Mishustin is to take part in a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the SCO member states
Ecological Imbalance Is Driving Bear Encounters in Mongolia
As of early October, the Mongolian authorities have received 754 calls reporting bear sightings in various provinces and towns.
What the Greens Misunderstand About the Ukraine Conflict
As a policy, the Greens decision to not support military assistance to Ukraine is a deeply flawed one. As a political position it is self-defeating, too.
Trade turnover between Georgia, Russia up 16% in three quarters
With Russia being Georgia’s third-biggest trading partner, its share in the republic’s total external trade volume equaled 10.8% in the reporting period
Visa restrictions for Russians is European Commission’s priority
Spokesperson Markus Lammert said the European Commission had "taken measures to make it more difficult to have multiple entry visas for Russian citizens"
Priest killed by falling crucifix during Mass (VIDEO)
A Catholic priest in Ecuador was killed during Mass when a wall-mounted crucifix fell on his head Read Full Article at RT.com
Born in jail to a mum with a heroin addiction - how US teenager Abby has been affected by drugs
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to the daughter of a former heroin addict about the effect drugs have had on her family.
Business proposal to invest in air defense is a matter for government — Kremlin
According to Dmitry Peskov, this has not been discussed in any substantive way
Europe does not care what happens to Ukraine — expert
Andrey Sushentsov believes Europe’s options are limited to issuing forceful statements and staging high-profile diplomatic gatherings
Russian strikes hit over 10 energy infrastructure facilities in Ukraine overnight
According to Vladimir Zelensky, facilities were damaged in the Vinnitsa, Volyn, Zhitomir, Kiev, Kirovograd, Nikolayev, Odessa, Rovno, Ternopol, Kharkov, and Khmelnitsky Regions
European Commission rejected US proposal to resume Russian gas purchases
According to the EC Spokesperson Paula Pinho, the commission continues to believe in the necessity of "coordinated sanctions" against Russia by both the EU and the US
Russian government reshuffles, unrest in Europe: topics of Kremlin spokesman’s briefing
The US continues its mediation and peacemaking efforts toward a settlement in Ukraine, and Russia highly values them, Dmitry Peskov said
Ukrainian air defenses fail to intercept single Russian ballistic missile overnight
Earlier, the media reported that the Ukrainian military had nearly depleted its stockpile of Patriot missiles
Russian troops liberate Omelnik community in Zaporozhye Region over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted more than 165 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy armored combat vehicle in its area of responsibility over the past 24 hours…
Third Ebola case in Kenya highlights US failures amid Trump cuts to key services
Opposition to US-led quarantine center in Kenya follows sweeping funding cuts and withdrawal from WHOA third person in Kenya has tested positive for Bundibugyo ebolavirus in the c…
‘Great progress’ in Ukraine peace talks – Trump
Ukraine peace talks are making “great progress,” Trump says, as Moscow praises US mediation and calls for responsible engagement from Kiev Read Full Article at RT.com
Larry David takes aim at DSA’s anti-Israel agenda and far-left platform
Democrat, whose political satire usually targets GOP, hits closer to home by proposing to rename Jews 'The Bagel People,' sending Israelis to remote Pacific island; not all are am…
Will an anti-Mizrahi slur upend Israel’s election again? Don’t expect history to repeat itself
A pro-Netanyahu pundit called Gadi Eisenkot a 'monkey,' recalling when an entertainer derided 'hooligans' on the right and helped Menachem Begin in 1981. Nowadays, Israel's politi…