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Russian band Shortparis releases ‘Iliada,’ its first album since the death of singer Nikolai Komyagin
On October 9, Shortparis released “Iliada” (“Iliad”), their first album since vocalist Nikolai Komyagin died in February 2026. Its sound is unusual for the band, and its lyrics ar…
What we learned from heated US midterm Senate debates
As the 3 November election approaches and both parties fight for control of Congress, some clear themes have emerged.
Putin praises effectiveness of Russian military strikes against enemy targets
The targets include enemy’s military-industrial complex facilities and logistics centers
Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest on record as pivotal vote looms
Forest clearance lowest since records began in 1988 in success for Lula ahead of presidential run-offDeforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen its lowest level since record…
Trump denies ordering restrictions on Ukraine’s military Starlink service and says he doesn’t think Elon Musk did, either
Donald Trump said he had not ordered restrictions on Starshield, the military version of Starlink, in Ukraine.
Trump’s first attorney general pick accused of sex trafficking
Two women have sued former US Representative Matt Gaetz, accusing him and other defendants of running a sex trafficking ring Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian stock market indices in the green this Friday — market data
The MOEX Russia Index gained 1.65%, while the RTS Index edged up by 1.82%
Russian strikes reduce Ukrainian capacity to produce long-range weapons — Gerasimov
The Russian forces carried out 12 massive strikes in September and October, striking 30 military-industrial complex enterprises and logistics centers involved in the production an…
‘This is our homeland’: Netanyahu slams Obama for saying Israel ‘took land off people’
Obama criticized Jerusalem during speaking engagement in Belfast arena drawing 7,000 spectators, saying it 'ceded moral ground' in Middle East conflict
Qatar pledges to help fund the reconstruction of southern Lebanon
Doha also says it will help rehabilitate struggling electricity sector; Trump plan to restart direct US flights with Beirut faces problems
Tatarstan interested in IT professionals, medical personnel, welders from India
According to the republic’s Labor, Employment, and Social Protection Minister Elmira Zaripova, unemployment in Tatarstan is practically nonexistent
Russian forces steadily advancing along entire front — Putin
According to the Russian leader, more than 1,300 square kilometers of territory in Donbass and Novorossiya have been liberated in September alone
Trump denies White House involvement in restricting Kiev’s access to Starshield
When asked to clarify who was behind the restriction on access to Starshield, the US president said that there could be no disruptions at all
Russia plans winter strikes to cut off electricity, heat, and water in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa to force Ukraine’s surrender, NYT reports
Russia expects to force Ukraine to capitulate this coming winter by disabling its energy system, particularly by leaving Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa without electricity, heat, or wat…
No 10 leaves option open to impose Chinese EV tariffs if UK joins EU scheme
Beijing warns against ‘discriminatory’ step after France drops opposition to British role in Made in Europe packageNo 10 has left the door open to imposing tariffs on Chinese-made…
Katie Zacharia is 'transitioning out' as press secretary, White House says
Katie Zacharia's first official day was on Monday.
15 settlements liberated by Russia’s Battlegroup Center in September-October — top brass
Fighting continues in nine more settlements, including Raiskoye and Svyatogorsk
Saudi Arabia’s biggest problem may be its enemy’s smallest weapons
Saudi Arabia spends over $82 billion on defense, yet Houthi drones and missiles keep threatening its oil facilities and airports Read Full Article at RT.com
Leo XIV discusses humanitarian situation in Kherson Region with Putin — Vatican
The Holy Father reaffirmed the Holy See’s commitment to dialogue and peace
Dozens detained in immigration raid near St. Petersburg’s Sennoy Market as enlistment officers serve summonses to newly naturalized citizens
An immigration raid is underway in central St. Petersburg, where OMON riot police have cordoned off a block on Moskovsky Prospekt near Sennoy Market. The block includes a prayer r…
Putin calls for enhancing defense of civilian facilities
The head of state noted that Russian air defense combat crews were operating professionally
Pope Leo XIV urges Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky, Ukraine, to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations
Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin and the Vatican said.
Trump-Putin diesel deal fractures West on Russia – ex-Austrian FM
The US diesel deal with Moscow has exposed divisions in the West’s anti-Russian stance, ex-Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl says Read Full Article at RT.com
Putin explains Kiev’s responsibility for humanitarian situation in Alyoshki to Leo XIV
The Russian leader backed the Vatican’s intention to help create conditions to ensure the safety of the city’s residents and organize vital supplies