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Radicals seek to spread threats to Central Asia, Russia via Afghanistan — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said the main threat comes from militants of the Islamic State-Khorasan Province group, a regional branch of the international terrorist organization …
West capable of orchestrating color revolutions in any country — Lavrov
The foreign minister noted that such attempts against a number of Russia’s neighbors had already been obstructed
Russian forces carry out massive strike on encircled Ukrainian strongholds in Kharkov
The Russian Defense Ministry emphasized that the destruction of the strongholds disrupted the enemy’s plans and destroyed crucial storage for military supplies
AI threatens democracy. But we are not powerless: here’s how to fight back | Carine Fouteau
Tech platforms pillage public-interest journalism for profit. But we have leverage as they sow the seeds of their own downfallCarine Fouteau is president and publishing director o…
Trump when asked whether he trusts Netanyahu: ‘In politics I don’t trust anybody’
US president says Israeli officials want him him to be involved in Netanyahu's reelection campaign; says US won’t nuke Iran as he considers dropping ‘Mother of All Bombs’
Russia ready for geological exploration, gas extraction, gas supplies to Africa — minister
Sergey Tsivilev said that African countries are long-term markets for Russian technologies
University's satellite collects data on space radiation at various heights above Arctic
Researchers obtained data from 500 to 200 km
Trump calls Zelensky ‘more difficult to deal with than Putin,’ says he’s ‘not a big fan’
U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with the right-wing channel Newsmax that he finds it harder to negotiate with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky than with Rus…
Russia’s Battlegroup South shoots down 86 Ukrainian copter drones over past day
According to spokesman Vadim Astafyev, the battlegroup destroyed 60 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle control centers, 55 ground robotic systems
Thawing rate of glaciers depends on climate as well as on their shape, scientists say
The scientists came to this conclusion based on results of years-long glaciological monitoring of two mountain-valley glaciers - the Aldegonda and the West Grenfjord - on the Spit…
Russia seeking to enter into long-term gas supply contracts — energy minister
Sergey Tsivilev added that gas remains the most environmentally friendly fossil fuel, with demand for it growing, first of all in Asia and Africa
Russian defenses down 644 drones overnight, civilian injured in Rostov Region
Falling drone debris damaged production and storage facilities in the Aksaisky District
IN BRIEF: Putin transfers some foreign companies’ assets to temporary management
The Russian assets of Ontex, the owner of the Helen Harper diaper brand, as well as those of three foreign packaging companies, were also placed under temporary administration
Moscow, St. Petersburg airports halt flights overnight amid drone attacks. Almost 200 flights delayed or canceled.
Rosaviatsiya restricted flights arriving at and departing from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky airports starting the evening of October 15.
Exercise Tarang Shakti: A Mirror to India’s Multipronged Engagements
The exercise reflects two trends: the Indian military’s deepening interoperability with key partner nations, and India’s multi-vector foreign policy.
Order to restrict Starlink’s operations in Ukraine came from White House, Reuters reports
SpaceX restricted the operation of the military version of Starlink in Ukraine on orders from the White House, Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources. The sources did not specif…
Natasha Hausdorff: International law itself under attack by anti-Israel NGOs
Legal expert says that Israel does more than anyone else to protect civilians, and that the manipulation of international law to vilify Israel is a threat to Western civilization
Revealed: VW, Ford and Tesla batteries linked to destructive deforestation of indigenous lands
Mines in supply chains of western carmakers linked to widespread deforestation of primary rainforest in nickel-rich lands inhabited by Tolaki people in IndonesiaVolkswagen, Ford a…
UK could quickly re-enter EU with ‘Switzerland plus’ deal, senior MEP says
Bernd Lange, who was involved in Brexit talks, says deal could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen tiesThe UK could re-enter the EU in a “Switzerland plus” packa…
Calling the shots: what NAZA says about perpetrator cinema
The documentary detailing Israel’s mass killing of civilians in Gaza is the latest film to give a voice to those who carry out atrocities – confronting viewers with some of the mo…
Kiev officials embezzle defense funds amid doubts about Ukraine’s future — Russian senator
"In wartime, corruption ultimately eroded the already weak foundations of Ukrainian statehood," Alexander Voloshin said
Russian stocks up as main trading session opens
Russia’s MOEX and RTS indices added 0.54% to 2,399.76 and 902.55 points, respectively
A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side. New Yorkers are captivated
Manhattan's Upper West Side has been reveling in the company of its latest celebrities: A family of barn owls nested in a water tower atop a building near Central Park.
Energy prices, budget impasse push Ukraine into background at EU summit — media
In addition, sources say that some EU leaders are uneasy about how Zelensky has handled his relationship with US President Donald Trump