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Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport kill 17, wound over 330 — coalition
According to Turki al-Maliki, spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition, 1,104 missiles and 1,135 unmanned aerial vehicles have been launched at Saudi territory since the escalation b…
Trump’s special envoy backs idea of US-Russia hockey legends match
Paolo Zampolli added that retired champions should be invited to serve as goodwill ambassadors
Government will support business, investment activity — Putin
According to the Russian leader, the collaborative development of the most efficient solutions based on the daily business practice is always in the focus of the state
Russia faces task of launching new investment cycle — Putin
The leading role in this work belongs to the business, the Russian president noted
Mexican man with suitcase full of snakes stopped at German airport
The man, a Mexican firefighter, looked "nervous" as he tried to leave Cologne Airport, officials say.
Trump’s special envoy outlines potential US-Russia sports cooperation
According to Paolo Zampolli, "the United States and Russia have produced some of the greatest athletes in history"
Tim Jeal obituary
Biographer who altered perceptions of Henry Morton Stanley, David Livingstone, Robert Baden-Powell and other figures active in AfricaThanks to the biographer and novelist Tim Jeal…
Israel said blocking US firm from breaking ground on Gaza base for international force
COGAT claims Palestinian merchants halted coordination on shipment of goods due to Hamas intimidation, but Gaza truckers union says Israel made the decision
‘One Day at a Time’: Inside an IDP Camp in Myanmar, Survival Is a Daily Challenge
Some of those living in the Old Kran Khun camp were once well off. Now they forage in the fields and forests around the IDP camp for food and firewood.
EU Weighs Schengen Visa Restrictions for Russians Amid Sabotage Fears
The bloc is considering limiting Russian visa holders’ travel to the country that issued their visa rather than allowing them to move freely across the Schengen zone.
Watch: Pupils heard 'cracking' sound heard moments before Pakistan school roof collapse
Our Urdu correspondent reports from the scene in Peshawar, north-west Pakistan, where emergency services have been responding to the incident.
Milei adviser claims UK being ‘colonised by Islam’ as Falklands row grows
Santiago Caputo cites election of Sagal Abdi-Wali as MP and calls UK a threat to the west in post shared by Argentina’s presidentThe chief adviser to Argentina’s president, Javier…
CSTO Barrier 2026 exercise participants practice containing dangerous disease outbreak
Military specialists and civilian medical personnel worked together to identify patients with symptoms of infectious diseases
Houthis attack presidential palace in Aden, Yemen — agency
According to Al Arabiya, the palace was hit by a missile and explosions were heard in the city
Russia to Ban Direct Person-to-Person Crypto Trades in July 2027
However, media outlets have noted that individuals may attempt to bypass the ban by disguising direct crypto sales as personal gifts or debt repayments.
Oil’s role in global energy mix to decline, expert says
According to Irina Provornaya, the focus of energy security has shifted from resource availability to logistical resilience and economic adaptability
Gas reserves in European underground storage facilities reach 74%
EU storage facilities hold around 80.9 bln cubic meters of gas
No need for Russia, US to resolve all disputes for kids to play football — Trump’s envoy
Paolo Zampolli said the United States and Russia should create more opportunities for their athletes and young people to meet
Russia builds new base for launching jet-powered drones near Ukraine’s border in just six weeks
Russia has nearly completed construction of a major new base for launching jet-powered drones near the Ukrainian border in just six weeks, Reuters reported, citing satellite image…
EU moves to bring Moldova, Ukraine, Armenia into union — senator
Grigory Karasin said these plans directly affect the strategic security of Russia
US proposes unfreezing Russian assets for Ukraine peace – FT
The US has proposed unfreezing Russian assets for Ukraine peace talks, but the EU has rejected the initiative, the FT reports Read Full Article at RT.com
Harvest in Russia this year not lower than in past years — PM
The harvested yield will make it possible to saturate the domestic demand with a surplus for certain foods, Mikhail Mishustin noted
Ovechkin earns admiration of millions of Americans — Trump’s envoy
Alexander Ovechkin is an obvious example of the extraordinary connection sport can create, Paolo Zampolli stressed
Japan’s Nuclear Revival Has a Trust Problem
Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has made it clear that the nuclear restart is part of the answer to Japan’s energy uncertainty, but questions remain about safety and accountability.