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Daily Briefing Oct. 15 – Why are the Saudis so poor at war despite spending billions?
Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on the drums of war again sounding in the Iran-US conflict, and the mounting allegations against the prime minister over actions before and a…
Ceasefire declared at Zaporozhye Thermal Power Plant for equipment repair — Rosatom CEO
This will help strengthen the power supply to the Zaporozhye NPP and reduce the risk of another loss of stable power supply to the plant, Alexey Likhachev stressed
Obama says drift towards extremism 'not inevitable'
More than 12,000 people filled a major venue in the city to hear the former US president's take on the challenges the world is facing. .
Indonesia’s Muslim council urges cancellation of Andrea Bocelli shows over Israel ties
Pointing to iconic Italian tenor's 2022 concert in Tel Aviv and participation in 2010 IDF fundraiser, Islamic body meets with government to voice opposition to upcoming performanc…
Houthis deny involvement in missile launch toward Medina
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said that Saudi allegations about an attack toward Medina are "a blatant lie"
First Knesset election ballots cast as voting opens at Israel’s missions abroad
101 polling stations open at 99 diplomatic missions for around 4,800 eligible absentee voters; IDF to begin early voting next week for soldiers deployed on bases, overseas
Albania’s prime minister vows not to resign over student-led protests
Demonstrators are demanding resignation of Edi Rama after three days of clashes in TiranaAlbania’s prime minister, Edi Rama, has said he will not resign over student-led demonstra…
Russia moves to enlist foreign influencers to convey viewpoint to blocked audiences
This is necessary under the conditions of the current Western information boycott, Russian Foreign Ministry International Organizations Department Director Kirill Logvinov undesco…
France’s detention of tanker requires international condemnation — Russian diplomat
Alexander Grushko specified that there were no Russian nationals on board
Depesha robot turns ‘deadly mission’ into routine work in special op — Rostec
The ground robotic system can haul about 100 kilograms of cargo over a distance of more than 20 kilometers
‘We expect war to reach the city soon’: Yemenis stockpile as Houthis advance on Taiz
Speed of the advance has left people rushing to buy food as basic supplies to the city are cut off by the fightingAli Abdulsamed spent all day waiting and walking. Like many peopl…
Kremlin Says Russia Restarts Diesel Exports After Deal With Trump
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the exports would have a positive impact on global markets, but would not fully stabilize them.
Kremlin Says Russian Diesel Exports Reaching Global Markets
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the exports would have a positive impact on global markets, but would not fully stabilize them.
US effort to get Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire collapses
Moscow sends swarms of drones to attack infrastructure in central Ukraine as Kyiv appears to resume strikes on Russian oil refineriesEurope live – latest updatesThe White House’s …
Moscow Court Places Prominent Economist Under House Arrest in Bribery Case
This is Sinelniov-Murylev’s second criminal prosecution in recent years. In March 2025, he was convicted of large-scale embezzlement and abuse of power.
Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, officials say, after brief truce
Ukrainian drones attacked a refinery in Russia's Ryazan region early Thursday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a brief truce spurned by Moscow was ov…
Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says
Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.
Brazil's Congress approves shorter working week in win for Lula
Lula's supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days.
Trump’s ambassadors: the loyalists and allies at the center of controversy
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s departure has renewed scrutiny of the president’s picks for diplomatic posts, from France to JamaicaDonald Trump has appointed family members, friends and loy…
Press review: Ukraine, EU push peace away and US blacks out Kiev's missile sight
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, October 15th
Greetings from Mexico City, where a bullfighting ban doesn't stop this matador training
One plays the bull, the other the bullfighter, as a pair practices a dance of death in a sport that's prohibited in the Mexican capital city.
Russia discussing additional phase for Bangladesh nuclear plant – Rosatom CEO
Rosatom is discussing building an additional phase of large units at Bangladesh’s Rooppur nuclear plant, says CEO Aleksey Likhachev Read Full Article at RT.com
CSTO peacekeepers practice repelling enemy attack on humanitarian convoy
According to the exercise scenario, a simulated sabotage and reconnaissance group attacked the humanitarian convoy while it was in transit
Rethinking defense ties with US, Israel eyes shift from patronage to partnership
With Washington turning against military aid, a new bilateral framework could take shape based on industrial output and tech integration, but politics will still shape Jerusalem's…