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Russian forces pound Ukrainian UAV assembly, storage sites over past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,265 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
Russia’s Arrest of a Japanese Journalist Deepens the Freeze in Japan-Russia Relations
The case of Hokkaido Shimbun correspondent Imai Yuki could chill reporting from Russia’s Far East and narrow the space for even limited diplomatic engagement.
Russian, US companies discuss diesel supply contracts — Novak
Russia will be able to boost diesel fuel exports to 3.5 mln metric tons per month by the end of the year, the deputy PM said
Medvedev beats Tsitsipas to advance to Shanghai Masters quarterfinals
The Russian athlete won the match 6:4, 7:5
Nord Stream May Have Been Lawful Target, Argue Lawyers for Ukrainian Accused of Bombing
The secret operation that blew up the Nord Stream pipelines severed western Europe from the biggest source of Russian natural gas.
Putin comments on Russia’s cybersecurity, strengthening digital sovereignty
The head of state stressed that Russia consistently worked to strengthen its sovereignty in all areas
Kiev goes blind, panics without US intelligence, Medvedev says
"When you’re rude to your sponsors, they get angry," the Russian politician noted
Diesel exports to boost oil refining, budget revenues — Novak
This is a positive signal on the whole for Russia's economy, the deputy PM stressed
Dublin hotel canceled bookings for antisemitism conference, Jewish leader charges
The city's Herbert Park Hotel nixed reservations for 70 guests after learning that the conference would focus on fighting Jew-hatred, official says
Unless the opposition steps up its game, Netanyahu, the PM of Oct. 7, could yet survive this election
It's a combination of his own shameless efforts to rewrite history, his opponents' inability to adequately hold him to account for that blackest of days and much more besides, and…
OPEC+ countries boost oil output by 2.31 mln bpd in September but miss targets — IEA
According to IEA data, the target level for OPEC+ countries voluntarily limiting oil production was 34.45 million bpd in September
Russia expects adjustment of global petroleum product prices — Novak
The petroleum product price will be adjusted when rebalancing demand and supply worldwide, the official stated
‘I must continue until I die’: inside the fight to bring Iran’s thriving art scene to the world
Amid economic sanctions and ongoing conflict, a new initiative is returning Iran’s artists to the international spotlightWhen the call came early one morning, Tehran resident Elha…
Russia condemns strikes on civilian targets in Saudi Arabia — deputy foreign minister
Moscow is monitoring the situation in the Middle East with concern, Georgy Borisenko said
Anti-government student protests in Albania turn violent – video
Student protests in Albania turned violent overnight, with demonstrators smashing shop windows and rioting as police used teargas and water cannons to disperse crowds. Protesters …
Ukraine charges five Russian scientists with war crimes over excavations in annexed Crimea
Ukraine is investigating criminal cases against five Russian archaeologists over excavations in occupied Crimea, BBC Russia reported, citing prosecutorial and court documents obta…
Excluding UK from ‘Made in Europe’ law will hurt entire EU car industry, Mercedes boss warns
Ola Källenius says it will ‘weaken the industry on both sides’ ahead of act intended to counter non-EU competition Locking the UK out of the EU’s flagship industrial “Made in Euro…
FACTBOX: SpaceX restricts access to Starlink for Ukrainian military
Ukraine received no intelligence warnings regarding the first wave of Russian ballistic missile launches overnight into October 14
IN BRIEF: First hearing of Nord Stream blast case takes place in Germany
Ukrainian national Sergey Kuznetsov is the defendant in the case
Russian oil exports fall to 6.52 mln bpd in September, revenues rise to $17.67 bln
Russian crude oil shipments increased by 60,000 bpd in September, while exports of petroleum products decreased by 80,000 bpd
Batalhadzhin community linked to international terrorist organizations — FSB
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court recognized the community as a terrorist organization and banned its activities in Russia
Building partially collapses on Tel Aviv’s Nahalat Binyamin Street; no injuries
Building was empty due to renovations, and construction crew left before collapse
3 workers seriously hurt in apparent gas explosion at Intel plant in southern Israel
Major explosion rocks Kiryat Gat factory, sparking fears of hazardous material leak; 2 of the 3 injured had no pulse, but were successfully resuscitated by medics at the scene
PM: Attack on Iran ‘not convenient’ now, but signs show Israel’s enemies preparing assault
Netanyahu says he's against Israeli or US strike on Islamic Republic, hopes there won't be an attack on Israel to disrupt elections; Katz warns Hezbollah not to launch conflict