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Europe’s LNG imports hit four-month high in September
In September, LNG flows from European terminals into the EU gas transmission system totaled around 10.6 bln cubic meters
CSTO exercise aims to neutralize threat of terrorist invasion — expert
About 2,000 military personnel and 350 pieces of weaponry, military and specialized equipment are engaged in the CSTO exercise at the Chebarkul training ground
German retailer Globus stayed in Russia after the full-scale invasion. Now its Russian arm has put former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder on its supervisory board.
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has joined the supervisory board of Giperglobus LLC, which operates the Globus hypermarket chain in Russia. He will help manage the busin…
Russia sentences founder of exile news outlet Astra to seven years in absentia. Her lawyers say she was convicted of violating ‘foreign agent’ regulations despite never being designated one.
Ulyanovsk’s Zavolzhsky District Court has sentenced Anastasia Chumakova, Astra’s founder and editor-in-chief, in absentia to seven years in prison.
One injured, fire in apartment building in Volgograd, 646 UAVs: aftermath of drone attacks
Ukrainian drones attempted to attack industrial infrastructure in Russia’s southern Volgograd Region
Five years under the Taliban: Meduza reports from Afghanistan, where a war on drugs and greater security have come with mass poverty, unemployment, and the loss of women’s rights
In August 2021, after the withdrawal of U.S. troops, the Taliban, an armed religious and political movement, seized power in Afghanistan. Active fighting has since ended, but life…
Ukraine paying price for Black Sea strikes, need for lasting peace: Kremlin remarks
No specific details are available regarding the Turkish and UN initiative to hold talks involving Russia and Ukraine on a ceasefire in the Black Sea, Dmitry Peskov said
Fire guts historic Miller Mansion near St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg
Firefighters have extinguished the flames at the Miller Mansion in central St. Petersburg, the local news outlet Fontanka reported. The historic building near St. Isaac’s Cathedra…
Russian drones strike Kyiv’s Southern Bridge three times in several hours. Traffic restrictions spread to two other Dnipro crossings.
Russian forces continued their drone attacks on Kyiv. One of the targets was the Southern Bridge across the Dnipro River, which drones attacked three times over several hours, Ukr…
Ukrainian drone attacks hit Volgograd and Samara, setting a refinery and a major oil tank farm on fire
Ukrainian drones struck Volgograd and Samara overnight on October 2. Andrey Bocharov, governor of the Volgograd region, said there had been a “massive drone attack on industrial i…
Russian stock market declines at start of trading session
By 09:30 Moscow time, the MOEX and RTS indices declined by 0.18%
Israeli-American Ynon Kreiz, a cost-cutter, tapped as co-CEO of Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery
Kreiz, who lived in Israel until his mid-20s, known for launching the blockbuster 'Barbie' movie is now expected to bring fiscal discipline to media giant The post Israeli-America…
IDF steps up combat training for troops behind front lines after Oct. 7 exposes gaps
New military school provides 'infantry-oriented' training for soldiers from medical, logistics, maintenance, comms, HR, and even rabbinate units, citing lessons from Hamas massacr…
Europe enters heating season with lowest gas inventories on record
EU countries are seeking to take advantage of the warm weather in early autumn
Japan's first mayor to take maternity leave lands on TIME100 Next list
Shoko Kawata's maternity leave drew mixed reactions in Japan, a country struggling to lift birth rates.
Housing snapshot October: Uptick in French and British buyers as Americans remain hesitant
Home prices rise for second straight month, reports The Times of Israel’s regular feature on what is happening in the local property market right now The post Housing snapshot Oct…
Friday briefing: How we covered the flydubai incident as it unfolded
In today’s newsletter: When a passenger plane plunges 17,000ft amid claims of terrorism, hijacking and geopolitical intrigue, Guardian journalists have to try and separate fact fr…
Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates
The diplomatic fallout comes as Ethiopian forces battle rebel fighters across its northern region.
Indonesia Needs to Do More to Tackle the Region’s Transboundary Haze Problem
Under Prabowo Subianto, leadership on the issue has been lacking – and tens of millions are suffering as a result.
Planting roots: At Jerusalem fair, foreign buyers show strong interest in Israeli homes
Prospective customers cited aliyah plans, family ties and growing concerns about Jewish life in the US and Europe as they scoped out new digs The post Planting roots: At Jerusalem…
Philippines Rejects Chinese Claim to ‘Sovereign Rights’ Over Waters Around Batanes
The Chinese activities around the Philippines' northernmost province represent the opening of a new front in the maritime struggle between the two nations.
Kiev sacrifices entire generations for illusion of victory — Zelensky’s former spokeswoman
According to Yulia Mendel, Ukrainians have grown "tired of militarization" and of "Ukraine’s autocratic system"
In the Haredi city of Bnei Brak, real estate follows a different set of rules
In Israel’s densely packed ultra-Orthodox metropolis, sukkah balconies are essential, lower floors can cost more, and buyers often choose homes based on the community next door Th…
Ukrainians tired of Zelensky’s PR built on their blood — former spokeswoman
According to Yulia Mendel, Ukrainians are also tired of the laundering of Western aid