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Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk to close two of its five maternity hospitals after regional birth rate nearly halves
Two of Krasnoyarsk’s five maternity hospitals, Nos. 4 and 6, will close at the end of 2026. That will leave Leninsky District without a maternity hospital and reduce the number in…
Kazakh president backs Putin as Russian leader at Berlin conference
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that Vladimir Putin has the qualities most needed to lead a major country with a complex history and its own understanding of the strategic goals
Houthis expand logistics network — Yemeni Coast Guard chief
According to Khalid Al-Qamali, the recent developments on the Yemeni western coast "have changed the nature of the Houthi threat"
Russian state companies more than triple spending on landline phones amid internet restrictions
State-owned companies spent 118 million rubles on landline phones from January through August 2026, more than triple the amount spent in the same period a year earlier, Vedomosti …
The Netherlands is just a symptom of a widening global boycott against Israel
A year after the US forced a Gaza ceasefire, Israel's international standing continues to plummet. The latest European restrictions threaten to exact a heavy economic toll The pos…
More Michigan Jews pressure El-Sayed on Israel as Democrats rally behind him
17 additional signers join clergy-led ‘Nonnegotiables’ petition demanding concessions from Senate nominee, but with Election Day nearing, he may have little incentive to listen Th…
Making gene-edited babies is illegal. This startup says it may be time to reconsider
Origin Genomics aims to prove the potential benefits of its technology for editing disease-causing genes in human embryos outweigh the risks.
‘Let them be scared.’ Senior Russian government source says temporary takeovers of European companies’ assets are meant to pressure EU over sanctions.
“The time has come for asymmetric measures. Let them think about what measures they are taking and what sanctions they are introducing,” a senior Russian government source told Re…
Russian Industry Ministry expects new fashion brands to appear this year
This primarily refers to narrow-niche domestic brands, like high-tech clothing or items featuring traditional elements from various ethnicities or specific regions, Russian Minist…
Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff replaced by men during religious visit
The company that runs the Eiffel Tower said the removal of female staff during the visit earlier this month was "unacceptable".
Kazakhstan to harvest around 23 mln tons of grain this year — ministry
This year’s grain harvest is expected to be lower than that of 2025 when over 27 mln tons were gathered, Vice Minister of Agriculture Nazgul Khatepova said
Saudi Arabia urged to reconcile with UAE to drive back Houthi separatists in Yemen
Relations between the two countries soured in January when a UAE-backed force was defeated by Saudi Arabia in YemenSaudi Arabia is being urged to reconcile with the United Arab Em…
Russian opposition party leader is cited for ‘petty hooliganism’ after writing pro-peace, pro-ceasefire statements on his election ballot
Yabloko Party leader Nikolai Rybakov has been cited for petty hooliganism, an administrative offense under Part 1 of Article 20.1 of Russia’s Code of Administrative Offenses, the …
EU nation reacts to Israel stripping West Bank diplomat’s credentials
Israel has canceled the credentials of Netherlands diplomats in Ramallah, effectively ending Dutch representation in the West Bank Read Full Article at RT.com
US state recognizes Eid as official holiday
California has become the second US state to officially recognize the major Muslim festivals Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays Read Full Article at RT.com
Estonia accuses Russian intelligence services of ordering arson at defense-robotics company supplying Ukraine
Estonia has concluded that an arson attack at a building belonging to the defense company Milrem Robotics was an act of sabotage ordered by Russian intelligence services, Foreign …
EU states push farm aid cuts to fund military buildup
Germany and five other EU states want deep budget cuts and a shift from farm and regional funding toward military spending Read Full Article at RT.com
Gas withdrawal from European UGS facilities at 11-year low in September
As of September 27, Europe’s UGS facilities were 71.16% full
French far-right leader says claims of antisemitism part of ‘total war’ on Le Pen campaign
National Rally party chief Bardella denounces report on his alleged 2013 remarks disparaging Jews; Le Pen vows party will ‘counterattack’ ahead of 2027 vote The post French far-ri…
Belarusian fertilizer supplies to the US may require talks with Russia — special envoy
John Coale noted that European countries had not agreed to ease their own sanctions on Belarus
Russia values former Serbian president's course amid Western pressure — diplomat
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that the dynamic political dialogue and contacts attest to the results of deepening Russian-Serbian relations
Trump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI
The US president continues to push back on calls to establish guardrails around artificial intelligence, arguing it will stifle growth.
Flooding Ukraine with weapons affects global crime situation — Russian interior minister
Vladimir Kolokoltsev said that Russia had repeatedly drawn the international community’s attention to criminal call centers operating with the connivance and direct involvement of…
Son of Zambian bishop detained in post-election raid fears for his father's safety
Trevor Mwamba was detained last month with other opposition figures and charged with treason, his son says.