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Dozens of Democrats eyeing 2028 presidential run, says former Obama aide
Jim Messina tells the BBC that after Democrats' midterm victories he's talked to "over two dozen campaigns", with some already hiring staff.
Russia has declared hundreds of hotels in occupied Ukraine ‘ownerless.’ Dozens have been taken over — but one Ukrainian hotelier is fighting back.
Russian authorities have declared more than 7,000 private and commercial properties in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region “ownerless,” including 521 hotels and resort complexes, Reu…
Russian stock indices mixed as trading on Moscow Exchange closes
The ruble-denominated MOEX index increased by 0.34%, the dollar-denominated RTS Index slightly declined by 0.08%
Russian ambassador bewildered by Chisinau’s reaction to Transnistrian leader's award
Earlier, the Bureau for Reintegration under the Moldovan government announced sanctions against Vadim Krasnoselsky following his visit to Moscow, where he received the Order of Ho…
Israel’s election and self-definition invite questions | Letters
Dr Richard Skues responds to an article by Jonathan Freedland in which he says the opposition can’t win unless they join forces with Arab partiesJonathan Freedland is surely right…
Two people killed in light aircraft crash in Germany, DPA reports
The aircraft crashed onto the roadway for an as-yet-unknown reason and caught fire
Like the Danes, we need to pay for the society we want | Letters
Karin Blak responds to an article about children’s homes in crisis and what can be learned from the Danish systemAs a Dane who went through Danish children’s services, and later w…
Zelensky’s office head to lead Kiev’s delegation to Abu Dhabi talks
The official emphasized that he does not expect a significant breakthrough in the talks but considers the very fact that the meeting is taking place to be progress
Anti-Kremlin Political Parties Peaceful Russia and Rassvet Named ‘Foreign Agents’
Rassvet, founded by 2024 presidential hopeful Yekaterina Duntsova, denied allegations that it received foreign funding.
European Commission creates anti-Russian sanctions office
According to Commission Spokesperson Siobhan McGarry, the office will bring together the commission’s work "on the entire economic sanctions lifecycle"
South Africa’s ruling ANC heads to all-time election low in local vote
Liberation party, which once garnered 70% of the vote, is heading towards just 30% according to initial tally, with rising anger over failure to deliver basic services like water …
How China’s Naval-Air Reach Is Offsetting the Malacca Dilemma
China remains exposed to maritime disruption, but its expanding regional reach is increasing the military and political costs of exploiting that vulnerability.
BRICS+ Film Festival names Iran’s People’s Child Best Feature Film
Two Russian films were recognized in the documentary category
Azov fighters may have sought political asylum in Latvia — Russian security forces
According to a source, Azov militants participated in drills with the Latvian National Guard, practicing repelling a simulated assault with drones
Does China Have a Plan for Dealing With a Democratic Congress?
Should Beijing treat Trump as a “lame duck,” or should Xi Jinping continue to invest in cultivating him?
Russia to ensure domestic fuel market stability — Deputy Prime Minister Novak
The cabinet noted that compensatory measures continue to sustain stability across regional markets and effectively mitigate local shortages
Russia’s antitrust watchdog initiates 76 cases in fuel market, issues 109 warnings
Efforts are underway to conclude agreements between regional authorities and independent gas stations aimed at stabilizing the price situation
Four midterms takeaways for 2028 White House race
The buzz about the presidential election is already under way - here's what we learned this week.
Ukraine's central bank downgrades GDP and inflation outlook for 2026
The inflation forecast for 2026 has been raised to 12.5%
Rostec denies possibility of Yakovlev company to go bankrupt
The aviation company functions steadily and continues implementing all its key projects, the state corporation said
Cloud infrastructure destroyed, Beget hosting provider says
According to the company's spokesperson, only a half of virtual private servers users may receive their backups in files
Russian Security Council Calls for Rapid Deployment of Starlink Rival Satellites
A group of experts on the council warned that Elon Musk's satellite network could be used to destabilize countries throughout the world.
Green Hydrogen: India’s Big Ambitions, Costly Realities
India’s green hydrogen ambitions are running up against high production costs, infrastructure gaps, and uncertain domestic demand, even as the government seeks to position the cou…
Ukraine to lose 1.9 p.p. of GDP due to infrastructure damage, seaport blockade — NBU
The mining and metallurgical sectors have suffered the heaviest losses, the report noted