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In one of their last votes before November, Senate GOP blocks effort to end Iran war
The vote on a war powers resolution introduced by Democrats came at a moment when some Republicans have begun to distance themselves from President Trump over the ongoing conflict.
Can a Network of Miniature Sponge Cities Help Central Asia Curb Climate Change?
In lieu of decisive regulatory action and funding, much of the work of adapting to new climate realities falls on individual gardeners and cooperatives.
Italy ministers agree to ban burqa and niqab in school and cap foreigners in class
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the measures as "common-sense tools that do not divide but really help to integrate".
Putin sends condolences to Tokayev over death of military personnel during drills
Russian President conveyed his sincere sympathy and support to the families of the dead military personnel
Macklemore hits back with ‘Free Palestine Tour’ after being dumped from Ed Sheeran tour
US rapper announces three shows in London, Paris and Dublin for late October, with US dates in the works; says other artists will be announced soon The post Macklemore hits back w…
Xi and Trump discuss AI cooperation (VIDEOS)
Trump and Xi have discussed AI cooperation during talks in Washington amid continued US-China competition over technology and trade Read Full Article at RT.com
US ‘security guarantees’ may leave Yerevan disappointed — Russian Security Council
Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council, Army General Oleg Salyukov noted that the events related to the transfer of Nagorno-Karabakh under Azerbaijan’s jurisdiction were…
Zelensky says the ‘spirit of Anchorage’ concessions are no longer on the negotiating table. He credits Ukraine’s battlefield position.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the “Anchorage agreements,” which included Russia’s demands for recognition of its sovereignty over occupied territories, are no longer…
Priest killed and four injured in knife attack at Polish abbey
A male suspect from Ukraine was arrested after the stabbings in the town of Jarosław, police say.
Ringleader of 2014 kidnapping and murder of Palestinian teen dies while serving life sentence
Yosef Haim Ben-David, 42, was convicted along with two nephews in 2016 for brutal killing of Muhammad Abu Khdeir; attack, 'revenge' for murder of three Israeli teens, set off riot…
As Israel steps up hamlet demolitions, owner of razed home insists he’s staying put
After Civil Administration tears down dozens of structures in West Bank's Jinba, Nabil Jabarin says his family is sleeping outdoors, but will rebuild if 'better' government takes …
'It has broken us as a family,' mother of poison seller victim tells hearing
Tanya Whitaker broke down before she spoke of how her son Samuel's death had devastated her family.
Ed Miliband meets Iran’s foreign minister as Tehran gives US ultimatum on strait of Hormuz
Senior Iranian officials say Washington has four to five days to respond to its conditions for reopening the strait The UK foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, has met his Iranian coun…
Four civilians killed in Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan, Taliban says
Pakistan says it struck 10 targets, adding the strikes were "strictly limited to identified military objectives".
Dmitry Glukhovsky’s new novel ‘Registration,’ about Russians seeking to cash in on the war, has been called an émigré’s rebuke to those who stayed behind. Is that fair?
On September 17, Dmitry Glukhovsky posted his new novel, “Registratsiya” (“Registration”), online for free. Set in wartime Russia in the 2020s, it follows the pregnant girlfriend …
Russia’s Karmanov wins gold at 2026 European Boxing Championship in Sofia
The Russian athlete defeated Junior Tadah of France in the final bout
UN delegates walk out as Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to address general assembly – video
Dozens of delegates left the room in support of Palestine as the Israeli prime minister walked to the podium on Thursday. Other delegates clapped and chanted 'Am Yisrael Chai' or …
Merz government wants ‘secret police’ – opposition
German opposition lawmakers have warned that sweeping new powers for intelligence agencies threaten fundamental rights Read Full Article at RT.com
‘No one needs more fuel on the fire.’ Italy pushes back on report that CIA warned of possible Russian sea-launched drone attacks.
The CIA warned Spain, France, and Italy about a possible Russian operation to launch drones from civilian ships, the Spanish newspaper El Mundo said on September 24, citing source…
Trump swoons over strongman soulmate Xi – are you feeling jealous, Vladimir?
Deference was deafening as US president rolled out red carpet for world’s biggest jailer of journalists – perhaps he was seeking tipsOne is an authoritarian who represses the medi…
US-Israeli browser startup valued at $6.4 billion as AI agents reshape workplace risk
Island is the maker of a web browser tailored for businesses to help secure workflows in digital and hybrid work environments where employees and AI agents interact The post US-Is…
Russian Finance Ministry sets Hormuz opening scenario for $50/bbl oil price in budget
The ministry is deliberately budgeting a rather low oil price to mitigate the risks of unexpected deficits, Igor Yushkov noted
Russia’s Prozorova advances to Round 3 of 2026 WTA Singapore Open
The unseeded Russian athlete is to play Xinyu Wang of China in the next round
Average household utility rates in Russia are expected to rise 11% in July 2027, up from the 8.7% increase authorities previously projected
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts an average 11% increase in utility rates on July 1, 2027. It projects average increases of 8.6% on July 1, 2028, and 7.6% on July …