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Russia ties family mortgage rates to the number of children. In Moscow, the rate for one-child families doubles to 12% on October 1.
Russia ties family mortgage rates to the number of children. In Moscow, the rate for one-child families doubles to 12% on October 1.
EU interfered in State Duma elections, Russian foreign intelligence chief says
According to Sergey Naryshkin, the European Commission prepared a document in advance alleging that the elections were flawed
China to send two pandas to US as symbol of friendship — Xi
According to the Chinese leader, pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will be sent to Zoo Atlanta
Global gas prices continue to rise in 2026, but set to fall 40% by 2029 — ministry
In 2026, natural gas prices continue to rise amid a global drought, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and damage to key LNG infrastructure in the Middle East
Morocco’s ruling coalition tops vote; candidate who called Jewish leader ‘cancer’ elected
Same candidate has also stomped on Israeli flag; Islamist opposition gains ground in low-turnout election colored by Ceuta crisis, prep for 2030 soccer World Cup The post Morocco’…
Russia could attack a Nato country within months, Danish intelligence says
Warning comes hours after Poland says fire at Starlink satellite station was ‘act of sabotage’Russia could launch a limited military attack against a Nato country in the coming mo…
Russian air passenger traffic to fall 0.3% to 108.5 mln in 2026 — ministry forecast
The forecast specifies that passenger traffic by Russian airlines will increase over the long term
Being journalist in US poses danger — US journalist Sarah Bils
According to the journalist, US intelligence services monitor reporters and the contents of their smartphones
Russian steel production to fall by 6% in 2026 — ministry forecast
By 2029, production of finished rolled ferrous metal products is expected to decline by 3.2% to 54.9 mln metric tons
Mortgage rates have just surpassed 7% for the first time in well over a year
Rates have climbed more than a full percentage point since the U.S. war against Iran started.
Russian oil product exports expected to fall by 21.7% to 98.5 mln tons in 2026
In 2025, Russia’s oil product exports actually totaled 125.8 mln metric tons, according to the Economic Development Ministry’s materials
Jerusalem’s homes and institutions open to the public
Annual architecture festival Open House Jerusalem to take place over two October weekends, with free tours of sites around the capital The post Jerusalem’s homes and institutions …
Russian Defense Ministry reports on Ukrainian army encirclement, losses near Dobropolye
The Dobropolye direction "is one of the key to achieving results in the complete liberation of Donbass and is of fundamental importance for conducting successful offensive operati…
At Trump meeting, Xi Jingping lays out terms to avoid US-China military conflict
Chinese president’s proposals for lessening tensions come amid period of intense competition between the two countries over AI and tradeUS politics live – latest updatesXi Jingpin…
US journalist who visited Donbass avoids returning home due to pressure from authorities
Sarah Bils added that she had moved to Serbia, where she had been living for a month and continued covering geopolitical developments
Russian Armed Forces hit logistical, storage terminals used to support Ukrainian army
The Russian Armed Forces also struck a dry cargo ship sailing to deliver military supplies for the Ukrainian army, the Defense Ministry noted
Ukrainians in UK fear cut to funds for Homes for Ukraine hosts could make them homeless
Scheme set up after Russian invasion in 2022 paid £350 a month to people hosting Ukrainians but this will reduce to £100 next yearUkrainian refugees fear they could be left homele…
FACTBOX: Economic Development Ministry’s forecast, oil prices, inflation, GDP
The ministry expects real household income to grow by 0.8% in 2026 and 1.5% in 2027
Rick Wakeman performs piano concert to 150 rescued moon bears in Vietnam
Former Yes musician plays at sanctuary to raise awareness of animals that remain stuck in cages at ‘bile farms’ Rick Wakeman has played to all kinds of people around the globe, bu…
Russia concerned by use of satellites for interference in nations' affairs — MFA
Moscow is advocating "transparent regulation of the use of such systems" and compliance by satellite operators with the national laws of the countries in which they operate
Inside Ukraine’s propaganda operation targeting Americans
RT’s America Now examines United24’s reported $10,000-per-video offers to US veterans to push pro-Kiev messages to Americans Read Full Article at RT.com
Draft Russian budget for next three years address current challenges — PM
Mikhail Mishustin added that the financial stability of the state as a whole remains important in the current situation
New Culture of Tourist Souvenirs competition in St. Petersburg draws over 300 applications
The 5th International Presentation Conference on Tourism, Hospitality and Creative Industries is being held in St. Petersburg from September 22 to 24
The Story of Bhutan’s UN Membership
55 years ago, Bhutan joined the United Nations – with a rare show of support from bitter rivals.