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Russian forces strike metallurgical enterprises, Ukraine’s energy facilities
The Russian army also hit Ukraine’s military-industrial complex, the Defense Ministry reported
Thursday briefing: Yemen’s war continues to threaten oil supplies– but what about its people?
In today’s newsletter: The Houthi advance along the Red Sea coast raised fears for global trade and energy supplies, while more than 100,000 Yemenis have been displaced by the fig…
Russia’s first parliamentary election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine begins tomorrow, with its only anti-war party barred and genuine competition all but eliminated
Voting for a new Russian parliament begins tomorrow. The State Duma elections will run for three days, from September 18 to 20. This will be the first Duma election since Russia l…
India faces 100% tariff threat over Russian oil after US House vote
Trump’s tariff threat puts India’s Russian oil strategy- and its access to the US market - in a new bind.
India to take necessary measures following US adoption of Russia-Iran sanctions act — MFA
According to the statement, India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security
US House passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Graham, sending it to Trump
New measures target officials, banks, oil tankers; Democrats split on legislation, fearing president will use new tariffs to harm EU allies, but Zelensky lobbied in favor The post…
International students, 'visa hoppers' and backpackers targeted in Australia migration crackdown
The government wants to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.
Zaporozhye NPP chief urges world not to treat attacks on nuclear sites as norm
Yury Chernichuk said that the NPP’s staff and other residents of its satellite city of Energodar continue to face Ukrainian attacks on a daily basis
Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter
There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.
Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.
Ukraine becomes bankrupt country, has no reserves to recover — Russian senator
According to Alexander Voloshin, Ukraine subsists solely on external cash injections
Indian, Pakistani Naval Vessels Collide in Arabian Sea, Prompting Diplomatic Tensions
This is the first time since the May 2025 military clashes that tension between the two sides has erupted into the open.
Russia’s chief election official to report on readiness for parliamentary vote
Ella Pamfilova said there is no shortage of threats to the successful holding of the elections
Turkish sailors sue Ukraine over deadly drone attack
Turkish sailors have filed an ICC complaint against Ukraine over a drone attack on their cargo ship that killed a crew member Read Full Article at RT.com
Fire breaks out at oil refinery near Yaroslavl after drone attack
Governor Mikhail Yevrayev said that no deaths or injuries were reported
US Congressmen Call for Tougher Actions Against Key Southeast Asian Scam Enablers
Brian Mast (R-FL) and John Moolenaar (R-MI) have requested probes into 28 people and entities allegedly connected to scam gangs in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar.
US blocks Palestinian leader from UN meeting in New York for second year in row
The US State Department extended visa sanctions after accusing Palestinian officials of failing to live up to peace process commitments.
‘Like a Disney movie’: Three wild dog brothers make Africa’s longest journey
As three siblings came of age and had to leave their pack, scientists tracked the dogs’ perilous 2,500-mile odyssey to find their own territoryIt sounds like a Disney movie: three…
Turkey detains dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists and journalists
Protesters teargassed as minister claims widespread raids and arrests under obscenity laws were to ‘protect families’ Turkish authorities have used accusations of obscenity to jus…
Opening the door for Canada is a harmless gesture. But it won’t fix Europe’s security crisis | Paul Taylor
Beyond the morale boost and Mark Carney’s stardust, ‘associate membership’ means littleUrsula von der Leyen brought a new mascot to her annual State of the Union address to the Eu…
Trump plans to hold meeting on Iran on UN General Assembly sidelines — Axios
The report says the meeting is expected "to focus on US ideas for a postwar strategy"
More than 1,000 children killed in Bangladesh measles outbreak
Until March this year, Bangladesh had made "substantial progress" towards eliminating measles.
North Korea’s nuclear status is irreversible — politician
Kim Yo Jong said that denuclearization demands will have no effect on Pyongyang’s plans to defend its national interests
Iran hesitant to enforce mandatory headscarf law as war and economic pressures mount
Activist says regime is 'afraid of protests,' which Khamenei's father-in-law seems to acknowledge: 'We can’t enter into that front as we ought to because of wartime conditions' Th…