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US oil inventories down 0.6 mln barrels over week — Department of Energy
The current stock level is 5% below the five-year average typical for this time of the year, the department added
How Jared Kushner is mixing U.S. diplomacy with his billion-dollar business
The New Yorker's Dexter Filkins says while Trump's son-in-law is a U.S. special envoy negotiating peace, he's also working on private business deals, raising billions in some of t…
Israeli travelers returning to Morocco as direct flights resume after three years
Travel industry sources report renewed interest in Morocco’s synagogues, cemeteries and historic Jewish quarters, as well as kosher travel and heritage tours The post Israeli trav…
How escalating Saudi oil crisis could drive up prices everywhere
BBC Verify's Ben Chu examines what impact rising energy costs could have on the global economy.
Russians Prepare for an Election With Less Choice Than Ever
Even with an all-but-guaranteed majority for United Russia, experts say the vote remains an important gauge of public sentiment.
What Is Hinduism?
Hinduism may not be as well-defined and creedal as Christianity or Islam, but it is not a meaningless label either. It refers to a real idea.
Russian defense industry’s technological progress indisputable — media
The news outlet highlighted new high-speed models of Russia’s Geran drones, noting that Kiev is having a difficult time dealing with them
13 municipalities to bar use of live chickens in pre-Yom Kippur ‘kapparot’ ritual, NGO says
Tel Mond, Yeruham, Mevaseret Zion, Yavne join cities including Tel Aviv, Beersheba in prohibiting ceremony where birds are swung around practitioners' heads to remove sins The pos…
Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant fined for using ants as garnish
The owner of the acclaimed establishment avoids jail but is made to pay 15 million won (£8,144; $10,965).
President Putin encourages Russians to cast votes in country’s parliamentary election
The voting results should confirm the maturity and resilience of Russian society, the head of state noted
Former French culture minister goes on trial on corruption charges
Rachida Dati accused of lobbying for carmaker Renault-Nissan when she was member of European parliamentRachida Dati, a former French culture minister, has gone on trial in Paris o…
Sweden voted against more power for the far right – but are centrists listening?
Even as the ‘extremist’ AfD seeks further election gains in Germany, Europe’s leaders can learn from Sweden’s dangerous embrace with far-right ideologyDon’t get This Is Europe del…
Putin calls ongoing election campaign significant
The Russian leader emphasized that the elections will be held in strict accordance with the law and within the established timeframes
EU chief wants Canada to become bloc’s first ‘associate member’
European Commission president calls to 'reimagine partnerships' with invite to Canadian premier as Ottawa pivots diplomatically amid US trade war, but concept unclear The post EU …
Russia’s victory forged both on battlefield and in rear — Putin
"It is being brought closer by everyone who works honestly for the Motherland and understands their responsibility for its future," the Russian leader said
Large-scale election campaign proceeds amidst special military operation, Putin notes
The Russian president said that residents of Donbass and Novorossiya will participate in electing State Duma deputies for the first time since reuniting with Russia
BRICS 2026: A Forum, Not a Front
Xi and Putin in Delhi made the headlines. The declaration tells the real story of India's multi-alignment and why Europe should welcome it.
Military personnel's courage set an example for entire country, Putin says
The Russian leader noted that the parliamentary election campaign is taking place during the special military operation
Charlie Kirk's family alleges 'stunning failures' by Utah officials led to his shooting
The conservative activist was speaking to a crowd of thousands on the university campus when he was shot and killed by a gunman positioned on a roof.
BRICS cooperation to expand India’s access to minerals, energy, technologies — expert
"India has considerable opportunities in engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles and apparel, automobiles and auto components, electronics, food and agricultural p…
Obamas' 'fiery and gorgeous' dog Sunny dies
The Portuguese Water Dog spent 13 years with the family, meeting many high-profile visitors in the White House, including Pope Francis.
Putin Casts Parliamentary Election as Barometer of Support for War, Urges Russians to Vote
Russia is holding elections this weekend for the lower-house State Duma, which has a track record of faithfully approving the Kremlin's initiatives.
Putin delivers traditional televised address ahead of parliamentary elections
This marks the third time since 2000 that the Russian leader has addressed the nation prior to State Duma elections
Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks
A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.