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Daily Briefing Sept. 16 – From Mecca to Mokha: Houthis flex as Saudis flail
Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on how the Yemeni rebels are increasingly strangling the Bab el-Mandeb shipping lane and why the region is still trying not to engage with th…
Russia unveils newest RPG-29M grenade launcher at AAD expo in South Africa
The weapon’s presentation by the state corporation Rostec took place on the African continent as part of the international exhibition Africa Aerospace and Defense 2026
Watch: Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit?
Sheeran's backing band and all of his support acts pulled out of his US tour, so what happens now?
Von der Leyen 'opens door' to Canada becoming associate EU member – video
The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has told the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, that she wants to open the door for his country to become the EU’s firs…
Far-right minister panned for opposing IDF combat duty for anti-government protesters
'In the end they won't storm into battle,' Amichay Eliyahu warns; bereaved fathers whose fallen sons attended Kaplan rallies bash him, as do opposition leaders The post Far-right …
Russia says Tokyo’s hysteria, aid to Kiev delay normalization of relations with Moscow
The Foreign Ministry emphasized that the continued official Tokyo’s anti-Russian policy undermines the prospect of a better dialogue
Why is the White House being so weird about Natalie Harp again? | Arwa Mahdawi
The president’s assistant travelled with him to Ireland – which really shouldn’t be much of a story. But his comms team seems determined to make it onePassport, money, emotional s…
Whisper of the Heart review – Studio Ghibli deep cut is pep talk on how to live the artistic life
Hayao Miyazaki-scripted 90s teen romance sees an aspiring writer drawn to a potential soulmate thanks to library books and a curmudgeonly catWhile 2013’s The Wind Rises and 2023’s…
Press review: Germany eyes Patriot deal as Japan steps up Asia-Pacific military activity
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, September 16th
Senators question Trump's picks for top health positions, including surgeon general
On Wednesday, the Senate committee on health holds a confirmation hearing for three top health officials, including surgeon general. Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Trump's third …
Kosovo's ex-President Thaci convicted of war crimes, sentenced to 25 years in prison
A European Union-backed court convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of war crimes committed during his country's war for independence from Serbia and sentenced him to 25 …
Journalist and pilot among three killed after news helicopter crashes in LA
The NBCLA news helicopter was flying near the scene of a fatal bus crash.
Africa’s largest arms and aviation exhibition opens in South Africa
This year’s exhibition focuses on innovations in the fields of unmanned systems, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence for the defense sector
President Putin to deliver televised address on upcoming parliamentary elections
Elections to the ninth State Duma will take place from September 18 to 20, 2026
Festival participant from Italy says foreign turnout shows Russia is not isolated
Carlo Di Martino said the Youth Festival offers a packed program and a variety of discussion panels
Prospects of Ukrainian settlement no closer than few months ago — Russian senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov said the responsibility lies precisely with the representatives of the European "war party"
EU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'
Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.
Tall athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says
South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city.
Kazakhstan to purchase 11 bcm of gas from Gazprom in 2026, 9 bcm under discussion for 2027
Deputy Energy Minister Kaiyrkhan Tutkyshbayev said there were technical issues at the major fields this year
Russian-Canadian citizen gets seven years in penal colony for treason — FSB
According to the Russian Federal Security Service, Nikolay Zyuzev created and launched a project spreading extremist materials, and gathering information on the instructions of EU…
EC President announces intention to tighten sanctions against Russia
The EU has adopted 21 packages of sanctions against Moscow
China ready to defend Iran's legitimate rights — Chinese foreign minister
Wang Yi said that Beijing is also ready to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with the Iranian side
Yabloko Leader Slams Exiled Opposition’s Voting Strategy
Party chairman Nikolai Rybakov accused the exiled opposition of “manipulating” Russian voters from abroad.
Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant fined for serving dessert topped with ants
Prosecutors sought jail term for chief executive of Evett after insects not approved for consumption were on menuA South Korean court has fined the operator of one of Seoul’s most…