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Zelensky left Ukraine because of protests around secret prison near Kiev — Rada deputy
The politician said that Zelensky sent some people of no consequence to quell the scandal
Trump says US will end military aid to Israel by the end of this year
US president makes surprise election day announcement, saying country does not ‘need’ $4bn annual paymentDonald Trump has said that the US will end military aid to Israel at the e…
When caring for aging family members becomes cost prohibitive
AARP reports family caregivers are spending 60% more than they were five years ago. Journalist Paula Span discusses the rising costs of caregiving and senior living, and the optio…
Inside the Arab parties whose growing clout is meeting a wall of resistance from potential partners
Joint List and Ra'am won a combined 19 seats in the election, but their stances on Zionism, Hamas and Palestinian nationalism complicate Jewish-led parties' willingness to rely on…
'If You're Afraid, They'll Know': For Foreign Recruits, Deserting Russia’s Army Is a Fraught Gamble
Peter, a man from Pakistan, went to Russia for a better life. Instead, he says, he found only misery after being deceived into joining the army.
Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Latvia and Czech Republic to Boycott Russia at 2027 Ice Hockey World Championship
The CAS decision has also prompted several corporate sponsors to threaten to pull their support from future events.
King says slave trade a 'shameful chapter' that 'fills my heart with horror'
King Charles III was formally opening the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm) in Antigua and Barbuda.
Death toll rises in Ukraine after Russia attacks aid centre, hospice and hospital
At least 38 people are killed in 24 hours and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky warns dozens more could be trapped under rubble.
EU debate on Russia negotiator hinges on US election outcome — source
The source stressed that the EU hoped the US would "once again join in exerting coercive pressure on Russia" after the elections
Diamond prices continue to decline in October — Rapaport
The price index for 0.3-carat diamonds fell by 5.5% in October and declined by 7.2% year-on-year
U.S. Billionaire Leads Swap Plan to Buy Lukoil's Overseas Assets, Sources Say
American Billionaire Leads Swap Plan to Buy Lukoil's Overseas Assets, Sources Say
Russia not abandoning international obligations to prevent torture — MFA
Maria Zakharova emphasized that Russia had assumed these obligations at a ‘higher,’ universal level
Tribunal for Zelensky possible following collapse of Kiev regime, DPR politician says
Alexey Muratov stressed that evidence collection should continue, even though the timing of a possible tribunal remained uncertain
Ukraine names Iuliia Mendel, Zelensky’s former press secretary, as a treason suspect
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office said Iuliia Mendel, a former press secretary to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, is suspected of treason and justifying Russia’s armed…
Russia sets all-time record for Pacific herring catch
The total haul exceeded 612,000 tons since the beginning of the year
Russian gas supplies to Moldova still feasible, ambassador assures
Oleg Ozerov urged not to draw wrong conclusions about Russia’s capabilities based on personal assumptions
CBR hikes dollar rate to 81.67 rubles, euro to 91.6 rubles for November 4-5
The official yuan rate edged up by 1.02 kopecks to 12.1816 rubles
With Copyright Complaints, Even Imposters Can Silence Karakalpak Activists
An individual claiming to be a Diplomat editor filed a copyright complaint with Meta against a Karakalpak activist. They were an imposter. The post was taken down anyway.
IN BRIEF: Belarusian president on Ukraine conflict timeline, risk of World War III
Alexander Lukashenko stressed that there was no alternative to a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine
Poland Accuses Russia of ‘Flashlight’ Provocation Along Kaliningrad Border
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Polish and NATO intelligence services received information in recent weeks about possible “acts of diversion or more serious provocations” t…
The UK-EU food produce deal: what was agreed and will it affect shoppers?
Two sides have ‘settled’ text of a draft deal to remove some Brexit checks on food and animal product exports to EUThe UK and the EU have finalised their deal to remove red tape f…
For Ukraine's Kherson region, a short ceasefire meant a momentary return to normal life
In Kherson city, usually seething with Russian drones, friends met at cafes, families were out together and shoppers stocked up. "The city seems alive," said one resident, "just l…
Moscow views Pyongyang’s security measures as lawful, justified — Russian MFA
Maria Zakharova emphasized that Pyongyang’s actions were fully consistent with the right to self-defense enshrined in the UN Charter