A massive oil slick containing around 900 metric tons of fuel oil from the December 2024 sinking of two aging tankers is drifting toward southern Russia’s Krasnodar region, regional officials said Thursday.
Governor Veniamin…
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The US has no intention of teaching anyone how to operate Tomahawk missiles,
During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, US President Donald Trump stated that the United States does not intend to train anyone to operate Tomahawk missiles.
“Well, the problem [with missiles…
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French Cyclist Sofiane Sehili Released from Russian Custody After Border Case Verdict
French cyclist Sofiane Sehili, known for his extreme long-distance rides, has given his first interview after being released from a Russian pre-trial detention center, saying he feels “great relief” and considers the…
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China and the US will hold a new round of trade talks in Kuala Lumpur,
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will meet with US officials from 24 to 27 October to discuss resolving the trade dispute between the countries.
The talks are paving the way for meetings between Xi Jinping and…
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Russia Says It Is Immune to New U.S. Oil Sanctions
Russia said Thursday that new U.S. sanctions on its oil industry risked hurting diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war, and that it had developed a “strong immunity” to them.
U.S. President…
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EU Unveils Sweeping Sanctions Targeting Russian Energy, Banks and Crypto
The European Union on Thursday imposed its 19th package of sanctions on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine, targeting Moscow’s key energy revenues, financial networks and technology supply chains.
The economic restrictions also extend…
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Russian Court Frees French Cyclist Arrested for Illegal Border Crossing
A Russian court on Thursday freed a French cyclist who was detained for more than seven weeks on suspicion of illegally crossing the border, despite finding him guilty of the charge.
Sofiane Sehili, 44, was arrested on the…
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Estonia will purchase South Korean Chunmoo missile systems
Estonia plans to strengthen its military capabilities by acquiring K239 Chunmoo missile systems from the Republic of Korea. The agreement was signed by Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur and South Korean Defense…
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Russia Can Strike Ukraine Harder After Trump Cancels Summit With Putin
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, stated that because U.S. President Donald Trump canceled his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Russian Armed Forces may now begin…
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Indian Refiners Move to Slash Russian Oil Imports After New Trump Sanctions – Reuters
India’s major refiners are preparing to sharply cut their purchases of Russian crude, following new U.S. sanctions targeting Moscow’s top energy producers, Reuters reported Thursday, citing…
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