Russian immigration authorities issued fewer passports to foreign citizens last year than they have since at least 2020, the Kommersant business newspaper reported Thursday, citing Interior Ministry data.
Authorities granted 209,000…
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Four US military personnel killed in Lithuania
Four American soldiers have died during an exercise in Lithuania. This was reported by the Delfi news portal.
“Four foreign military men who disappeared during an exercise at the training range on Tuesday…
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Zelensky hopes US will ‘stay strong’ in face of Russian demands
Jeremy BowenInternational Editor in Paris
Watch: BBC asks Zelensky about Russian conditions for a ceasefire deal Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he hopes the US will “stand strong” in the face of Russian demands to lift sanctions as…
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Inside Ukrainian Operation Making Unjammable, Explosive-Packed Drones
KYIV, Ukraine — Walking into the apartment-size production facility, an unassuming hallway offering no real indication of what lies ahead suddenly gives way to a full-blown drone-making operation.
Stacks of…
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UK not retaliating to Trump’s latest tariff threat, chancellor says – POLITICO
Despite the escalation, U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves told Sky News on Thursday morning: “We are not at the moment at a position where we want to do anything to escalate these trade wars.
“Trade wars are no good for anyone. It will end…
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Worrying Signals Emerge As Bird Flu Gains Resistance Mutation
Two new studies released in 2025 provide a mixed picture of how well our current antivirals are holding up against H5N1, the highly pathogenic bird flu virus that continues to spill over into mammals and humans. The good news: H5N1 viruses from…
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Dinosaur-era wasp captured prey with Venus flytrap-like ‘paddles’
Scientists have discovered a new species of ancient wasp, encased in 99-million-year-old…
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Ceasefire? What ceasefire? Killer Russian drones rain down across Ukraine – POLITICO
“Every day in Ukraine is marked by large-scale attacks with strike drones, mostly ‘Shaheds’ — it was Iran that taught Russia how to produce such drones. No country should have to go through this,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
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Russia achieves lowest ever infant mortality rate Mishustin
Almost all newborns now receive extensive neonatal screening, the prime minister has said
Russia has achieved a historically low rate of infant mortality due to the advancement of the maternal and childcare system in the country, Prime Minister…
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Russia achieves lowest ever infant mortality rate – Mishustin
Almost all newborns now receive extensive neonatal screening, the prime minister has said
Russia has achieved a historically low rate of infant mortality due to the advancement of the maternal and…
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