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Russia to have polling stations in 152 countries for State Duma polls — Foreign Ministry

319 polling stations will be open abroad

Russian organizing committee considers 12 cities for 'City of Labor Valor' title

The honorary title "City of Labor Valor" was established in 2020 and 70 cities have been bestowed with the honor since then

Russia lists online publication Novaya Gazeta as foreign agent

The registry also includes poet Sergey Leibgrad, writer and journalist Felix Sandalov

Iran's army calls on US to compensate for war costs, then leave region

Army Spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia added that all the problems of the US army in the region and the difficulties of the Americans are caused by Washington's mistakes

China's Xi to bring large CEO delegation on US visit: Sources

‘It Still Causes Severe Stress’: Fear of Expulsion Upends Life for Some Russian Asylum See...

From draft dodgers to anti-war activists, a growing number of Russian exiles are finding host countries unwilling to grant refuge.

Russian table tennis players to take part in all int’l tournaments as restrictions lifted

The World Table Tennis announced a decision earlier to reinstate participation of Russian players at international tournaments under the national flag and to the tune of the country’s anthem

Russia hopes to receive OPCW experts — permanent representative

Vladimir Tarabrin noted that it is difficult to name the exact timing of the visit

IRGC chief commander congratulates Iran’s U17 volleyball champions on world title

The IRGC’s chief commander congratulates Iran’s youth national volleyball team for winning the 2026 FIVB Boys’ U17 World Championship.

Darko Mladic thanks Russia for supporting Serbs amid general father's death

The former general’s son also noted that Russia "has always tried to take a balanced and unbiased position" at the UN Security Council

Rostec presents Mi-38PS Arctic helicopter with record range at Kazan exhibition

The first batch of Mi-38PS helicopters was delivered to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations in 2025

Gazprom boosts gas supplies to Central Asia by nearly 70% in 2026

Furthermore, Gazprom is in the final stages of launching the Kharasavey field on the Yamal Peninsula

European society too pampered, unprepared for war with Russia — intel chief

Sergey Naryshkin highlighted that politicians and the financial-industrial groups used the myth of a threat from the East to sharply increase military spending

Foreign partners buying Russian gas will feel confident this winter — Gazprom CEO

In particular, Gazprom is successfully expanding cooperation with China

Terrorizing civilians part of ‘cowardly’ US military doctrine: IRGC

Iran's IRGC says the US deliberate targeting of civilians is part of the doctrine of the cowardly American military.

Six out of 14 Russians still alive at 2026 US Open after opening two rounds

The tournament will award a record $108 million in prize money

Iran war: Why US midterms could be a pivotal moment

Rising prices and opposition to war may pressure Trump to de-escalate until after the midterms, analysts say.

What is known about European Commission’s plans to restrict visas for Russia, EU reaction

According to the diplomatic source, the European Commission has spent the last four years trying to implement a plan that would make entry into the EU a privilege for Russians

Russian underground gas storage facilities already 90% full — Gazprom CEO

Alexey Miller noted that Gazprom will bring its operational gas reserves in underground storage facilities to 73.296 bln cubic meters this year

Moscow won't ask Kiev to stop terrorist attacks ahead of US envoys' visit to Russia

According to earlier reports, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner intend to travel to Moscow and Kiev on September 5-6

Iran’s surprise strike shatters assumption of safe distance for US bases

Iran’s missile strike on Camp Titin on the shores of the Gulf of Aqaba shows geographical distance cannot necessarily put US military positions beyond Iran’s reach.

Press review: Germany, France and UK boost missile ties as China challenges US in Mideast

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, August 4th

Moment three-storey building collapses amid flooding in China

Severe flooding in China’s Fujian province has caused a three-storey building to collapse.

Russia to present upgraded equipment for Ka-52E helicopter at exhibition in Egypt

Rosoboronexport is ready to hold talks with delegations from friendly countries regarding the full range of weapons and military equipment on display

Russia-China settlements conducted almost entirely in rubles, yuan

Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin pointed to the active diversification of international payment instruments

Oil rallies for the week as US-Iran fighting resumes; diesel hits record high

No evidence of formaldehyde contamination in tested cabbages from China: SFA

The Singapore Food Agency says it will continue monitoring and testing food products sold in Singapore and advises consumers to wash vegetables thoroughly before eating.

Logistics center, power substation, port terminal hit: strikes by Russian Armed Forces

The Russian forces also struck a dry cargo ship carrying military-grade goods at the port of Yuzhny, the Defense Ministry reported

Iran celebrates birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with music festivals

Iran is celebrating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, a day of joy, unity, and spiritual reflection.

New passenger car sales in Russia fall by 6.5% in August to 114,300 — Autostat

The leading brands during the period were Lada, Haval, Tenet, Geely, and Changan