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The Houthis are testing the limits of Saudi restraint

Riyadh needs to restore deterrence without being pulled back into a prolonged Yemen war.

ISU declines again neutral status for Russian figure skating duo Stepanova-Bukin

TASS reported earlier that Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin had previously filed an appeal against ISU’s refusal to grant them neutral status, which is required for competing in international tournaments

Zaporozhye NPP loses power 10 times over past three months — Russian envoy

Mikhail Ulyanov noted that over the past three months, various parts of the plant have come under Ukrainian forces’ attacks, including the diesel fuel storage facility, the electrical network workshop, and the pumping station

Kiev forms cyberterrorism structure under NATO auspices — MFA

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that organized Ukrainian forces were tasked with carrying out extremist acts against Russian civilian infrastructure under the guise of fraud

First aircraft to be supplied to India directly from Russia after certificate validation

UAC CEO Vadim Badekha described the validation of Russian aircraft certificates in India as a key issue

How Ukraine’s deepest attack in Russia, on Arctic gas, signals new reach

Long-range Ukrainian drones hit Russia's key gas plants, raising questions about the conflict's next phase.

High Precision Systems developments help Russia create unified air defense system

The airspace control system ensures early detection and classification of targets, generates a unified situational picture, and transmits data to the command post

Russia, China have huge potential for AI cooperation — deputy PM

Marat Khusnullin said he had seen firsthand China's extensive experience in this area during his visit to the city of Xiong'an

Russia’s new shelling tactics deepen suffering in Ukraine

Ukrainians are losing more sleep, shopping for food is becoming harder and travel is often fraught with risk and delays.

ISU rejects appeals from Valieva, Kondratyuk against neutral status revocation

At the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, the ISU allowed other two Russian figure skaters to participate under a neutral status

Press review: Europe eyes Ukraine talks as US unlikely to reduce Middle East military role

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, August 10th

New Hyundai Creta arrives in South Africa with N Line flagship

The updated second-generation Hyundai Creta has arrived in South Africa.

Escaped inmate apprehended, possible disciplinary action to follow

Escaped inmate apprehended, possible disciplinary action to follow An offender who escaped from the Rooigrond Correctional Centre in the North West has been apprehended, following a manhunt by the Department of Correctional Servi…

Kiev deliberately targeting Zaporozhye NPP employees — Russian envoy

"Recently, the situation around the Zaporozhye NPP and its satellite city, Energodar, has become critically tense," Mikhail Ulyanov said

Nearly 200,000 foreigners violating Russian laws barred from entering country — ministry

Andrey Kikot also pointed to an intensification of efforts to improve the quality of document checks for foreigners applying for legal status in Russia

Root welcomes Pietersen’s return to England cricket setup

Kevin Pietersen has been appointed England's specialist mentor to the white-ball teams as part of preparations for the 2027 World Cup in South Africa.

News Review: IRGC says Hormuz Strait is under Iran’s management

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps underlines that the Islamic Republic maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz.

No grand strategy, no military solution: Analyst on US war on Iran

The American people, including Trump's base, are increasingly against the ongoing war, with Trump losing 13 percentage points in approval among his MAGA supporters. A new poll shows over 60% of Americans disapprove of the war.

Civilian killed as Ukraine launches 448 drones at Russia overnight

Twenty-eight civilians were injured in a Ukrainian unmanned boat attack on the seafront in the Black Sea resort of Sochi

Pair to appear in court over illicit drug manufacturing

Pair to appear in court over illicit drug manufacturing Two suspects are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrates' Court on Friday for allegedly manufacturing illicit drugs, the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investiga…

FSB detains Ukrainian agent gathering information on UK diplomats in Moscow: what is known

The Russian worked as a security guard at the UK Embassy in Moscow

Russian attacks kill 7 in Ukraine as Kyiv targets gas plants deep in Arctic

Ukraine launches one of its deepest strikes to date, targeting natural gas plants in Russia's Arctic region.

Russia’s Northern Fleet ships enter Laptev Sea as part of Arctic deployment

The fleet noted that, based on the results of the aerial reconnaissance of the ice conditions, the detachment commander approved the route for the warships and vessels

EgyptAir plans direct flights between Singapore and Cairo from early 2027

The airline is planning to introduce the first direct flights between Singapore and Cairo from early 2027, giving Singapore a direct air link to North Africa.

FIFA U-20WWC: Aduku demands victory against China to keep Nigeria’s hopes alive

Europe’s far right: Putin’s best friend?

Its gains threaten to deepen Europe’s divisions over Ukraine and Russia.

Zverev defeats Van de Zandschulp in straight sets to enter US Open semis

The German, who faces Russia’s Karen Khachanov, is the only Grand Slam winner left standing in the men's draw.

Medvedev says cyberspace is battlefield where Russia must defend its borders

Russia is cooperating in countering transborder cyberthreats with friendly countries, primarily its partners in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, BRICS, and a number of Asian, Middle East, and Latin American states, Security…

Ukrainian drones strike Russian Caspian Sea port in Dagestan

Fires and explosions were seen in Russia’s Dagestan after a Ukrainian drone attack.

Why is Iran bombing Jordan’s Al-Azraq base?

Iran has increased its targeting of Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base near Al-Azraq in recent weeks.