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ROK, Japan lambast Russia-North Korea military ties at UN debate on Ukraine

ROK, Japan lambast Russia-North Korea military ties at UN debate on Ukraine

Germany accuses Russia of drone attack on Leipzig airport

Telegram's unpaid fines for violating Russian laws exceed $437,800

The amount consists of fines imposed by Russia's Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media and Moscow magistrate courts that were not paid by the required deadlines

Digital ruble to gradually enter everyday use in Russia — Kostin

VTB CEO Andrey Kostin stressed that it is a more convenient, transparent and faster means of payment

Russia, China to discuss making visa-free travel permanent — Kremlin

The issue will be discussed and agreed upon by the two sides, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Top US lawmaker Mike Johnson says lying is part of some Iranians’ religion

The Republican House speaker defends the US-Israel war on Iran and praises Trump's 'steady hands at the wheel'.

What to know about Germany’s drone attack accusations against Russia

German intelligence has concluded that an explosive-laden drone was linked to Russia. Officials promise consequences.

Bessent stresses importance of contacts with Russia for settlement in Ukraine

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that the conflict cannot be solved, if the sides don't talk

US discusses issues related to sanctions against Iran with Russia, China — Bessent

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not specify the substance of the consultations

Publication of critical infrastructure list not planned — first deputy Russian PM

It is done for security reasons, Denis Manturov said

Iran war live: Tehran claims attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq

Tehran pledges 'severe punishment' and retaliation against Washington following a new wave of US attacks.

IRGC claims elimination of US personnel in Jordan base strike

The strike followed US strikes on Iran, with explosions reported on Iran's southern coast

Talks on Ukraine frozen to certain extent, but Russia ready for contributions — Putin

Vladimir Putin also stated that the Russian army delivered targeted strikes, hitting only vessels delivering weapons or ammunition to Ukraine

Russia wants not to freeze, but to end Ukrainian conflict — Putin

Vladimir Putin stressed that Russia is ready for a negotiation process with everyone who wants it

Putin reports Russian advances on several fronts

Over the past month, 14 settlements have come under the control of Russian forces, Vladimir Putin said

Special services always in contact — Putin on CIA director's Russia visit

Direct contacts are also maintained between the heads of special services, Vladimir Putin said

Oil prices settle up more than $4 a barrel on renewed US-Iran fighting

Oil settles at a five-week high as US-Iran fighting fuels fears of fresh Middle East supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

Rossotrudnichestvo ready to preserve humanitarian cooperation with Germany — agency chief

Despite the German side’s actions, Rossotrudnichestvo will make every effort to preserve humanitarian cooperation between Russia and Germany so that the peoples of the two countries can continue to maintain ties

US strikes Jiroft airport in southern Iran — TV

The US Central Command said earlier that se series of strikes had been delivered on targets in Iran

Air defenses intercept 109 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions

On-duty air defenses destroyed the Ukrainian UAVs over eight Russian regions

The US military began striking targets in Iran, CENTCOM says

The US military said it has begun striking targets in Iran.

Pitso Mosimane appointed by South Africa ahead of AFCON qualifiers

Pitso Mosimane replaces Hugo Broos as manager of the South Africa national football team following World Cup exit.

FACTBOX: What to know about Russian hockey authorities’ CAS lawsuit against IIHF

The case will be heard in late October 2026

Russia, Turkey call for ceasefire in Persian Gulf — Russian Foreign Ministry

The two sides supported efforts of regional mediators, including work to restore safe and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

Germany accuses Russia of drone attack on Leipzig airport

Findings announced as European countries report an increase in sabotage attacks and attempts that they blame on Russia.

Six days of Russian strikes push Kyiv residents to consider leaving

Russia has launched strikes almost continuously on Kyiv and surrounding areas for six straight days.

Qatar says efforts under way to end Iran-US war and reopen Strait of Hormuz

Qatar accuses Israel of exploiting regional conflicts to impose new realities in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria.

Zelensky office head’s mobilization remarks confirm Russian data on losses — expert

Kirill Budanov earlier stated that Ukraine needed to mobilize at least 30,000 people every month to maintain troop levels

Russian army liberates 1,000 square kilometers of territory over summer, expert says

Andrey Marochko recalled that Russian troops took control of approximately 90 communities over the summer

Russia’s governing hockey body appeals IIHF’s ban on national teams with CAS

On July 30, the IIHF announced a decision to extend Russia’s suspension from international tournaments until 2027