Russia attacks Ukraine power grid

Russia attacked Ukraine's power grid overnight, part of an ongoing campaign to cripple Ukrainian energy infrastructure before winter, and expressed "extreme concern" over the U.S. potentially providing Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine. Kyiv...

Russia’s Recruitment Drive Losing Steam Despite Record Bonuses

Russia’s attempts to lure new soldiers to the front with record-high cash incentives appear to be losing effectiveness, according to a new assessment by the US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Independent outlet Idel Realii reported on...

Russian bank VTB rolls out biometric terminals for retail age verification

Russia may be shut out of current EU-level discussions about age assurance, but that doesn’t mean it’s off the table. Russian companies are developing products to provide biometric age checks, in response to emerging regulations. Having looked...

Russia's largest oil depot in occupied Crimea on fire again, second Ukrainian drone strike in a week

Drones struck an oil depot in the city of Feodosia in Russian-occupied Crimea on Oct. 13, igniting a fire at the facility, according to Sergey Aksyonov, the head of the Russian-installed occupation authorities. Russian air defenses intercepted 103...

Business News | ZentrumHub Launches Redesigned Website to Guide Travel Agencies Through Hotel API Selection

BusinessWire India Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 13: ZentrumHub, a leading AI-powered hotel booking technology provider, today announced the launch of its completely revamped website, designed to help online travel agencies (OTAs) and hotel...

Russia responds after claims its submarine surfaced off the coast of France

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Russian Submarine Accident: The Vessel Surfaced Off The Coast Of France

2 The submarine "Novorossiysk" - has a fuel system malfunction. The Russian submarine B-261 "Novorossiysk" surfaced off the coast of Brittany in northwestern France. A French Navy frigate has been deployed to monitor it. NATO Naval Forces Command...

Trade turnover between China, Russia down 9.4% in January-September to $163 bln — customs

BEIJING, October 13. /TASS/. Trade turnover between China and Russia fell by 9.4% in January-September 2025 year-on-year to $163.62 bln, the General Administration of Customs of China reported. Exports from China to Russia decreased by 11.3% in...

Russian Attacks Cripple Over Half of Ukraine’s Gas Production

(MENAFN) Russian bombardments have demolished more than fifty percent of Ukraine’s gas production capabilities, compelling Kiev to request over $2 billion in urgent gas imports to avoid a winter energy emergency, a media outlet reported on...

Russian journalist and opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza added to wanted list

The Armenian Investigative Committee has clarified the new charges brought against Samvel Karapetyan, APA reports, citing local media. The statement noted that, in fact, the Committee has “modified” and improved the previous charge related to...

Trump says he ended eight wars, links Russia-Ukraine conflict to his peace efforts

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) reiterated that he has been instrumental in resolving several long-standing global conflicts. During an interaction with reporters aboard Air Force One while travelling to the Middle East, Trump...

India, Russia Warm Arctic Ties With Ship Deal

One key development is the direct cargo connection between Chennai and Vladivostok, a crucial Russian port on the Northern Sea Route. IMAGE: A Russian ice-breaker ship. India and Russia are in discussions to jointly build ice-class vessels capable...

Mustafayev: Trilateral dialogue strengthens Azerbaijan–Iran–Russia partnership

Baku is hosting a high-level trilateral meeting between Azerbaijan, Iran, and Russia, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fields of economy, transport, logistics, energy, and customs. Azernews reports that Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister...

world Trump's reignited trade war with China clouds IMF and World Bank meetings

WASHINGTON — Finance chiefs gathering in Washington this week were ready to discuss the global economy's surprising resilience in the face of Donald Trump's tariff assaults — until the US-China trade war erupted again with the US president...

Key topics of Azerbaijan–Iran–Russia trilateral meeting in Baku revealed

It has been announced which issues will be discussed at the trilateral meeting of government representatives of Azerbaijan, Iran, and Russia, APA reports. Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev, at the trilateral meeting of government...

China's September exports to Russia show steepest decline in seven months

BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s yuan-denominated exports to Russia in September posted their biggest drop in seven months, accelerating the decline seen in August, Chinese customs data showed on Monday. Outbound shipments to Russia contracted 21% in...

Trump's reignited trade war with China clouds IMF, World Bank meetings

By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Finance chiefs gathering in Washington this week were ready to discuss the global economy’s surprising resilience in the face of Donald Trump’s tariff assaults – until the U.S.-China trade war erupted again...

IMF meetings to begin under fresh cloud of US-China trade tensions

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said the global economy has been performing better than feared despite US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Photo: Brendan Smialowski / AFP Source: AFP The IMF and World Bank's semi-annual gathering...

“The Sanctions Ghost Network”: How Shadow Economies, Cybercrime, and Rogue States Are Rewriting the Rules of Global Power

IN A NUTSHELL 🛢️ Shadow economies enable regimes to bypass sanctions, sustaining operations despite international pressure. 🤝 Certain countries, known as permissive jurisdictions, support those circumventing sanctions, undermining alliances. 💻 The...

Who’s Recruiting Cubans To Fight In Ukraine? A Travel Agent In Provincial Russia For One.

The Cubans – two 19-year-olds identified as Alex Vega and Andorf Velasquez – recounted how they ended up wounded in battle alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Speaking from what they said was a military hospital in Russia’s Kaliningrad region,...