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Russian Soldier’s ‘DAREDEVIL’ Act, Catches Kyiv's Drone With Bare Hands & Smacks It Into A Tree
The Times of India
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July 18, 2025
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra blessed with baby girl Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, born on July 15, 2025. The mother and the baby are reportedly healthy and doing...
Georgia’s tea growers revive an old industry
Taipei Times
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July 19, 2025
Guria’s tea industry collapsed with the Soviet Union, but the region’s growers aim to reinvent the tea with a new character When Lika Megreladze was a child, life in her native western Georgian region of Guria revolved around tea. Her mother...
Why Russia is gaining ground in Ukraine
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Over the past two months, Russian units have been able to step up their attacks on multiple fronts, from Ukraine’s Sumy region in the north to the steppes of Zaporizhzhia in the south. Russia now controls more than two-thirds of Ukraine’s Donetsk...
EU expands Russia sanctions, targets Belarusian defense companies
AzerNews
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July 19, 2025
The European Union has imposed sanctions on eight Belarusian entities linked to the country’s military-industrial complex as part of its 18th package of restrictive measures targeting Russia, Azernews reports. According to a statement published in...
At least 3 killed as Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine
News.Az
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At least three people have lost their lives following a massive air bombardment by Russia across Ukraine. Two people were killed in the eastern Dnipropetrovsk region, the regional governor, Sergiy Lysak, said, while a woman died of her injuries...
"Pioneer Summer" Translator Anne O. Fisher Shares Story Behind Gay Romance Novel
KATU - Oregon
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It's a star-crossed gay romance that became a #1 bestselling TikTok sensation, made international news, and catalyzed one of Russia’s largest-ever crackdowns on LGBTQ representation. Anne O. Fisher, translator of the novel "Pioneer Summer," joined...
The $200 Million Plan to Rebuild Ukraine’s Energy Sector
Oil Price
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July 19, 2025
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Norway launched a $200 million initiative in July, aimed at transforming Ukraine’s war-damaged energy sector and supporting the development of the country’s renewable energy...
NATO scrambles war planes as Putin launches savage new strike on Ukraine - but dictator sees his capital Moscow hit in revenge
Daily Mail
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July 19, 2025
NATO was forced to scramble war planes over Poland overnight as Vladimir Putin launched a fresh wave of deadly strikes on Ukraine. Russia staged a five-hour missile and drone onslaught on the strategic city of Pavlohrad - in the worst attack the...
The 106th meeting of the CIS Economic Council was held in Moscow
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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July 19, 2025
On July 18, 2025, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Russian Federation E. Aydogdyev took part in the 106th meeting of the Economic Council of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which was held...
Energy first: India rejects Nato chief's sanctions threat over Russia oil trade
India Today
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July 17, 2025
India on Thursday dismissed NATO chief Mark Rutte's threat of "100% secondary sanctions" on countries trading with Russia, particularly in gas and oil, stating that its "overriding priority" is to secure the nation’s energy needs. Commenting on...
Russia issues chilling missile threat to Europe intensifying fears of WW3
LAD Bible
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A prominent Russian figure has once again ramped up fears of global conflict as he issued a chilling missile threat to Europe. Intensifying the existing fears of a World War Three, a Kremlin mouthpiece has been spurting out comments to warn both...
I will re-engage Russia on nuclear energy programme when I form govt next year – Kalaba
Zambian Observer
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July 19, 2025
I will re-engage Russia on nuclear energy programme – Kalaba Citizens First (CF) leader Harry Kalaba says if voted as President, he will re-engage the Russian government to activate a multi billion dollar 20,000 nuclear power project, positioning...
Trump targets Russian oil deals, drags BRICS closer together
Cryptopolitan
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July 19, 2025
Donald Trump’s trade crackdown is doing the exact opposite of what he wanted. Instead of isolating China, it’s now giving Beijing and New Delhi a reason to cooperate. According to Bloomberg, tensions between the U.S. and the two biggest economies...
Kazakhstan continues talks with Russia on financing three thermal power plants
AzerNews
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July 19, 2025
Kazakhstan is continuing negotiations with Russia over the financing of three thermal power plants (TPPs) to be built in the northern part of the country, according to the Ministry of Energy, Azernews reports, citing TASS. The agreement on the...
Russia rejects Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire threats and sanctions
Gulf Daily News Online
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The Russian Foreign Ministry said yesterday that Moscow ‘did not accept threats’ after US President Donald Trump said he would give Moscow 50 days to reach a ceasefire in Ukraine or face sanctions. Trump on Monday announced a toughened stance...
Russia's new top ally in Ukraine conflict is 'more important than China or Iran'
Daily Star
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July 17, 2025
A think tank has revealed that Russia now considers North Korea a more significant ally than China or Iran, due to Kim Jong-Un's backing during the invasion of Ukraine. The International Crisis Group underscored North Korea's willingness to supply...
Alex Ovechkin's wife Nastasiya attends open‑air concert series in Moscow ft. Russian folk-rock singer Pelageya from VIP suite
Sportskeeda
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July 19, 2025
Earlier this weekend, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin’s wife Nastasiya Shubskaya attended a live performance by Russian folk-rock star Pelageya as part of the Summer Sound open-air concert series in Moscow. Held at the Design-Zavod...
Cheapest diesel in cities across Cortland County in week ending July 12
SC New York News
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July 23, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Cortland County selling...
EU Envoy to India clarifies Russia sanctions, assures no disruption to global supply or purchases
Organiser Weekly
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New Delhi: The European Union’s recent sanctions on Russian oil, energy, banking and defence industries are aimed at degrading Moscow’s “war economy” while preserving global oil market stability, said Ambassador of the Delegation of the European...
Russian Envoy Warns of Military Response if Greenland Conflict Erupts
The Moscow Times
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July 17, 2025
Russia’s ambassador to Denmark has warned of “military and technical measures” if an armed conflict breaks out over Greenland, ratcheting up rhetoric over the icy, resource-rich territory that U.S. President Donald Trump recently threatened to...