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Russia deploys corvette in Black Sea to intercept commercial vessels – UK Defence intelligence
UK Defence Intelligence has reported on the deployment of the Russian modern corvette Sergey Kotov in the Black Sea after the failure of the grain deal, which may indicate an increase in the risks of violence in the Black Sea.
Russia-Africa Summit turns to be diplomatic fiasco: Boycott among African nations
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Japan’s population drops by nearly 800,000 with falls in every prefecture for the first time
Changing demographics are affecting nearly every part of society, while efforts to turn around the decline have so far had little impact
Two-thirds of African leaders refuse to attend Putin’s summit
The majority of African nations' leaders have chosen not to attend the upcoming Russia-Africa summit, with 38 out of 55 countries opting not to send their heads of state, The Moscow Times reported on July 25.
Russia’s IKEA Copycat Disappoints Russians - and Quality of Meatballs bad
MOSCOW — With its blue-and-yellow branding and stuffed sharks adorning the entrance, it’s easy to recognize what this small store in a shopping mall located in southwest Moscow is aiming for. Гуд Лакк (“Good Luck” in Cyrillic letters), which opened earlier this month, is in many ways a carbon copy of IKEA, the Swedish furniture giant which pulled out of Russia last year following the outbreak of conflict in Ukraine.
Far-right group burns Quran in Copenhagen
Quran burnings in Sweden and Denmark sparked swift condemnation from Muslim-majority countries.
A crucial system of ocean currents is heading for a collapse that 'would affect every person on the planet'
Romanian ship damaged during Russian attack on Ukrainian port
A Romanian ship sustained minor damage during a Russian attack on the Ukrainian port of Reni on the River Danube on the night of 23-24 July. Source: HotNews.ro, a Romanian news website, citing the Romanian Foreign Ministry Details: The Ministry said that representatives of the Consulate General in Odesa, which is temporarily operating in the Ministry's central office, had investigated the incident with the Romanian ship in the port of Reni.
The Russians Packed Hundreds Of Vehicles Into A Crimean Repair Depot. The Ukrainians Just Hit It With A Cruise Missile.
How many vehicles were at the site at the moment of the Ukrainian strike is unclear. How many vehicles the strike destroyed also is unclear.
Israel’s credit rating lowered, Moody’s warns of 'significant risk'
Citibank and Morgan Stanley warned of instability in Israel in light of the approval of the reasonableness standard law.
US provides Ukraine with another military aid package worth US$400 million
The US Department of Defense has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine. It is worth US$400 million.
Scientists detect sign that a crucial ocean current is near collapse
A new analysis suggests climate change could shut down the circulation of Atlantic Ocean currents by 2050. But outside researchers say more data is needed.
Record Hot Oceans Are Driving Weather Disasters Around the World
Russia extends conscription for compulsory military service up to age 30
Russia's lower house of parliament voted on Tuesday to raise the maximum age at which men can be conscripted to 30 years from 27, increasing the number of young men liable for a year of compulsory military service at any one time.
Russia extends deadline for repair of Crimean bridge until end of year
The Russian government has extended the deadline for the restoration of the Crimean Bridge until the end of this year after the attacks in October and July.
Vladimir Putin 'Paralyzed' During Wagner Rebellion Despite Advance Warning: Report
Intelligence shared with The Washington Post shows the Russian president was warned about Yevgeny Prigozhin's plans “at least two or three days” in advance.
US says Russian plane hit one of its drones with flare over Syria
US Air Forces Central said a Russian fighter aircraft hit a US drone with a flare while flying dangerously clo
Heat waves in US and Europe would have been 'virtually impossible' without climate change, new report finds | CNN
BBC condemned for ‘dangerous’ question about gay players in Morocco at Women’s World Cup
The BBC has issued an apology after one of its journalists probed the Morocco women’s national team captain about gay football players.