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British Intelligence: Elimination Of Generals Destroys The Command Of The Russian Armed Forces
Charter 97
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Moscow has already lost at least 16 generals, the latest being Mikhail Gudkov, deputy commander of the Navy. Britain's Defense Intelligence Community believes that the elimination of Russian generals could have a negative impact on the chain of...
Ukraine calls up reservists amid rising tensions with Russia
Samoa Observer
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KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's president announced a partial call-up of reservists for training amid tensions with Russia, saying Monday that the country needs to beef up its defenses to counter the threat of a Russian invasion. The Kremlin...
Ukraine says it struck Russian airbase following huge drone strike
The Independent
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July 5, 2025
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What really fuels Putin’s war: Not oil or weapons, but Russia’s grip on global nuclear business
Firstpost
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July 5, 2025
While the world has been focusing on the Iranian nuclear programme, another country has been flourishing in nuclear technology and the production of enriched uranium. While the matters are still under control and the enriched uranium is far less...
Islamic Finance Sector Reaches Nearly $3.9 Trillion in 2024: Key Takeaways
Tunisie Numerique
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July 5, 2025
The global Islamic finance sector continues its upward trajectory, crossing a major new threshold. During the 23rd Islamic Financial Stability Forum, held on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Rabat under the auspices of the Islamic Financial Services...
Paying schoolgirls to have babies: Russia gives financial incentives for teen mothers- part of worldwide trend
The Times of India
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Representative image (AP) Amid country’s declining birthrate, several regions in Russia have started paying pregnant schoolgirls over 100,000 roubles (around £900) to give birth and raise their children, news agency PTI reported. The initiative,...
AFU Drones Attacked 15 Russian Regions
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The first results of the massive raid became known. On the night of Saturday, July 5, fifteen Russian regions came under massive attack from Ukrainian The Moscow Times. According to the agency, Russian air defense forces shot down 94 drones...
Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan demands apology from pro-government MPs
Arminfo
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ArmInfo. The head of the Tashir State Corporation Samvel Karapetyan filed a lawsuit against the deputies of the ruling Civil Contract faction Arsen Torosyan and Hayk Konjoryan for offensive statements and slander. Information about this is posted...
BRICS set to condemn ‘coercive’ tariffs, adopt position at odds with Trump on trade taxes
The Economic Times
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July 5, 2025
BRICS leaders are poised to adopt a position at odds with US President Donald Trump on trade tariffs, aspects of conflict in the Middle East and the need to tackle climate change. In a draft statement prepared for their meeting in Brazil starting...
Over 7,000 join rally for detained businessman Karapetyan
PanARMENIAN.Net
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July 5, 2025 - 13:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The defense council for businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who has been detained for two months, expressed gratitude to participants of a rally and march held in his support, emphasizing that attendees...
Saudi FM in Moscow urges permanent ceasefire in Gaza
Madhyamam
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July 5, 2025
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Friday that reaching a permanent ceasefire in Gaza is the top priority, during a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. Prince Faisal is on an official...
EU nation blocks new Russia sanctions
Sacramento Sun - California
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Slovakia wants clear guarantees from Brussels regarding its planned phase-out of Russian energy Slovakia has blocked the EU's 18th round of sanctions targeting Russia for the second time due to concerns about the planned phase-out of Russian...
Syria Rejects External Debt After Economic Breakthrough
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria's Central Bank Governor Abdul Qader Husariya delivered a decisive blow to traditional borrowing models Friday, announcing the nation will completely reject external financing under new leadership. "Syria, by order of President Ahmad...
Russia becomes first country to recognize the Taliban government
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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Russia formally recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do so since the group seized power amid the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. and NATO forces from Afghanistan four years ago. The Russian Foreign Ministry...
Russian defense conglomerate Rostec to launch ruble-pegged stablecoin on TRON
CryptoSlate
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July 4, 2025
Rostec, the Russian defense and technology conglomerate, announced on July 3 that it will introduce a ruble-pegged stablecoin and a linked payment network this year, utilizing Tron infrastructure. According to the Russian news agency TASS, Rostec...
Russia hits Kyiv in largest missile, drone barrage
Nagaland Post
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July 4, 2025
Waves of drone and missile attacks targeted Kyiv overnight into Friday in the largest aerial assault since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, officials said, amid a renewed Russian push to capture more of its neighbour’s...
Pakistan reacts cautiously to Russia’s Recognitin of Taliban
Khaama Press
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July 5, 2025
Russia’s recognition of the Taliban prompts cautious response from Pakistan, which calls it a bilateral matter while monitoring evolving regional diplomatic dynamics. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has issued a cautious response following Russia’s...
Leaders of Russia and China snub Brics summit in sign group’s value may be waning
The Guardian
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July 5, 2025
Russia and China are not sending their leaders to a Brics summit starting in Brazil on Sunday in what may be a sign that the group’s recent expansion has reduced its ideological value to the two founding members. China’s 72-year-old leader, Xi...
China warns EU: Russia’s defeat in Ukraine is unacceptable, citing U.S. threat
Daily Times
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July 5, 2025
China has privately warned the European Union that it cannot allow Russia to lose the Ukraine war, according to an official briefed on the meeting. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made this clear during a four-hour talk with EU foreign policy...
Russia rejects tightening U.S. sanctions against Cuba
Radio Habana Cuba
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July 4, 2025
Moscow, July 4 (RHC / Prensa Latina)-- Russia firmly rejects the tightening of US sanctions against Cuba, which Moscow considers totally unacceptable, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated on Friday. "We reiterate our position: any...