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Kremlin blasts France’s nuclear missile test, calls anti-Russia strategy a ‘dead end’

The Kremlin on Wednesday criticised France's test launch of a nuclear-capable missile, saying Europe's defence identity was being built around confrontation with Russia and calling the strategy a "dead end".

The Times of India · Oct 7

Trump to talk plague with Putin as Russia plays down fears of outbreak

The Kremlin welcomed the offer while Russia's health watchdog shot back that Moscow was "ready to assist the US in tackling infectious disease outbreaks" as the WHO asked Russia for additional information.

Euronews · Oct 7

How Russia and the world are responding to possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker dies

The World Health Organisation has confirmed that Russian authorities reported no cases of plague in Siberia. A laboratory worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute recently died from pneumonia. Investigations revealed she had a typical acute respiratory viral infection and not pneumonic plague. Russian officials have completed contact tracing and…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Lab Worker Dies of Pneumonic Plague in Siberia, Prompting Mass Quarantine and Kremlin Secrecy

A lab technician died of plague at a Siberian research facility. Russia's contradictory response is exposing the Kremlin's deepest institutional weakness.

Latin Times · Oct 6

Lithuania takes further step towards lifting nuclear weapons ban

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that Lithuania’s move, alongside broader plans to expand US and NATO military infrastructure in the region, risked further escalating tensions.

Euronews · Oct 6

How Russia and the world are responding to a possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker dies

The World Health Organization says that a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia poses a "very low" risk outside the country

The Independent UK · Oct 6

School Assembly News Headlines, October 7, 2026: Check national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School assemblies are set to provide essential updates on both national and international matters significant to students. Highlights include India's Vice President pushing for a broader sharing of ancient wisdom. In sports, Jannik Sinner's unfortunate knee issues will sideline him for the remainder of the year. Additionally, Sourav Ganguly has…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

UniCredit gets Putin’s approval to sell part of its Russian business

The Italian bank plans to keep its international payments business while selling its other Russian operations. The approval contrasts with Moscow’s recent moves to place several Western companies’ local assets under temporary management.

Euronews · Oct 6

Russia pneumonic plague: New point of conflict emerges between Moscow based Kremlin and Donald Trump administration? All you need to know

Russia Irkutsk Pneumonic Plague: Plague is a bacterial disease that can occur in several forms, including pneumonic plague, the most contagious type. Pneumonic plague can be fatal if not treated early, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Russia denies lab worker died of plague as quarantine in Siberia stays in place

Rospotrebnadzor said tests found no pathogen linked to the deceased lab worker's work at the Irkutsk anti-plague institute, but more than 60 colleagues remained isolated inside the building and several hospitals stayed closed without explanation.

Euronews · Oct 5