Even Russia Is Beating The U.S. In EV and PHEV Market Share Gasoline shortages are pushing Russian buyers toward electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Most of them come from China. InsideEVs · Oct 6
The big unknowns limiting how US will respond to possible Russian plague outbreak Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls for greater transparency from Moscow and says US officials are monitoring the situation ‘very closely, hour by hour’ The Independent UK · Oct 6
Russia conducting nuclear drill near Cold War-era ‘Doomsday’ bunker recently upgraded with 24,000 tons of steel and 62,000 tons of cement Russia is currently conducting a major nuclear disaster drill involving over 1,000 participants in the Sverdlovsk region. The exercise tests emergency services' responses to a nuclear catastrophe with multiple crises happening simultaneously. Associated with the Dead Hand system, a significant Cold War-era bunker is also being upgraded for renewed operations.… The Economic Times · Oct 6
Goa adds 84 weekly domestic flights for winter season: Check new routes, airlines Goa is set for a major winter tourism connectivity boost, with 84 additional domestic flights each week across Mopa and Dabolim airports. Airlines will also expand international services from the UAE, UK, Kazakhstan, Poland and Russia, adding new routes, seasonal connections and higher frequencies ahead of the peak tourism season. The Economic Times · Oct 6
Lithuania ready to cover cost if US establishes military base; parliament votes to host foreign arms Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius has declared his willingness to finance the establishment of a permanent US military base in Lithuania. Since 2019, Lithuania has been hosting a rotating US battalion and is eager for a long-term military presence. Concurrently, the Lithuanian parliament is considering lifting constitutional prohibitions on nuclear… The Times of India · Oct 6
Russia's Volgograd refinery halts operations following October 2 drone strike On October 2, the Volgograd oil refinery in Russia completely ceased crude oil processing following a drone attack. This shutdown adds significant pressure to Russia's already strained fuel supplies amid ongoing conflicts. The regional administration reported that large-scale drone assaults targeted the region's industrial infrastructure. Prior incidents of drone attacks… The Times of India · Oct 6
Kremlin Starlink Threat: Russia Warns of a Full-Scale Space War Over Rival Satellite Network Plans Dmitry Medvedev warned of a 'space war' after Ukraine urged US sanctions on entities linked to Russia's developing Rassvet satellite network. International Business Times UK · Oct 6
Russia denies plague death but quarantines hundreds without explanation Rospotrebnadzor said Darya Shipilova, 28, died of "pneumonia of unknown aetiology" with no links to her work at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, but imposed quarantine on her contacts, confined 60 colleagues inside the facility and restricted access to hospitals including a maternity ward. Euronews · 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
A Russian Neighbor Took a Step Toward Allowing Nuclear Weapons There. Moscow Warns of 'Significant Escalation.' Lithuanian lawmakers moved to lift a constitutional ban to allow the deployment of nuclear weapons in its territory. International Business Times · Oct 6
EU countries to discuss suspected plague outbreak in Russia European health authorities are closely following the suspected plague outbreak in Siberia, Russia. The European Commission and member states are set to discuss the matter on Wednesday morning. Euronews · Oct 6
UKHSA issues UK plague risk update after Russian laboratory worker’s death The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed it is seeking further information on the case The Independent UK · Oct 6
What do we know about death of anti-plague institute worker in Russia and is there a wider risk? Russia has denied that Darya Shipilova died from plague after becoming ill at work but experts say there are still questions to answer The Guardian - UK · Oct 6
What happened inside Russia’s 'plague' lab: Was it a bioweapon leak? Here's what officials revealed about the mystery Plague is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. Pneumonic plague occurs when the infection affects the lungs. It can spread from one person to another through respiratory droplets. The Economic Times · Oct 6
We Got This Covered · Oct 6 Gas prices are rising, and Trump blames Ukraine, not his war, for the pain at the pump: ‘No longer the Strait of Hormuz’ Gas is $4.47 nationwide
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6 Plague epidemic risk in Russia low after death of lab technician, WHO says World Health Organization detects no sign of further outbreak since Darya Shipilova died last week
International Business Times · Oct 6 Tensions Between Russia and NATO Keep Escalating. France Now Tested an Updated Nuclear Missile. The exercise involved a submarine-launched ballistic missile capable to carrying a nuclear head.
The Independent UK · 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 Times of India · Oct 6 US, China in talks for reciprocal visits to nuclear sites in bid to build trust, prevent arms race The United States intends to begin reciprocal visits to nuclear facilities in China, aiming to strengthen trust between the two nations. This proactive initiative seeks to avert a possible arms race amidst escalating worries over China's expanding nuclear arsenal. Currently, officials from both sides are engaging in preliminary talks. A…
Evening Standard · Oct 6 Why Nigeria are facing Russia again and where to watch international friendly today The second-ever meeting between the two nations takes place 16 months after the first
The Independent UK · Oct 6 Estonia moves troops to Russian border as fears grow of Putin attack on Nato: report Military and intelligence officials believe that Moscow is preparing to test the international alliance
International Business Times UK · Oct 6 'Black Death Plague' Outbreak Reportedly Predicted by Mystic Baba Vanga as Russian Hospitals Lock Down A Russian laboratory worker's death has prompted plague fears and Baba Vanga prophecy claims online, but authorities and the WHO say no plague outbreak has been confirmed.
France 24 · Oct 6 Philip Ingram sees Russia, China and Iran stepping up ‘gray zone’ activities across UK and Europe François Picard is pleased to welcome Philip Ingram, journalist and former British military intelligence officer. The events surrounding RAF Fairford are not an isolated incident, explains Ingram. It's part of a much wider security issue in which conventional military operations, intelligence activity and gray-zone tactics increasingly overlap.
The Independent UK · Oct 6 Russia says nearly 900 Ukrainian drones downed and Moscow region fuel depot reportedly burns Russia's Defense Ministry says air defenses intercepted nearly 900 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions overnight
France 24 · Oct 6 Should we be worried about a plague outbreak in Russia? PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 6: The death of a researcher in Siberia, reportedly from the plague, sparks concern despite Russian authorities' denial. But first: French high school protesters are promising "Act 3" of their protest movement against learning conditions. Also, Le Monde speaks to the editor of Russian independent…