Murder mystery of ex-Aeroflot chief: Police in London still seeking to trace dark van parked near his home Nikolai Glushkov, 68, was found dead at his home in New Malden on March 12, 2018 Evening Standard · Oct 6
Trump, 80, Zigzags His Way To Air Force One but White House Insists His Veering Course Was 'Perfect' Donald Trump's changing route to Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews prompted renewed scrutiny, with White House officials defending his walk and no medical explanation identified. International Business Times UK · 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
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Two dead in Kyiv as Zelensky warns of massive incoming Russian attack Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Russian Tu-95 bombers approach border The Independent UK · Oct 6
Trump says US will help Russia after plague lab worker dies in Siberia President Donald Trump expressed concern over a recent incident in Siberia where a laboratory worker died. Russian authorities confirmed the situation was under control, although many public health fears arose. Trump mentioned that the US is willing to help Russia with the outbreak. He emphasized cooperation with Russian President Vladimir… The Economic Times · Oct 6
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv claims half of Russia’s oil refining capacity destroyed Ukraine says its long-range strikes have hurt Russian economy while Vladimir Putin concedes they have cost Russia roughly 1% of GDP. What we know on day 1,686 The Guardian - AU · Oct 6
Russian ‘lab leak’ aside, it’s Trump’s sketchy approach to it all that’s worrying ANALYSIS: After Trump withdrew from the WHO and slashed funding for medical research, American scientists told me they feared China would take over as the world leader in science. Situations like this underscore how risky that move was, writes Holly Baxter The Independent UK · Oct 5
Kyiv: Over 50% of Moscow's refining capacity taken out The Defense Ministry said late Sunday that recent strikes on refineries in cities including Moscow, Yaroslavl, Ust-Luga, Perm, Saratov and Syzran had put 51% of Russia's oil refining capacity out of action. The claim could not be independently verified. The Economic Times · Oct 5
Scientist falls victim to suspected plague infection, nearly 200 people are being monitored. Allegedly, Putin is trying to cover it up A plague might be spreading in Russia. We Got This Covered · Oct 5
Biographer Michael Wolff Claims That Donald Trump Secretly Fears People Discovering He Is Stupid Michael Wolff claims Trump's biggest fear is being seen as unintelligent as he revives an unverified theory about the president's college transcripts. International Business Times UK · Oct 5
India navigating multipolar 'age of flux', says Jaishankar; talks on with Russia, Ukraine for safe Black Sea passage External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar affirmed the importance of the US as a primary strategic partner for India. He emphasized India's nuanced approach to relationships with various nations including China and Russia. Jaishankar also addressed the challenges in securing grain and fuel shipments amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He called for… The Economic Times · Oct 5
India says it wants to be more involved in ending Ukraine war as Zelensky hails peace plan Ukrainian foreign minister calls Delhi’s ceasefire proposal ‘most comprehensive’ The Independent UK · Oct 5
Ukraine claims its attacks have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity Ukraine says its long-range strikes have neutralized over half of Russia's oil refining capacity The Independent UK · Oct 5
Putin’s escalating bombing campaign won’t break Ukrainians’ resolve. History shows that it’s doomed to fail As the fifth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion looms, it’s worth remembering that this mode of warfare rarely crushes morale, says Rajan Menon, professor emeritus of international relations The Guardian - UK · Oct 5
The Economic Times · Oct 5 India seeks greater role in brokering Russia-Ukraine peace India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar stated that dialogue and diplomacy are necessary to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He revealed that India is increasing its involvement in discussions with both Russia and Ukraine. Current talks include issues related to shipping safety in the Black Sea and the export of grain and…
The Independent UK · Oct 4 Dozens arrested at Moscow Communist Party rally amid anger over Ukraine drone strikes The rally marked the anniversary of the Kremlin's 1993 crushing of a parliamentary uprising
The Times of India · Oct 4 Protesters Detained At Rally: Moscow police hold around 60 at Communist event; most were young people In Moscow, police detained approximately 60 participants during a rally orchestrated by the Communist Party, marking the anniversary of a pivotal event from 1993. Demonstrators rallied for political rights and fair elections, expressing their concerns about ongoing issues. The Communist Party, a significant political entity since the 1990s, maintains a…
The Economic Times · Oct 4 'Our side is ready to support': Zelenskyy expresses readiness for US-proposed trilateral talks with Russia Ukraine is ready for a proposed trilateral meeting with the US and Russia at the technical level by the end of October, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The announcement came after fresh Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, while India said it was separately engaging Moscow and Kyiv on issues…
International Business Times UK · Oct 4 Russian Envoy Backs Jared Kushner as Ukraine Peace Talks Expand Into Multibillion-Dollar Oil Deal Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev has defended Jared Kushner after reports raised conflict-of-interest concerns over a proposed multibillion-dollar deal for Lukoil's international assets
The Economic Times · Oct 4 Got little bit more involved beyond advocacy: Jaishankar on India's peace efforts to end Ukraine conflict India has reportedly intensified its diplomatic initiatives to address the ongoing Ukraine conflict through discussions. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar noted that India is engaging with both Kyiv and Moscow for resolution. Recent remarks from Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted India's potential role in finding a solution.
Euronews · Oct 4 Merz makes surprise visit to Kyiv: Germany pledges further aid to Ukraine German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Sunday. Accompanied by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and representatives of German defence and energy companies, he aims to pledge further military and financial support for Ukraine.
The Guardian - US · Oct 4 Republicans say they hate communists. So why do they like Donald Trump? Trump supporters may be surprised to learn the state takeover of means of production is not driven by the left
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4 Jacob Rees-Mogg accuses Tucker Carlson of ‘verging on defending Hitler’ Former Tory minister defends UK decision to enter war in podcast with US rightwinger and Putin sympathiser
The Independent UK · Oct 4 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Germany at risk of violent conflict with Putin as war enters ‘new, more dangerous’ phase Germany’s spy chief says no other country currently poses such a direct threat to Berlin
Euronews · Oct 4 Bosnia awaits for final general election results as preliminary count remains unclear Around 3.4 million eligible voters in Bosnia headed to the polls to choose the three members of the country’s multi-ethnic presidency, lawmakers for the national Parliament, and heads of institutions for the country’s two entities.