US President Donald Trump initially gave Russia 50 days to sign a peace agreement with Ukraine, after which he threatened to impose 100% trade duties on Moscow and its trading partners

The presidential aide and head of the Russian delegation in talks with Ukraine presumed that Oleg Medinsky might be his distant relative

The yuan exchange rate against the ruble slipped slightly to 11.09 rubles

Israel Katz acknowledged that, «just as was published,» it was he who «recommended Eyal Zamir for the position of IDF Chief of Staff»

The dollar-denominated RTS Index was down by 0.96% at 1,086.05 points

Hargeisa (HOL) — The United Nations World Food Programme and Somaliland’s government have launched a new logistics hub in Berbera to accelerate humanitarian aid distribution and expand trade routes across Eastern Africa.

Mogadishu (HOL) — In a small classroom in central Somalia, six-year-old students gather on the floor as their teacher opens a picture book to a drawing of a child sitting alone. “What do you think this child is feeling?” the teacher asks.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Turkey is moving ahead with plans to build a large-scale spaceport on Somalia’s coast that will support satellite launches and serve as a testing site for long-range ballistic missiles, expanding Ankara’s strategic and military presence in the Horn of Africa.

CPI (M-L) criticizes the Election Commission for allegedly misleading the public about voter list deletions in Bihar. The party claims the EC hasn't provided booth-level lists of deleted names, hindering political parties' ability to verify exclusions.

The Centre refuted West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's claims of a conspiracy behind DVC's water release, asserting it was scientifically managed to prevent floods. Union Minister Paatil highlighted significantly higher rainfall and inflows compared to previous years. Despite Banerjee's allegations of increased discharge, Paatil emphasized the Damodar Valley Reservoir Regulation Committee's coordinated approach to balance flood control and water needs.

Congress MP KC Venugopal has accused the government of procedural manipulation after a Lok Sabha question regarding the auction of 13 offshore mining blocks was removed at the last minute. The question, initially listed by BJP MPs, concerned the socio-economic impact assessment and proximity to fishing villages.

PM Narendra Modi is likely to visit China for the Shanghai Cooperation Summit in late August, hosted by President Xi Jinping. Preparations are underway for India's participation, with a potential bilateral meeting between Modi and Xi on the agenda.

Presidents traditionally host opposing party leaders early in their term, as Trump did in 2017, but that tradition is now gone.

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Earlier, a court in Bosnia and Herzegovina sentenced Milorad Dodik to one year in prison and barred him from any political activity for six years for ignoring the decisions of the high representative of the international community Christian Schmidt

Roscosmos cosmonaut and TASS special correspondent Alexey Zubritsky clarified that, in addition to himself, the Russian segment's crew members as well as NASA astronauts had their names officially marked off from their chevrons

Adalby Shkhagoshev stated that people shouldn't only pay attention to Donald Trump railing against Russia, since the US president also talks about restoring relations with Russia

The data includes the full names of the soldiers, their age and the units in which they served

The US president said he updated some European allies on that

One of the biggest problems with Yvette Cooper's new 'One-In-One-Out' strategy for dealing with the small boats crisis is the name. Because it's absolutely brilliant.

US President Donald Trump has increased levies on Indian goods to 50% in a move New Delhi has branded ‘unfair’ and ‘unjustified’ Read Full Article at RT.com

Japanese police tried to forcefully remove protesters demanding nuclear disarmament at Hiroshima’s 80th bombing anniversary Read Full Article at RT.com

On the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Accords, there’s little to celebrate for those who wanted a harmonious coexistence Read Full Article at RT.com

Directorate General of Civil Aviation took action against an Akasa Air official. A designated examiner faced suspension for six months. The reason was violation of rules during a pilot skill test. Akasa Air reported the violation voluntarily. The airline prioritizes safety. It expects all employees to maintain high standards. The DGCA order confirms the suspension.

A year after the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata, the victim's father seeks a meeting with the CBI director in Delhi, alleging a cover-up and destroyed evidence. Frustrated with the lack of progress, he claims the Bengal government is prioritizing power over justice. The case, initially misrepresented, sparked widespread protests and international rallies demanding accountability.

Rahul Gandhi criticized US President Trump's increased tariffs on India as «economic blackmail» to force an unfair trade deal. He alleged PM Modi's silence on the issue stems from a US investigation into Adani and potential exposure of financial links. India defended its right to pursue energy policies based on national interest amidst the tariff threats.

A Central Secretariat Service Forum has voiced concerns regarding the open layout of the newly inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan. They argue that the lack of spatial integrity and functional separation will hinder focus, critical thinking, and the discreet handling of sensitive matters.

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s election body has revoked Milorad Dodik’s mandate after a court ruled he violated the constitution Read Full Article at RT.com

Around 1,000 Ukrainian citizens have been abandoned by Vladimir Zelensky’s administration despite claims it wants “all-for-all” POW swaps Read Full Article at RT.com

Spain’s decision reportedly reflects a broader EU militarization drive aimed at defense sovereignty and reduced reliance on US weapons Read Full Article at RT.com