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'Sovereign countries have right to choose their trade partners'
Commenting on the US' threats regarding India, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists, "We believe that sovereign countries must have and do have the right to choose their trade partners, the partners in trade and economic cooperation, on their own and independently determine those modes of trade and economic cooperation that suit the interests of a country in question."
Italy cracks down on Chinese organised crime in nationwide raids
Extensive coordinated actions took place across 25 provinces, including Milan, Rome, Florence, Prato, and Catania, focusing on Chinese clans that employ mafia-like intimidation and territorial dominance, according to a statement from the Interior Ministry and comments made by anti-organised crime police representative Andrea Olivadese.
Zelenskyy says Pak, Chinese mercenaries fighting for Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that mercenaries from China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and African countries are fighting alongside Russian forces in the ongoing conflict.
Fossils of unexplored marine lizards species from Jurassic era
European scientists, while studying the fossils of a marine lizard found back in 1978 in the city of Holzmaden in southern Germany, discovered that it belongs to a new, previously unexplored species of plesiosaurs. This was reported on August 4 in an article in the scientific journal PeerJ.
“No tariff wars or sanctions can halt history": Russia
Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova responded sharply to the sanctions and restrictions being imposed by Washington, which have impacted countries across the world. Calling it a "neocolonial agenda", she said that "politically motivated economic pressure" was being put on those who choose an independent course on the international stage.
We approach...nuclear issues with great caution: Kremlin
The Kremlin on Monday emphasised Russia's responsible stance on nuclear issues, cautioning against escalating nuclear rhetoric after US President Donald Trump announced the redeployment of two American nuclear submarines, citing "provocative remarks" by Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, TASS reported.
France to fast-track return of looted colonial artefacts
France has proposed a new law to ease the return of colonial-era looted artworks to their countries of origin. The bill aims to simplify the process and follows earlier efforts to return Nazi-looted property and human remains, France 24 reported.
World Uyghur Congress highlights global pushback against China
The brief pointed to increased political engagement in the UK, legal advancements in Argentina, and mounting concern over forced labour linked to European imports.
Russia creates world's first anti-drone rifle simulator
Students of the Southern Federal University (SFU) have developed the world's first training platform simulator that simulates working with anti-drone rifles and drone detection systems.
Most powerful solar flare occurred in 1.5 months recorded
A flare of M2 level was recorded on the Sun, which became the strongest in the last 1.5 months. This was announced on August 3 on the website of the Laboratory of Solar Astronomy of the Institute of Space Research (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS).
Italy records 10th death due to West Nile virus
The death toll from the West Nile virus in Italy since the beginning of the year rose to ten after a 93-year-old woman died at the Spallanzani Institute in Rome.
Germany: Domestic violence reaches new high
Women are particularly affected - they account for almost 80 per cent for domestic violence cases.
Krasheninnikov volcano erupts in Kamchatka for the first time
The eruption of the Krasheninnikov volcano was recorded for the first time. This was reported on August 3 in the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in the Kamchatka Territory.
Schoolchildren from Russia receive four medals at Comp Olympiad
Russian schoolchildren won four medals at the 37th International Olympiad in Computer Science in Sucre, Bolivia. This was reported on August 2 in the Telegram channel of the Government of the Russian Federation.
Ukraine targets Russian oil refinery in drone strikes
A series of Ukrainian drone strikes has resulted in significant damage and loss of life in western Russia, with at least three people killed and two others wounded in the overnight attacks, as a fire broke out at an oil refinery in central Russia after it was hit.
Poland signs USD 6.5 billion deal with S Korea for K2 tanks
Poland on Friday signed a USD 6.5 billion agreement deal with South Korea for the procurement of the second batch of South Korean K2 main battle tanks from Hyundai Rotem Company, one of the leading defence manufacturers in the Southeast Asian nation, the South Korean Defence Ministry stated.
Macron says EU was "not feared enough" in trade talks with US
French President Emmanuel Macron said the EU was "not feared enough" during trade talks with the US and vowed to be firmer in future negotiations. The EU-US deal includes 15% tariffs and major energy purchases. Macron said it preserved key interests but lacked strong negotiation, France 24 reported.
Germany’s Bavaria steps up deportation of Afghans, Syrians
Bavarian Premier Markus Soder has called for swift deportation of foreign criminals, including Afghans and Syrians, as Germany toughens its immigration policy. Refugee advocates say this reflects a harsher stance, with state governments gaining more authority in deportations. 81 Afghans were recently deported to Kabul.
Putin dismisses Zelensky’s appeal for regime change in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Ukrainian President Zelensky's call for regime change in Moscow, saying Zelensky lacks legal authority since his term expired. Putin said Russia's government follows its constitution, unlike Ukraine's. The Kremlin also questioned the legitimacy of any agreements signed by Zelensky during wartime.
Slovenia bans arms trade with Israel over Gaza war
Slovenia has become the first EU country to ban all weapons trade with Israel over the Gaza war. Citing humanitarian concerns, it also barred two Israeli ministers and recognized Palestinian statehood, Al Jazeera reported. The move comes as global pressure grows over Israel's actions in Gaza.
EU rules on general-purpose AI models start to apply tomorrow
Tomorrow, the AI Act obligations for providers of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models enter into application across the EU.
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World Uyghur Congress highlights global pushback against China
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