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Russian air defenses destroy seven Ukrainian assault drones over Belgorod Region
TASS
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August 15, 2025
MOSCOW, August 15. /TASS/. Air defense forces destroyed seven Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) within a one-hour period over Russia’s Belgorod Region on late Friday afternoon, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported. "On August 15, from 2:00...
Global Outrage Over Israeli Settlement Plan in West Bank
Sada Elbalad
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August 15, 2025
Fri 15 Aug 2025 | 11:45 AM A controversial Israeli settlement plan aimed at cutting off the occupied West Bank from Jerusalem has drawn sharp international condemnation from Middle Eastern and European governments, as well as international...
Global treaty talks on plastic pollution fail
Daily Times
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August 15, 2025
Efforts to secure a global treaty on plastic pollution collapsed as negotiators from 185 nations failed to agree on a unified strategy after extended discussions in Geneva. Talks stretched beyond the deadline, with a large bloc pushing for reduced...
Climate wars are simmering among the NSW Liberals – and they could pose a problem for Mark Speakman
The Guardian
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August 15, 2025
The never-ending war within the Coalition over energy policy and climate targets appears to have infected the New South Wales Liberals, as they struggle to restore the administration of their branch and get traction with voters. It’s bad news for...
China-Pakistan Nexus Equipping Terrorists In J&K With Advanced Tech: Report
Zee News
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STOCKHOLM: China-Pakistan technological nexus has drastically changed the security landscape in Jammu and Kashmir, systematically equipping terrorist organisations with sophisticated military-grade communication systems and surveillance...
UN plastic pollution summit ends early, without treaty
World - North Carolina
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August 15, 2025
After 10 days of talks, the UN’s International Governmental Negotiating Committee on Friday ended its annual meeting on plastic pollution early and without reaching a consensus. Delegates disagreed sharply on a proposed antipollution treaty, which...
‘Global Glacier Casualty List’ honors ice giants that are melting away
Yale Climate Connections - Connecticut
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August 15, 2025
Fri. Aug. 15, 2025 Transcript: Last summer, a field in Iceland was transformed into a graveyard with headstones carved from ice. It memorialized not people but glaciers that have melted as the climate warms. Boyer: “The world loses 273 billion...
Russian ports reduced grain transshipment by nearly 55% in 2025
APK Inform
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In January-July of the current year, Russian seaports reduced grain transshipment volumes by 54.5% compared to the same period last year - to 19.7 million tons. This was reported by the Association of Russian Sea Commercial Ports. A decrease is...
Russia, Iran discuss Rasht-Astara railway construction
Mehr News Agency
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August 15, 2025
The purchase of the remaining land was the subject of negotiations during the meeting between Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan. "We discussed the details of the...
Russia considers plan to build small nuclear power plants in Iran
News.Az
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Photo credit: Tasnim news agency Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom is engaged in discussions with Tehran about the potential construction of small nuclear power plants in Iran, according to Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev, News.Az reports...
Russian Embassy condolences loss of lives in Jammu and Kashmir cloudburst
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 15, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): The Russian Embassy in India on Friday expressed its deep sorrow and condolences following the disastrous cloudburst in the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 45 lives, leaving over 100 injured....
Russian missiles hit Dnipro district, causing fire, one person killed
Ukrainska Pravda
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August 15, 2025
A firefighter. Photo: Ukraine’s State Emergency Service Russian forces launched a missile strike on the Dnipro district on the afternoon of 15 August, causing a fire. Early reports indicate that one person has been injured and one killed. Source:...
China rises up ‘elite quality’ league table as AI investment booms
South China Morning Post
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August 15, 2025
Thanks to its combined strengths in artificial intelligence and manufacturing, China rose two places to rank 19th out of 151 countries in the 2025 Elite Quality Index – a Swiss study that assesses the extent to which national elites create...
China Reiterates Support for Myanmar Junta Election
The Irrawaddy
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August 15, 2025
After junta leader Min Aung Hlaing declared that elections planned for December would be held “without fail,” China has reiterated its support for the electoral process. The regime has also invited China to observe the voting. On the sidelines of...
Russian Attack Injures Civilians in Kherson Region on August 15
Mezha
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August 15, 2025
On August 15, around 10:30 a.m., Russian troops struck Mykilske in the Kherson region, injuring one person. According to the regional military administration, during the shelling a man was inside a building. He was diagnosed with a blast injury...
Russian foreign minister wears USSR jumper as he arrives at Trump-Putin summit in Alaska
The Independent
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August 15, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
China remains top Asian destination for New Zealand travelers
Xinhua News Agency
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WELLINGTON, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- China was the top Asian destination for New Zealand residents in the year to June 2025, the statistics department Stats NZ reported Friday. It was followed by India, Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines as the top...
European capital city to be ”brought to a standstill’ by royal wedding
Royal Central
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August 15, 2025
The capital city of a tiny European country is getting ready for the biggest event it has seen in years. As August comes to an end, Vaduz will play host to the wedding of a princess and the little capital is gearing up for a grand party. The...
Popular city centre coffee bar to close after 12 years
The Herald (Scotland)
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August 15, 2025
The bar is hugely popular with commuters and people arriving in Glasgow - and has been the first point of call for weary travellers and people on their way to work for many years. Owner Eva Robertson said the decision to close comes "with a heavy...
Popular south London venue Pop Brixton could be demolished
Time Out
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Pop Brixton, a popular eating, drinking and dancing spot in south London that supports local vendors, could be demolished under new plans. The community initiative, which is run in partnership with Lambeth Council, is home to a variety of food...