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Intensifying Iranian, Russian global cyberattacks expand to target small businesses
Ransomware attackers have shifted to 'softer' targets in their attempts at disrupting Israeli and Western economies and national security infrastructure.
Russian, Syrian defense ministers talk bilateral cooperation in Moscow
Kremlin says its troops will 'destroy' foreigners fighting for Kyiv amid peace talks stalemate
New Zealand insurer kept Iran, Russia sanctioned oil flowing - report
Dangerous Iranian-Russian ties: An expiring UNSC resolution puts the world at risk - opinion
The expiration of Resolution 2231 is expected to affect the stability of the region, as Iran will be able to strengthen its military and nuclear power.
Mass grave DNA reveals deadly disease that devastated Napoleon's army in 1812
The study revealed that Napoleon's soldiers suffered from several infections, exacerbated by cold, hunger, and exhaustion, which led to the army's defeat by the Russians in 1812.
Russia tested new nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile
During the test on October 21, the missile was airborne for 15 hours and flew 14,000 km
Top Putin envoy Kirill Dmitriev continues talks with US officials after Trump tariffs
"Any attempts to put pressure on Russia are simply pointless," Dmitriev said, adding that some forces were trying to disrupt the dialogue between Moscow and Washington.
UK charges two men connected with Russia’s Wagner Group for arson, terror plot
Dylan Earl, 20, and Jake Reeves, 23, were sentenced under the UK’s National Security Act for activity linked to a foreign state.
Israel exploited Assad govt's fall to impose expansionist, destabilizing project, Syrian FM claims
Syrian FM Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani accused Israel of pursuing expansionist goals and said Moscow aided Assad’s regime, as Syria rebuilds ties with China.
US could hit Russia with more sanctions to end Ukraine war, wants Europe to increase pressure
While it is not clear whether Washington will actually carry out any moves in the immediate term, it shows the administration has a plan to up the ante against Moscow.
Russian aerial attack on Kyiv kills two, injures 13, Ukraine officials say
The attack in Kyiv set off multiple fires and damaged residential infrastructure, including a kindergarten, according to city officials.
Putin envoy Dmitriev says US, Ukraine and Russia close to 'diplomatic solution' on war
Despite the Russian rejection of an immediate ceasefire proposal put forward on Tuesday, Dmitriev said that the solution is 'reasonably' close.
US alleges executive sold secrets to Russia for $1.3 million
US prosecutors charge Peter Williams with selling US trade secrets to a Russian buyer for $1.3 million, raising national security concerns.
Trump declared war on Kremlin, former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev claims
Medvedev wrote that pressure from Congress to sanction Russian companies "still doesn’t change the most important thing: these decisions are an act of war against Russia."