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Breaking / AS-1240 / Global / 00:45

Russia’s ruling party set to win wartime election amid drone strikes

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Russia’s pro-Putin United Russia party is on track to retain control of parliament in a tightly managed wartime election held under the shadow of Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow.[4][5][7] Preliminary results suggest the Kremlin-backed party will keep its constitutional majority, reinforcing Vladimir Putin’s grip on power as the war and associated security tensions continue.[4][7]

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Breaking / AS-1225 / Global / 14:45

Russia’s pro-Putin party on track to win wartime election

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Russia’s ruling, Kremlin-aligned United Russia party is on course to retain its constitutional majority in parliamentary elections held under wartime conditions and ongoing drone attacks. The vote is taking place amid intensified strikes on Moscow and occupied Ukrainian regions, heightening concerns about democratic legitimacy and regional security.[5][6][2]

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Breaking / AS-1220 / Global / 12:00

Pro-Putin party set to win Russia’s wartime parliamentary election

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Russia’s ruling, Kremlin-aligned United Russia party is on track to secure victory in the country’s first parliamentary election since the full-scale war in Ukraine began.[5][7][15] The vote is widely viewed as a test of domestic support for President Vladimir Putin’s wartime policies and has been held amid drone strikes on Moscow and heavy security measures.[5][15]

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Developing / AS-1207 / Global / 00:45

World leaders gather at UN amid wars and global tensions

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Nearly 130 heads of state are returning to the United Nations as the post-World War Two international order faces severe strain from multiple conflicts and geopolitical crises.[2][7] The high-level meetings come amid wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, rising tensions involving Iran and North Korea, and intensifying debates over the UN’s relevance.[2][3][7][9][11]

Sources: Reuters, BBC, Al Jazeera, CNN, ABC News, The Guardian, New York Times, Euronews Read full →
Breaking / AS-1173 / Global / 00:30

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill into law

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The United States has enacted a major sanctions package targeting Russia’s economy and energy sector, signed into law by President Donald Trump. The measures aim to squeeze Russia over its war in Ukraine and penalize buyers of Russian oil, with significant implications for global energy markets and geopolitics.[1][4][12][13][14]

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Developing / AS-1164 / Global / 19:30

Drone strike damages cooling tower at Russian Kursk nuclear plant

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A drone attack has struck the cooling tower of a reactor unit at Russia's Kursk nuclear power plant while it was operating, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. The reactor continued functioning normally and no fire was reported, but the incident highlights growing security risks to critical nuclear infrastructure in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Sources: Times of India, Anadolu Agency, Selection Pro current affairs, Euronews Read full →
Breaking / AS-1157 / Global / 14:00

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill into law

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US President Donald Trump has signed a major Russia sanctions bill, tightening economic restrictions and paving the way for sharply higher tariffs on key countries. The law also underpins expanded military and economic measures linked to the Ukraine war and broader US foreign policy shifts.

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Breaking / AS-1144 / Global / 02:45

Drone strikes Russia nuclear plant cooling tower, IAEA confirms safety

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A drone hit the cooling tower of a reactor unit at Russia's Kursk nuclear power plant while it was operating, according to the UN nuclear watchdog. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the reactor continued functioning normally and no fire broke out, but the incident underscores rising risks to civilian nuclear infrastructure amid the war in Ukraine.

Sources: Times of India, NDTV Read full →
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