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Seven hurt as Russian aerial attack hits Ukrainian hospital
Russian forces launched powerful glide bombs and drones against Ukraine’s second-largest city in overnight attacks, hitting a hospital and wounding seven people, an official said. It came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky prepared to...
Enter to Win Moody Gardens Holiday Getaway
(KMDL-FM) Don't look now, but we are in the thick of the holiday season here in south Louisiana. (Yes, we know, it's still October, but you know how fast Christmas will arrive!) When Is Holiday in the Gardens? Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas has...

As NATO-Russia tensions rise, Lithuania prepares for conflict
Various locations, Lithuania - Along the banks of the Nemunas River, flags appear to be a fundamental feature. On one side, in the sleepy Lithuanian town of Panemune, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, and European Union flags flutter in the wind. On the...

Moscow to Welcome MICE Industry Leaders from the GCC at the Meet Global MICE Congress
Moscow is set to become the epicenter of the global MICE industry as it hosts the Meet Global MICE Congress 2025 on December 17–18, 2025, at the World Trade Center. For the third consecutive year, this significant event will bring together...

Foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand surpass 25 million, top five countries revealed
As a result, total international arrivals during the week stood at 522,169, a decline of 82,429 visitors or 13.63% from the previous week, averaging 74,596 visitors per day. The top five source markets for the week were as follows: Malaysia:...

Our opinion: Tourism growth is impressive
The growth in Warren County’s tourism industry — especially when compared to our neighboring counties in the Pennsylvania Wilds — is impressive. By most measures Warren County increased tourist spending on food and beverages, recreation, retail...

Zelenskyy set to meet Trump; eyes Tomahawks, long-range missiles to ramp up pressure on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday he will travel to the United States this week for talks on the potential US provision of long-range weapons, a day after US President Donald Trump warned Russia he may send Kyiv long-range...

Monetochka: voice of resistance and hope for anti-Putin Russians
At a recent gathering of exiled Russians in eastern Paris the hall was packed. Members of the audience included Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, and a Russian serviceman who deserted Moscow's army in Ukraine....

Russian women who tricked Cubans into fighting in Ukraine 'sent to front line'
Olga Shilyayeva and Yelena Smirnova have both now been deployed (Image: RFE) Two Russian women involved in a scheme which lured hundreds of Cubans to Russia under false pretences have reportedly been sent to the front lines in Ukraine. Olga...

Russia, US, Europe…Doesn’t India Trust Any? Why Satellite Toll System Halted
New Delhi: India’s ambitious plan to launch a satellite-based toll system has been postponed indefinitely. Government sources say concerns over privacy and security have taken centre stage. The delay reflects a broader reluctance to depend on...

Deep blue city sparks fury as it plots supermarket plan straight out of Communist Russia
Boston's City Council is floating a proposal to open publicly-owned grocery stores in neighborhoods where supermarkets are scarce. But the plan is drawing sharp criticism from retail analysts and free-market advocates. Earlier this month,...

Sri Lanka Sees Continued Growth in Tourist Arrivals as October Figures Climb
October 14, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s tourism sector continues its upward trajectory, with over 62,000 international visitors recorded in just the first 12 days of October, according to figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development...

Phú Quốc forecasts record-breaking influx of Russian-CIS tourists in year-end months
HÀ NỘI — By the end of this year, a wave of direct and charter flights from major Russian cities and member countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) will head to Phú Quốc, signaling a surge in international arrivals to Việt Nam’s...
Russian stealth submarine trailed by Royal Navy ship in English Channel after damaged ship forced to surface
The Royal Navy also tracked a Russian frigate and cargo vessel through the same waters as part of joint NATO maritime security efforts A Russian submarine had to be tailed by a Royal Navy warship and vessels from five other nations after it passed...

Under Russian drones, Ukrainians wonder if Europe still cares
Kyiv has adapted to the new normal: constant sirens, interceptions and explosions on one side, cafés and bars buzzing with people on the other. Theaters sell out their shows and children have begun the new school year in shelters. At night, many...

Nato chief jokes about 'limping' Russian submarine
Nato chief Mark Rutte joked about the condition of Russia's naval fleet on Monday as Moscow denied one of its submarines had to surface because of technical problems. Russia's Black Sea Fleet said the diesel-powered submarine Novorossiysk had...

Russia’s Coal Industry Faces Its Harshest Reckoning in Three Decades
Sanctions, collapsing prices, and logistical strain push miners toward structural decline Russia’s coal sector — once a symbol of industrial might and regional stability — has entered its steepest crisis since the early 1990s. According to...

Russia Steps up Energy Exports to Venezuela after U.S. Sanctions – Bloomberg
Russia has surpassed the US as Venezuela’s prime naphtha supplier as Washington’s trade policies push the two sanctioned countries into deeper economic cooperation. This came in a Bloomberg News report seen by Ukrinform. US shipments of naphtha...

Russian women accused of involvement in foreign recruitment for Ukraine war now fight in Storm Z unit
Russian citizen Elena Smirnova, who recruited foreigners to fight against UkraineCurrent TimeRussian women accused by foreigners of luring them into the war against Ukraine have now joined the fight in the Storm Z unit, investigators from the...
Metropolitan Ministries expanding outreach; opening holiday tent in Pinellas County
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After providing a holiday tent assistance program in Tampa more than 40 years, Metropolitan Ministries is expanding its outreach and opening a tent in Pinellas County this season. What You Need To Know Metropolitan...