Putin family: Record 24 relatives in key state jobs, Proekt claims

Russian President Vladimir Putin has allegedly helped at least 24 of his close relatives secure high-level positions within state bodies.

Mark Rutte thanks Romania for supporting Moldova in countering Russia’s hybrid attacks

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed his gratitude to Romania for its vital support to the authorities in Chișinău. Speaking in Bucharest on November 6, he acknowledged the "sense of urgency" voiced by President Nicușor Dan concerning Russia's hybrid threats, noting that Romania was closely monitoring the multifaceted war instigated by Moscow.

Italy summons Russian ambassador over Zakharova's tower collapse joke

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is set to summon the Russian Ambassador to Rome to deliver a formal note of protest.

Czechia’s new populist coalition vows to build 'another Europe'

Three right-wing populist parties in Czechia announced on Monday, November 3, the formation of a governing coalition, declaring their aim to build "another Europe" — a bloc of "sovereign national states," DW reports.

Russia triples prosthetics budget amid skyrocketing war disabilities

Russia has tripled its procurement of prosthetics, a direct consequence of the escalating number of Russian military disabilities on the Ukrainian front, which is now estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands, The Moscow Times reports.

Turkish refiners pivot to non-Russian crude amid Western sanctions

Turkey's largest oil refineries are ramping up purchases of crude oil imported from other countries, reacting to the new Western sanctions against Moscow.

Trump confirms he is not considering Tomahawk missile delivery to Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he is currently not considering the possibility of supplying Tomahawk long-range missiles to Ukraine.

Baby boom at Chișinău Zoo: Rare Hungarian Steppe Cattle calf born

A baby boom has occurred at the Chișinău Zoological Garden. A rare Hungarian Steppe Cattle calf, a kangaroo joey, and a meerkat pup have all arrived in a single, simultaneous wave of rare animal births.

Zelensky thanks Germany for Patriot air defense systems delivery

Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, announced that Germany has transferred Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, following a critical agreement between the two nations, BBC News reports.

Mazar-e Sharif rocked by deadly 6.3 magnitude Afghanistan earthquake

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck early Monday near Mazar-e Sharif in northern Afghanistan, resulting in at least 10 confirmed deaths and injuring nearly 260 residents, local authorities reported.

Putin 'plans to rule Russia until 2050' and rival Ivan the Terrible

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly aiming to rule until 2050, according to the British tabloid The Daily Star, which cited investigative journalist Ilia Davliatcin.

Grand Egyptian Museum opens, featuring complete Tutankhamun collection

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located mere steps from the famous Giza Pyramids, has officially opened its doors to the public.