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.

Two suspects arrested over €88 million Louvre Museum robbery

Two men have been arrested in connection with the spectacular Louvre Museum robbery in Paris, where thieves made off with royal jewels worth €88 million.

Trump witnesses Thailand and Cambodia sign peace agreement

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Premier Hun Manet signed a joint "peace agreement" on Sunday, witnessed by US President Donald Trump, BBC reports.

National Cathedral consecrated, Maia Sandu attends Bucharest event

The National Cathedral of Romania, also known as the People's Salvation Cathedral, is consecrated on Sunday, October 26.

Russia defense sector slowdown confirmed by new Rosstat data

The Russia defense sector is showing signs of a slowdown after three years of robust growth fueled by the war in Ukraine, the Kyiv Post reports.