Russia

Heavy rains caused a dam in the Chelyabinsk region of Russia to burst. The waters flooded many houses nearby, forcing locals to climb on their roofs and wait for help. Authorities said hundreds of people were evacuated and no casualties…

In Moscow, Russia, a vehicle exploded due to a bomb placed under it. The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that two people were injured in the blast, prompting an investigation. Russian media identified the…

A Ukrainian drone attack targeted Russia's largest oil refinery on the Black Sea in Tuapse, Krasnodar region, causing significant damage and a loud explosion. Flames and smoke were visible in the aftermath. The attack hit a Rosneft oil…

A Russian court has sentenced Evan Gershkovich, a 32-year-old journalist for The Wall Street Journal, to 16 years in prison on charges of espionage. Detained by the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) in March 2023…

St. Petersburg recently hosted the 20th International Sand Sculpture Festival, drawing significant interest from visitors. The festival, featuring 20 renowned sculptors from Russia, India, Bulgaria, and other countries, began on…

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban praised Türkiye's mediation efforts in the Russia-Ukraine war during his meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the NATO Summit in Washington. Orban highlighted that Türkiye is the only country…

The death toll from Russia's missile attacks across Ukraine yesterday has risen to 42, including four children. The strikes targeted various locations, including the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv. The Ukrainian National…