Saudi Arabia condemned Israeli strikes on military targets in Iran on Saturday, warning against any further expansion of the conflict in the Middle East. “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses …
October 2024
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Turkey on Saturday condemned Israel’s strikes on Iran and called for an end to what it said was Israel’s “terror” in the region. “Putting an end to the terror created …
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Opinion
Divided Georgia: Saturday’s election will determine Tbilisi’s political course for years to come
by Alex Johnsonby Alex JohnsonOn the last Sunday evening before parliamentary elections on Oct. 26, around 100,000 Georgian citizens gathered in the avenues and squares of Tbilisi. That’s a lot — about 3% of …
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Russia says fears ‘explosive escalation’ after Israeli strikes on Iran
by Alex Johnsonby Alex JohnsonRussia voiced concerned about an “explosive escalation” in hostilities between Israel and Iran on Saturday, after Israel bombed military targets in the Islamic republic. “We urge all parties involved to …
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A “terrorist attack in a region of southeastern Iran long plagued by unrest killed at least 10 people, local media reported on Saturday. They were killed during the attack “against …
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Opinion
Observing his killers: Navalny’s prison diary as his final investigation
by Alex Johnsonby Alex JohnsonAlexei Navalny’s autobiography, published in October, demonstrates how a figure committed to fighting for ethical ideals could emerge from the toxic, hypocritical, and corrupt environment of Russian politics. Navalny’s memoir …
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Iran media says ‘no fire or explosion’ reported at Tehran oil refinery
by Alex Johnsonby Alex JohnsonIranian media said Saturday there were no fires or explosions reported at a key Tehran refinery. “There are no reports of fire or explosions at a Tehran refinery,” Tasnim news …
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Israel army says offensive and defensive capabilities ‘fully mobilised’ as it strikes Iran
by Alex Johnsonby Alex JohnsonThe Israeli military said it had “fully mobilised” its offensive and defensive capabilities as it carried out strikes on military targets in Iran on Saturday. “Our defensive and offensive capabilities …
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Iranian state TV said Saturday “strong explosions” were heard around the capital Tehran, without specifying the cause of the blasts. “Minutes ago, the sound of strong explosions were heard from …
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Economics
Coffins to manicures: Ten goods and services that have soared in price in Russia since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine
by Anna Cooperby Anna CooperSince the onset of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, prices for everyday goods and services in Russia have almost doubled, with some items seeing even steeper increases. According to calculations …