(2025-07-31). Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Leonid Yakubovich. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Leonid Yakubovich, People's Artist of the Russian Federation, on his jubilee, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
(2025-07-31). Ukraine Restores Independence of Anti-Corruption Agencies. devdiscourse.com Ukraine's parliament took a significant step on Thursday by voting to restore the autonomy of two essential anti-corruption agencies. This action was moved to resolve the country's most severe political crisis since the Russian invasion, driven by strong pressure from both domestic protesters and high-ranking European officials.
(2025-07-31). Pacific avoids major damage after powerful quake off Russia. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist Pacific countries have emerged relatively unscathed from a restless night punctuated by tsunami warning sirens. The tsunami waves, caused by a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia, have now rolled on southeastward toward South America. According to the US Geological Survey, there have been around 80 aftershocks…
(2025-07-31). Lukashenko calls for rapid export diversification. eng.belta.by The president noted that Belarus has significantly reoriented its export flows toward Russia in recent years, with the Russian Federation now accounting for 65% of Belarus' total exports.
(2025-07-31). BELARUS machinery on display at Siberian Field Day in Russia's Altai Territory. eng.belta.by The exhibition serves as an excellent platform to demonstrate the products' capabilities to foreign companies and Russian customers.
(2025-07-31). 'Can take their dead economies down': Trump lambasts India, Russia over trade. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A day after slapping sweeping tariffs on India coupled with trade penalties US President Donald Trump unleashed scathing attack over New Delhi's trade with Moscow, deeming both nations as 'dead economies' and brazenly declaring he "does not care" what India does with Russia. | Trump on his social media platform accused India of levying 'among the highest tariffs in the world' while blaming New Delhi for what he claimed was "very little business" between the two nations. He also reiterated its grip over Indian's unfair trade practices. | The US President's remarks come a day after he announced 25 p…
(2025-07-31). Trump Warns Russian Official Who Said U.S. Is Taking a 'Step Toward War': 'Entering Very Dangerous Territory!'. latintimes.com Donald Trump issued a warning to former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev after saying the reduced deadline to take steps toward ending the war with Ukraine made a conflict with the U.S. more likely…
(2025-07-31). Russia thanks Syria for ensuring security of its facilities. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Moscow thanks Damascus for ensuring the security of Russian citizens and facilities in Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed after talking with his Syrian counterpart, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani.
(2025-07-31). Lukashenko explains essence of Belarusian multipolarity, comments on relations with Russia. eng.belta.by The head of state remarked that there has been a lot of talk about the policy of multipolarity recently. Some people are concerned about the possibility of the policy worsening Belarus' relations with the main partners: Russia and China.
(2025-07-31). Russian photographer gets a draconian sentence for sending open source materials abroad. globalvoices.org
(2025-07-31). Russian air defense downs 32 Ukrainian drones over six regions. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) The operational air defense systems shot down in the last hours 32 Ukrainian attack drones that targeted the country's six southwestern regions, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Thursday.
(2025-07-31). China's cyberspace regulator summons Nvidia over chip security concerns. ecns.cn The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) summoned U.S. chipmaker Nvidia on Thursday for a formal discussion regarding serious security risks identified in its H20 computing chips sold in China.
(2025-07-30). Tsunami alert in multiple countries after powerful quake off Russia's Kamchatka. tvbrics.com 
Authorities in Indonesia, China, Peru, Mexico, Chile, and Ecuador have issued warnings following the quake…
(2025-07-30). Russian air strikes kill 19 in Ukraine. tribune.com.pk 
Russian air strikes on southeastern Ukraine killed at least 19 people overnight, officials said on Tuesday, hours after US President Donald Trump said he would shorten a deadline for Russian President Vladimir Putin to make peace. | Sixteen people were killed and dozens wounded when Russia bombed a prison in the front-line Zaporizhzhia region in an attack Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said was "deliberate". | "The Russians could not have been unaware that they were targeting civilians in that facility," he wrote on X. "And this was done after a completely clear position was voiced by the United State…
(2025-07-30). Russia earthquake Highlights: Warning lifted in Russia's Kamchatka hit by 8.8 magnitude quake. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A massive earthquake of 8.8 magnitude struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula early on Wednesday triggering powerful tsunami waves and prompting evacuations in the area and across most of Japan's east coast, officials said. | Alerts have been issued across the Pacific, including for Japan, the US, and several island nations. | According to the Russian authorities, several emergency services were initiated , however no injuries or casualties have been reported so far. According the media reports, the tsunami has also hit coastal areas of Russia's Kuril Islands and Japan's large northern island of H…
(2025-07-30). What Happens if Austria Abandons Neutrality and Joins NATO? globalresearch.ca Austria's entry into NATO would signify a definitive shift from its policy of military neutrality, which had provided the country with security and prosperity for seven decades. By joining NATO, Austria would find itself on the front lines of global …
(2025-07-30). Questions Swirl Around Status Of Russian Nuclear Submarine Base After Historic Earthquake. twz.com 
The epicenter of a huge quake that sent tsunami waves out across the Pacific is just 75 miles from a cluster of strategic Russian naval facilities.
(2025-07-30). Trump says US to impose 25% tariff on India from Aug 1. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that imports from India will face 25 per cent tariffs, while also announcing an unspecified "penalty" over New Delhi's purchases of Russian weapons and energy. | The measures will kick in on Friday, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, adding to a bevy of other tariff hikes ⚪ some up to 50 per cent ⚪ set to take effect the same day. | In a separate post, Trump said the August 1 deadline "stands strong, and will not be extended." | truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/1149421… | He had previously issued multiple delays to his so-called "reciprocal"
(2025-07-30). Speaker of Russia's Federation Council Valentina Matvienko: South Africa's authority in international arena grows year by year. tvbrics.com 
According to her, Russia attaches great importance to South Africa's presidency in the G20…
(2025-07-30). Vice premiers of Belarus, Russia meet in Moscow. eng.belta.by The parties discussed key matters of bilateral trade and economic cooperation, the deepening of integration within the Belarus-Russia Union State, and priority areas of joint work within the Eurasian Economic Union.
(2025-07-30). Kiev Regime's Terrorist Attacks and Acts of Sabotage Deep Inside Russian Territory. globalresearch.ca On July 28, the FSB arrested three individuals in the Krasnodar region who were planning sabotage against local railway infrastructure.
(2025-07-30). New US sanctions will have little to no effect on Russia. asiatimes.com 
One way or other, it looks like Russia could soon be slapped with a fresh round of U.S. sanctions. On July 23, 2025, a bipartisan push to impose a 500% levy on imports from Russia or any country buying Russian oil was put on hold — but only to allow President Donald Trump's separate threat …
(2025-07-30). Russian capital prepares to celebrate decade of India Day festival. tvbrics.com 
The key theme of the event is the history of preservation and multiplication of Indian heritage in Russia and the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War…
(2025-07-30). Belarusian Railways serves over 2m people on Russia routes since 1 January 2025. eng.belta.by Belarusian Railways has transported over 2 million passengers on routes to Russia since the beginning of 2025, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Railways press service.
(2025-07-30). North Korea-Russia alliance more than a 'brotherhood of arms'. asiatimes.com 
The three-day visit earlier this month of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to the North Korean coastal city of Wonsan marked a noticeable intensification of a strategic relationship between the two neighbors. The sheer trappings of the visit—from lavish treatment at newly opened resort to a tete-a-tete aboard North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's yacht—sent that message. …
(2025-07-30). Headlines for July 30, 2025. democracynow.org Gaza's Hunger-Related Death Toll Reaches 154; 89 Children Among the Dead, Keir Starmer Says U.K. Will Recognize Palestine Unless Israel Stops Starving Gaza, New Report Finds Canada Continued to Arm Israel Despite Pledging to Halt Arms Shipments, 44 Senate Democrats Urge Trump to Stop Funding Shadowy Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, Over Two Dozen Rabbis Arrested on Capitol Hill Protesting Israeli Blockade of Gaza, 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Russia's Far East, Sending Tsunami Waves Across Pacific, Senate Confirms Trump's Former Lawyer Emil Bove as a Federal Appellate Judge, Justice Department…
(2025-07-30). Washington Is Bringing Instability to Russia and China in Central Asia. Dr. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca While Russia and China were asleep, Washington purchased the Armenian and Azerbaijan governments and control of the Zangezur Corridor.
(2025-07-30). Stalinist provocateur goes unchallenged at Socialist Workers Party's "Marxism 2025" Russia Course. wsws.org A Stalinist who denounced Leon Trotsky as an "agent of the Gestapo" was shielded from criticism by SWP speakers.
(2025-07-30). Mystery at the Heart of £1 Billion UK Legal Offensive Against Top Putin Ally. bylinetimes.com 
For decades, London's courthouses have served as cherished hubs for powerful Russian interests seeking to advance their business, shield their assets, silence critics, and shuffle dirty cash around. | Drawn by the UK legal system's reputation as a global leader in dispute resolution, coupled with the capital's less illustrious role as veritable haven for illicit finances, many are the Kremlin allies who've turned to the British courts with "collusive litigation" over the years, suing one another on secretly pre-agreed terms so as to launder their wealth through the resulting settlement fees. | Others still ha…