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Getting the facts on a St. Petersburg convention center | Column
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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John Hill’s column on the potential of a convention center is off the mark on many aspects of the concept and benefits of a convention center and meeting space at the Historic Gas Plant site. It’s the kind of uninformed, knee-jerk response that...
From diplomatic halls to personal health: 16 instances between 2013 & 2025 when global figures turn to Yoga & Ayurveda
Organiser Weekly
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Yoga and Ayurveda, enduring treasures of Bhartiya heritage, have transcended geographical boundaries to inspire leaders worldwide. As the globe unites annually on June 21st to celebrate International Yoga Day, these ancient practices are embraced...
Sierra Leone hosts Russian fishing fleet under new agreement
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Sierra Leone has agreed to grant Russian fishing companies an annual catch quota of 40,000 tons and is offering investment incentives to strengthen cooperation in the fishing sector, according to Russia’s Federal Agency for Fisheries...
Russian Drone Attack Injures Man in Bilozerska on July 8
Mezha
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July 8, 2025
On July 8, around 2:30 PM, Russian military forces carried out an attack on a vehicle in Bilozerska using a drone. As a result of this incident, one man was injured. According to the regional military administration, the 52-year-old victim...
Russia and Ukraine Trade Drone Strikes amid Ongoing Diplomatic Maneuvers
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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July 8, 2025
As Americans celebrated their Independence Day weekend, the Ukraine War rose in intensity across several fronts, most notably in northeastern Ukraine, where Russian forces continued their offensive in Kharkiv Oblast. Heavy fighting characterized...
Rotterdam Port prepares to host NATO forces in case of conflict with Russia
Knews Kathimerini
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Europe’s largest port is quietly preparing for a future that may include war. The Port of Rotterdam is putting plans in place to handle military ships, redirect commercial cargo, and support NATO forces in the event of a conflict with Russia,...
At least 6 killed, 39 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
The Kyiv Independent
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July 9, 2025
Editor's note: The story was updated after a new fatality was reported in Khmelnytskyi Oblast. Ukraine endured the largest aerial attack since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, with at least six civilians killed and 39 injured across...
Ukrainian attack on beach in Russia’s Kursk kills three, governor says
Business Recorder
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July 9, 2025
A Ukrainian drone attack on a beach in the Russian city of Kursk killed three people, including a Russian serviceman engaged in rescue operations, and injured seven, the acting governor of the region that borders Ukraine said early on Wednesday....
Ukraine Launches Drone Attack on Russia's Kursk Beach
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A drone attack launched by Ukrainian forces struck a public beach in Russia's Kursk Oblast on Tuesday, resulting in three fatalities and wounding seven others, including a young child, local officials confirmed. Kursk Oblast shares a...
Moscow, Riyadh have prospects of partnership on IT, automotive sector — Russian PM
TASS
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July 8, 2025
YEKATERINBURG, July 8. /TASS/. Russia and Saudi Arabia have the opportunity to broaden cooperation in the sphere of information technologies, automotive industry and oil and gas machine-building, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at...
Stocks steady despite Trump tariff threats on Copper and Pharma, awaiting US-EU updates - Newsquawk Europe Market Open
Zero Hedge
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APAC stocks traded mixed following the similar performance stateside where tariff updates remained in focus. US President Trump said he will announce something on pharmaceuticals very soon and will be announcing semiconductor tariffs, believes the...
Woman injured and hospitalised after Russian attack on Kyiv Oblast
Ukrainska Pravda
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Ambulance. Stock photo: Getty Images Russian forces conducted another large-scale drone attack on populated areas in Kyiv Oblast on the night of 8-9 July. A woman has been injured and hospitalised as a result of the attack on the Brovary district....
American Kennel Club harms French bulldogs’ health, Peta says in suit
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
An animal rights group accused the American Kennel Club on July 8 of harming the health of French bulldogs and several other popular dog breeds by promoting physical characteristics that cause deformities. The animal rights group, People for the...
Russia, Mali sign nuclear energy agreement
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Mali have signed a new agreement to strengthen collaboration in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, according to a statement by Rosatom, Russia’s state atomic energy corporation, on Tuesday. The deal includes joint efforts in...
Russia ink nuclear energy agreement with Burkina Faso
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Burkina Faso have signed a new agreement to boost cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, focusing on joint initiatives involving radiation technologies and training specialists from the West African nation. The deal...
Trump’s 50% Copper Tariff And 200% Pharma Threat: What It Means For India
News18
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July 9, 2025
Last Updated:July 09, 2025, 08:39 IST Copper exports may absorb the hit, but India’s pharma sector faces a far greater risk from Trump’s tariff push US President Donald Trump. (Reuters Image)On July 8, US President Donald Trump announced a 50 per...
Russia Initiates Creation of International BRICS Scientific Databases
Global Times
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Russia has initiated the development of joint BRICS scientific databases, which will allow half of humanity to consolidate its scientific resources and accelerate breakthrough research, Russian Deputy Minister of Education and Science Konstantin...
Russia Just Launched Its Largest Air Strikes on Ukraine Yet
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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July 8, 2025
The war in Ukraine continues to escalate, reaching levels of violence that, in some respects, exceed the scale previously witnessed over the last three years. Russia has recently launched what Ukrainian officials described as the largest aerial...
Russian teen hiker rescued after night alone in Cape storm
IOL
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An 18-year-old Russian tourist has been rescued after spending a cold and stormy night alone in the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve near Stellenbosch. The teenager, who set out on a solo hike along the challenging Panorama Circuit Trail on Thursday...
Russian scientists create neural network that replicates chemists' intuition in molecular design
Global Times
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Researchers at the Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences have developed a neural network that emulates the intuitive decision-making process of experienced chemists. This is reported by the official website of...