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Russia includes The John Smith Trust into list of undesirable organizations

Germany’s MitOst e.V has also been included into the list

MOSCOW, July 12. /TASS/. The Russian Ministry of Justice included The John Smith Trust into the list of foreign organizations deemed undesirable in Russia, the Ministry said on its website.

Germany’s MitOst e.V has also been included into the list.

Previously, these organizations were deemed undesirable in Russia by the Prosecutor General’s Office.

FSB nabs two religious figures for recruiting 19 Russians to join terrorist ranks in Syria

The supporters of an international terrorist organization also "promoted terrorism on the Internet, harming Russia’s security," the FSB said

Three settlements in Belgorod Region attacked by Ukrainian troops

No one was hurt

Death toll in Bangladesh riots climbs to 300

Clashes between the protesters and government supporters reignited in the capital city of Dhaka and other cities on August 4

Kiev forced to surrender under onslaught of Ukrainian citizens — French politician

Florian Philippot pointed out that now Vladimir Zelensky "allows for the possibility of territorial concessions and considers the participation of Russian representatives in ‘peace summits’ on Ukrainian issue necessary"

Russian president signs law banning GMO production

The document obliges importers of GMO products to a compulsory public registration

Belgian triathlete Michel in hospital with stomach disease after swimming in Seine River

According to the report, the Belgian athlete, who finished 38th in women’s triathlon competitions, has been ill for four days

Russia developing new Kh-95 long-range hypersonic missile

Colonel-General Vladimir Zarudnitsky noted that such advanced and upgraded armaments were being developed to achieve supremacy in the aerospace, which is a vital condition for ground and naval groupings of forces to conduct combat operations successfully

Ukrainian POW sheds light on Kiev’s use of chemical weapons in special op

The Ukrainian military produces munitions with chloropicrin gas

Houthis say they downed US drone over Yemen

The drone was shot down by a locally-manufactured ground-to-air projectile

US top diplomat Blinken tells G7 that Iran, Hezbollah may attack Israel in next 24 hours

"Blinken convened the conference call to coordinate with close US allies and try to generate last-minute diplomatic pressure on Iran and Hezbollah to minimize their retaliation as much as possible," Axios news website reported

Iranian politician says Netanyahu may be liquidated in retaliation for Haniyeh’s death

Iran will select the right moment to avenge the death of the head of the Palestinian Hamas movement political bureau, Mohammad Qasim Osmani vowed

Ukraine plans to evacuate nearly 750 children from Kiev-controlled part of DPR

Residents of the town of Novgorodovka and several villages around it, as well as of the villages Poltavka and Ostrovskoye will be subject to mandatory evacuation

Europe needs new security system, says German official

It should include Russia, Thuringia Prime Minister Bodo Ramelow said

Ukrainian army loses almost 47,000 troops on border with LPR — military expert

As Andrey Marochko noted, these are the highest losses of Ukraine’s armed formations since the beginning of the year in this area

Bitcoin price falls below $50,000, first time since February 14

As of 09:41 Moscow time, the decentralized system of a crypto currency slowed down its decline

Taiwan’s TAIEX index plunges 8.35% to minimum since April

Earlier on Monday, Japan's Nikkei, which reflects the fluctuations in the share prices of 225 leading Japanese companies, fell by 12.4% at the end of the trading session

Russian, Syrian military deploys Kobani base in Aleppo governorate

Russia concludes that US not interested in ratifying nuclear test ban treaty — diplomat

At the same time, Russia continues to take full part in the CTBT process

Senior diplomat rules out unilateral concessions from Russia to resolve Ukrainian conflict

Sergey Ryabkov noted that some things worked out with the West recently, especially on certain humanitarian issues, but this does not change the overall picture

Tens of thousands of people march through streets of Caracas to support Maduro

They gathered in front of the Miraflores Palace, where the President of the Bolivarian Revolution is expected to speak later

Russia’s East battlegroup defeats four Ukrainian brigades

Russia’s Center battlegroup liberated the settlement of Novoselovka Pervaya in the Donetsk People's Republic

China to strengthen coordination with South Africa to resolve Ukraine crisis — diplomat

Li Hui during his visit to South Africa proposed to consolidate multilateral efforts to find the most acceptable solution based on the so-called six-point consensus of China and Brazil

Over 40 Ukrainian drones destroyed in Russia’s Kursk Region during day

Drones attacked the Sudzha border crossing and the villages of Gornal, Guyevo, Nikolayevo-Daryino, and Kurilovka

Mali severs diplomatic ties with Ukraine

This decision was made citing Kiev's support of terrorist formations in the African country, aBamako news portal reported

Russia’s East group improves frontline situation

According to Gordeev, over 115 enemy servicemen, T-72 tank, Gvozdika self-propelled artillery unit, FH-70 and D-20 towed howitzers, 6 vehicles, 6 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles, and 5 ammunition supply points were destroyed in 24 hours

Netanyahu calls for increased pressure on Hamas to release hostages

"Only increasing the military pressure on Hamas will lead to achieving all of the objectives of the war, Israeli Prime Minister said

Most of some 30 rockets launched from Lebanon intercepted by air defenses — Israeli army

No injuries were reported

Zelensky admits Ukraine unwilling to prolong conflict due to high casualties

Previously, Ukraine announced that it will prepare a settlement plan after the first conference in Switzerland, which will be presented to Russia at the second similar meeting

Duty free stores at Dubai Airport start accepting rubles

In addition, duty-free shops accept cards of the Chinese Union Pay payment system issued by Russian banks

Borsa Istanbul suspends trading due to sharp drop in BIST-100 index

According to the rules of the exchange, trading is be suspended if the BIST-100 index drops sharply by 5-7$

Liberation of Novoselovka Pervaya expands zone of control over Ukraine’s logistics

The liberation of this settlement has also made it possible to align the frontline

Maduro blames US, Musk for leading coup attempts in Venezuela

Bolivarian Republic's President said that "they are attempting to direct a sequel of the `Guaido’ movie"

Ukraine ready to pay West in people’s organs for military assistance — Russian diplomat

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the Kiev regime is rapidly turning the country into a global hub of human organ trafficking

Japan's Nikkei plunges 12.4% on fears of US recession

This is a historical low, surpassing the "Black Monday" in 1987, when Nikkei lost 3,836.33 points during trading

Fires follow Ukraine’s shelling attack on Lugansk — military expert

Fragments of downed aerial targets fell down on the city’ residential quarters

Netanyahu warns about heavy price those who attack Israel will have to pay

"Iran and its minions are looking to surround us in a stranglehold of terrorism, Israeli Prime Minister said.

Russia’s tennis duo of Andreeva, Shnaider wins silver of 2024 Olympics

Andreeva and Shnaider have become the first Russian athletes to win Olympic medals at the Paris Games

At least 30 people killed in Israel’s strike on two schools in Gaza — TV

The strikes targeted the Hassan Salame and Nasser schools in the north of the Palestinian enclave

Concern mounts in Netherlands about superbug from Ukraine

According to the report, superbugs are often found in Ukrainian soldiers, who undergo treatment in the country

Zelensky confirms arrival of first F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

He did not specify however how many planes have reached Ukraine and where they are based

YouTube stops playing videos in almost all web browsers in Russia

High quality videos are still being played in the Yandex browser and in the Safari desktop version

Top Turkish diplomat warns Western countries against being Israel’s ‘genocide partners’

If we don’t stop this massacre, we will be accomplices in the crime, Hakan Fidan said

Indonesian Navy's training ship to make port calls in Vladivostok, 8 other cities

The mission is part of the ASEAN-Plus Cadet Sail program, which aims to strengthen interaction between cadets from ASEAN and non-ASEAN member states

US postpones development of 6th-generation fighter jet indefinitely

It is expected to feature a longer range than current fighter jets, advanced stealth characteristics, and state-of-the-art electronic sensing and warfare capabilities

Russian troops cut off key Ukrainian army supply route in Ugledar

The route also includes countryside roads, the defense circles specified

What is known about arrest of Russian senator Dmitry Savelyev

Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov has asked the Federation Council to strip senator Dmitry Savelyev of his immunity, law enforcement agencies said

Death toll from Sunday’s protests in Bangladesh up to over 80 — media

The army calls on people to observe the curfew, which has been imposed for an indefinite period

FSB nabs two religious figures for recruiting 19 Russians to join terrorist ranks in Syria

The supporters of an international terrorist organization also "promoted terrorism on the Internet, harming Russia’s security," the FSB said

Russia to raise issue of F-16 supplies to Ukraine in UNSC in August — mission

Russia's first deputy permanent representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky noted that there was no urgency in such meeting, because information was received and verified every day

Bitcoin falls by over 13% to $52,096

Bitcoin is a decentralized system of a crypto currency of the same name based on the blockchain technology

Iran-Russia gas deal becomes the most important bilateral agreement — expert

The West and the United States are absolutely against the creation of a transit energy corridor in Iran, Iranian political Ruhollah Modabber said

Maduro expected to visit Belarus in October-November — Belarusian PM

Roman Golovchenko said that Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is also expected to visit Belarus

Russia creates doomsday FPV drone for use in event of nuclear attacks — UAV developer

According to Dmitry Kuzyakin, it is a small drone that can be stowed compactly along with ground-based equipment

UK follows US in extending license for transactions with Russia’s depository

The relevant document was posted by the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation of the UK

56 people, including 14 policemen, die in protests in Bangladesh during day

Hundreds were injured

Part of Ukrainian combat group in Pokrovsk area in DPR trapped by Russian troops

The Ukrainian army grouping in that frontline area is actually encircled and the enemy has been driven out of the flanks, the defense circles said

Putin congratulates To Lam on being elected Vietnamese Communist Party secretary general

The Russian president wished To Lam success in his work as arty leader and head of state, as well as good health and well-being

Roman Seleznev, returned to Russia during swap, did not expect to see Putin — newspaper

Russian national Roman Seleznev was accused of hacking into the databases of about 200 US companies

12 Western-made missiles fired at Lugansk by Ukrainian troops — LPR head

Four missiles were shot down by air defense forces near the city

Ukraine’s military attacks 11 times borderline Belgorod Region over past day

According to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, five people sustained wounds

Sleeper agents' children discover Russian identity mid-flight amid prisoner swap — Kremlin

"The children of the sleeper agents asked their parents yesterday who greeted them, they didn't even know who Putin was," Dmitry Peskov noted

Putin requests creating conditions for attracting leading scientists to Russia

The issue is about projects connected with creating unique scientific developments and carrying out related research among other things

Sergey Lavrov arrives in New York to take part in UN Security Council meetings

The foreign minister’s plane traveled from Moscow via the northern route in circumvention of unfriendly countries in over 12 hours

Gazprom gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine reach 42.3 mln cubic meters

The request for the Sokhranovka gas pumping station has been rejected

Is Gaddafi's gloom prophecy in regard to Europe bound to be fulfilled?

As Europe’s migrant crisis grows far and wide, many Russian media are recalling the late Libyan leader Muamar Gaddafi’s gloom prophecy made several months before his violent death

Several dwelling houses damaged in Lugansk after Ukraine’s attack — administration

Fragments damaged roofs and broke windows

North Korea to ask Russia for help in flood relief if needed — Kim Jong Un

According to him, after receiving Vladimir Putin's condolences, the North Korean people "realized the fact" that the country "has a closest friend"

Israel ponders preemptive strike against Iran — daily

"Israel would consider launching a preemptive strike to deter Iran if it uncovered airtight evidence that Tehran was preparing to mount an attack," the Times of Israel reported

Iran’s retaliation for Hamas leader’s killing may take Israel by surprise — newspaper

The Pentagon said earlier that it would deploy additional fighter jets and warships to the Middle East to bolster defenses

IRGC refutes reports about recruiting agents in Iran to kill Haniyeh — MP

Ebrahim Rezaei, the spokesperson for the Iranian parliament’s national security and foreign policy committee, said that a deputy commander of the Al Quds Force appeared at the committee’s closed meeting to deny allegations about Iranian special services’ agents involvement in the killing of Haniyeh

Trump assassination attempt strongly surprised Putin, says Kremlin spokesman

"Putin was much surprised, because, the level that should be provided for the protection of participants in the political struggle during elections, especially in a country like the United States, nowadays it should minimize such dangers and threats," Dmitry Peskov noted

US-led coalition’s aircraft violate Syrian airspace ten times in past day

Two pairs of the coalition’s F-15 and three pairs of A-10 Thunderbolt attack bombers violated Syria’s airspace in the al-Tanf area, across which international air routes run, ten times during the day

Hezbollah fires over 50 projectiles at settlements in northern Israel

Air raid sirens went off in 15 Israeli settlements, the Al Mayadeen TV channel reported

Israel delivers strikes on residential areas in central, north Gaza

The report said that another strike was delivered on Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in Gaza City, targeting the Al Radwan mosque, not causing any casualties

More Ukrainians believe it is time for talks with Russia — online magazine

The number of Ukrainians who believe it is time to start official negotiations has almost doubled over the year - from 23% to 44%

Top Russian, Egyptian diplomats discuss de-escalation in Middle East

The ministers agreed to stay maintain contacts on the current issues on the bilateral and internationals agenda

Yalta Forum to be held in Moscow in October

Earlier in March, Muradov told TASS that the Yalta International Economic Forum could be held in Crimea if the situation allowed it

Houthis say they attacked container ship in Gulf of Aden

The Groton container ship was attacked for "violating the ban on the passage to the ports of occupied Palestine.

Iran to avenge Hamas leader’s death at appropriate time — Revolutionary Guard Corps

The Hamas leader was killed by a short-range projectile with a 7-kilogram warhead

North Korea’s border guards receive 250 launchers of tactical ballistic missiles — KCNA

The ceremony was personally supervised by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who stressed that efforts aimed at strengthening national defense capabilities are the most important on the list of state affairs

Trump congratulates Putin on 'great deal' on prisoner exchange

However, according to the US President, the deal was a terrible one for Washington

Poll reveals Trump more popular with US voters than Harris

A total of 4% of respondents said they would vote for another candidate

US is behind EU recommending Kiev to ban oil transit from Russia — diplomat

The US deep state needs the EU to be completely dependent on its energy resources, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said

Two ships attacked off Yemen’s shore, says UKMTO

There is no damage and all crew are reported safe

Ukraine receives 10 F-16 fighters — The Economist

By the end of 2024, Ukraine should be flying 20 of the American-made fighter jets, the newspaper said

Ukraine can’t get lost territories back even with West’s support — US expert

Ivan Eland also said that "perhaps the Ukrainians, Europeans, Americans, and the world need to focus instead on what the Ukrainians have already accomplished, and put that into historical perspective, rather than focus on what has been lost"

Trump says Kamala Harris has low IQ

US ex-President said it at the conference in Nashville

Russia may deploy nuclear missiles in response to Western actions — senior diplomat

"I do not rule out that the moment may come when it will be needed", Sergey Ryabkov said.

CENTCOM chief arrives in Middle East

According to the Axios news outlet, General Michael E. Kurilla will visit several Gulf countries, Jordan and Israel and try to mobilize international and regional allies to jointly repel a potential strike from Iran

FSB detains Ukrainian agent plotting terrorist attack in Zaporozhye Region

According to the special service, law enforcement officers found and seized an improvised explosive device at the suspect’s home

Dozens detained in riots in UK cities

According to the UK media, the protests staged by far-right forces against the backdrop of the murder of three children in Southport ended in some cases in clashes with law enforcement officers and looting

Tu-160 bombers outfitted with novel cruise missiles — top brass

Russia’s Long-Range Aviation Commander Sergey Kobylash said during a visit by Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to the Knevichi airfield in Russia’s Far East

Iran refuses to mitigate its response to killing of Hamas leader — newspaper

According to The Wall Street Journal, the Iranian leaders are determined to respond, even if their actions will trigger a war

Election fraud so rampant in US, 'mannequin' can be elected president — Tucker Carlson

"With enough cheating that could happen," the american journalist said, speaking at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Israeli Air Force strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon — army

The military also said a Lebanese drone carrying explosives fell in the Malkia area

Russian forces hit two S-125 missile launchers, temporary base of foreign mercenaries

The Ukrainian armed forces lost up to 200 troops in the area of responsibility of Russia’s Battlegroup North in the past day, the Defense Ministry said in a statement

Ukrainian long-haul truckers flee country on international trips

Artyom Shevchenko added that in such a situation, commercial companies were actively employing women as long-distance drivers

Battlegroup North’s helicopter hits Ukrainian stronghold

The strike was carried out with C-8 unguided air-to-air missiles and Vihr guided air-to-air missiles at the specified coordinates, the Defense Ministry reported

Trump again says Biden’s exit from 2024 presidential race was coup

The US Republican presidential candidate called US Vice President Kamala Harris "a failed candidate"

Russia’s envoy to UN exposes Western lies in UNSC after Blinken’s visit to Kiev

Vasily Nebenzya said that this was not the only example of lies or understatements by Western representatives

Glide bombs increase efficiency of Russian aviation several-fold — expert

Igor Korotchenko remarked that the use of these bombs was one of the important factors for greater losses of the Ukrainian military which Russia’s Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu mentioned on Wednesday