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Russia launches over 100 drones at Ukraine; Kremlin sacks transport chief amid travel chaos
Orissa Post
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July 7, 2025
Kyiv: Russia fired more than 100 drones at civilian areas of Ukraine overnight, authorities said Monday, as the Kremlin dismissed its transportation chief after a weekend of travel chaos when airports grounded hundreds of flights during the busy...
Russia's ex-minister found dead hours after being fired in an apparent suicide, officials said
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Also on Monday, Russia fired more than 100 drones at civilian areas of Ukraine overnight, authorities said. At least 10 civilians were killed and 38 injured, including three children, in Russian attacks over the previous 24 hours, Ukrainian...
Expenditures on National Projects in Russia total $35.4 bln as of July 1
TASS
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July 8, 2025
MOSCOW, July 8. /TASS/. Expenditures from the federal budget for the implementation of National Projects in Russia amounted provisionally to 2.78 trillion rubles ($35.4 bln) as of July 1 of this year, the Finance Ministry reports. The figure...
Russia launches massive drone attack on Ukraine
Mid Day Mumbai
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July 7, 2025
At least 10 civilians were killed and 38 injured, including three children, in Russian attacks over the previous 24 hours, Ukrainian officials said Russia fired more than 100 drones at civilian areas of Ukraine overnight, authorities said Monday,...
Russia's former transport minister found dead in an apparent suicide hours after being fired
WMUR 9 - New Hampshire
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July 7, 2025
We had *** call. It was *** pretty long call. We talked about *** lot of things, including Iran, and we also talked about, as you know, the war with Ukraine. And I'm not happy about that. No, I didn't make any progress with them at all. Russia’s...
Russia Scales Back Support for Small Businesses Amid Budget Strains
The Moscow Times
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July 7, 2025
Russia has sharply reduced state support for small and medium-sized businesses as it grapples with a widening budget deficit and economic slowdown, raising concerns among economists and business leaders about the sector’s long-term health....
Beijing extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to draw tourists
Macau Daily Times
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July 9, 2025
Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations. The government...
Tourist arrivals increase by 15 percent in June
Sun Online International
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Statistics from the Tourism Ministry show a 15 percent increase in tourist arrivals this June compared to the same period last year. According to the statistics publicized by the Ministry on Sunday, Maldives recorded 141,772 tourists in June, up...
Drone strike kills 3 on Russia's Kursk
APA
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A Ukrainian drone strike on Tuesday on a public beach in Russia's Kursk Oblast, which borders Ukraine, killed three people and injured seven others, including a five-year-old child, regional authorities said, APA reports citing XINHUA. Acting...
Russian tourist rescued after overnight ordeal in storm
Times LIVE
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An 18-year-old Russian tourist who hiked into a storm managed to send a message telling a friend he was tired and in trouble before his cellphone battery died and he was forced to spend a cold, wet night alone in the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve...
Songkran… then boom! Over 50% sales plunge in Pattaya since April as Chinese tourists suddenly disappear
Pattaya Mail
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July 9, 2025
Emerging Indian and Russian tourists offer a hopeful boost amid Pattaya’s economic slowdown. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Since April 2025, Pattaya’s local businesses have been struggling amid a sharp downturn, with many...
Stefano Ricci not going to leave Russia — CEO
TASS
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July 8, 2025
ROME, July 8. /TASS/. Stefano Ricci, the Italian brand of deluxe menswear and accessories, continues working in Russia and is not going to leave the Russian market, CEO Niccolo Ricci told TASS. Revenues in Russia plunged by about 40% but this is...
EU sanctions against Russia boomerang back on Europe's economies — Greek politician
TASS
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July 8, 2025
ATHENS, July 8. /TASS/. Europe is replacing energy supplies from Russia with more expensive energy from the United States and other countries, and as a result, EU sanctions are hitting European economies like a boomerang, said Kostas Isikhos,...
Russia fires over 100 drones at Ukraine as Kremlin dismisses transport chief
The Independent
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July 7, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Russia attacks Kharkiv Oblast with bombs, artillery, drones and cluster munitions – photos, video
Ukrainska Pravda
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Piece of Russian kamikaze drones. Photo: National Police of Ukraine Russian forces attacked Kharkiv Oblast over the past day and on the morning of Monday 7 July, injuring 30 people, including children. Source: National Police of Ukraine Details:...
Russia, Ukraine trade hundreds of drone strikes
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 7, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Russia and Ukraine struck each other with hundreds of drones on Sunday, throwing Russian air travel in disarray, shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
Tourism battle intensifies as ASEAN nations vie for Chinese visitors
The Nation Thailand
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July 7, 2025
Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN’s top tourist destination in Q1 2025 In the first quarter of 2025, Malaysia surpassed Thailand to become the most-visited country in Southeast Asia, drawing 10.1 million international tourists. Thailand...
NHL bans Alex Ovechkin from Russian interviews — fans question league’s motives
The Times of India
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NHL bans Alex Ovechkin from Russian interviews (Image via AP) In a surprising yet strategic move, the NHL has reportedly barred Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin from granting exclusive interviews to Russian media this summer. According to...
Good news travels farther this summer: Oregon, nation’s gas prices still heading lower, AAA reports
KTVZ - Oregon
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July 8, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices in most states, including Oregon, continue to tick down. Gas prices have been trending lower since late June, even with record travel over the Independence Day holiday period. For the week, the national average...
James Brennan, James Comey Under Criminal Investigation For Roles in Russia Hoax
TFPP Wire
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July 9, 2025
John Brennan and James Comey are under criminal investigation for their roles in the Trump–Russia probe. Evidence suggests serious misconduct, including false statements to Congress and pushing discredited intelligence for political ends. Key...