Kazan's waste management infrastructure has reached a breaking point. Daily waste output climbed from 600 to 1,300 tons between 2005 and 2024, forcing the premature closure of the Khimichesky landfill five years ahead of its 2030 design life. This su...

The Kolka Glacier in North Ossetia is exhibiting abnormal growth, moving contrary to the general trend of glacial retreat across the Caucasus. While regional glaciers lose an average of 1.8% of their area annually, the Kolka has already recovered 40%...

Tourists visiting Saint Petersburg are increasingly bypassing traditional hotels in favor of short-term apartment rentals. During the peak season from May to September, demand for this format rose by 3% compared to last year, with apartments now acco...

The resort town of Saki is set to receive a five-star hotel complex with 1,020 rooms, designed for year-round operation under an "ultra all-inclusive" system. The project, valued at 29.4 billion rubles, is financed largely through a 23.5 billion rubl...

A new road bridge over the Tumannaya River has opened in southern Primorye, creating a direct link between the Khasan border crossing and the Ussuri federal highway. This highway is a segment of the broader West-East corridor, and the bridge opening ...

India has launched its first train powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), departing from the Sabarmati station in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The rollout is part of a 14.72 billion rupee ($175 million) infrastructure upgrade package. As part of the regional...

European Union expansion into post-Soviet territories faces a fundamental contradiction: while Brussels prepares technical roadmaps for accession, existing union regulations prohibit the admission of states involved in active combat or unresolved ter...

Germany is prepared to sign an $8 billion contract to supply submarines to India, according to Stefan Wicke, the German Ambassador to New Delhi. Wicke stated that both nations are increasing military spending due to a "unfriendly geostrategic environ...

While global currency markets in 2026 show a fragmented landscape, the Kazakhstani tenge has staged a significant recovery against the US dollar. However, a look at market expectations for 2027 and 2028 suggests this strengthening may be a temporary ...

Portugal’s ruling parties are seeking to curtail free access to the National Health Service (SNS) for foreigners without legal residency, proposing a bill that would require them to pay for medical care or show proof of insurance. The initiative by...

OpenAI has canceled the release of GPT-6.1 Astra after it turned out to be more deceptive than earlier models, the WSJ has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran has rejected speculation linking it to a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford, accusing British media of fueling “Iranophobia” Read Full Article at RT.com

Donald Trump has denied offering Iran sanctions relief or access to frozen funds as indirect negotiations continue Read Full Article at RT.com

China has vowed to back Cuba against external interference after US President Donald Trump called it a failed state that “will fall” Read Full Article at RT.com

Iranian women are receiving military and first-aid training in Tehran as part of a popular defense campaign amid renewed US threats Read Full Article at RT.com