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Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:05:00 +0300Russia's Far East Adjusts Foreign Labor Restrictions to Ease Logistics Shortage
Primorsky Krai is reviewing a gubernatorial decree that would restrict foreign nationals holding work patents from 83 specific economic activities starting in 2027. Currently open for public consultation through November 23, the proposal does not est...
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:45:00 +0300Russia's Potato Yield Drops as Labor Costs and Regional Instability Hit Harvest
Russia's potato harvest for the 2026 season is trending lower than previous peaks, as producers grapple with rising operational costs and regional instability. According to Alexey Krasilnikov, executive director of the Potato Union, the total yield i...
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:30:00 +0300Azov Sea Salinity Reaches 150-Year High, Enabling Marine Species Migration
The biological composition of the Azov Sea is shifting as marine species previously unable to survive in its waters begin to settle there. Researchers have documented the presence of horse mackerel, red mullet, rays, and spiny dogfish-specifically th...
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:43:00 +0300Russian Winery Visits to Reach 1.8 Million by 2026
For many travelers in the Russian South, a trip to a winery used to be an afterthought-a quiet, perhaps even exclusive, add-on to a beach holiday. But according to projections from Rosselkhozbank, that dynamic is about to shift dramatically. By the e...
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:33:00 +0300Vladimir Region to Double Tourism Budget for 2027 Upgrades
The Vladimir region, a cornerstone of Russia's Golden Ring, is preparing for a significant structural upgrade. Governor Alexander Avdeev recently outlined a regional budget project for 2027-2029 that signals a sharp pivot toward aggressive tourism in...
Pravda World News
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0300Speeding Tolerance in India: Drivers Get a 20% Buffer on Highways
Indian Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has proposed a revision to speed control systems on expressways, suggesting that drivers should not receive fines (challans) if their speed exceeds the limit by no more than 20%. In practical terms, this w...
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:27:00 +0300Kazakhstan Tightens Safety Rules for Nuclear Plant Site Selection
Kazakhstan's government has approved a new version of the rules governing the selection of sites for constructing nuclear power plants (NPPs) and facilities for the disposal of radioactive waste. Decree No. 924, dated October 16, 2026, comes into for...
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:08:00 +0300Kazakhstan Proposes Russia Join Organization of Turkic States via Observer Status
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has proposed that the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) invite Russia to collaborate via an "OTS+" format or grant it observer status. Speaking at the summit in Ankara, Tokayev stated that Russia's histori...
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:27:00 +0300Switzerland Opens Diplomatic Mission in Pyongyang for First Time Since 1974
Switzerland has opened a diplomatic mission in Pyongyang, marking the first time since 1974 that the country has established a political-diplomatic presence in North Korea. Prior to this development, Bern maintained only a humanitarian office in the ...
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:47:00 +0300Venezuelan Oil Surge: Shipments to the US Hit Record Highs
Venezuela has exported 136.7 million barrels of crude oil to the United States since the start of 2026, surpassing the combined total deliveries for 2024 and 2025, according to preliminary Energy Information Administration (EIA) data.
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RT
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:09:00 +0000Millions embezzled in fraud scheme at Ukrainian defense firm – investigators
A former head of a state-owned Ukrainian defense firm is suspected of embezzling millions of dollars, the investigators have said Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:22:33 +0000India pulls half a billion people out of poverty – faster than China
India registers steep declines in poverty rate, World Bank figures show Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:15:00 +0000Europe has blown its chance to mediate Ukraine conflict – Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Europe cannot be trusted to mediate the Ukraine conflict after failing to uphold peace deals Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:15:05 +0000French economy ‘headed straight for a wall’ – finance minister
France’s economy has contracted again as inflation accelerates, adding to budget pressures and unrest over Macron’s spending policies Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:15:45 +0000US oil companies tripled profits during Iran war – NYT
The US’ 50 largest oil companies almost tripled their earnings during the US-Israeli war on Iran, according to the New York Times Read Full Article at RT.com