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World record: Ukrainian’s ‘ghost’ snipers kill Russian soldiers from 4 km; AI and drone-assisted rifle used

Representative Image (AI-generated) A Ukrainian sniper unit reportedly set a new world record on Thursday for the longest confirmed sniper kill, striking Russian forces from over 13,000 feet (4,000 meters).The shot, fired using a Ukrainian-made rifle and assisted by artificial intelligence and drone guidance, killed two Russian soldiers near Pokrovsk, Ukraine, Fox news reported quoting […]

Blast at Russian gunpowder plant kills 5, injures 20; Ukraine strikes oil refinery, arms ship in Caspian

At least 5 civilians were killed after a massive blast broke out at the Elastik gunpowder plant near Ryazan, about 100 miles (approximately 160 km) southeast of Moscow, on Friday. In the blast, 20 people were injured, including 10 in serious condition.The blast took place just a few hours before US President Donald Trump and […]

‘Trump sees Putin as more powerful’: Body language expert on historic handshake; Russian president ‘far from cold’

Trump allowed Putin to place his palm on top during the historic handshake. Body language expert Patty Ann Wood gave her verdict on the historic handshake of President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin and said the handshake had warmth but Trump clearly sees Putin as more powerful as he placed his hand palm […]

Data breach: Russian link suspected in US federal court hack; sensitive information compromised in yearlong violation

Investigators have found evidence linking Russia, at least in part, to a recent breach of the computer system managing federal court documents, which compromised highly sensitive records, including information that could expose sources and individuals charged with national security offences, reported the New York Times.The revelation comes amid US President Donald Trump’s scheduled meeting with […]

War crime: Israel, Russian armed forces accused of sexual violence; UN issues notice

Representational image (AFP) UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres put Israel and Russia on notice, warning that they could be added next year to a UN list of parties “credibly suspected” of committing sexual violence in conflict zones. In his annual report to the UN security council, Guterres expressed grave concern over credible reports of rape and […]

Who is Putin’s secret daughter? Meet Elizaveta Krivonogikh who reportedly accused Russian President of destroying her life and killing millions | World News

Elizaveta Krivonogikh, a 22-year-old art graduate living in Paris, has reignited speculation about her rumored parentage by sharing cryptic but emotionally charged posts that appear to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin. Widely believed to be his secret daughter, Elizaveta accused an unnamed man of “destroying her life” and being responsible for the deaths of millions. […]

Putin, park, and peck: Russian media finds Chinese boy who met Russian President 25 years ago- Who is he?

A Russian media outlet trying to locate a Chinese boy photographed with President Vladimir Putin 25 years ago has gained significant attention on mainland Chinese social media.The boy, now a man and working as an engineer, remembers the significant moment when the president kissed his forehead and confirms the encounter influenced his future path, South […]

Russia earthquake: Powerful July quake appears to damage Russian nuclear submarine base- Here’s what report said

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 that struck Russia’s Far East last month seems to have damaged the Russian nuclear submarine base, according to the New York Times, citing satellite imagery‘Planet Labs,’ a commercial satellite imaging firm, from Sunday showed damage to a floating pier at the Rybachiy submarine base, a crucial Pacific […]

DIY flight turns fatal: 88-year-old Russian inventor killed in self-built helicopter; blades detach during takeoff

Screen grab from X @RT_com An 88-year-old man from Russia has died after attempting to take off in a homemade helicopter that came apart during engine startup.Vladimir Trapeznikov, a resident of the Omutninsky district in the Kirov Region, was known locally for building flying machines despite having no formal training. The incident occurred on Thursday, […]

Tsunami warnings breakdown: Everything you need to know, how to stay safe, do’s and don’ts after the 8.8 Russian earthquake | World News

A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, 2025, prompting widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific. From Japan and Hawaii to the U.S. West Coast, Chile, and Southeast Asia, millions were placed under evacuation advisories or watched with growing concern as tsunami waves began reaching coastal shores. With waves over […]