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North Korea would pay ‘price’ if it supplies Russia with weapons, US says

White House adviser says Russia-North Korea arms negotiations are ‘actively advancing’, warns Pyongyang against deal.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023

Fatal stabbing of Gabonese student highlights 'daily' racism faced by Africans in Russia

François Ndzhelassili, a doctoral student from Gabon at the Ural Federal University in Yekaterinburg, Russia, was killed on August 18 by a group of Russian men after they harassed him and called him racial slurs. The murder is just the latest case of discrimination and violence against Black people living…

France 24 · Sep 5, 2023

Crude Rallies as Saudi Arabia and Russia Extend Crude Production Cuts

October WTI crude oil (CLV23 ) Tuesday closed up +1.14 (+1.33%), and Oct RBOB gasoline (RBV23 ) closed down -1.06 (-0.41%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Tuesday settled mixed, with crude climbing to a 9-1/2 month high. The main bullish factor Tuesday was the announcement by Saudi Arabia and Russia...

Barchart · Sep 5, 2023

Russia extends the battlefield to its history books

As Russian students headed back to school this year, many were given updated history textbooks – part of an attempt by Russian President Vladimir Putin to reaffirm his chosen narrative of Russia’s place in the world. The new books include a glorified account of Russia's history, derision aimed at its…

France 24 · Sep 5, 2023

Return of US nuclear weapons to UK would be an escalation, says Russia

Moscow says it would respond with ‘countermeasures’, after US air force budget item hinted at possible move

The Guardian - US · Sep 5, 2023

Petrol prices expected to rise as oil cost climbs above $90 a barrel

Motorists could be hardest hit after Russia and Saudi Arabia extend cuts to supplies

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023

Why would North Korea’s Kim and Russia’s Putin want to meet?

Moscow seeking to quash Kyiv counteroffensive while Pyongyang is extending pace of missile testing.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023

Crude Prices Jump as Saudi Arabia and Russia Prolong Crude Production Cuts

October WTI crude oil (CLV23 ) this morning is up +2.18 (+2.55%), and Oct RBOB gasoline (RBV23 ) is up +5.96 (+2.33%). Crude oil prices this morning are rallying, with crude climbing to a 9-1/2 month high and gasoline posting a 1-week high. The main bullish factor today was the...

Barchart · Sep 5, 2023

Cuba says it dismantled human trafficking ring recruiting for Russia's war in Ukraine

Havana says it is dismantling a network that seeks to recruit Cubans as mercenaries to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.

WEKU · Sep 5, 2023

Daily Dose Ep 1447: Bypolls in six states, Draupadi Murmu’s controversial G20 invite

Saeeduzzaman brings you the news from New Delhi, the Supreme Court, Chhattisgarh and Russia. 

Newslaundry · Sep 5, 2023