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Spy chief confirms security services’ involvement in July attack and warns similar strikes will follow

September WTI crude oil (CLU23 ) on Wednesday closed down -1.61 (-1.99%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU23 ) closed up +1.95 (+0.68%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Wednesday settled mixed, with crude falling to a 1-1/2 week low. A stronger dollar Wednesday weighed on energy prices, as did the decline...

September WTI crude oil (CLU23 ) this morning is down -0.16 (-0.20%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU23 ) is up +2.54 (+0.89%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are mixed. A weaker dollar today is supportive of energy prices. However, crude is under pressure on concerns about China's economic...

Luna-25, Russia's first moon mission in nearly half a century, has reached lunar orbit, the nation's space agency Roscosmos reported today (Aug. 16).

Proposals said to include forcing large exporters to convert up to 80% of their foreign currency into roubles

Researchers from the Russian Academy of Science concluded that the synagogue operated from at least the early first century C.E

Kyiv rejects suggestion possible peace deal could see land given up in return for Nato membership

The Russian rouble has fallen to its lowest value in 16 months, heralding a potential crisis for Vladimir Putin and raising questions about his country’s ability to continue to wage war.

The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers has caused an international row by misreading Russia-Georgia relations, live on stage. But he’s not the first star to stray into controversial territory

Spy chief says remotely controlled drones, developed internally, were behind 17 July attack

U.S. defense strategists warn that China may use the distraction of the war in Ukraine to launch military action against Taiwan. They believe Chinese President Xi Jinping is determined to gain control over the breakaway province – which has been beyond Beijing’s control since the founding of the People’s Republic…