Former head of Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya), Alexander Neradko, has been charged with large-scale fraud, RBC reported, citing two law enforcement sources. He has been detained.
Investigators are requesting that Neradko be placed in pre-trial detention for two months. The motion is scheduled to be considered by Moscow's Khoroshevsky District Court on July 3.
Neradko headed…

Russian forward Alexander Ovechkin has signed a new contract with the NHL's Washington Capitals.
The agreement will keep Ovechkin with the club for one more season. The Russian became an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
New Contract After Careful Consideration

Ovechkin had previously said he hoped to remain with Washington for two more seasons but wanted time to consider his future. Capitals…

A high-level Russian delegation led by Dmitry Medvedev traveling to Tehran for mourning ceremonies serves both as a gesture of respect toward Iran and as a warning directed at Washington.
Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev will represent Russia at the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran as a special envoy of the Russian president.
Within the…

Rough skin on the feet often develops as the body's natural response to repeated friction, which means regular use of a pumice stone can actually encourage the formation of additional layers of hardened skin. When traditional methods stop producing results, gentler approaches deserve attention because they reduce irritation and avoid damaging the skin.
How a Two-Phase Foot Care System…

Statements by Western politicians describing the Ukraine conflict as reaching a decisive moment form part of broader domestic political messaging, according to political analyst, military volunteer and chairman of the public movement Battle for Donbass, Alexey Zhivov. In comments to Pravda.Ru, he said similar predictions have repeatedly surfaced in recent years without being supported by real…

A new study by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) warns that current plans to deploy more than 1.7 million satellites in Earth's orbit could cause serious damage to ground-based astronomy. To preserve the capabilities of modern telescopes, the total number of spacecraft in low Earth orbit should remain below 100,000, provided the satellites maintain low visibility.
Since 2019, the number of…

As part of a large-scale modernization of Britain's defense capabilities, the government has confirmed that the British Army's fleet of Leonardo Wildcat AH1 helicopters will be retired beginning in 2027. The decision marks the end of dedicated combat reconnaissance helicopters within the Army Air Corps, with unmanned and autonomous systems set to assume their role.
The United Kingdom announced…

The International Booker Prize will now carry the name of billionaire Igor Bukhman following a new long-term funding agreement. The award will become the Bukhman International Booker Prize in recognition of the commitment made by Bukhman's philanthropic organization.
Bukhman Philanthropies has pledged to finance the prize for the next ten years, according to an announcement published on the…

Police in Moscow have detained a 19-year-old cyclist after he performed a dangerous stunt at a metro station by jumping from one platform to another across the tracks, Russia's Interior Ministry said.
Authorities drew up an administrative offense report against the cyclist for violating transport security requirements.
If found guilty, the 19-year-old faces a fine of up to 30,000 rubles…

Ukraine may have used a domestically produced long-range missile in combat against Russia for the first time, Bloomberg reports.
Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that Russian armed forces had intercepted a long-range operational-tactical missile. The ministry did not disclose additional details regarding the weapon involved. Analysts cited by Bloomberg suggested that Ukraine may…

Statements by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the possibility of ending financial support from Washington represent a political move aimed at a domestic audience, according to Pavel Danilin, director of the Center for Political Analysis. In comments to Pravda.Ru, the expert explained that the Israeli leadership is attempting to project an image of political independence amid…

Spathiphyllum, a tropical visitor from the forests of Brazil, adapts surprisingly well to indoor life. This plant, widely known as peace lily, works as a natural air filter, helping purify the air while bringing a fresh atmosphere into the home. It forgives many common care mistakes, but when black spots or yellowing leaves appear, the plant begins sending clear warning signals. Understanding its…

Russian roof climbers Ivan Beerkus and Angela Nikolau climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and were subsequently detained by police.
At the building's spire, they displayed a banner bearing the well-known Jimi Hendrix quote: "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Beerkus then proposed to Nikolau, and she accepted.
Footage of Beerkus getting…

Russia's Armed Forces carried out what the Defense Ministry described as a retaliatory strike against targets in Ukraine, the ministry announced on the morning of Thursday, July 2.
"In response to terrorist attacks by the Kyiv regime against civilian infrastructure on Russian territory, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation carried out a massive strike using long-range precision weapons…

At least 60,000 tons of automotive gasoline have been shipped from India to Russia. Two tankers carrying the first fuel cargoes have already departed, although the specific refinery that supplied them has not been disclosed.
According to industry sources, Russia plans to import around 400,000 tons of gasoline each month from several countries, including Belarus. Peak gasoline demand during the…

Germany's Federal Prosecutor's Office believes that the saboteurs rented a yacht to transport explosives to the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines.
"The accused and his accomplices used a yacht to transport large quantities of highly effective military-grade explosives into international waters near the Danish island of Bornholm," the statement from the prosecutor's office…

The Russian Navy is reviving the Soviet-era practice of deploying diesel-electric submarines in ocean-going operations. Project 636.3 Varshavyanka submarines will train and operate alongside nuclear-powered submarines, Izvestia reported, citing sources.
Russian diesel-electric submarines have begun carrying out combat patrol missions in remote areas of the Pacific Ocean. The first submarine to…

The global oil market is rapidly losing momentum. Morgan Stanley has cut its price forecasts for the second time in two weeks, pointing to a growing surplus of crude oil. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is progressing faster than analysts had expected. At the same time, U.S. oil production continues to reach record levels, while demand across Asia is weakening. The result is a market with…

Vietnam has unveiled a remotely controlled weapon station armed with the Soviet-designed DShK heavy machine gun. The system, which was spotted in a recently published photograph, has attracted attention due to its modern targeting equipment and possible role in counter-drone operations.
The image, highlighted by Telegram channel Osvedomitel (Informant), shows the remotely operated turret mounted…

An academic council at the Sochi Institute of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) has approved a proposal by the Faculty of Law to abolish final qualifying theses for bachelor's students enrolled in the Law program. The new rules will apply to students admitted in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 academic years.
According to the institute, modern artificial intelligence systems are…

Cuba is entering a phase of radical transformation of its economic model amid increasing external pressure, according to Russian historian, politician, Secretary of the United Communist Party (OKP), and chair of the New Labor trade union, Darya Mitina. In comments to Pravda.Ru, she said Havana has effectively launched an economic policy comparable to the Soviet-era New Economic Policy (NEP) in an…

Russia is not participating in the relief effort following the earthquake in Venezuela. For the first time, it has demonstrated an extremely pragmatic approach toward a former ally.
The United States Prevented Caracas From Accepting Russian Assistance

Russia has so far not sent even rescue teams or humanitarian cargo to Venezuela following the catastrophic earthquake. The Kremlin has limited…

Authorities in the Indian city of Sri Ganganagar have demolished four hotels linked to the alleged gang rape of a 13-year-old girl, India Today reports.
The buildings were torn down late on June 30 following mounting public outrage over the case, in which the teenager was allegedly raped by 30 different men. The incident has become one of the most shocking criminal cases reported in India in…

Russia's Ministry of Health has proposed a significant update to the country's national standard for the treatment of depression, expanding the range of therapeutic procedures and diagnostic tests available to patients. The draft order, reviewed by TASS, is expected to replace the treatment standard that has been in force since 2022.
Under the proposed standard, patients diagnosed with depression…

New Zealand has achieved a major milestone in its military aviation history after an Airbus P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) successfully launched AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles for the first time.
Click here to see the video of the launch
The historic live-fire event took place during the multinational Valiant Shield military exercise in the…

A new interstate GOST standard regulating beer beverages has entered into force in Russia, introducing revised quality requirements, updated testing methods, and new provisions aimed at verifying product authenticity. The standard was approved by Rosstandart and replaces previous technical requirements for this category of alcoholic beverages.
One of the most notable changes concerns foam…

The first shipments of Indian gasoline have been dispatched to Russia, with initial cargoes totaling at least 60,000 tonnes, according to two industry sources cited by Reuters.
One of the sources said that two tankers carrying between 30,000 and 40,000 tonnes of gasoline each have already departed for Russia. The identity of the Indian refinery that supplied the fuel was not disclosed.
Russia…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly held a closed-door meeting at his residence near Kyiv, where senior government officials discussed the country's political future.
According to a source familiar with the discussions, the central topic of the meeting was the possibility of holding a presidential election later this year.
The participants reportedly gathered at Zelensky's country…

A Russian sailor has warned fellow travelers about what he believes could be a drug smuggling scheme involving passengers' checked luggage at an airport in Sri Lanka.
Roman, a 43-year-old chief engineer in a ship's engine department, suspects that airport employees may have used passengers' baggage to transport narcotics while they were traveling to other countries, Baza Telegram channel…

An Airbus A320 operated by IndiGo has made aviation history by becoming the first commercial aircraft in India to complete a landing at Udaipur Airport using GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation), the country's indigenous satellite-based navigation system.
The milestone represents an important step forward in India's efforts to modernize its air navigation infrastructure while improving the…