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The Foreign Ministry will be offering three-month visas as early as next month, Russian state media said.

Putin has decided that Russia is going to be a 'safe haven' for people who want to trade liberal Western ways for Russian 'moral values'

Business Times

Georgy Zakrevsky, the leader of the Paladin Private Military Company (PMC), has openly called for a coup against Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing the ongoing military failures in Ukraine and deepening social and economic crises within Russia. Zakrevsky's explosive video message, which has circulated widely among Russian military circles, is being viewed as one of the most significant threats to Putin's leadership since the Wagner Group's failed mutiny last year.

Russian Militia Leader Calls for Overthrow of Putin Amid Growing Military Failures in Ukraine

Reuters

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The Mexican president on Thursday rejected a request from Ukraine's government to arrest Vladimir Putin if the Russian leader defies an international arrest warrant and attends the inauguration of Mexico's next president in October.

Mexico rejects Ukraine's request to arrest Russia's Putin during visit

The Associated Press

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — China expressed its “very dramatic” alarm over a mid-range missile system that the U.S. military recently deployed to the Philippines, and warned it could destabilize the region. But Manila’s top diplomat said Friday he reassured his Chinese counterpart that the weaponry was only in the country temporarily.

Philippines says China was `dramatically’ alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north

The Independent

 Germany and the Philippines agreed Sunday to rapidly finalize a defense pact that would allow joint military training and possible sale of German weapons to address security threats, including China’s growing aggression in the South China Sea, which Manila’s defense chief said was “the sole cause of tensions” and conflicts in the disputed waters.China has long claimed much of the entire seaway, a key global trade and security route, and vowed to defend its territorial interests at all costs.Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said the proposed Arrangement on Defense Cooperation that he and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius discussed in...

Germany and the Philippines agree to rapidly finalize a defense pact to address security threats

Small merchants in China have been holding rallies this month to protest Temu's fines and refund policies, multiple outlets reported.

Dozens of angry Chinese suppliers swarmed Temu's office, saying they're tired of giving Westerners refunds without returns

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un seems to have added a new luxury car to his collection of premium rides, raising doubts about the effectiveness of stringent sanctions banning export of luxury items to the country.The latest model of Mercedes-Benz SUV was seen rolling out of Mr Kim’s armoured train during his visit to flood-hit areas, Yonhap news agency reported.Arriving in Uiju county in North Phyongan province on 9 August, Mr Kim addressed the public from inside a carriage of his train.Pictures shared by North Korean media showed him standing near a Mercedes Maybach GLS 600, the top model of the...

Kim Jong-un’s newest luxury car shows how easily North Korea can get around sanctions

(Reuters) - The United States on Thursday banned imports from five more Chinese companies over alleged human rights abuses involving the Uyghurs, according to a government posting, as part of its effort to eliminate goods made with forced labor from the U.S. supply chain.

US bans imports from five more Chinese companies over Uyghur forced labor

Las Vegas, NV

Zoreen Kabani was always passionate about style. "I love clothing, love fashion, love being coordinated," she says. She just didn't think she could make a career out of it. Kabani, 37, and now based in Las Vegas, spent the first decade or so of her career working in finance. In her native Pakistan, "it's still a point of expectation to be in some form of a traditional career path," she says. She was a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs then a banker and financial advisor at JPMorgan Chase.

37-year-old brings in more than $100,000 a month selling clothes on Whatnot: ‘Consistency is key’

Kamala Harris's vice-presidential pick Tim Walz has drawn attention halfway across the world in China. Chinese social media users have been discussing how Mr Walz spent a year teaching in the south-eastern province of Guangdong in 1989 - a topic that was trending on Weibo with 12 million views. He...

'Harris's no 2 taught in China': Chinese internet reacts to Walz

China has issued a stern warning to Germany, a NATO member, cautioning against the potential passage of German warships through the sensitive Taiwan Strait. The warning, delivered on Monday, underscores the escalating tensions in the region as Beijing asserts its control over Taiwan, a self-governed island that China considers a breakaway province.

Beijing Issues Stern Warning to NATO Member Over Potential Taiwan Strait Transit

Chicago, IL

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NewsNinja

Some people have had a flattering experience of being well-over 21 and being carded at a local bar or restaurant. But one woman was more confused than thrilled when it happened at her local Target.

'I have to ask': Target shopper gets stopped by security guard at entrance. She is puzzled as to why

By law, the IRS must notify the State Department if an individual's federal tax debt is "seriously delinquent." This is a large federal tax debt — of more than $62,000 in 2024 — that the taxpayer has repeatedly ignored. If taxpayers don't remedy their overdue bill, the government...

The IRS has a method of 'last resort' to collect overdue taxes: Revoking your passport

Texas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Salem, OH

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

New York State

A New York resident has been charged with operating as an illegal agent of the Chinese government. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that 67-year-old Yuanjun Tang, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was arrested for allegedly spying on Chinese dissidents and pro-democracy activists in the United States at the behest of China's Ministry of State Security (MSS).

Chinese Dissident Turned Alleged Spy: U.S. Authorities Arrest New York Man for Espionage

Irish Star

North Korea has deployed a set of new terrifying weapons to its border, reigniting fears of a new conflict as Kim Jong-un looks to modernise his military capabilities

WW3 fears as North Korea 'rushing new terrifying weapons to border'

J. Souza

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

China's Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday it strongly opposed a U.S. decision to add multiple Chinese entities to its export control list over Russia-related issues. The United States on Friday added 105 Russian and Chinese firms to a trade restriction list over their alleged support of the Russian military.

China slams U.S. for adding firms to export control list, vows action

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) has announced the closure of its hardware research and development (R&D) team in China, a move affecting fewer than 1,000 employees. This decision is the latest in a series of strategic withdrawals by U.S. tech companies from China, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, increased local competition, and a shifting economic landscape.

IBM Shuts Down China R&D Team Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions, Relocates Jobs to India

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China slams U.S. for adding firms to export control list over alleged support for Russian military

China on Sunday vowed action against a U.S. move to place some Chinese firms on its export control list. A China's Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said...

China slams U.S. for adding firms to export control list over alleged support for Russian military

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