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Emergency declared in Russia's Murmansk region due to major power grid failure

Emergency declared in Russia's Murmansk region due to major power grid failure

Thousands without electricity in Arctic Russia after severe weather damages power lines

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SDF launches drone, rocket attacks in northern Syria
25.01.2026

SDF launches drone, rocket attacks in northern Syria

Explosive drones, mortar and rocket fire from SDF-held areas struck several areas in Aleppo countryside

Russia says US still has not freed Russian crew of seized tanker
24.01.2026

Russia says US still has not freed Russian crew of seized tanker

Moscow claims Washington has yet to honor assurance despite diplomatic contacts

Putin congratulates Vietnam party chief, discusses bilateral cooperation
24.01.2026

Putin congratulates Vietnam party chief, discusses bilateral cooperation

Leaders reaffirm commitment to comprehensive strategic partnership in phone call

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if Ottawa makes deal with China
24.01.2026

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if Ottawa makes deal with China

Canada dismisses US president's claims, says recent negotiations with Beijing resolved specific tariff disputes

Heavy rain, snowfall in Afghanistan kill 61, injure over 100
24.01.2026

Heavy rain, snowfall in Afghanistan kill 61, injure over 100

National Disaster Management Authority says 458 houses damaged displacing 360 families in several provinces during last 3 days