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Eleven countries, including the US, South Korea and Japan, issued a joint alert warning that North Korean IT workers, using stolen identities and AI, generate revenue for Pyongyang's weapons programmes. North Korea rejected the alert as 'false information' and accused the US of militarizing cyberspace.
Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev said at a meeting on countering sanctions that Western measures are part of an attempt to inflict a 'strategic defeat' on Russia, but such attempts are doomed to failure. He also said the Russian economy remains 'alive, functioning, and developing' despite the restrictions.
Russian officials have responded to the migrant crisis in Spain's Ceuta enclave, with Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko calling it a failure of EU migration policy and Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin rejecting allegations of Russian involvement as 'speculation.'
Nornickel's net profit under IFRS surged 2.4-fold to $2.001 billion in the first half of 2026, with EBITDA up 50% to $3.9 billion. Revenue rose 28% to $8.3 billion, while free cash flow fell 20% to $1.2 billion. Shares climbed 6.6% on the Moscow Exchange following the results.
India, presiding over BRICS this year, has sent invitations to heads of state and government for the September summit in New Delhi, with Russia among the invitees. The 18th BRICS summit is scheduled for September 12-13, under the slogan 'Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability.'
Human Rights Watch has accused Russia's government-controlled Africa Corps of killing eight civilians, including three children, in a June airstrike on the village of Kyrnia in central Mali. The rights group says the attack may have been indiscriminate and unlawful, and has called for an impartial investigation.
Russian officials and experts accuse SpaceX of ignoring Ukraine's use of Starlink terminals on strike drones, while reports suggest Elon Musk is denying Kyiv the service for deep strikes to prevent escalation. TASS covers the dispute, including a Russian diplomat's call to shut down the network and an expert's claim that SpaceX deliberately tolerates the practice.
Renat Karchaa, a Zaporozhye Region lawmaker, told TASS that Ukrainian drone strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant's spent fuel storage pose a risk of radioactive contamination. He also claimed the West would blame Russia for any nuclear incident and is provoking a conflict with NATO.
At ChinaJoy 2026, Russia's VK and RuStore report growing Chinese investment in the Russian digital entertainment market, with Chinese advertisers spending over 2.6 bln rubles on VK platforms in 2025 and Chinese publishers accounting for 80% of foreign ad budgets on RuStore in the first half of 2026.
Diana Shnaider defeated Austria's Anastasia Potapova 6:1, 6:2, while Liudmila Samsonova beat China's Wang Xinyu 6:2, 6:2, setting up an all-Russian quarterfinal at the WTA 500 tournament in Washington.
Wildberries logistics facilities in several Russian regions have been hit by attacks, causing fires and suspension of operations. No casualties have been reported in most incidents, but casualties were reported at two sites. The company has rerouted deliveries and waived storage fees for affected goods.
US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner are reportedly set to visit Ukraine in the coming days, according to an interview with Trump. The two are said to be focusing on ending Russia's war in Ukraine, with Trump emphasizing a desire for peace rather than missiles. The reports, sourced from TASS, also mention a possible visit to Russia, though details remain uncertain.
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has become the seventh candidate to seek the role of UN secretary-general, with the selection process beginning this week. Early straw polls show former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan as a frontrunner, while Otunnu acknowledges ongoing disagreements with Uganda's president.
The United States sanctioned six entities and individuals, including China-based Shanghai Wings International Logistics and India's Skiez Travels, for allegedly supporting Iran's Mahan Air and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The Treasury Department said the companies acted as general sales agents for the airline, which it accused of transporting weapons and personnel for the IRGC.
France has ordered Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova to leave the country, accusing her of disseminating Kremlin propaganda. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez defended the move, while Fedorova's employers called it a serious infringement of free speech and her lawyer announced an appeal.
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Council has extended the suspension of Russian national teams from international competitions for the 2026-2027 season, barring them from several 2027 championships. Belarus' junior and women's teams were approved to participate, while Russia's eligibility for the Women's World Championship will be reviewed separately. The Russian Ice Hockey Federation plans to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The US Treasury imposed fresh sanctions on entities and individuals in China, India, Russia, and Iran tied to Mahan Air and the IRGC, while also targeting eight tankers and 10 entities in a separate round. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the Iranian economy as being in freefall and warned that support for the IRGC or Mahan Air sustains a terrorist enterprise.
Iran has formally asked the International Maritime Organization to condemn a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea that killed a crew member. Tehran also says it has dropped plans for retaliation after Kyiv's apology, but insists on accountability.
UEFA and its 55 member associations have unanimously rejected FIFA's proposal to open World Cup rights to private investment, calling the plan 'irresponsible and indefensible.' FIFA says the move would expand development funding beyond $10 billion, but UEFA insists the World Cup is not for sale.
Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the US House judiciary committee, has warned of a sweeping investigation into FIFA's financial and political ties to Donald Trump if Democrats win the House. Raskin has initiated a probe into FIFA President Gianni Infantino's relationship with the White House, demanding documents and testimony. The move follows FIFA's proposed multibillion-dollar privatization plan, which has drawn criticism from Uefa and allegations of a 'smash-and-grab scam'.