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AI summaryMoscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has reported that hundreds of drones were detected flying toward the Moscow Region over the past 24 hours, with air defenses destroying dozens on approach. The reports come amid a series of large-scale drone attacks on the capital in recent weeks.
AI summaryRussian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the farewell ceremony for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, conveying condolences from President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders also discussed economic and transport cooperation, including the International North-South Transport Corridor.
AI summaryRussian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said the US attack on Iran was unprovoked and that Iran posed no threat, as it was negotiating with Washington. He also proposed a community of sanctioned states, including Russia, Iran, and China, to counter what he called illegal unilateral restrictions.
AI summaryLatest reports from the DRC's Ministry of Communication and Media show the Ebola outbreak in the country has exceeded 1,500 confirmed cases, with the death toll rising to 600 as of July 9. The epicenter remains in Ituri Province, and officials are emphasizing contact tracing and monitoring efforts.
AI summaryRussian military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS that Russian forces have entered the northeastern outskirts of Kazachya Lopan and begun consolidating near Bely Kolodez in the Kharkov Region, with Ukrainian reserves reportedly being moved to hold the village.
AI summaryThousands of Iranians are holding funeral processions in Tehran for the third day to honor the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died in US-Israeli strikes. The body will lie in state until July 5, with processions and ceremonies scheduled across Iran and Iraq through July 9. A senior Iranian commander has warned of severe retaliation against any attack during the events.
AI summaryAn intense heatwave has forced the cancellation of Independence Day parades and events across the eastern and central US, with record temperatures and health warnings affecting over a hundred million people. Power grid operators have urged customers to curb usage amid surging demand and outages.
AI summaryIran has begun talks with Japanese companies about resuming crude oil purchases under a US sanctions waiver, though Japanese diplomatic sources reportedly view a deal as unrealistic over navigation safety concerns. Three Japanese buyers are reportedly considering purchases for the first time since 2019.
AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin met with top military commanders, calling the liberation of Konstantinovka key to liberating the Donetsk region. Russian officials framed the meeting as a signal of Moscow's resolve, while Al Jazeera reports cast doubt on the claimed territorial gains.
AI summaryIn an interview with TASS, Russian Federation Council Vice Speaker Konstantin Kosachev assessed US President Donald Trump's domestic achievements ahead of the November midterm elections. Kosachev suggested that while Trump has progress to show voters, a Republican defeat could make the remaining two years of his presidency very difficult.
AI summaryArgentine striker Lionel Messi has set several World Cup records during the 2026 tournament in North America, including becoming the first player to score 30 goals and to appear in 30 matches, as reported by TASS. He also broke Miroslav Klose's record for knockout-stage appearances and leads the all-time scoring list ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo.
AI summaryYemen's Houthi rebels said they fired air-defense missiles at a Saudi warplane that entered Yemeni airspace near Sanaa International Airport, forcing it to leave. The group also threatened to target Saudi airports and vital interests, while Saudi-led coalition officials dismissed the claims as an attempt to divert attention.
AI summaryRussia's Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov reported to President Vladimir Putin that strikes on military facilities have significantly reduced Ukraine's ability to produce cruise and ballistic missiles. The strikes targeted military-related sites in Kyiv and other areas, while air defenses reportedly downed 327 Ukrainian drones over Russia overnight.
AI summaryA week after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, the confirmed death toll has reached 2,645 with thousands more missing. The UN warns the disaster will deepen an already severe humanitarian crisis, while survivors and volunteers criticize the government's response and officials declare national mourning.
AI summaryRussia's Defense Ministry reported that air defenses shot down 188 Ukrainian drones over 11 Russian regions and Crimea in a 12-hour period on Friday. This follows an earlier report of 72 drones downed over 10 regions, Crimea, and the Sea of Azov on Sunday.
AI summaryTASS will organize two sessions at the Innoprom international industrial exhibition in Yekaterinburg, discussing business's social mission and digital maturity. The event runs from July 6 to 9, 2026, with over 850 organizations participating and Indonesia as partner country.
AI summaryLebanon’s Health Ministry has updated its casualty figures, reporting that more than 4,300 people have been killed and over 12,000 wounded since the escalation began on March 2. The ministry says Israel continues to violate the ceasefire despite the truce declared on June 19.
AI summaryDeputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has instructed oil companies and regional authorities to ensure additional fuel supplies and prevent local disruptions, with particular attention to the Irkutsk and Trans-Baikal regions. The measures come amid summer peak demand, unscheduled refinery repairs, and the impact of drone attacks on refineries, as the government also considers importing petroleum products and bans on exports to stabilize the market.
AI summaryRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Guyanese candidate Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, who is running for the post of UN Secretary-General. During the meeting, Lavrov outlined Moscow's prerequisites for the next UN chief, while Rodrigues-Birkett presented her campaign platform. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the UN's central coordinating role.
AI summaryThe Bank of Russia has set the official dollar exchange rate at 77.2264 rubles for July 4–6, 2026, down 70.29 kopecks from the previous rate. The euro and yuan rates were also lowered, according to TASS.