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Weathering the storm: stability in a changing climate - speech by Sarah Breeden
Bank of England
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July 10, 2025
Introduction I wanted to start by saying what an honour it is to speak this evening at the annual Chapman Barrigan lecture. It is always special to come together to celebrate trailblazing women. And this series is a wonderful tribute to and legacy...
Russia, African island nation talk about enhancing relations
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and the Central African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe are expanding their bilateral relationship, focusing on military, agricultural, and scientific collaboration, the Russian Embassy in the country has announced. During a...
Moscow enhances transport relations with three African countries
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has reached new agreements with Djibouti, Egypt, and Morocco to enhance bilateral cooperation in the transport sector, the Russian Ministry of Transport announced on Monday. The focus will be on developing regulations and...
Russia Brands Yale University as “Undesirable Organization”
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office officially branded Yale University as an “undesirable organization” within the country. The announcement declared that the activities conducted by the U.S.-based institution are now...
28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum wraps up
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025) wrapped up on Saturday, concluding with more than 1,000 agreements signed, totaling 6.3 trillion rubles (approximately $80 billion). The event marked a significant boost in...
Russia ink nuclear energy agreement with Burkina Faso
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Burkina Faso have signed a new agreement to boost cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, focusing on joint initiatives involving radiation technologies and training specialists from the West African nation. The deal...
Russia denounces US backed attacks on Iran
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov strongly criticized recent Israeli and American military attacks on Iran during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro,...
Russia gives new stealth frigate to Indian Navy
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has handed over a new Krivak-class stealth frigate, named Tamal, to the Indian Navy, marking another step in the strengthening defense partnership between the two nations. The multi-role warship was commissioned in the Russian...
Russia Reports Shooting Down 402 Ukrainian Drones in 24 Hours
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry reported on Monday that its air defense systems successfully neutralized 402 Ukrainian drones and seven precision-guided aerial bombs within the last 24 hours. According to the ministry, 91 of these drones...
Russian defense minister acknowledges India as ‘exceptionally important’ partner
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has emphasized the strong and strategic nature of Russia’s partnership with India, particularly in defense and military-technical collaboration. Speaking during a meeting with Indian Defense...
Russia’s biggest bank provides pessimistic 2026 anticipation
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Sber, Russia’s largest bank, has issued a bleak outlook for 2026, with CEO German Gref cautioning shareholders about continued economic challenges. He attributed the forecast to persistently high interest rates, which have significantly...
Russian Foreign Minister Attends BRICS Summit in Brazil
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Brazil on Sunday to take part in the 17th BRICS summit, a key gathering of the economic bloc, which Russia helped establish. According to a Russian state news agency, Lavrov landed in Rio...
Russia, Sao Tome, Principe Strengthen Ties
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and the island nation of Sao Tome and Principe have explored ways to deepen their mutual collaboration across various sectors, including defense and farming, according to a statement from the Russian Embassy located in the Central...
Grushko Accuses NATO, EU of Military Clash with Russia
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko asserted on Tuesday that both NATO and the European Union are actively getting ready for a possible military encounter with Russia. His remarks were made during a press conference held in the...
UN CC:Learn Reaches 500,000 Certificates: A Milestone in Global Climate Education
UN International Training and Research Center
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July 7, 2025
30 June 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - UN CC: Learn has reached another major milestone: 500,000 certificates of completion issued to learners worldwide. This significant achievement reflects the ongoing global commitment to climate education and...
India, Russia talk about supply of S-400s
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India and Russia have held talks regarding the continued supply of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems, according to a statement from the Indian Defense Ministry on Friday. The discussions occurred during a meeting between Indian...
UN Chief Denounces Recent Extensive Russian Strikes on Ukraine
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned Russia’s recent onslaught of missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, calling it the most extensive barrage since the war’s onset more than three years ago. "The secretary-general...
Russia’s Siberian tigers increase significantly thanks to Putin
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of Amur tigers, also known as Siberian tigers, in Russia has increased significantly, lifting them out of immediate extinction risk in the country, according to the head of the Amur Tiger Center. Established in 2013 with the...
Russia’s military presence in post-Assad Syria: A growing security liability undermining stability
Middle East Institute
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July 2, 2025
Syria witnessed a radical and wide-ranging transformation after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on Dec. 8, 2024. Almost immediately, questions arose as to whether Russia would be able to maintain its military bases and political influence in...
Oil tanker blasts off Libyan coast after visiting Russian ports
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) An oil tanker carrying nearly one million barrels of crude oil exploded off Libya’s coast shortly after leaving Zuetina port and heading toward Gibraltar. The incident occurred on June 27, causing engine room flooding and leaving the...