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Xi Jinping skips speech defending China economy at BRICS business forum

JOHANNESBURG: President Xi Jinping failed to attend a business forum in South Africa where he was expected to deliver a speech defending China’s economy and its support for emerging markets, as fears mount that the Asian nation’s struggles could cause global turbulence.

The Times of India

Chandrayaan-3: Historic India mission for moon’s south pole set for landing

Previous Indian bid failed in 2019 and latest attempt comes days after Russia’s first moon mission in 50 years crashed.

Al Jazeera

Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin reportedly killed in plane crash with no survivors – as it happened

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Wagner chief Prigozhin and co-founder ‘killed’ in Russia plane crash as Putin at concert - Ukraine war LIVE

Prigozhin on passenger list for private plane that has crashed in Russia near Moscow

The Independent UK

Russia’s General Surovikin dismissed as head of aerospace forces: Reports

Surovikin, former commander of Russian forces in Ukraine, has not been seen in public since the Wagner mutiny in June.

Al Jazeera

Russia has declared a new space race, hoping to join forces with China. Here's why that's unlikely

This week, the Russian space agency Roscosmos had hoped to return to the Moon after an absence of nearly 50 years. Instead, on Saturday it lost control of its Luna-25 lander. The agency explained the spacecraft “switched to an off-design orbit and ceased to exist as a result of a…

The Conversation

Russia downs 3 combat drones in latest attempted raid on Moscow

Air traffic at Moscow’s Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo airports halted for second day in row due to drone attack.

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Drones downed in Moscow and surrounding region with no casualties, Russian officials say

Russia's defense ministry and Moscow's mayor said Ukrainian drones were downed in Moscow and the region around the capital early Wednesday

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 546

As the war enters its 546th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Russia’s Medvedev warns Georgian breakaway regions could be annexed

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev accuses West of creating tensions over Georgia by discussing NATO membership.

Al Jazeera

🔴 Live: Wagner chief's private plane crashes in Russia, leaving no survivors

A private plane belonging to Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin crashed in Moscow's Tver region, killing all ten people on board, the Russian emergency services said Wednesday. Russia's aviation agency says Prigozhin was on board. Reports of the crash came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to end Russia’s occupation of…

France 24

Toto Cutugno whose song L’Italiano was No 1 across Europe dies at 80

Singer’s big hit, stuffed with cliches about Italian life, was irresistible to millions as far away as Russia and Georgia

The Guardian - UK

India becomes first nation to land spacecraft on Moon’s south pole

India on Wednesday made history when its Chandrayaan-3 lander successfully touched down on the Moon's south pole, thought to be a potential source for water and oxygen, days after Russia's mission failed.

France 24

Crude Closes Lower on Increased Iranian Crude Exports

September WTI crude oil (CLU23 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.37 (-0.46%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU23 ) closed up +1.65 (+0.60%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Tuesday settled mixed. Bearish factors included a stronger dollar and an increase in Iranian crude exports. In addition, weakness in China's economy, the...

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Putin says Brics should become trading bloc representing ‘global majority’

Russian president addresses group at South Africa summit, blaming western sanctions for causing volatility in global markets

The Independent UK

Ukraine steps up attacks on Russia’s planes and airfields – and boasts of gains on the battlefield

UK military intelligence says drone assault on one airfield ‘highly likely’ destroyed a supersonic Russian bomber, as Moscow also faces another drone strike

Barchart

Crude Slightly Lower on Increase in Iranian Exports

September WTI crude oil (CLU23 ) this morning is down -0.18 (-0.22%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU23 ) is up +1.57 (+0.57%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are mixed. Bearish factors include a stronger dollar and an increase in Iranian crude exports. In addition, weakness in China's economy,...

The Independent UK

A failed lunar mission dents Russian pride and reflects deeper problems with Moscow's space industry

An ambitious but failed attempt by Russia to return to the moon after nearly half a century has exposed the massive challenges faced by Moscow’s once-proud space program

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Is Now a Good Time to Scoop Up Palladium?

In March 2022, nearby palladium futures rose to a new record $3,380.50 per ounce high. Over the past seventeen months, the price corrected 64.5%, reaching a $1,201.50 low in August 2023. Palladium was just above the recent bottom at around $1270 per ounce on August 21.

Salon

Trump jokes about fleeing to Russia

"I’d fly far away, maybe to Russia, Russia, Russia, share a gold domed suite with Vladimir," he wrote

The Guardian - UK

Athens offers more support as Zelenskiy takes high-speed tour of Europe

Ukrainian president also meets leaders of Serbia and Croatia in bid to broaden support base

Fortune

Binance claims it adheres to Western sanctions in Russia. At least 5 blacklisted lenders are still processing payments for the exchange

The exchange is also reportedly in the midst of an investigation from the Justice Department.

The Independent UK

Poland's leader says Russia's moving tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, shifting regional security

Poland’s President Andrzej Duda says that Russia already is in the process of shifting some short-range nuclear weapons to neighboring Belarus

Space

Watch Russian Progress cargo spacecraft launch toward the ISS tonight

A robotic Russian Progress cargo spacecraft will launch toward the International Space Station tonight (Aug. 22), and you can watch the liftoff live.

France 24

Boosting trade and reducing dollar dependence top economic agenda at BRICS summit

As BRICS leaders meet in Johannesburg on Tuesday, they will be sure to discuss ways to increase commercial exchanges within the bloc of emerging economies comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The group, which represents 16% of global trade, will also look to encourage the use of…

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