Russia’s state debt rose by almost 10% in the first half of the year, as the government needed the funds to support the economy, Izvestia newspaper wrote on Friday, citing Russia’s Accounts Chamber’s report on budget implementation.

Yemen’s Houthi rebel group has repeatedly vowed to strike any vessel it believes to be aiding Israel amid ongoing fighting in Gaza The French military has successfully repelled an attack on one of its guided-missile frigates in the Red Sea, a top official has said. The military noted that the attempted drone strikes were launched…

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