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Our Russian Plague Conversation with Dr. Cindy Vindman
Today I was joined by Biomedical Researcher (and my sister-in-law) Dr. Cindy Vindman for a discussion on the death of a 28-year-old junior researcher at Irkutsk's Anti-Plague Institute. Russian authorities have quarantined 200 staff members across six hospitals and FSB agents have been deployed for the containment operation. Dr.
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Ukraine drone attack triggers huge tanker fire off Russia’s Sochi; 23 Indians rescued
Ukraine struck an oil tanker off the southern Russian coast on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) evening, triggering a huge fire and black smoke cloud that blanketed parts of the resort city of Sochi. Both sides have heavily targeted commercial shipping around the Black Sea since the start of the conflict in 2022, with Russia in recent days hitting grain vessels carrying Ukrainian goods near the coast of EU member Romania. Russia’s transport ministry said a Liberian-flagged tanker had been attacked by “naval drones” and that “crude oil is burning openly in the waters of the Black Sea”.
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Israelis mark three years since Hamas attack that set off Gaza assault
JERUSALEM, Oct 7 - Israelis will on Wednesday mark three years since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, triggering a military assault that destroyed much of Gaza, where conditions remain dire despite a year-old ceasefire that is meant to halt the war for good.
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Naval drone hits oil tanker off Russian resort city Sochi, triggering massive blaze
Russian officials said a Liberian-flagged tanker was attacked and a crew of 23 Indian nationals rescued An oil tanker off Russia’s Black Sea coast was struck by a naval drone, triggering a huge fire and black smoke cloud that blanketed parts of the resort city of Sochi, Russia’s transport ministry has said. The transport ministry said a Liberian-flagged tanker had been attacked and that “crude oil is burning openly in the waters of the Black Sea”. Continue reading...
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Trump to speak to Putin on plague as US, UN urge transparency
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Oct 6) that he would speak very soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the reported plague death of a laboratory technician, as Washington and the United Nations called for transparency from Moscow. Russian authorities denied that they were imposing anti-plague measures and played down the reports of an incident at a plague research institute in Siberia's Irkutsk region last week. But Washington is showing growing concern, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling on Russia to be open about the situation.
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Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say
Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived Tennessee's attempt to execute her, is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital, her attorneys said Tuesday (October 6, 2026). “Against all odds, Christa Pike is conscious, speaking, and continues to receive critical medical care. Despite the severe damage she endured to her arms, she is still handcuffed and shackled to the bed. Her recovery is medically unprecedented. Her prognosis remains unclear but, at a minimum, we expect a long recovery,” attorneys for Pike said in a statement.
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Emmanuel Roman, patron du géant de la finance Pimco : « Les marchés envoient un signal sérieux à la France » sur sa dette, « l’heure est grave »
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Maharashtra hub of 'urban Maoist' activities: Government on Special Public Security Act
The law specifies four offences for which an individual can be punished: having membership of an unlawful organisation; a non-member raising funds for such an organisation, assisting in its management or committing an unlawful activity.
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Jagan receives book on his political journey
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Miller Museum of Anamorphic Art marks first anniversary in Bengaluru
“This museum is a love letter from a mother and daughter to Bengaluru,” says Cheryl Anita Miller, founder and director of the Miller Museum of Anamorphic Art. Located in a quiet neighbourhood in Cooke Town, this is perhaps the only museum in the world dedicated to anamorphic art. Anamorphosis is an art form based on optical illusions created with geometric precision and the museum has art by Cheryl’s mother, Shereen on display. The museum was established on September 28, 2025, and Cheryl talks about her mother’s journey and the decision to open a permanent home for her art in Bengaluru.