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Morgan Stanley Cuts Oil Price Forecast Again as Global Supply Surges The global oil market is rapidly losing momentum. Morgan Stanley has cut its price forecasts for the second time in two weeks, pointing to a growing surplus of crude oil. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is progressing faster than analysts had expected. At the same time, U.S. oil production continues to reach record levels, while demand across Asia is weakening. The result is a market with more barrels than buyers. Morgan Stanley Lowers Brent Price Outlook The bank has revised its forecast for Brent crude. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

Indian Authorities Demolish Four Hotels After Shocking Gang Rape of 13-Year-Old Girl Authorities in the Indian city of Sri Ganganagar have demolished four hotels linked to the alleged gang rape of a 13-year-old girl, India Today reports. The buildings were torn down late on June 30 following mounting public outrage over the case, in which the teenager was allegedly raped by 30 different men. The incident has become one of the most shocking criminal cases reported in India in recent years. The demolition operation was carried out jointly by the district administration and police, with bulldozers used to level the hotel buildings connected to the alleged crimes. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

Moscow Steps Back as Venezuela Deepens Ties With Washington Russia is not participating in the relief effort following the earthquake in Venezuela. For the first time, it has demonstrated an extremely pragmatic approach toward a former ally. The United States Prevented Caracas From Accepting Russian Assistance Russia has so far not sent even rescue teams or humanitarian cargo to Venezuela following the catastrophic earthquake. The Kremlin has limited itself to offering condolences, while the Foreign Ministry has said it will "explore the possibilities of providing humanitarian assistance to Venezuelan friends. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

Cuba's Socialist Model Faces Transformation as Reforms Resemble New NEP Cuba is entering a phase of radical transformation of its economic model amid increasing external pressure, according to Russian historian, politician, Secretary of the United Communist Party (OKP), and chair of the New Labor trade union, Darya Mitina. In comments to Pravda.Ru, she said Havana has effectively launched an economic policy comparable to the Soviet-era New Economic Policy (NEP) in an effort to preserve its socialist system under conditions of prolonged isolation. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

Russian University Drops Bachelor's Theses for Law Students as AI Reshapes Higher Education An academic council at the Sochi Institute of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) has approved a proposal by the Faculty of Law to abolish final qualifying theses for bachelor's students enrolled in the Law program. The new rules will apply to students admitted in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 academic years. According to the institute, modern artificial intelligence systems are capable of analyzing judicial practice, formulating legal arguments, and producing extensive legal texts within minutes. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

Vietnam Unveils Remote-Controlled DShK Turret That Could Be Used Against Drones Vietnam has unveiled a remotely controlled weapon station armed with the Soviet-designed DShK heavy machine gun. The system, which was spotted in a recently published photograph, has attracted attention due to its modern targeting equipment and possible role in counter-drone operations. The image, highlighted by Telegram channel Osvedomitel (Informant), shows the remotely operated turret mounted in the bed of a pickup truck. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

Socks with Sandals Are Officially Back in Style, Fashion Expert Says Wearing socks with sandals is no longer considered a fashion faux pas and has officially become a modern styling technique, fashion expert Zakhar Grinov said. Today's trends increasingly prioritize individuality, comfort, and thoughtful styling over outdated fashion rules. "Today, this combination can no longer be called a fashion taboo. It has long been part of contemporary fashion and regularly appears both on the runway and in collections by leading brands. In my opinion, the combination itself is neither good nor bad. Everything depends on how it is executed. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

India Ships First Gasoline Cargoes to Russia as Fuel Imports Begin The first shipments of Indian gasoline have been dispatched to Russia, with initial cargoes totaling at least 60,000 tonnes, according to two industry sources cited by Reuters. One of the sources said that two tankers carrying between 30,000 and 40,000 tonnes of gasoline each have already departed for Russia. The identity of the Indian refinery that supplied the fuel was not disclosed. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

Russia Introduces New Beer Beverage Standard with Lower Foam Requirements A new interstate GOST standard regulating beer beverages has entered into force in Russia, introducing revised quality requirements, updated testing methods, and new provisions aimed at verifying product authenticity. The standard was approved by Rosstandart and replaces previous technical requirements for this category of alcoholic beverages. One of the most notable changes concerns foam characteristics. Under the new GOST, the minimum foam height has been reduced from 30 millimeters to 15 millimeters, while the minimum foam stability has been lowered from three minutes to one minute. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

New Depression Treatment Guidelines Include Brain Stimulation and Blood Filtration Procedures Russia's Ministry of Health has proposed a significant update to the country's national standard for the treatment of depression, expanding the range of therapeutic procedures and diagnostic tests available to patients. The draft order, reviewed by TASS, is expected to replace the treatment standard that has been in force since 2022. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

New Zealand Successfully Launches Harpoon Missiles from P-8A Poseidon New Zealand has achieved a major milestone in its military aviation history after an Airbus P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) successfully launched AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles for the first time. The historic live-fire event took place during the multinational Valiant Shield military exercise in the Pacific. Operating in close coordination with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the United States Navy, the RNZAF aircraft fired two AGM-84 Harpoon guided missiles at a decommissioned target vessel. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

Trump Weighs Return to Full-Scale War With Iran While Keeping Diplomacy Alive President Donald Trump is seriously considering the possibility of returning to a full-scale military campaign against Iran, while continuing to prioritize diplomatic efforts, according to The Wall Street Journal. The report says Trump has been holding discussions with senior members of his administration, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine. The talks have reportedly focused on what officials describe as "finishing the mission. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

IndiGo Airbus A320 Makes India's First Commercial GAGAN-Guided Landing An Airbus A320 operated by IndiGo has made aviation history by becoming the first commercial aircraft in India to complete a landing at Udaipur Airport using GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation), the country's indigenous satellite-based navigation system. The milestone represents an important step forward in India's efforts to modernize its air navigation infrastructure while improving the safety, precision, and efficiency of commercial flight operations. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

Russian Sailor Warns Travelers of Alleged Drug Smuggling Scheme at Sri Lanka Airport A Russian sailor has warned fellow travelers about what he believes could be a drug smuggling scheme involving passengers' checked luggage at an airport in Sri Lanka. Roman, a 43-year-old chief engineer in a ship's engine department, suspects that airport employees may have used passengers' baggage to transport narcotics while they were traveling to other countries, Baza Telegram channel said. Unusual Discovery After Returning Home Several days ago, Roman completed his work assignment in the South Asian country and flew to Moscow via Dubai. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

Zelensky's Secret Meeting Focused on Possible Presidential Elections Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly held a closed-door meeting at his residence near Kyiv, where senior government officials discussed the country's political future. According to a source familiar with the discussions, the central topic of the meeting was the possibility of holding a presidential election later this year. The participants reportedly gathered at Zelensky's country residence to discuss future plans for Ukraine's political leadership. Among the issues considered was what sources described as an increase in the president's approval rating. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

Fable 5 Returns as Anthropic Strengthens AI Safety Following Security Concerns Anthropic announced that the U.S. government has lifted restrictions on the distribution of its new artificial intelligence models, allowing its Fable 5 model to become available to users again on July 1. The company also provided additional details about the temporary suspension and the measures taken before restoring access. Why Access Was Restricted According to Anthropic, access was temporarily suspended after researchers discovered a method of bypassing Fable 5's safety mechanisms. The technique prompted the model to identify vulnerabilities in third-party software. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

The Cost of Failure — Vietnam War vs. Iran War You ever been in a situation where you think, "Welp, this eventually HAS to improve”- but it doesn't? If you're a United States Citizen, that would be our experience in the present moment. While Trump carries on about his Magnificent Reflecting Pool (literally tempting me to rename him Don-Cissus for the fleeting remainder of his soon-to-be-truncated duration in office) some of us gaze into our crystal balls which convey only increasing tragedy. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

Russia’s Modernized Nuclear Cruisers Challenge US Naval Strategy Russia's nuclear-powered cruiser Peter the Great and its modernized sister ship Admiral Nakhimov turn America's Zumwalt into an expensive stage prop, according to the article. While the United States attempts to revive its stealth vessels, which have faced technical problems and weapons shortages, Russia's Project 1144 Orlan cruisers return to trials with an arsenal that the article claims could overwhelm an entire carrier strike group. Military Watch Magazine argues that Soviet-era design principles have proven more durable and effective than futuristic Western concepts. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

Belarus Will Avoid Escalation With Ukraine Amid Growing Security Concerns Minsk will not respond to Kyiv's latest alleged terrorist actions in order to preserve strategic restraint in the face of the threat of a broader confrontation with the West, military analyst and security expert Igor Gerasimov said in comments to Pravda.Ru. According to the expert, the Belarusian leadership understands the risks of a full-scale military conflict and remains focused on restructuring the country's defense system. Earlier, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated that the Ukrainian side had moved from threats to action. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ

Russia Confirms Plans to Import Gasoline to Stabilize Domestic Fuel Market Russia is indeed planning to import a certain volume of gasoline in order to support the domestic market, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. According to him, the purchases would become "another step toward stabilizing the market, aimed at reducing this wave of heightened demand," provided that agreements on pricing can be reached. At the same time, the Kremlin representative declined to specify from which countries the fuel would be purchased. ПРОДОЛЖИТЬ ЧТЕНИЕ