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The Hormuz bonus: Sailor salaries soar for transits amid Iran war
Reports have emerged that tanker captains are earning $100,000 plus a $50,000 per-trip bonus to transit the strait.
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports Kill 3 Amid Escalating War in Yemen
As the war in Yemen intensifies, Houthi rebels have launched a series of attacks on Saudi airports, killing three and injuring 36.
Over 80% of Ukrainians favor holding peace talks with Russia, survey finds
56% of those surveyed believe that Ukraine should make territorial concessions and obtain Western security guarantees
Moscow, Minsk to counter policy of space militarization
Russia and Belarus also reiterated the need for the early launch of international talks to develop a legally binding multilateral instrument to prevent "an arms race in space and ban the deployment of any weapons in outer space"
Russia’s Yastreb-S EW system to be upgraded to counter Starlink — developer
Igor Potapov added that this will deprive enemy attack unmanned aerial vehicles of satellite communications
Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office seeks Netherlands extradition of 9 ICC officials
All nine have been placed on an international wanted list
IN BRIEF: Kremlin comments on pending Putin-Trump call, prospects of Ukraine settlement
The exact timing of a potential Putin-Trump phone call has yet to be coordinated, Dmitry Peskov said
Russia, Belarus warned as NATO’s Ukraine-related steps risk nuclear conflict
Russia and Belarus pointed to efforts to build missile defense capabilities that define and fuel the European segment of the United States’ global missile defense system
Malaysia PM says will work on Myanmar’s ASEAN reintegration
Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing in Malaysia for a two-day visit, his first since he became president in April.
Russian attack on buses in Ukraine’s Kramatorsk kills at least 33 people
Eighteen people were wounded in the Russian attack on city in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, local authorities say.
Zelensky’s capabilities to launch Flamingo missiles weakened — analyst
Igor Korotchenko noted that missile production had been set up in more than 10 European countries
Around 2.5 mln tourists visit Russian agritourism sites supported by ministry
Oksana Lut noted that most visitors come from large cities and are interested in learning how agriculture is developing
Ship transit through Strait of Hormuz falls to two-month low — Reuters
Only seven commercial vessels passed through the strait on Tuesday
Press review: EU tightens Russia sanctions while Germany eyes return to Russian energy
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, October 8th
Pakistani, Bahrain call for de-escalation in Middle East as top diplomats meet in Islamabad
Pakistani, Bahrain call for de-escalation in Middle East as top diplomats meet in Islamabad
The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home to San Diego Thursday after supporting the Iran war during a record long deployment of 265 uninterrupted days at sea that included reports of deteriorating conditions among its crew. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth flew out to the carrier on Wednesday to give the crew the Presidential Unit Citation, the highest honor a unit can receive that is typically reserved for significant achievement in combat. Hegseth pushed back against what he said were efforts to turn the “Lincoln into some sort of a symbol, a symbol of dysfunction or a symbol of low morale or a symbol of a failed mission.” He said that “what makes the U.S. military and the U.S. Navy and all these sailors different is that you adapt and that you’re resilient and you overcome — you finish the mission nonetheless.” Hegseth told the crew that President Donald Trump “tracked your activities from day one and couldn’t be more proud of what you executed.” The Navy initially downplayed problems on the carrier The carrier drew national attention following reports of stress among the crew and poor mental health, as well as supply shortages, including food and hygiene products, during its Iran war mission. The Navy initially downplayed any problems, and Trump commented in August that the Lincoln’s lengthy deployment was “not nearly long enough.” The carrier had left San Diego in November and arrived in the Middle East in January. U.S. and Israeli forces launched airstrikes against Iran on Feb. 28. Navy leaders, however, eventually acknowledged there were some issues aboard. In August, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the Lincoln maintained adequate food supplies, but because combat operations limited resupply opportunities, meal options were reduced from two to one for a short time. He said in a letter to a Democratic lawmaker seeking information that four nutritionally balanced meals were served daily. After more than 10 months at sea, the Lincoln’s crew got a stop in Thailand early last month on the way back from the Middle East. Long deployments can tax service members Extended naval deployments can wear on service members who are away from home for long periods and increase strain on the ship and its equipment. The Navy told lawmakers that eight sailors attempted suicide during the record-setting deployment, though experts say that number is low in a strike group of 6,000 sailors over 10 months. According to the citation that Hegseth read to the crew, the Lincoln and its strike group executed 3,693 combat missions, delivered 1.37 million pounds of ordnance, launched 450 Tomahawk cruise missiles, shot down 77 one-way attack drones, sank 64 Iranian warships, destroyed 21 anti-ship cruise missiles and defended against four fast-attack craft and explosive-carrying ships. The Lincoln, which set a record for days in between ports of call, is the second carrier to endure an unusually long deployment to support the war against Iran and to receive the Presidential Unit Citation afterward. Hegseth in May met the crew of the USS Gerald R. Ford during its return from a 326-day deployment — the longest for an aircraft carrier in the past 50 years and a record in the post-Vietnam War era. Another carrier, the usually Asia-based USS George Washington, relieved the Lincoln in the Middle East in August. ___ Seewer reported from Toledo, Ohio.
Vladimir formation of Russia’s Strategic Missile Force undergoes scheduled inspection
During the exercise, crews of the Yars mobile ground-based missile systems are practicing marching and maneuvering operations
Gaza war sped up India’s shift towards Israel under Modi
As even Israel's traditional allies are distancing themselves from Netanyahu, Modi's India has embraced the country.
Video: Signs removed from British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem
Signs from the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem were removed overnight as a deadline for its closure loomed.
Western attempts to disrupt Russian elections resulted in society’s consolidation — expert
Ilya Gusev said that Russians are ready to defend their social and political life and preserve stability here