Siberia's river city and exiled-resettlement hub
Fuel shortages persist across Russia as Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt refineries and supply networks. Regions report rationing, long queues at petrol stations, and authorities are imposing export bans while exploring imports to stabilise domestic supply. Prices have risen as the crisis deepens.
The FAA has issued a final airworthiness directive requiring visual inspections of a forward "bear strap" and fuselage skin on certain Boeing 737 Max models. The rule, effective Sept. 10, covers about 471 U.S.-registered Max jets and mirrors inspections already mandated for older Next-Generation 737s after reports of cracks in that part.
Nearly 200 people are under medical observation in Russia’s Irkutsk region after a laboratory worker died from a suspected plague. Authorities say pneumonia of unknown etiology is involved, with expanded testing showing no infection linked to the lab work. Officials are coordinating with international partners as cases are monitored and containment continues.