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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicAlexei Navalny

Topic: Alexei Navalny

Russian opposition leader & Putin critic Alexei Navalny has died, claims prison service

The Federal Penitentiary Service of Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District said in a statement that Navalny ‘felt unwell’ after a walk at the IK-3 penal colony in Kharp.

Longer meal breaks, access to more books: Putin critic Navalny challenges prison rules in court

Navalny has frequently used such hearings as a means of defying authorities, showing his resilience & maintaining a link to the outside world amid harsh conditions of his imprisonment.

Moscow court to hear new criminal case against jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on 31 May

Navalny is already serving combined sentences of 11-1/2 years for fraud & contempt of court in a maximum-security penal colony.

Autocrats in the 21st century aren’t like past dictators — just look at Putin

Today 54% of the global population lives in an autocracy like Russia, Belarus or Venezuela – the highest percentage in 20 years.

US slaps sanctions on 7 Russian officials over attempted assassination of Alexei Navalny

Navalny, 44, was sickened by the Russian nerve agent Novichok in an attack that the US and others linked to Putin's security services.

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Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.