Scientists have discovered & revived a 48,500-year-old “zombie virus” in Russia as a result of climate change. Samples were collected from permafrost in the Siberia region of Russia, reviving 13 new pathogens “including one frozen under a lake more than 48,500 years ago.” They found that these viruses remain infectious despite being dormant for hundreds of millennia.

History does not move in a straight line. It is a chain of turning points that could easily have unfolded in a completely different direction. A pandemic that evolved at exactly the wrong moment and swept across continents. An inventor whose unfinished work might have shifted the balance of global power. A future president whose loss reshaped national politics and the course of international conflict. A royal family whose survival might have changed the future of Russia. An early form of the Internet that almost remained locked inside military research labs. A fire that destroyed an entire city and forced a new approach to urban design. A conqueror whose early death ended his plans before he could transform the map of the ancient world. Every one of these events rested on a single choice or a single accident or a single life. Change any one of them and the world we know today becomes something entirely different. These are not imagined scenarios. They are real moments when history stood on the edge of another timeline. Sources 📚 Smithsonian Magazine Library of Congress National Archives CDC 1918 Pandemic Records Wardenclyffe Tower Documents RFK Assassination Reports Romanov Execution Files Chicago Fire Historical Survey Internet Public Release Papers 1991 Alexander the Great Biographical Records

Back in 2018, Domino’s Russia launched one of the wildest promotions ever: free pizza for 100 years. The catch? Customers had to tattoo the Domino’s logo on their skin to qualify. Thousands rushed in, flooding social media with fresh ink. The campaign became so chaotic that Domino’s shut it down in just five days. A legendary marketing stunt, a viral frenzy, and a lifetime of pizza—if you were brave enough. Liked this content? Follow @MarketingMentor.in for more! #Businessbulls #Domino’s #Russia

European leaders scrambled to resist a US-backed draft plan for Ukraine that includes no NATO membership, recognizing Russian-held territories, and capping Ukraine’s military. Mainstream commentators quickly proposed that accepting such terms would amount to Ukraine’s capitulation. Yet other analysts noted that European leaders’ concerns appear less about Ukraine’s future and more about shielding themselves from fallout. 📲 Read the full article on our website.

Norilsk, Russia is often called one of the most depressing cities on Earth, and here’s why this Arctic mining town is unlike anywhere else: 🧊 Extreme isolation: It’s one of the world’s northernmost cities, completely closed to foreigners and reachable only by plane. No roads connect it to the rest of Russia. 🌑 40+ days of darkness: Every winter, Norilsk enters a polar night where the sun doesn’t rise for over a month. ❄️ Brutal cold: Temperatures can drop below –40°C, with blizzards so strong residents can’t see a few meters ahead. 🏭 Heavy pollution: Built around massive nickel and metal smelting operations, Norilsk is considered one of the most polluted cities on the planet. The air quality and environmental damage are major concerns. 🏘️ Soviet-style architecture: Rows of concrete apartment blocks, harsh weather, and industrial landscapes create an atmosphere many describe as bleak and surreal. Yet despite all of this, around 180,000 people still call Norilsk home, building community and resilience in one of the world’s toughest environments. Would you visit? 🤔 📲 Download the FREE @Travly App to book your next trip 🤍 Link in bio! #DidYouKnow #TravelFact #russia

The UNSC adopted a draft resolution presented by the United States, which, among other things, stipulates the deployment of an international force in Gaza. The vote passed with 13 votes in favor and abstentions from Russia and China. The draft resolution represents the second phase of a 20-point plan brought forward by US President Donald Trump on September 29, to end Israel’s two-year genocidal aggression on Gaza. The proposal, which undermines the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, was already endorsed by Arab and Islamic governments known for their allegiance to the United States, including the Palestinian Authority. 📲 Read more on our website

One country controls more military aircraft than the next five air forces combined ✈️ In 2025, the United States fields about 13,000 military aircraft, while Russia has a little over 4,000 and China a bit above 3,300. Put together, the next five countries on the list still fall slightly short of the US fleet, which shows how concentrated real air power actually is. Dominating the air is expensive, but it’s one of the clearest advantages money and industrial capacity can buy. #AirPower #MilitaryMight #GlobalWealth #DefenseSpending #Wealth

After the 9/11 attacks, Russia presented the United States with a monument known as the Tear Drop Memorial, which now stands in Bayonne, New Jersey. Designed by Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli, it was dedicated in 2006 during a ceremony attended by both American and Russian officials. The structure rises roughly 100 feet, featuring a dramatic split through the center that frames a large stainless-steel teardrop hanging between two bronze panels. At its base, granite plaques list the names of the victims from both the 2001 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The memorial serves as a symbol of shared sorrow and a gesture of solidarity from Russia to the United States.

Trump has called for the U.S. to “start testing our nuclear weapons” for the first time since 1992, citing Russian and Chinese advances and breaking a 30-year taboo. Nuclear-security officials are urging the White House to avoid a full detonation and keep testing limited to subcritical experiments and simulations. The administration, however, insists that “all options” remain open.

Russian cryptocurrency scammer Roman Novak and his wife were reportedly found dead in the United Arab Emirates under mysterious circumstances. Novak, who was previously linked to multiple large-scale crypto fraud operations, had been living abroad to avoid legal scrutiny. The sudden discovery of the couple’s bodies has raised questions regarding potential financial disputes, criminal retaliation, or internal conflict within international scam networks, as authorities continue to investigate the cause of death