Global Update Preview: They Came to Russia for Work. Now They Are Under Fire.

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October 13, 2026, 2:09 p.m. Eastern time

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They Came to Russia for Work. Now They Are Under Fire.

Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries and warehouses have led to casualties among the foreigners easing Russia’s labor shortage.

Places mentioned: India

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This Copper Mine Led to a Civil War. Can Reopening It Fund a New Nation?

Rising demand for copper has fueled interest in Bougainville’s Panguna mine, which has been shut for four decades. Yet some fear a rush to reopen risks return to violence.

Places mentioned: India

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