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UN: Israeli Attacks on Olive Harvest Another Tool of Displacement and Plunder

New York, October 21 (Petra) — The UN Human Rights Office said on Wednesday that the Israeli attack on the olive harvest season is "another tool of displacement and plunder" that adds to the suffering of Palestinian communities, calling on all states and donors to act urgently to protect it.

22 Oct 2026 · 03:39 EET

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Russia: Ruble Strengthens Against Major Currencies

Moscow, October 20 (Petra) — The Russian Central Bank on Tuesday set the official rate for the U.S. dollar at 83 rubles, down 77 kopecks from the previous rate, and announced that the official rate for the euro was lowered to 93 rubles and the Chinese yuan to 12 rubles.

22 Oct 2026 · 03:07 EET