Russia's lower house of parliament on Tuesday overwhelmingly supported a bill allowing the country to create its own autonomous internet.
A total of 307 lawmakers voted in favour of the law, while only 68 voted against it.
After it is approved by the upper house of parliament and signed into law by Russian President Vladimir Putin, it'll come into force on November 1.
The bill's authors said the measures are necessary as Russia's national security is at stake.
GCC Ministerial Council condemns Iranian aggression
The Gulf Cooperation Council's Ministerial Council has strongly condemned the Iranian drone and ballistic missile attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.
Three Indian seafarers missing after attack on tanker off Oman
Three Indian seafarers are still missing after 21 other Indian mariners were rescued following an attack on their tanker off the coast of Oman, India's foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Trump says Iran must 'pay the price' for delay on deal
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Iran had taken too long to negotiate a deal and would now "have to pay the price," while Tehran said it would reassess diplomatic engagement with Washington after overnight tit-for-tat strikes.
12 killed, 9 injured in Johannesburg shooting, South African police say
At least 12 people were killed and nine injured on Tuesday evening when gunmen opened fire at an informal settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, police said on Wednesday.
Homes set alight in Belfast anti-immigrant protests after 'brutal' knife attack
Masked men burned families out of their homes in Belfast in a wave of anti-immigrant violence on Tuesday night after a Sudanese man was charged over a knife attack, Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O’Neill said.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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