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.
US, Iran reach agreement to end war, signing set for Friday
US and Iran have agreed on a framework to end their war, officials announced on Sunday, including a halt on the US blockade of Iran and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with an official signing scheduled on Friday in Switzerland.
Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in some of the world's most far-reaching online restrictions to date.
Nine killed, historic monastery on fire as Ukraine faces major Russian attacks
Four people have been killed while the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a symbol of Ukrainian spiritual and cultural history, caught fire, in the heaviest Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital in two weeks, authorities said on Monday, urging residents to take shelter.
Trump criticises Israel strike as US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear
President Donald Trump criticised an Israeli strike on Lebanon that could complicate attempts to finalise a framework deal between the United States and Iran on Sunday on ending their war, but said an agreement was nonetheless close.
Congo says 782 Ebola cases confirmed, two new health zones affected
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 782 after 72 new cases were documented in 24 hours, one of the biggest single-day jumps during the ongoing outbreak, government data showed on Sunday.
Work on Al Maktoum International Airport expansion is on schedule, with Phase 1 set to begin operations in 2032, announced His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and UAE's Deputy Prime Minister.
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, took to social media on Sunday to commend the UAE leaders for handling the regional crisis with "wisdom and steadfastness", as "we approach the signing of the long-awaited agreement between Washington and Tehran".
Dubai Customs has provided intelligence that led to the seizure of approximately 1.332 tonnes of narcotic tablets heading for illegal markets in Africa.
