Putin reviews show of Russian naval might MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin reviewed a parade of warships and nuclear submarines in his native St Petersburg on... Published 31 Jul, 2023 06:43am
World Pope urges Russia to restore Black Sea grain deal VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday called on Russia to reverse its decision to abandon the Black Sea grain deal,... Published 31 Jul, 2023 06:43am
Opinion BRICS: a new future in the offing After World War II, several bilateral and multilateral agencies (IMF, WB, ADB, WTO, WHO, Paris Club, etc.) were... Published 31 Jul, 2023 06:43am
Print Moscow buildings hit as Russia says it downs Ukrainian drones MOSCOW: Russia’s Defence Ministry said it had brought down three Ukrainian drones early on Sunday that had tried ... Published 31 Jul, 2023 06:43am
Print Medvedev says ‘We’d have to use a nuclear weapon if Ukrainian offensive was a success’ MOSCOW: Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who has sometimes raised the spectre of a nuclear conflict over... Published 31 Jul, 2023 06:43am
World Putin reviews show of Russian naval might, says navy to get 30 new ships this year MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin reviewed a parade of warships and nuclear submarines in his native St Petersburg on... Published 30 Jul, 2023 05:34pm
World Pope Francis appeals to Russia to restore Black Sea grain deal VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday called on Russia to revive the Black Sea grain deal, through which Moscow had... Published 30 Jul, 2023 04:06pm
World Ukraine uses North Korean rockets to blast Russian forces: FT Ukrainian soldiers were observed using North Korean rockets that they said were seized by a “friendly” country... Published 29 Jul, 2023 08:39am
Print Export of Ukrainian grain: African leaders urge Putin to return to deal Press Putin to move ahead with their peace plan to end the Ukraine war Updated 29 Jul, 2023 10:17am
World Russian, Chinese officials join Kim Jong Un at North Korea military parade SEOUL: Chinese and Russian officials stood shoulder to shoulder with Kim Jong Un as they reviewed North Korea’s... Published 28 Jul, 2023 10:54am
World North Korea’s Kim shows off banned missiles to Russian minister SEOUL: Russia’s defence minister accompanied North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to a defence exhibition that featured... Published 27 Jul, 2023 10:46am
Markets Russia starts crude shipments to Africa, boosts fuel sales Russia began shipping crude oil to Africa for the first time this year and more than tripled supplies of oil... Published 27 Jul, 2023 10:01am
Pakistan Bilawal takes up issue of disruption of grain supply chain with Lavrov ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday reached out to his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov... Updated 27 Jul, 2023 10:03am
World Russia defence minister says North Korea ‘an important partner’ during visit MOSCOW: Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday hailed his country’s partnership with North Korea... Published 26 Jul, 2023 05:55pm
World North Korea gives Russian defence ministry delegation ‘warm welcome’ SEOUL: North Korea rolled out the red carpet for the Russian defence minister, state media said Wednesday, with... Published 26 Jul, 2023 05:47pm
World Russia and North Korea to strengthen defence cooperation Russia and North Korea plan to strengthen defence cooperation, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on... Published 26 Jul, 2023 02:37pm
Markets Russia to extend export duty on sunflower oil, ministry says MOSCOW: Russia is set to extend its export duty on sunflower oil by one year in order to avoid shortages on the... Published 26 Jul, 2023 01:19pm
World US military aid for Ukraine for first time includes Black Hornet spy drone WASHINGTON: The US Department of Defence announced $400 million in additional security assistance for Ukraine on... Published 26 Jul, 2023 11:07am
World Russia says defence minister arrives in North Korea MOSCOW: Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu arrived in Pyongyang Tuesday for the 70th anniversary celebrations ... Published 26 Jul, 2023 12:01am
Markets Russia plans to lower oil export discount to $20/bbl Russia’s finance ministry plans to cut the discount it uses to set taxes on the country’s crude oil exports to $20... Updated 25 Jul, 2023 11:09am
Pakistan New envoys for China, Russia appointed ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the appointment of new ambassadors of Pakistan to China and... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
World Russia claims dramatic increase in ammo production MOSCOW: Russia said Monday it had dramatically increased production of ammunition and military equipment, as its... Published 24 Jul, 2023 08:38pm
World Russia warns of ‘tough retaliatory measures’ to drone attacks MOSCOW: Russia said Monday that drone attacks in central Moscow and annexed Crimea could warrant a harsh response,... Published 24 Jul, 2023 06:27pm
World Russia blames Ukraine for ‘terrorist’ drone attack on Moscow Russia’s defence ministry accused Ukraine of a “terrorist” drone attack on Moscow on Monday, after the city’s mayor... Published 24 Jul, 2023 09:44am
World Russia and China end military exercises in Sea of Japan MOSCOW: Russia and China have ended their joint naval exercises in the Sea of Japan, the Russian defence ministry... Published 24 Jul, 2023 06:11am
World Russia strikes Odesa cathedral, Putin claims counteroffensive 'failed' KYIV: Russia's latest strike on Odesa on Sunday killed two people and severely damaged a historic Orthodox ... Published 23 Jul, 2023 11:17pm
World Russia’s attack on Odesa kills one, damages city’s largest cathedral A Russian air attack on Ukraine’s Odesa city early on Sunday killed one, injured nearly 20 and badly damaged a... Published 23 Jul, 2023 10:13am
Print ‘Misunderstanding’ with Russia ‘amicably’ addressed ISLAMABAD: The “misunderstanding” between Pakistan and Russia has “amicably” been addressed, which arose out... Updated 23 Jul, 2023 10:34am
World Russia, Saudi oppose G20 proposal to triple green energy capacity BAMBOLIM: Major fossil fuel producers, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, on Friday opposed a proposal to triple G20... Published 21 Jul, 2023 08:44pm
World Putin says Western weapons, support not helping Ukraine MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Kyiv’s counteroffensive, launched to push Russian troops... Published 21 Jul, 2023 05:29pm