Russia says downed 16 Ukrainian drones in south, Crimea MOSCOW: Russia said Friday it had destroyed 16 Ukrainian drones in the south of the country and over the annexed... Published 24 Nov, 2023 12:31pm
Pakistan President reiterates desire to forge long-term partnership with Russia ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has reiterated Pakistan’s desire to forge a long-term, multi-dimensional... Published 24 Nov, 2023 05:29am
Markets Russia’s Gazprom plans investment cut as exports drop MOSCOW: Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom said Thursday it planned to cut investment spending by a fifth next... Published 24 Nov, 2023 05:29am
Pakistan Pakistan applies for BRICS membership: Foreign Office The Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday that Pakistan has applied for BRICS membership, Radio Pakistan reported.... Updated 23 Nov, 2023 11:46pm
World Ukrainian strike kills Russian actress performing in Ukraine, theatre says MOSCOW: A Russian actress has been killed in a Ukrainian attack while performing to Russian troops in a... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:00pm
World Ukraine’s farmers pin hopes on export corridor as war cost mounts KYIV/PARIS: Ukraine’s efforts to revive sea exports in defiance of Russia’s military blockade have given a glimmer... Published 23 Nov, 2023 11:40am
Technology Pakistan can become digital corridor of connectivity for China, Russia ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s optical fiber cable network is planned to become a global corridor which can reduce the... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
World Russia ‘welcomes’ Israel-Hamas humanitarian truce: foreign ministry MOSCOW: Russia “welcomes” a humanitarian truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza that was announced on Wednesday,... Published 22 Nov, 2023 12:03pm
World Russia deploys new nuclear missile in Kaluga region Russia has deployed a new Yars intercontinental ballistic missile at the Kozelsk base in the Kaluga region,... Published 22 Nov, 2023 11:31am
World Russia to host meeting on Gaza situation with Arab foreign ministers on Tuesday MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will host a meeting in Moscow on Tuesday of foreign ministers from... Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:19pm
Markets Russia remains China’s top oil supplier in October BEIJING: Russia remained China’s top oil supplier in October, data showed on Monday, despite higher prices for... Published 20 Nov, 2023 03:24pm
Markets China’s Oct coal imports from Russia fall to 8 month low BEIJING/SINGAPORE: China’s coal imports from Russia slipped in October to a eight-month-low as less competitive... Published 20 Nov, 2023 02:59pm
Print Urea talks continue with Russia, China, Azerbaijan The government is engaged with Russia, China and Azerbaijan for purchase of 0.2 million tons of urea fertiliser for Rabi season Updated 20 Nov, 2023 09:53am
World Ukrainian teen returns to Ukraine after being taken to Russia from occupied Mariupol KORTELISY: A Ukrainian teenager who was taken to Russia from the occupied city of Mariupol during the war and... Published 19 Nov, 2023 11:00pm
World Russia launches drone attack on Kyiv 2nd night in row: Ukraine Russia launched several waves of drone attacks on Kyiv early on Sunday for the second night in row, stepping up its... Updated 19 Nov, 2023 09:34pm
World Russia launches major drone attack on Ukraine, infrastructure hit KYIV: Russia launched a major drone attack on Ukraine overnight, hitting infrastructure facilities in the south and... Published 18 Nov, 2023 01:56pm
World Russia has sent first free grain shipments to Africa MOSCOW: Russia has sent the first of its promised shipments of free grain to Africa, the country’s agriculture... Published 17 Nov, 2023 06:23pm
World US issues sanctions to limit Russian influence in Balkans WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday targeted 10 individuals in a new round of sanctions aimed at containing... Published 16 Nov, 2023 11:34pm
World Ukrainian troops operate in occupied Kherson region after crossing river KYIV: Ukrainian troops have crossed the vast River Dnipro into occupied areas of Kherson region and are operating in... Published 16 Nov, 2023 11:43am
World Russia installs one more hypersonic nuclear missile Russia has emplaced another strategic nuclear missile equipped with the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle, which it... Published 16 Nov, 2023 11:03am
World US, China, Southeast Asia defence officials meet amid crises JAKARTA: Defence ministers and officials from the United States, China, Russia and Southeast Asia gathered in... Published 16 Nov, 2023 10:58am
World NATO to modernise surveillance jets in face of Russia threat BRUSSELS: NATO on Wednesday announced it will buy six Boeing aircraft to replace its ageing fleet of AWACS... Published 15 Nov, 2023 05:53pm
World Russia not exporting Lancet drones as domestic demand high Russia is not exporting its Lancet drones due to high domestic demand, TASS agency quoted a top Russian arms export... Published 15 Nov, 2023 09:58am
World UN states concerned China and Russia helping North Korea: Austin SEOUL: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday UN member countries enforcing the Korean War armistice are... Published 14 Nov, 2023 10:18am
World North Korea criticises G7 as ‘remnant of the Cold War’ SEOUL: North Korea criticised the Group of Seven countries as a “remnant of the Cold War” that causes conflicts for... Published 14 Nov, 2023 10:15am
World Two killed in Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kherson KYIV: Russian attacks on the southern city of Kherson killed two civilians on Monday, Ukrainian officials said.... Published 13 Nov, 2023 09:23pm
World China, Pakistan navies hold drills days after Russia’s historic Andaman exercise BEIJING: The Chinese and Pakistani navies are holding weeklong drills in the Arabian Sea days after the Russian... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 10:46pm
World US says to be ‘good hosts’ to Russia at APEC summit SAN FRANCISCO: The United States will treat Russia as a full participant in this week’s Asia-Pacific summit in San... Published 13 Nov, 2023 12:01pm
Markets Oil steady on caution over demand outlook and Fed rates LONDON: Oil prices held steady on Monday, with market caution heightened by waning demand in the United States and... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 06:48pm
World Russia says EU won’t ‘push’ it out of Central Asia MOSCOW: Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the European Union of attempting to drive Russia out of Central Asia,... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
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