Putin vows to make Russia ‘sovereign, self-sufficient power’ MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday promised to make Russia a “sovereign, self-sufficient” power... Published 18 Dec, 2023 06:42am
Print Russia eyes additional oil export cuts of about 50,000bpd in Dec MOSCOW: Russia said on Sunday it would deepen oil export cuts in December by potentially 50,000 barrels per day or... Updated 18 Dec, 2023 08:35am
Markets Russia eyes additional oil export cuts of about 50,000 bpd in December: Novak says MOSCOW: Russia said on Sunday it would deepen oil export cuts in December by potentially 50,000 barrels per day or... Updated 17 Dec, 2023 07:12pm
World Russia attacks Ukraine with Iskander missile, drones Russia launched an overnight air assault on Ukraine using an Iskander ballistic missile, a cruise missile and attack... Updated 17 Dec, 2023 11:44am
World Putin to run as independent candidate for new presidential term: senior politicians MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin will run for president again as an independent candidate with a wide support base but not on... Published 16 Dec, 2023 05:16pm
World Blizzards sweep across Russia bringing massive snow falls MOSCOW: Blizzards swept across swathes of Russia on Friday, carpeting Moscow in one of the biggest snow falls in... Published 15 Dec, 2023 12:36pm
World Japan expands sanctions over Russia’s Ukraine invasion TOKYO: Japan announced expanded sanctions on Friday over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, revealing dozens of newly... Published 15 Dec, 2023 10:48am
Print OPEC+ cartel’s grip on oil market loosening: IEA PARIS: Slowing demand growth and rising US crude production will make it more difficult for OPEC+ to continue to... Updated 15 Dec, 2023 09:22am
World No casualties, damage after Russian missile attack on Kyiv region, governor says KYIV: Kyiv region authorities said there were no casualties or damage to critical and civilian infrastructure... Published 14 Dec, 2023 10:25pm
World Newly confident Putin faces the press and Russian people MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin on Thursday will hold his first year-end press conference since sending troops into Ukraine,... Published 14 Dec, 2023 11:21am
World Russia warns against ‘chaotic’ fossil fuels exit MOSCOW: Russia on Wednesday warned against a “chaotic” exit from fossil fuels, while welcoming the “compromise” deal... Published 13 Dec, 2023 10:06pm
World Zelenskiy meets Republican doubts in push for US aid to fight Russia WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden warned Republicans on Tuesday that they would give Russia a “Christmas gift” if they... Published 13 Dec, 2023 10:28am
World North Korea hosts Russia delegation for talks on economic cooperation SEOUL: A North Korean minister met with the governor of the Russian region bordering the two countries to discuss... Published 13 Dec, 2023 10:02am
World Putin unveils two new nuclear submarines MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin Monday promised to reinforce Russia’s “military-naval might” as he attended... Published 11 Dec, 2023 09:35pm
World Russia demands release of hostages in talks with Palestinians MOSCOW: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov demanded the release of hostages held in Gaza in telephone... Published 11 Dec, 2023 06:22pm
World Serbia opens pipeline to reduce reliance on Russian gas BELGRADE: A pipeline connector between Serbia and Bulgaria that will reduce Serbia’s dependance on Russian gas by... Published 11 Dec, 2023 06:41am
World Putin says he will run for re-election in 2024 MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday that he would run for re-election in 2024, allowing the... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:47am
World Putin to run again for president in March 2024 MOSCOW: Russian leader Vladimir Putin has decided to run in presidential elections next March, news agencies... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:37pm
World India, De Beers seek clarity, flexibility on G7’s Russian diamond ban MUMBAI/LONDON: India, home to 90% of the world’s diamond cutting and polishing industry, and De Beers, the top... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
World Russia sets presidential election for March 17 MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday set March 17 as the date for a presidential election which is expected to be another... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Business & Finance Russia and Saudi Arabia urge OPEC+ countries to join output deal MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have urged all OPEC+ countries... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
World Russia sets presidential election for March 17 MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday set March 17 as the date for a presidential election which is expected to be another... Published 07 Dec, 2023 06:55pm
World We meet in Moscow next time: Putin told MbS MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said that a planned visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Russia had... Published 07 Dec, 2023 11:16am
World Do not let Putin win, Biden pleads with Republicans on Ukraine WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden pleaded with Republicans on Wednesday for a fresh infusion of military aid for... Published 07 Dec, 2023 10:15am
World Russia sees shrunken, neutral Ukraine as basis for peace MOSCOW: Russia believes a lasting peace with Ukraine can only happen if the West stops sending arms and if Kyiv... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
World Putin meets Nahyan, MbS in whirlwind Gulf visit RIYADH: Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and immediately began hastily arranged... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
World Putin to talk oil in UAE and Saudi, to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and will hold... Published 06 Dec, 2023 01:43pm
World US sanctions Belarus Red Cross chief over Ukraine child deportations WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled sanctions on Tuesday against the head of the Belarus Red Cross, accusing him... Published 05 Dec, 2023 10:41pm
Business & Finance Russia services activity grows at slowest pace in 10 months Activity in Russia’s services sector grew at its slowest pace in 10 months in November, a business survey showed on... Published 05 Dec, 2023 12:08pm
World Six Nepalis killed fighting for Russia, one captured in Ukraine KATHMANDU: Nepal said Monday that six citizens had been killed while serving as mercenaries in the Russian army and... Published 05 Dec, 2023 03:01am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
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