Putin says Western weapons striking Russia would have ‘serious consequences’ MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Tuesday of “serious consequences” if Western countries allowed... Updated 28 May, 2024 10:23pm
World Ukraine returns nuclear power unit to grid, sees no electricity curbs KYIV: Ukraine has brought a nuclear power unit back into operation ahead of schedule after repairs, which made it... Published 28 May, 2024 12:54pm
World Russia invites Afghanistan’s Taliban to major economic forum MOSCOW: Russia has invited Afghanistan’s Taliban to its biggest annual economic forum as Moscow moves to remove a... Updated 27 May, 2024 03:14pm
World One killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Oryol region, governor says One person was killed and three wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Oryol region on Monday, the regional... Published 27 May, 2024 10:00am
World Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv kills 14, injures dozens KHARKIV (Ukraine): A Russian strike on a crowded DIY hardware store in Kharkiv killed 14 people and wounded dozens... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
World Italy opposes use of weapons supplied to Ukraine in Russia ROME: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated Sunday her opposition to the use of weapons supplied to... Published 26 May, 2024 09:24pm
World Toll from Russian strike on Kharkiv hardware store rises to 14 KHARKIV: The death toll from Russian strikes on a hardware store in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv rose to 14... Updated 26 May, 2024 05:48pm
World G7 ministers move closer to Russian assets deal to help Ukraine STRESA: G7 finance ministers are expected Saturday to agree a broad plan to use interest from frozen Russian assets... Published 25 May, 2024 10:46am
World Russia says IS behind deadly Moscow concert hall attack MOSCOW: Russia on Friday said for the first time that the Islamic State group coordinated the March concert hall... Published 25 May, 2024 05:32am
World Russia passes decree to allow seizure of US assets MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a decree allowing the confiscation of assets inside... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
World Russian deputy chief of General Staff arrested in military corruption probe MOSCOW: The deputy head of the Russian army’s General Staff has been accused of taking bribes and arrested,... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
World Kremlin condemns calls for Kyiv to use US arms in Russia MOSCOW: Moscow on Thursday attacked "hothead" US lawmakers after mounting calls, including from House Speaker Mike... Published 23 May, 2024 10:55pm
World Russia says EU will feel ‘full measure’ of retaliation over plan to use frozen assets to help Ukraine MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that the European Union will feel the... Published 23 May, 2024 04:49pm
World Thousands bid farewell to Iran’s Raisi ahead of burial TEHRAN: Thousands marched in Iran on Thursday on the final day of funeral rites for president Ebrahim Raisi, who... Updated 23 May, 2024 05:28pm
Markets Russia plans to open sea terminal for LPG exports to Asia by 2025-end MOSCOW: Russia will likely open its first liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal on the Pacific Ocean coast with... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54pm
World Two dead as Ukraine strikes Russia and occupied east MOSCOW: Ukraine attacked a number of villages in Russia’s Belgorod border region and the occupied eastern city of... Published 22 May, 2024 04:47pm
World Yellen sees ‘possibility’ of $50bn Ukraine loan from seized Russian assets LONDON: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said there was a possibility G7 nations would support Ukraine by as much... Published 21 May, 2024 07:50pm
World Chinese foreign minister meets Russia’s Lavrov, calls for close cooperation BEIJING: China and Russia should increase mutual support, stabilise the foundation of their cooperation and maintain... Published 20 May, 2024 06:48pm
World Russia ready to assist Iran in Raisi crash investigation, says Shoigu MOSCOW: Russia is ready to provide assistance to Iran’s investigation into the cause of the helicopter crash that... Published 20 May, 2024 05:32pm
World UK and Finland to deepen ties in face of ‘Russian aggression’: London LONDON: Britain and Finland will sign a new strategic partnership on Monday to strengthen ties and counter the... Published 20 May, 2024 01:26pm
Markets Russia is China’s top oil supplier for a 12th month in April Russia China’s top oil supplier in April for a 12th month, with volumes rising 30% from a year earlier, official... Published 20 May, 2024 10:20am
World Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash, official says Search teams locate the wreckage in East Azerbaijan province Updated 20 May, 2024 10:18pm
World Russian refinery halts operation after drone strike MOSCOW: A Ukrainian drone attack forced an oil refinery in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region to suspend operations... Published 19 May, 2024 04:49pm
World US curbs undermine confidence in dollar: Putin MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that US sanctions policy was undermining confidence in the dollar ... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
World North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles, Seoul says SEOUL: North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast on Friday, South... Published 17 May, 2024 12:29pm
World Ukrainian drone killed mother and child, Russia says MOSCOW: A Ukrainian drone struck a family driving near the border in Russia’s Belgorod region on Friday, killing a... Published 17 May, 2024 11:48am
World Russia says it downed 10 Ukraine-launched ATACMS missiles over Crimea The Russian defence ministry said on Wednesday that its air forces destroyed 10 long-range missiles known as ATACMS... Published 15 May, 2024 12:38pm
World Russia economy resilient; Gaza war weighs on neighbours: EBRD LONDON: Russia’s economy will grow further this year despite Western sanctions over its Ukraine invasion, while... Published 15 May, 2024 10:59am
World Vladimir Putin to visit Beijing, meet Xi this week BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China this week and meet with leader Xi Jinping, the two... Published 14 May, 2024 01:29pm
World Blinken in Ukraine on unannounced visit to show US support: AFP journalist KYIV, Ukraine: Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Tuesday morning in Kyiv on an unnanounced visit meant to... Published 14 May, 2024 10:49am