Putin, Erdogan held phone call, discussed grain deal MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan, the Kremlin... Published 25 Mar, 2023 06:29pm
World Putin ally proposing banning ICC in Russia Russia’s parliament speaker on Saturday proposed banning the activities of the International Criminal Court (ICC)... Published 25 Mar, 2023 12:55pm
World Moscow trip seen as a win for ‘big brother’ Xi BEIJING: Xi Jinping’s pomp-filled visit to Moscow underscored a burgeoning but unequal alliance between the two... Published 24 Mar, 2023 12:19pm
World Hungary would not arrest Putin over ICC warrant BUDAPEST: Hungary would not arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he entered its territory, Prime Minister... Published 23 Mar, 2023 08:20pm
World Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, drones as 'dear friend' Xi departs KYIV: Russia blasted an apartment block in Ukraine with missiles on Wednesday and swarmed cities with drone attacks... Published 22 Mar, 2023 11:08pm
World ICC rejects ‘threats’ after Putin arrest warrant THE HAGUE: The legislative body of the International Criminal Court said Wednesday it regretted “threats” against... Published 22 Mar, 2023 09:47pm
World To be constructive, China should urge end of Ukraine invasion: White House WASHINGTON: If China wants to play a constructive role in Ukraine, its president, Xi Jinping, should urge Russia to... Published 22 Mar, 2023 12:55am
World Russia wants Chinese business to replace Western firms, Putin tells Xi MOSCOW: Moscow is ready to help Chinese businesses replace Western firms that have left Russia over the Ukraine... Published 21 Mar, 2023 08:20pm
World Xi calls Russia ties priority on Moscow trip MOSCOW: Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China would prioritise ties with Russia, calling the two “great neighbouring... Published 21 Mar, 2023 05:20pm
World Putin meets ‘dear friend’ Xi in Kremlin as Ukraine war grinds on Vladimir Putin and his “dear friend” Chinese leader Xi Jinping planned more talks on Tuesday after a Kremlin dinner... Published 21 Mar, 2023 10:55am
World Putin says ready to discuss China’s Ukraine plan at Xi talks MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday that Russia was open to... Published 20 Mar, 2023 08:16pm
Markets Putin says Russia will provide free grain to Africa if Black Sea deal not extended MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Russia would provide grain to African countries for... Published 20 Mar, 2023 05:30pm
World China’s Xi lands in Russia for Putin summit: state media BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Monday for a summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir... Published 20 Mar, 2023 03:45pm
World Putin to welcome Xi to Moscow under shadow of Ukraine war Russian President Vladimir Putin will expect Chinese President Xi Jinping to show solidarity against western... Published 20 Mar, 2023 11:15am
World Putin visits Mariupol in first trip to occupied territory KYIV: Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise trip to Mariupol, the Kremlin said Sunday, his first visit to... Published 20 Mar, 2023 06:12am
World Mariupol’s exiled city council blasts visit by ‘international criminal’ Putin KYIV: The exiled city council of Ukraine’s Mariupol on Sunday blasted the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin... Published 19 Mar, 2023 04:22pm
World Putin visits Crimea as Ukraine grain deal extended MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday visited Crimea to mark the ninth anniversary of the peninsula's... Published 19 Mar, 2023 01:25pm
World Key dates in China-Russia relations PARIS: China and Russia had turbulent relations during the Cold War, but over the past decades the two neighbours... Published 19 Mar, 2023 10:21am
World ICC judges issue arrest warrant for Putin over war crimes in Ukraine AMSTERDAM: The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant on Friday against Russian President... Published 17 Mar, 2023 10:10pm
World Xi Jinping to visit Russia next week BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia next week, Beijing’s foreign ministry said Friday, his first... Published 17 Mar, 2023 01:49pm
World Syria’s Assad says would welcome more Russian troops MOSCOW: Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad said in an interview published on Thursday that he would welcome any... Published 16 Mar, 2023 12:39pm
World Putin hails Assad ties MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday was hosting Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for talks as the... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
World Assad visits Moscow for talks on Turkiye-Syria ties MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday was hosting Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for talks as the... Published 15 Mar, 2023 05:40pm
World Putin says Nord Stream blasts carried out on 'state level' Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that last year's blasts on the Nord Stream gas pipelines had been... Published 15 Mar, 2023 12:14am
Markets China, Hong Kong stocks fall as SVB contagion fears linger SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Tuesday to their lowest in more than two months, as fears lingered... Published 14 Mar, 2023 11:48am
World China’s Xi plans Russia visit as soon as next week Chinese President Xi Jinping is planning to travel to Russia to meet with his counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as soon... Published 13 Mar, 2023 02:03pm
Markets Swiss bankers face trial accused of helping Putin’s friend transfer cash ZURICH: Four bankers will stand trial in Zurich next week accused of helping a man known as “Vladimir Putin’s... Published 02 Mar, 2023 12:40pm
World Modi calls for unity at G20 dominated by Ukraine NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Thursday for the G20 to bridge differences over Ukraine,... Published 02 Mar, 2023 10:16am
World Russia fights to encircle Ukraine’s defenders in Bakhmut DONETSK PROVINCE: Russian forces pressed their offensive in eastern Ukraine as they attempted to encircle the small... Published 28 Feb, 2023 01:06pm
World Blinken holds talks with Central Asian nations in wake of Ukraine anniversary ASTANA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Central Asia Tuesday to meet officials from all five former... Published 28 Feb, 2023 12:25pm