Breakthrough in Beijing? EDITORIAL: That the Chinese government has had to make the latest push for peace in Gaza, inviting ministers from... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
World Putin to give Russian view on world situation at G20 virtual summit: Kremlin MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Monday that President Vladimir Putin will set out Russia’s view of what it sees as the... Published 20 Nov, 2023 03:01pm
Markets Moscow’s first free grain shipments to Africa on their way MOSCOW: Russia’s agriculture minister said on Friday that Moscow had begun free shipments of grain totalling up to... Published 19 Nov, 2023 03:14am
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 Putin tightens media rules ahead of 2024 election MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday tightened media conditions for election coverage in Russia, ahead of a... Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am
World Putin tightens media rules ahead of 2024 election MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday tightened media conditions for election coverage in Russia, ahead of a... Published 14 Nov, 2023 07:26pm
World Kremlin, on US probe into oil sanctions, says Russia is acting in its own interests MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia was acting in its own interests when asked about a probe by the... Published 14 Nov, 2023 03:09pm
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
World Putin visits military HQ overseeing Ukraine operations MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a surprise overnight visit to the military headquarters in... Published 10 Nov, 2023 11:40am
World Putin, Erdogan and Raisi in Central Asia diplomatic push ASTANA: Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kazakhstan on Thursday to cement Moscow’s ties with its old ally,... Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am
World Putin, Erdogan and Raisi make visits in Central Asia ASTANA: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan on Thursday, while Turkish leader Recep Tayyip... Published 09 Nov, 2023 11:01am
World Putin, hosting top Chinese general, says Russia, China are boosting military cooperation MOSCOW: Military co-operation between Russia and China is becoming increasingly important but they do not intend to... Published 08 Nov, 2023 05:32pm
World G7 ‘strongly condemns’ North Korean arms transfers to Russia: Japan TOKYO: G7 foreign ministers on Wednesday “strongly condemned” North Korean arms transfers to Russia, Japan said... Published 08 Nov, 2023 02:04pm
World Putin to stay in power past 2024? MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin has decided to run in the March presidential election, a move that will keep him in power... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
World Russia’s Putin to stay in power past 2024, sources say MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin has decided to run in the March presidential election, a move that will keep him in power... Published 06 Nov, 2023 02:46pm
World Some Western arms for Ukraine ending up in Taliban’s hands: Putin MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that some Western weapons supplied to Ukraine were finding... Published 04 Nov, 2023 06:00am
World Putin revokes Russia’s ratification of nuclear test ban treaty MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a law revoking Russia’s ratification of the... Published 03 Nov, 2023 06:11am
World Putin revokes Russia’s ratification of nuclear test ban treaty MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a law revoking Russia’s ratification of the... Published 02 Nov, 2023 06:18pm
World US says Putin seeking to 'take advantage' of Israel-Hamas war WASHINGTON: The United States accused Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday of trying to use the Israel-Hamas war... Published 31 Oct, 2023 10:38pm
World Russian lawmakers back massive military spending increase MOSCOW: Russian lawmakers backed a record increase in military spending to fund Moscow’s offensive on Ukraine, in ... Published 27 Oct, 2023 05:16am
World Putin oversees test firing of ballistic missiles: Kremlin MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday oversaw ballistic missile drills remotely, the Kremlin said,... Published 26 Oct, 2023 06:08am
World Putin oversees test firing of ballistic missiles: Kremlin MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday oversaw ballistic missile drills remotely, the Kremlin said,... Published 25 Oct, 2023 10:52pm
World Putin urges ‘unhindered access’ for humanitarian aid into Gaza MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin called Monday for “unhindered access” for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza,... Published 23 Oct, 2023 11:15pm
World Biden requests $106bn package, including Ukraine, Israel funds WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden urgently requested Friday military aid for Ukraine and Israel in a massive $106... Published 20 Oct, 2023 10:53pm
World Putin visits military HQ for Ukraine offensive: Kremlin MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the military headquarters in Rostov-on-Don that is overseeing... Published 20 Oct, 2023 11:16am
World Lavrov meets N Korea’s Kim, slams ‘dangerous’ US policy SEOUL: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un on Thursday, after slamming US... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
World US says NATO allies concerned after Orban-Putin meeting BUDAPEST: Ambassadors of NATO member states and Sweden met in Budapest on Thursday to discuss their growing concern... Published 19 Oct, 2023 10:44pm
World Putin praises ‘unprecedented’ energy ties with China MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised the “unprecedented” energy cooperation between Moscow... Published 19 Oct, 2023 05:47pm
World Xi, Putin discuss Mideast conflict, Russia’s security interests BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin “exchanged views” on the conflict in... Published 18 Oct, 2023 04:28pm
World Putin accepts invitation to soon visit Hanoi HANOI: Russian President Vladimir Putin accepted an invitation from his Vietnamese counterpart to soon visit Vietnam... Published 18 Oct, 2023 10:02am
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