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China, Russia to jointly counter US’ Indo-Pacific strategy
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to Moscow on Wednesday and vowed to build “an equal, open and inclusive security system” with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to counter…
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Ukraine crisis: Putin visits Russia-occupied Mariupol
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has paid a surprise visit to Mariupol — the Ukrainian port city captured by Russian forces, the media reported. The visit is believed to be Putin’s first…
- World
Will mean more suffering for Ukrainian people, Russia on fighters’ offer to Kiev
Moscow: Russia on Friday termed plans by NATO members Poland and Slovakia to send their Soviet warplanes to Ukraine attempts to dispose of antiquated equipment. “This is another example of how a…
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Chinese President Xi to visit Russia for talks with Putin
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia to hold talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin from March 20 to 22, the foreign ministry here announced on Friday. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson…
- Sports
From refugee to UFC contender: Journey of Muhammad Mokaev in UK
Muhammad Mokaev’s journey to becoming a UFC contender is an inspiring story of perseverance and hard work. Born in Dagestan, Russia, Mokaev and his father fled to the United Kingdom (UK) through…
- India
Modi for Peace Prize? ‘Fake News’, says Nobel committee member
Hyderabad: Following several reports stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the frontrunner for the Nobel Peace Prize, Deputy leader of the Norwegian Nobel committee Asle Toje on Thursday rubbished all fake…
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US drone crashes into Black Sea after collision with Russian fighter jet
A US drone has crashed into the Black Sea following a collision with a Russian fighter jet, heightening tensions between the two countries amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. According to the US…
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US accuses Russia of downing drone over Black Sea
Moscow: A US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper surveillance drone was brought down over the Black Sea, after what its European Command (EUCOM) described as “an unsafe and unprofessional intercept” by two Russian…
- Middle East
Iran finalizes deal to purchase Su-35 jets from Russia
Tehran: The Iranian mission to the United Nations said that Iran has made final arrangements for purchasing Su-35 fighter jets from Russia. “Following the end of the Iran-Iraq war in 1988, Iran…
- World
Important to capture Artyomovsk to expand operations: Shoigu
Moscow: Russian troops are continuing efforts to take control of the city of Artyomovsk (Bakhmut in Ukrainian), which has seen relentless fighting in recent says, as it is an important defence hub…
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Scientist behind Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine strangled to death with belt
Moscow: Andrey Botikov, one of the scientists who helped to create the Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V, was strangled to death with a belt at his apartment here and police have arrested…
- World
Allowing Russia’s impunity in attacking Ukraine sends a message to potential aggressors: Blinken
New Delhi: Allowing Russia to wage war against Ukraine with impunity would be a message to “would be aggressors” everywhere that they may be able to get away with it too, US…
- India
Fully prepared to contribute to Ukraine peace process: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India was fully prepared to contribute to the peace process to find a solution to the Ukraine conflict. “From the very beginning of…
- World
US lawmaker warns India against Chinese-tainted Russian weapons
Washington: A top US lawmaker has cautioned India against “compromised” Chinese elements in technology it may have imported from Russia in view of growing ties between Moscow and Beijing. “We don’t want…
- World
US wary of Chinese proposal to end war in Ukraine
Washington: The US is wary of the Chinese proposal to end the war in Ukraine as Beijing is offering a bogus path to peace, weighing arms sales to Russia, and showing an…