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‘Rulers’ of the world are struggling to find their own masters
Those who claim to be the rulers of the world are struggling to find their own capable rulers. The first round of debate between President Joe Biden and his Republican rival Donald…
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Russia to respond to US drone operations over Black Sea
Moscow: Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has directed the general staff of the Russian armed forces to propose a plan responding to US drone operations over the Black Sea, the Russian Ministry…
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Places of worship attacked in Russia; priest, 7 security personnel killed
Moscow: Two Orthodox churches, a synagogue, and a traffic police station in Russia’s Dagestan region were attacked on Sunday, leaving a priest and at least seven security personnel, including six local policemen,…
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Russia nuclear doctrine may be revised, defense panel chief indicates
Moscow: Russia could change its nuclear doctrine, which provides for the use of nuclear weapons only in retaliation if the country is attacked with weapons of mass destruction or faces an existential…
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Russia’s Pacific Fleet starts military exercises
Vladivostok: Russia’s Pacific Fleet began deploying its forces as part of the exercises scheduled to take place from June 18 to 28, local media reported on Tuesday. “The Pacific Fleet forces have…
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Pressing Russia to release Indians in Russian military: Foreign Secretary
New Delhi: India on Wednesday said it has been pressing Russia to ensure the safety and repatriation of its nationals employed by the Russian Army. The comments by Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra…
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Vladimir Putin revamps govt body supervising Russia’s defence industry
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a presidential decree to update the composition of the Military-Industrial Commission and its board by appointing new members including Defense Minister Andrei Belousov. The commission…
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India welcomes Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia joining BRICS
Moscow: India on Monday wholeheartedly welcomed Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia joining the BRICS as their representatives attended for the first time a key meeting of the grouping hosted by…
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4 Indian students die in Russia’s Veliky Novgorod
New Delhi: Four Indian students, who were studying at a university in Russia’s Veliky Novgorod region, drowned in the Volkhov river, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. A fifth…
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Four Indian medical students drown in Russia
Moscow: Four Indian medical students were drowned in a river near St Petersburg in Russia and the Indian missions in the country were coordinating with Russian authorities to send their bodies to…
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EU agrees to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s defence
Brussels: The Council of the European Union (EU) announced on Tuesday that ministers from EU member states have agreed to use proceeds from frozen assets of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR)…
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UN resolution tabled by Russia against arms race in space fails
New York: A UN resolution tabled by Russia against an arms race in space failed in the UN Security Council. The draft resolution received seven votes in favour, seven countries, including the…
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CM Kejriwal likens situation in India to that in Russia
Amritsa: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday likened the situation in the country to that in Russia, claiming there is a “dictatorship”, and opposition leaders are being put in jail. Kejriwal…
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Vladimir Putin approves structure of Russia’s new government
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the structure of Russia’s new government, which will consist of one first deputy prime minister and nine deputy prime ministers. According to the new decree “On…
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Ukraine to face ‘critical phase of war’ in next two months: Commander
Kiev: Oleksandr Pavliuk, a Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, said the country will face a “critical phase of war” in the next two months, the media reported. Russia will continue to…
