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Russia signals intention to pull out of Black Sea grain deal
Moscow: The deal allowing Ukrainian grain to be exported via the Black Sea has “no chance” of being extended, after it lapses in mid July, as things stand at the moment, a…
- World
Russian ransomware group reveals more victims of MOVEit mass hack
San Francisco: The Russia-linked ransomware group Clop, which exploited a critical security vulnerability in a popular corporate file transfer tool, has listed several other victims of its mass hack, that also include…
- Middle East
Egyptian Prime Minister embarks on trip to Russia, Ukraine
Cairo: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, leading an Egyptian delegation, has embarked on a trip to Kiev and Saint Petersburg with a mission of resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict through an Africa-mediated initiative.…
- Pakistan
First shipment of discounted Russian crude oil arrives in Karachi: Pak PM
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced that the first shipment of discounted Russian crude oil has arrived in the port city of Karachi, a development that will provide relief…
- World
Russia to withdraw from European armed forces treaty on Nov 7
Moscow: Russia will officially pull out of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) on November 7 this year, the Foreign Ministry announced in a statement. As required, Russia has…
- Middle East
Erdogan discusses Ukrainian crisis with Russian President Putin
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, during a telephonic conversation, discussed about the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Erdogan stressed that the continuation of consultations with…
- India
Air India alternate aircraft to leave for Russia’s Magadan airport
New Delhi: Air India flight is all set to send a ferry flight to Russia’s Magadan airport from Mumbai on Wednesday, subject to necessary regulatory clearances, which would take the stranded passengers…
- World
Industrial substances contaminate Dnipro river after dam breach: Zelensky’s office
Kiev: The office of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the Dnipro river has been contaminated with 150 tonnes of industrial lubricants after the Kakhovka dam breach, the media reported. The…
- Pakistan
Pakistan allows barter trade with Russia, Iran and Afghanistan
Islamabad: In a bid to ease the mounting pressure on its fast-depleting foreign reserves, cash-starved Pakistan has announced a barter trade agreement with Russia, Iran and Afghanistan for certain goods. The Ministry…
- World
F-16s to Ukraine would be ‘unacceptable escalation’, warns Russia
Moscow: Charging the US and its allies with “playing with fire” by increasing support for Ukraine amid the conflict with Moscow, including planning to provide it US-made F-16s, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey…
- Middle East
Iran dismisses Ukrainian Prez’s drone supply claims as baseless
Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman rejected as “baseless” the Ukrainian President’s claims about Iran supplying Russia with drones for use against Ukraine. Nasser Kanaani made the remarks in a statement published…
- Business
Russia-China trade surges to record USD 200 billion in 2023
Hong Kong: Trade between Russia and China is expected to hit a new record level of $200 billion this year, according to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin during his trip to China,…
- World
Russia claims victory over ‘Ukrainian nationalists’ in border region
Moscow: “A Ukrainian nationalist formation” that broke into Russia’s Belgorod region has been defeated, the Russian Defence Ministry said. “During a counter-terrorist operation, the nationalist formation was blocked and destroyed due to…
- World
Bakhmut falls to Russian forces with Wagner Group’s assistance
Moscow: Russia said that its forces had taken full control of the hotly contested city of Bakhmut, also known as Artyomovsk, while the Ukrainian side said the situation there was “critical”. Yevgeny…