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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
Thousands flee floods after Ukraine dam collapse
Kiev: Thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes after the collapse of a major hydroelectric dam in southern Ukraine, which Kiev said was “blown up by Russia in a…
- 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…
- World
India will do whatever possible to find solution to Ukraine conflict: PM Modi to Zelenskyy
Hiroshima: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held in-person talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the first time after Russia invaded Ukraine 15 months back and conveyed to him that India…
- World
Zelensky claims some Arab leaders turned ‘blind eye’ to Russia-Ukraine war
London: Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky who travelled to Jeddah to attend the 32nd Summit of the Arab League, has claimed that some of the regional bloc’s leaders have turned a “blind eye” to…
- World
Canada announces new sanctions against Russia
Ottawa: Canada has announced new sanctions against Russia. According to a statement on the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s website, Canada is imposing new sanctions on 17 individuals and 18 entities linked to…
- World
Russia bans entry to ‘500 Americans’ including former US President Obama
Washington: Former US President Barack Obama is among 500 Americans banned by Russia from entering the country in response to sanctions imposed by America, CNN reported on Saturday. Russia stated on Friday…
- World
UK announces ban on Russian diamonds in fresh round of sanctions ahead of G7
London: In a fresh round of sanctions, the UK has announced a ban on Russian diamonds, alongside the military-industrial complex and metals amid the ongoing Ukraine war. An industry worth USD4 billion…
