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Mercenaries from Pakistan, China fighting for Russia: Zelensky
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that “mercenaries” from China and Pakistan, along with a few other nations, are fighting alongside Russian forces in the ongoing conflict. Zelensky’s statement came after…
- World
Russia defends India’s trade rights, slams US pressure as illegitimate
Moscow: Russia on Tuesday said sovereign countries have the right to select their partners in trade and economic cooperation based on their interests, a day after President Donald Trump threatened to “substantially”…
- Stock Market
FPIs becomes net sellers in Indian equity market in July
New Delhi: As foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) became net sellers in the Indian equity market in July, analysts said on Sunday that continuous FPI inflows can be expected once global trade tensions…
- World
Trump deploys 2 US nuclear submarines over ex-Russian leader Medvedev’s remarks
Washington: In a warning to Russia, President Donald Trump said Friday, August 1, he’s ordering the repositioning of two US nuclear submarines “based on the highly provocative statements” of the country’s former…
- World
8.7-magnitude earthquake hits Russia’s Far East; triggers tsunami in Japan, Hawaii
Tokyo: A magnitude-8.7 earthquake in Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, July 30, prompted tsunami warnings in parts of Japan, Alaska and Hawaii. It also triggered a tsunami in the northern Pacific region…
- World
No survivors in Russian passenger plane crash in Amur region
Moscow: A Russian An-24 aircraft carrying 49 people, including five children and six crew members, crashed in the mountainous Amur region on Thursday, July 24, killing all on board, according to local…
- India
India rejects EU sanctions on Russia, cites double standards
New Delhi: Hours after the European Union (EU) agreed upon an 18th round of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, India on Friday said that it does not subscribe to…
- World
Russia dismisses Trump’s warning on announcement of imposing sanctions
Moscow: Russian Security Council’s Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday dismissed US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose massive economic sanctions on the country, calling it a “theatrical ultimatum to the Kremlin”…
- World
Japan willing to resume peace talks with Russia
Moscow: Japan is open to resuming peace treaty negotiations with Russia as soon as conditions permit, Japanese Ambassador to Moscow Akira Muto said. “In order to build stable relations with Russia based…
- World
‘Not happy’ with Putin, US President Trump signals new sanctions on Russia
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said he has approved sending additional weapons to Ukraine and is considering new sanctions on Russia. “We’re sending some defensive weapons to Ukraine, and I’ve approved…
- World
Russia becomes first country to formally recognise Taliban’s govt in Afghanistan
Moscow: Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognise the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow removed the group from its list of outlawed…
- Middle East
Iran eyes chinese J-10C fighter jets amid Russian deal delays
Tehran: Iran is reportedly in talks with China to acquire advanced J-10C fighter jets, also known as the “Vigorous Dragon”, as part of efforts to modernise its ageing air force. The move…
- News
Zelensky approves Ukraine’s withdrawal from treaty banning anti-personnel mines
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree to withdraw the country from the Ottawa Convention — an international treaty that bans the use of anti-personnel landmines. The decree approves the National…
- World
Russia accuses US of gambling with safety, well being of humanity
United Nations: Russia’s UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on the US airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities that “the US has opened a Pandora’s…
- India
Iran-Israel War: India ramps up oil imports from Russia, US in June
New Delhi: India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil in June, importing more than the combined volumes from Middle Eastern suppliers such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq, amid market volatility triggered…
