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Typhoon Khanun causes emergencies in Russia, 2000 evacuated
Moscow: Typhoon Khanun triggered severe floods in Primorsky Krai of Russia, prompting 21 municipalities to declare a state of emergency, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said on Sunday. The typhoon triggered…
- World
Russia says it intercepted missiles at Crimean Bridge
Moscow: Two Ukrainian missiles attempting to attack the Crimean Bridge have been shot down by the air defence system in the Kerch Strait, Russia’s Defence Ministry said. Ukraine on Saturday launched two…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia hosted Ukraine peace talks conclude
Jeddah: The talks on the Ukraine crisis have concluded in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, where participants have called for continuing international efforts to build a common ground for peace. The…
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‘World War II clouds gather in Europe’
Dasu Kesava Rao, a veteran journalist who retired from active journalism after completing his tenure with The Hindu, has shared this story with Siasat.com. Says he: The author of this research paper…
- India
NSA Ajit Doval in Jeddah to attend Ukraine peace talks
Jeddah: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has arrived in Jeddah to participate in a summit of national security advisers and other officials being hosted Saudi Arabia on Saturday to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine…
- World
How Vladimir Putin has changed Russia in over two decades
Melbourne: Vladimir Putin’s own version of history casts himself as modern Russia’s bulwark and champion. According to this narrative, Putin has sturdily held back waves of foreign and domestic adversaries, and simultaneously…
- World
War is gradually returning to Russia: Zelensky
Kiev: Hours after Kremlin accused Kiev of targeting Moscow with drones, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the “war is gradually returning to Russia”. In a video address on Sunday from the…
- World
Russia’s external debt-to-GDP ratio falls to historic low
Moscow: Russian’s external debt-to-GDP ratio plummeted to a historic low of 15 per cent by the end of the first quarter, local media said on Friday. Data from Russia’s Central Bank reveal…
- World
Kremlin defends Putin’s decision to attend BRICS summit online
Moscow: The Kremlin on Thursday defended its decision not to let President Vladimir Putin travel to South Africa next month to attend the BRICS Summit in person, saying Moscow has done this…
- Technology
Russia bans govt officials from using iPhones over alleged surveillance concerns
Moscow: Russia has banned Apple iPhones from use by government officials over surveillance claims by the US, the media reported on Monday. Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSS) has told thousands of officials…
- Middle East
Iran to start power exchange with Russia: Energy Minister
Tehran: Iranian Energy Minister Ali-Akbar Mehrabian has reportedly said that his country will soon begin electricity exchange with Russia through Azerbaijan. Iran has considered two routes, one via Azerbaijan and the other…
- World
Guterres makes proposal to Putin on grain deal
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, making a proposal for the further implementation of the agreements on food and fertilizer exports from Moscow…
- Pakistan
Pakistan-Russia oil deal hits roadblock
Islamabad: The all-important oil deal between Pakistan and Russia has hit a roadblock, as the two nations are unlikely to finalise a long-term supply deal. Pakistan and Russia had agreed to form…