Russia, US clash at UN over escalation in Syria fighting
UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters): Russia and the United States clashed at the United Nations on Tuesday, accusing each other of supporting terrorism during a Security Council meeting convened over a sudden escalation of fighting in Syria. Syrian rebels captured Aleppo last week in an attack initiated by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Formerly known as the
Russian actress drowns while filming yoga on beach
In a tragic incident, an aspiring 24-year-old actress, Kamilla Belyatskaya, from Russia lost her life while performing yoga at a popular tourist spot.
US, Ukraine defense heads discuss Russia’s use of new missiles, 2025 aid to Kyiv
(Reuters) – The US and Ukrainian defense chiefs on Monday discussed Russia’s use of new ballistic missiles, preparations for the next meeting of arms donors, and plans for Washington’s military aid next year, both sides said. The meeting came as the US said it will send Kyiv $725 million of missiles, ammunition,
Trump threatens 100 per cent tariffs on BRICS for undermining dollar
WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump has issued a direct threat of a 100 per cent tariff to Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) countries, demanding they abandon any plans to create a new currency. If they do not comply, Trump stated that he would impose a brutal 100 per cent
North Korea’s Kim: Russia has right to exercise self defence against Ukraine
Kim pledged to expand ties with Russia in all areas including military affairs under the comprehensive strategic partnership he signed with Russian President Vladimir Putin in June, which includes a mutual defence agreement, KCNA said.
US shuts embassy after Ukraine fires ATACMS at Russia
Reuters: The United States (US) shut its embassy in Kyiv on Wednesday morning due to what it called the threat of a significant air attack, a day after Ukraine used American missiles to hit a target inside Russia in what Moscow described as an escalation in the war. Later, after
Russia cuts gas to Austria in payment dispute
(AP): Russia’s state-owned natural gas company Gazprom stopped supplies to Austria early Saturday, according to the Vienna-based utility OMV, after OMV said it would stop payments for the gas following an arbitration award. The official cutoff of supplies before dawn Saturday came after Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer on Friday held
Russia rejects US accusations of election meddling
WASHINGTON: Russia on Wednesday rejected the United States’ accusations of Moscow’s interference in the U.S. presidential elections. U.S. authorities have alleged that hoax bomb threats targeting polling stations appeared to originate in Russia. The Russian embassy in the United States said in a statement that the accusations were baseless and
Modi calls for peace in Ukraine as he meets Putin at BRICS summit
India’s Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on the eve of the BRICS summit that he wanted peace in Ukraine and that New Delhi was ready to help achieve a truce to end Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War Two, Reuters reported. Putin, who ordered tens of thousands of
US reacts to ongoing SCO summit in Pakistan
While talking about Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the United States (US) has said that western superpower respects every country's right to form or join alliance.
