Katyusha: Why a World War II-era Russian love song is becoming TikTok’s latest obsessionA 1938 Soviet song, "Katyusha," originally a folk ballad about a woman waiting for her soldier, has resurfaced on TikTok. Repackaged with m...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
Art, maths and killing: Ukraine drone chief's formula to stop RussiaRobert "Madyar" Brovdi's underground command post features walls of blinking screens playing footage of Ukrainian drones attacking Russian ...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
What to know about a rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong UnChinese President Xi Jinping's recent trip to North Korea marks a significant chapter in regional diplomacy, focusing on enhancing cooperat...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the WestArmenia's parliamentary elections are a pivotal vote on its geopolitical future, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeking closer EU and ...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
North Korea nuclear programme 'absolutely non-negotiable': leader's sisterNorth Korea's nuclear weapons program is "absolutely non-negotiable," stated Kim Yo Jong, the leader's sister, ahead of Chinese President X...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talksUkrainian drones struck St. Petersburg, Russia's second-largest city, prompting residents to stay indoors. This attack underscores Ukraine'...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea next week. This marks his first trip in almost seven years. The visit follows Nort...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Putin says Russia is ready to make some compromises for Ukraine peace dealRussian President Vladimir Putin stated that Donald Trump requested compromises from Russia for a Ukraine peace deal, to which Russia is am...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Putin faces rival visions of war and peace at Russia's 'Davos'Russia's future is debated at a key investment forum amidst the Ukraine war. Some leaders push for continued global confrontation with the ...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks offRussia intercepted 50 drones over Leningrad region overnight. This comes as President Putin's economic forum, the 'Russian Davos', starts i...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Putin's 'Russian Davos' opens with US guests as economy slows and war drags onRussia hosts its premier investment forum in Saint Petersburg. The event includes prominent figures from the United States and Germany. Thi...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Ukraine pushed Russia back in May for second month running: AFP analysisUkraine has regained more land than it lost to Russia for two consecutive months. In May, Kyiv's forces secured a net gain of 282 square ki...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Between ballet and war: Japanese dancers pursue dreams in RussiaTwo Japanese dancers, Jotaro Kanazasi and Haruka Takemi, are pursuing their ballet dreams in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. They focus on their a...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Russia claims Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility, Kyiv deniesRussia's Rosatom reports a Ukrainian drone hit the Europe's largest Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. They state no critical equipment was damage...
31 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Imported voters, fake websites: Russia's covert efforts to stop Armenia's pivot WestRussia is reportedly working to unseat Armenia's leader ahead of the June 7 election. Moscow fears his re-election will cement Armenia's sh...
29 May, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Senior Ukrainian commander sees imminent 'turning point' in warA senior Ukrainian commander believes the next six months are critical for Ukraine to seize battlefield initiative and strengthen its posit...
27 May, 2026, 01.35 PM IST