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
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
How Donald Trump's Ukraine aid cuts undermine justice for Russian war crimesUS funding cuts are impacting Ukraine's pursuit of justice for war crimes. Organizations documenting atrocities face reduced capacity. This...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials sayRussia's intelligence agencies are aggressively seeking Western technology and defense secrets to bolster its war economy, employing fake c...
30 May, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Premium for near-term LME aluminium at 19-year high as Iran war tightens supplyThe war has curtailed most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for Gulf producers to export aluminium and import raw materia...
29 May, 2026, 07.53 PM 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
Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like VenezuelaThe U.S. is increasing pressure on Cuba, but unlike Venezuela, the island nation lacks a clear opposition leader or succession plan. Cuba's...
23 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
US seeks to boost energy exports to India as Rubio visits DelhiThe Trump administration is aiming to increase energy exports to India, with Ambassador Sergio Gor highlighting India's receptiveness to di...
21 May, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Putin in China: Lip-smacking dinner menu for Russian President with Xi Jinping is gastronomic delightVladimir Putin is visiting China just days after Donald Trump left the Chinese capital. Xi Jinping and Putin -- who have met dozens of time...
20 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
US waiver unlikely to lift Russian oil exports already near capacityThe US has extended a waiver for Russian oil exports, but traders believe it won't significantly boost shipments. Russia's infrastructure i...
20 May, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
India has leverage to pressure Russia to end Ukraine war: Estonian FMEstonia believes India can pressure Russia to end the Ukraine war. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna highlighted India's leverage. He also ex...
20 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
UK allows diesel and jet fuel imports from Russian crude via sanctions carve-outBritain will allow imports of diesel and jet fuel refined in other countries from Russian crude oil, creating a sanctions exemption aimed a...
20 May, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
G7 finance ministers vow cooperation to face 'heightened risks'Global economic leaders met in Paris to tackle instability caused by the Middle East war. They pledged cooperation to manage challenges lik...
19 May, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
India buying Russian oil irrespective of US sanctions waivers, Indian official saysIndia has consistently purchased Russian oil, irrespective of U.S. sanctions waivers, according to a petroleum ministry official. The decis...
19 May, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Canadian-made sniper rifles surface in Russia; Manufacturer cites ‘fraudulent diversion’A Canadian firearms company, Cadex Defence, confirmed its precision rifles were fraudulently diverted to Russia, bypassing sanctions. This ...
17 May, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Russian crude supplies to India have increased, claims Sergey LavrovRussia has increased oil supplies to India, according to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. This comes as a crucial US waiver for purchasing R...
15 May, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
'Russian oil supplies to India have increased': Lavrov hails surging energy ties with New Delhi amid global pressuresHe accused the US of seeking to "dominate global energy markets" and sideline Russian firms. Amid West Asia tensions, Lavrov highlighted th...
15 May, 2026, 07.18 PM IST