Ukrainian intelligence chief threatens attacks in Russia
Kirill Budanov refused, however, to take responsibility for previous strikes on the Crimea Bridge and airfields inside Russia
Putin talks cooperation with US ally
The Russian president spoke with the Saudi crown prince, discussing OPEC Plus
FM Bilawal Bhutto pays an official visit to Moscow
The Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto has reached Russia on his two-day official visit to discuss bilateral trade between the two countries.
Iconic Russian rifle upgraded
The new Kalashnikov AK-12 incorporates feedback from troops' experiences in the Ukraine conflict, the manufacturer says
Russia-Iran trade blossoming
Turnover is expected to grow further under a new free trade agreement between Tehran and the Eurasian Economic Union
Ex-Russian president predicts new anti-US military alliance
The Ukraine crisis may lead to the founding of a bloc of countries “fed up” with Washington, Dmitry Medvedev says
US designates Russia’s Wagner military group an intl ‘criminal organization’
The designation will allow the wider application of sanctions on the group's sprawling global network, which includes mercenary operations as well as businesses in Africa and elsewhere.
Russia indicates when Ukraine conflict may end
No military infrastructure that poses a direct threat to Moscow should remain in the country, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says
US-China tech rivalry: Impacts and a way forward
The United States and China have been locked in a tech rivalry for years, with each country vying for dominance in key technology sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and semiconductors.
China’s population shrinks for first time in over 60 years
The nation of 1.4 billion has seen birth rates plunge to record lows as its workforce ages, in a rapid decline that analysts warn could stymie economic growth and pile pressure on strained public coffers.
China warns West to stop creating ‘imaginary enemies’
The US and Japan are the real security threat to the Asia-Pacific, Beijing insists
War in Ukraine still going on despite unilateral Russian Cease Fire
War in Ukraine is going on despite Russian leader Vladimir Putin unilaterally ordering his forces to pause attacks for 36 hours for the Orthodox Christmas.