Russia

Anatoly Antonov: Russia's Tough-But-Pragmatic New US Ambassador

People | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 21, 2017

Veteran diplomat Anatoly Antonov, appointed Russia's new ambassador to the US on Monday, at a time when ties are at dangerously low ebb, has the reputation of being a tough negotiator with a deep suspicion of Washington.

Nokia 8 Pre-Orders Begin, Price Lower Than Expected

Tasneem Akolawala | Monday August 21, 2017

The Nokia 8 smartphone is up for pre-order in countries like Germany, Australia, and Russia, and its price is lower than the expected EUR 599.

South Korea, US Begin Computer-Simulated Drills Amid Tensions With North Korea

World News | Reuters | Monday August 21, 2017

South Korean and US forces began computer-simulated military exercises on Monday amid tensions over North Korea's missile and nuclear programmes and reports that Pyongyang has generated at least $270 million since February despite UN sanctions.

Russian Jets Kill Over 200 ISIS Terrorists Near Syria's Deir al-Zor: Reports

World News | Reuters | Monday August 21, 2017

Russia's air force has destroyed a large column of ISIS fighters on their way to the Syrian city of Deir al-Zor, killing over 200 terrorists, Russian news agencies cited Russia's Defence Ministry as saying on Monday.

Benjamin Netanyahu, Vladimir Putin To Meet Over Syria Conflict

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 20, 2017

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Russia on Wednesday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, mainly focussing on the war in Syria, his office said late Saturday.

ISIS Claims Russia Knife Attack Wounding 7

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 20, 2017

The ISIS terror group on Saturday claimed responsibility after a man stabbed seven people on the street in a Russian city before being shot dead by police, despite investigators saying it was probably not a terrorist attack.

ISIS Claims Responsibility For Russia Stabbing Attack

World News | Reuters | Saturday August 19, 2017

Islamic State claimed responsibility for a stabbing attack in the in the Siberian city of Surgut that injured eight people on Saturday, the group's AMAQ news gency said.

7 Hurt In Russia Knife Attack, Terror 'Not Main Angle'

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 19, 2017

A man stabbed seven people on the street in Russia's far north Saturday before being shot dead by police but investigators said that his motive was most likely not terrorism.

Vladimir Putin Appoints Nikolay Kudashev As Russia's New Envoy To India

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 19, 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin today appointed career diplomat Nikolay Kudashev as Russia's new ambassador to India, the country's embassy said.

US Sanctions Hit Russian Hopes Of A 'Trump Bump' In Investments

World News | Reuters | Tuesday August 15, 2017

New US sanctions on Moscow have forced Russian business chiefs to accept that Donald Trump's rise to power is not about to produce a "Trump Bump" in foreign investment

After Both Tanks Break Down, India Knocked Out Of International Drill

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Friday August 11, 2017

The Indian Army has been knocked out of the high-profile international tank biathlon taking place at the Alabino ranges in the Moscow region of Russia after both the main and reserve T-90 main battle tanks developed mechanical problems.

Trump Says He Is 'Very Thankful' To Putin For Expelling U.S. Diplomats From Russia

World News | Philip Rucker, The Washington Post | Friday August 11, 2017

President Donald Trump said here Thursday that he is "very thankful" to Russian President Vladimir Putin for expelling hundreds of U.S. diplomats from Russia, because he said it helps him cut the U.S. government's payroll.

Kaspersky Lab to Withdraw Microsoft Antitrust Complaints Over Windows 10

Reuters | Thursday August 10, 2017

Kaspersky said Microsoft's proposed approach had addressed its concerns raised with Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service.

Ex-Trump Campaign Chief Paul Manafort's Home Raided In Russia Probe

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 9, 2017

FBI agents seized documents in a raid on a home of former Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort last month as the explosive probe into Russia's interference in the 2016 election gains pace

World Championships: PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal Get First-Round Byes

Wednesday August 9, 2017

Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal will play in the World Championships in Glasgow, beginning August 21.

US' Rex Tillerson Says Can Settle Problems With Russia, Avoid Damaging Ties

World News | Reuters | Monday August 7, 2017

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday said the United States wants to work with Russia and it was pointless to cut off ties over their disagreements.

Indian Oil Corporation Chalks Out Plan To Double Refining Capacity

Press Trust of India | Sunday August 6, 2017

IOC has stake in eight domestic and nine overseas oil and gas blocks in Libya, Gabon, Nigeria, Yemen, Venezuela, Russia, Canada and the US.

It's Shirtless Vladimir Putin, Again. And Internet's Got Meme-Fever

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 6, 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin was shown on Russian TV Saturday spear-fishing in a camouflage wetsuit, piloting a powerboat and catching some rays while on a Siberian holiday. And internet quickly turned it into memes

Vladimir Putin Bares Chest On Fishing Trip To Remote Siberian Lake

World News | Reuters | Saturday August 5, 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin stripped to his waist to brave the cold waters of a mountain lake as part of a three-day fishing and hunting trip in the Siberian wilderness, the Kremlin said

Icarus, Tacoma, Harry Potter, and More – The Weekend Chill

Akhil Arora | Friday August 4, 2017

A look at Russia's state-sponsored anti-doping programme, an exploration game set aboard a space station, all eight films about the boy wizard, and other things to enjoy this weekend.

Grand Jury Issues Subpoenas In Connection With Trump Jr Russia Links: Sources

World News | Reuters | Friday August 4, 2017

A grand jury has issued subpoenas in connection with a June 2016 meeting that included President Donald Trump's son, his son-in-law and a Russian lawyer, two sources told Reuters on Thursday, signalling an investigation is gathering pace into suspected Russian meddling in the 2016 US election.

Delhi Man's App Hacked, Cab Booked In Russia; One-Off, Says Uber

Offbeat | Priyanka Pant | Friday August 4, 2017

Delhi resident Mir Rafae was at work on Tuesday when he realised, to his alarm, that a cab had been booked all the way in Russia on his Uber app. He immediately cancelled the cab and flagged the alleged hack to Uber, which calls it a "one-off case."

Angry Donald Trump Says Russia Ties At 'Very Dangerous Low'

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 3, 2017

US President Donald Trump claimed relations with Russia had hit an all-time and "very dangerous" low Thursday, putting the blame on Congress after he reluctantly approved sanctions against Moscow.

Eyeing Russia, US Military Shifts Towards More Global War Games

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 3, 2017

The US military is moving toward more global exercises to better prepare for a more assertive Russia and other worldwide threats, a senior officer said in an interview with Reuters.

Russian Miner To Auction Off Huge 51-Carat Diamond

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 3, 2017

Russian mining giant Alrosa is set to auction off a huge 51-carat "Dynasty" diamond and four other high-purity diamonds with a starting price of $10 million, the company says.

Watch: Russian Reporter Punched In The Face On Live TV

Offbeat | Reuters | Thursday August 3, 2017

A man walked up to a journalist broadcasting live from a Moscow park on a popular Russian television channel and punched him in the face.

United States Says 'Grave' Consequences If Syria's Al Qaeda Dominates Idlib Province

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 3, 2017

The United States warned a takeover of rebel-held Northwestern Idlib province by Syrian jihadists linked to a former al-Qaeda affiliate would have grave consequences and make it difficult to dissuade Russia from renewing bombing that recently stopped.

New Website Aims To Track Russian-Backed Propaganda On Twitter

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 3, 2017

A website launched on Wednesday seeks to track Russian-supported propaganda and disinformation on Twitter, part of a growing non-governmental effort to diminish Moscow's ability to meddle in future elections in the United States and Europe.

Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill - But He's Not Happy About It

World News | Abby Phillip, Karoun Demirjian, The Washington Post | Thursday August 3, 2017

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a bill that imposes new sanctions on Russia, but he immediately expressed doubts about its constitutionality and criticized Congress for giving itself greater powers to prevent him from rolling back penalties aimed at Moscow.

New Website Aims To Track Russian-Backed Propaganda On Twitter

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 3, 2017

A website launched on Wednesday seeks to track Russian-supported propaganda and disinformation on Twitter, part of a growing non-governmental effort to diminish Moscow's ability to meddle in future elections in the United States and Europe.