Russia

07:44 AM
Death toll rises to 41 in Russian passenger plane fire, Putin orders 'thorough investigation'

At least 41 people were killed after a Russian passenger plane caught massive fire while making an emergency landing.

03:38 PM
Discussing three-way nuclear deal that includes Russia, China: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that he and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin were discussing a potential three-way nuclear deal that includes China.

10:26 AM
Venezuela uprising: Russia responds to Pompeo's claims; Cuba rejects Trump's 'sanctions and embargo' threat

Russia has rubbished US Secretary of State Micheal R Pompeo's claim of the country having persuaded Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro not to leave the country.

03:50 PM
Putin proposes to unite Northern Sea Route, Chinese Maritime Silk Road

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday proposed to unite the Northern Sea Route and the Chinese Maritime Silk Road with an aim to create a global route connecting East Asia with Europe.

10:31 AM
Russia starts assembling of six Sukhoi SU-30 fighter jets for Myanmar

Russia has started assembling of six SU-30SM fighter jets for Myanmar that was signed between the two countries last year, according to Russian media on Wednesday.

11:01 AM
Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un meet in Vladivostok

North Korea's Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have met for their first ever summit.

10:48 AM
Russia simplifies citizenship rules for residents of eastern Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to make it easier for residents of eastern Ukraine's separatist territories to obtain Russian passports and citizenship, the Kremlin said.

08:57 AM
North Korea confirms upcoming Kim-Putin summit

North Korea on Monday confirmed that its leader Kim Jong-un will "soon" visit Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin.

09:58 AM
US envoy to visit Russia ahead of maiden Kim-Putin summit

United States Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun will visit Russia this week to discuss the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.

04:28 PM
Russia honours PM Narendra Modi with 'Order of Saint Andrew The Apostle

Russia on Friday announced conferring of its highest civilian award 'Order of Saint Andrew The Apostle' on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

11:26 AM
William Barr: Mueller did not find Trump or his campaign conspired with Russia

US Attorney General William Barr told Congress that special counsel Robert Mueller did not find evidence that the Trump campaign conspired or coordinated with the Russian government to allegedly interfere in the 2016 election.

11:31 AM
Russia offers to mediate between India-Pak tensions

Russia offered help to reduce the escalating tension between India and Pakistan while adding that there can be a no better alternative to resolve all issues other than ‘dialogue and peaceful means’.

11:33 AM
Afghan Government slams Russia for allowing UN blacklisted Taliban to attend Moscow talks

The Afghan government, which was not invited in last week's Moscow talks, slammed Russia for allowing the United Nations blacklisted Taliban members to take part in the talks.

10:09 AM
Injured Sharapova pulls out of St Petersburg Open

Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova pulled out of the ongoing St Petersburg Open owing to an injury in the right shoulder.

11:31 AM
Ten killed in twin vessel fire in Russia's Kerch Strait

At least 10 people were killed when two vessels in the Kerch Strait were consumed by fire, Russia’s Federal Maritime and River Transport Agency announced.

11:35 AM
'Oil from Iran, S-400 deal not helpful for Indo-US relations'

The United States Department of State spokesperson Heather Nauert said import of Iranian oil by India and the signing of the recent India-Russia S-400 Triumph air defence missile deal are not helpful for India and the United States relations.

01:50 PM
Donald Trump's response on India-Russia S-400 deal a suspense

US President Donald Trump has set a suspense ball rolling over his take on India-Russia recent S-400 Triumph air defence missile deal.

03:56 PM
India-Russia hold delegation level talks

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday led the Indian delegation at the 23rd meeting of India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission (IRIGC-TEC) to discuss the expansion of Russia-India relationship across all sectors.

10:48 AM
Sushma Swaraj embarks on two-day visit to Moscow

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj on Thursday left for a two-day visit to Moscow, Russia.

01:56 PM
Donald Trump questions Mueller's Russia probe

Trump has been a vocal critic of Mueller's Russia probe and has repeatedly called it a "witch hunt" and "unnecessary."

08:56 AM
Trump's lawyer unsure if collusion with Russia is a crime

Rudy Giuliani, the lawyer of United States President Donald Trump said the former was not sure whether collusion with Russia would be considered a crime.

04:01 PM
PM Modi reaffirms support to African nations

Prime Minister Modi said, "Since the past four years my government has prioritised development and peace in Africa."

12:48 PM
World Cup 2018: Andres Iniesta retires from international football after Spain exit

Andres Iniesta, who scored Spain's winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final, has announced his retirement from international football following the team's exit against Russia.

10:24 AM
FIFA WC: Tunisia beat Panama 2-1

Tunisia battled their way to victory over Panama with a fantastic 2-1 in their third and last Group G clash of the ongoing 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup here at Mordovia Arena.