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Putin's Q&A with world news agency heads at SPIEF: As it happened

The Russian president fielded questions on Ukraine, strategic partnerships, new weapons systems, the Middle East, and Moscow's relations...


India eyeing Arctic route amid Hormuz crisis Russian minister

India is very interested in the Northern Sea Route and joint development of capabilities is ongoing, says Russian minister India...


Putin reacts to Zelenskys meeting proposal

The Russian president has given his response to an open letter, in which the Ukrainian leader reiterated Kievs demands while calling...


"We continue to focus on dialogue, diplomacy": India on Russia-Ukraine conflict as Zelenskyy proposes direct talks with Putin

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reaffirmed India's consistent position that dialogue...


Russia reports record-high employment rate

Workforce participation has reached 61.5%, while unemployment remains at a historic low of 2.2%, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova...


RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-PUTIN-CHINA-BILATERAL TIES

(260604) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin meets heads of 13 major international news agencies,...


US backs out of Germany-Tomahawk missile deal over Russia fears - Politico

The Pentagon believes that Moscow would interpret the deployment of long-range missiles as an escalation, the outlet says ...


Former Foreign Secy Shringla backs Russian President Putin's remarks on India's growth, calls it fact-based

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday said Russian President...


BRICS nations discuss pathways for tech firms to access public markets at SPIEF

Moscow [Russia], June 5 (ANI): Accelerated growth of technology companies across BRICS nations could boost annual gross domestic product...


India eyes 200 Russian jets to boost regional connectivity: United Aircraft Corporation

Moscow [Russia], June 5 (ANI): India is positioning itself to become a global hub for regional aviation, with major moves underway...


Over 90% of Payments in 10 Minutes: Sber Accelerates Russian-Indian Trade

SberBank St. Petersburg [Russia], June 5: Among the areas are launching factoring for Indian MSMEs, developing technology bridges...


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Crude prices surge on Hormuz blockade concerns and tensions

Crude prices surge on Hormuz blockade concerns and tensions

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Oil prices surged by about $5 a barrel on June 1 as fears of further disruptions to global energy supplies...

Meta employee monitoring project sparks GDPR concerns

Meta employee monitoring project sparks GDPR concerns

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Meta's effort to train artificial intelligence systems using detailed records of employee computer activity...

Putin's Q&A with world news agency heads at SPIEF: As it happened

Putin's Q&A with world news agency heads at SPIEF: As it happened

The Russian president fielded questions on Ukraine, strategic partnerships, new weapons systems, the Middle East, and Moscow's relations...

India eyeing Arctic route amid Hormuz crisis Russian minister

India eyeing Arctic route amid Hormuz crisis  Russian minister

India is very interested in the Northern Sea Route and joint development of capabilities is ongoing, says Russian minister India...

Putin reacts to Zelenskys meeting proposal

Putin reacts to Zelenskys meeting proposal

The Russian president has given his response to an open letter, in which the Ukrainian leader reiterated Kievs demands while calling...

"We continue to focus on dialogue, diplomacy": India on Russia-Ukraine conflict as Zelenskyy proposes direct talks with Putin

"We continue to focus on dialogue, diplomacy": India on Russia-Ukraine conflict as Zelenskyy proposes direct talks with Putin

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reaffirmed India's consistent position that dialogue...

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Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs of 10 percent or more on imports from dozens of major U.S. trading...

U.S. stocks end divided Thursday but Dow notches up huge gain

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Thursday, led by a blockbuster rally in the Dow Jones Industrial Average,...

SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning an unprecedented stock market debut, aiming to raise a record US$75 billion...

Microsoft unveils AI-designed quantum chip, eyes 2029 debut

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Microsoft said it expects to have commercially useful quantum computers by 2029 after unveiling a new quantum...

Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus

LONDON, U.K.: Nigeria's Dangote refinery has built up a significant surplus of jet fuel and is well-positioned to supply markets around...

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Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal
Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

DUBAI/BEIRUT: The Iran-backed Hezbollah group rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on June 4, while Israel said it would not pull its...


Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade
Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade

DUBLIN, Ireland: Children as young as seven are being targeted by criminal gangs in parts of Ireland and trained to carry drugs and...


Washington targets Iranian digital asset firms in crackdown
Washington targets Iranian digital asset firms in crackdown

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration this week imposed sanctions on Iran's largest digital asset exchange and three other cryptocurrency...


Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected
Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

TOKYO, Japan: Severe tropical storm Jangmi hit Japan on June 3, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that disrupted transport and businesses...


Belfast court jails man for 31 years over murder of girlfriend
Belfast court jails man for 31 years over murder of girlfriend

BELFAST, Northern Ireland: A man who pretended to be live-streaming a video game on YouTube to create an alibi while he killed his...


Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says
Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says

KHARTOUM, Sudan: The United Nations says sexual violence has become one of the main features of the war in Sudan, which is now in its...


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