Twitter removes China, Russia and Turkey ‘state-linked’ accounts
Twitter on Friday said it had removed tens of thousands of “state linked” accounts used by China, Russia and Turkey to push their own propaganda, sow misinformation or attack critics. By far the biggest network uncovered was linked to China, the US social media giant said, comprised of a “highly engaged core” of 23,750 accounts […]
Russia sees melting permafrost behind Arctic fuel spill
An unprecedented fuel spill that has polluted huge stretches of Arctic rivers was caused by melting permafrost, Russian officials said Friday, ordering a review of infrastructure in vulnerable zones. The spill — which has coloured remote tundra waterways with bright red patches visible from space — has highlighted the danger of climate change for Russia […]
US extends economic aid to Greenland to counter China, Russia in Arctic
COPENHAGEN/WASHINGTON: The United States (US) announced a $12.1 million economic aid package for Greenland on Thursday aimed at strengthening mutual ties and boosting a renewed U.S. push for a greater military presence in the Arctic. The move to improve ties with Greenland drew some criticism in Denmark, which less than a year ago rebuffed U.S. […]
Saudi, Russia outline record oil cut under U.S. pressure as demand crashes
By Rania El Gamal, Olesya Astakhova, Ahmad Ghaddar DUBAI/MOSCOW/LONDON: OPEC, Russia and other allies outlined plans on Thursday to cut their oil output by more than a fifth and said they expected the United States and other producers to join in their effort to prop up prices hammered by the coronavirus crisis. But the group, […]
Shock as Russian President Vladimir Putin names new PM, lays out constitutional reforms
Russian President Vladimir Putin named a little-known new prime minister and proposed a constitutional shake-up on Wednesday as he announced sweeping changes that fuelled speculation about his future plans. In a shock announcement, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said his government was stepping down after Putin used his annual state of the nation address to propose […]
Tens of thousands join Moscow opposition rally after crackdown
MOSCOW: Tens of thousands of opposition supporters rallied in Moscow on Saturday after mass police detentions at recent protests that have been among the largest since President Vladimir Putin’s return to the Kremlin in 2012. On a cold rainy afternoon, protesters huddled under umbrellas on the central Prospekt Andreya Sakharova street, where city authorities had […]
Piyush Goyal to lead delegation of five Chief Ministers, business leaders to Vladivostok
NEW DELHI: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will lead a delegation of five chief ministers, including from Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, and business leaders to Vladivostok in Russia from August 11-13, an official statement said on Friday. The commerce ministry said the visit is aimed at exploring investment opportunities and strike close partnerships with […]
Berger Paints scouts acquisition in Russia, West Bengal gets colourant unit
KOLKATA: Country’s second largest paint maker Berger Paints India Ltd Monday said it aims to grow in Russia and was also evaluating inorganic growth in the country while continues to pump in capital in the domestic market. The company had earmarked Rs 200 crore in the current fiscal toward modernisation in the existing units and […]
‘We’ll develop new nuclear missiles if you do’: Russia warns USA
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Monday that Moscow would be forced to start developing short and intermediate-range land-based nuclear missiles if the United States started doing so after the demise of a landmark arms control treaty. The United States formally left the Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty with Russia on Friday after determining […]
Russia to deliver S-400 missiles in 2023
NEW DELHI: Russia is likely to deliver the S-400 missile systems to India by April 2023, the government said on Wednesday. Asked about the US pressure to scrap the missile deal with Russia, the government said it takes sovereign decisions based on security challenges facing the country. “A contract has been signed on October 5, […]
Pakistan procuring 600 battle tanks from Russia
NEW DELHI: At a time when modernisation of the Army’s armoured corp is moving at a “snail’s pace”, Pakistan has drawn up an ambitious plan to procure close to 600 battle tanks including T-90 tanks from Russia, primarily to bolster its combat prowess along the border with India, military and intelligence sources said Sunday. Most […]
G20 summit: India, Russia, China hold trilateral after 12 years
BUENOS AIRES: Leaders of India, China and Russia called for reforming multilateral institutions, including the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO), as they underscored the benefits of a multilateral trading system and an open world economy for global growth and prosperity during a trilateral meeting held after a gap of 12 years. […]
Atal Innovation Mission & SIRIUS sign MoU for promotion of innovative cooperation between students of India, Russia
NEW DELHI: To promote innovative cooperation between students of India and Russia, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged between India’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and the Russian Federation’s SIRIUS Educational Foundation in the presence of the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the President of Russia H.E. Vladimir Putin, in New Delhi on […]
S-400 deal shows highest level of trust between Russia and India: Russian official
MOSCOW: Russia’s decision to sell the sophisticated S-400 Triumf air defense missile system to India by 2020 testifies to the highest level of trust and understanding between the two strategic partners, a top official of a Russian industrial conglomerate said on Friday. India and Russia concluded the USD 5 billion S-400 air defence system deal, […]
India, Russia sign USD 5 billion S-400 deal
NEW DELHI: India and Russia signed the USD 5 billion S-400 air defence system deal on Friday after wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, official sources said. The agreement was signed in the presence of both the leaders at the 19th India-Russia annual bilateral summit. The S-400 missile defence […]
India, Russia ask countries to fully implement Paris pact; commit to promoting green development
NEW DELHI: India and Russia on Friday asked all countries to fully implement the Paris Agreement on climate change while committing to promote green development and low-carbon economy. In a joint statement issued after the 19th India-Russia annual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, both the nations also asked developed […]