Geopolitics
Washington: Amidst confusion over comments made by President Donald Trump over the reported Russian involvement in US Presidential elections, the White House still believes that Moscow still poses a threat to the US. more
Trump cops severe criticism after defending Putin in Helsinki

Washington: US President Donald Trump has come under fire from his countrymen, following comments that he has no reason to suspect a Russian interference in the US elections.

Donald Trump blames US foolishness for poor ties with Russia

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that America's ties with Moscow have "NEVER been worse", before his first ever summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Pu ...

Strong multilateral institutions key to tackling world’s dramatic challenges, UN chief says In Moscow

New York: In Moscow on Thursday, Secretary-General António Guterres said multilateralism was vital to tackling climate change, terrorism and other dramatic challenges, and that the ...

UN chief notes ‘with concern’ report holding Russia liable for downing airliner

New York: Following the conclusion of an investigation that holds Russia responsible for the downing of a Malaysia Airlines passenger plane in 2014, the United Nations chief said on Frida ...

Syrian terrorists relocating to Afghanistan, says Russian Defence Minister

Moscow/Kabul: Sounding alert, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has reportedly said that militants from Syria are relocating to Afghanistan.

Putin, Assad meet in Sochi, discuss prevention of terrorism, bilateral ties

Sochi: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad held a summit on Thursday at Sochi, media reports said.

Israel disables major Gaza tunnel

Jerusalem: Israel said that it has destroyed a major tunnel which was dug up by militants to reach the state from the Gaza Strip.

Syria strike: Trump says mission accomplished, thanks France, Britain

Washington: US President Donald Trump has thanked allies France and the United Kingdom for launching a coordinated strike against Syria, in response to last week's alleged chemical at ...

Russia accuses US of putting international peace at risk

Moscow/Washington: Russia has warned the US over launching air strikes in Syria, saying that it could trigger a war between the two countries.