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What Tsunami Experts Are Saying About the 8.8 Earthquake Near Kamchatka
News | Jul 30, 2025, 01:07 PM ISTAn 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific—from Alaska and Hawaii to New Zealand. Hear from Tsunami Warning Coordinator Dave Snider as the situation unfolds.
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Moment when 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Russia's Kamchatka | Watch terrifying videos
World | Jul 30, 2025, 08:14 AM ISTA powerful earthquake of magnitude 8.8 struck off the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday morning, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific, including Russia, Japan, Guam, Hawaii, and Alaska.
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Tsunami hits Russia after earthquake of 8.8 magnitude strikes Kamchatka, US and Japan on alert
World | Jul 30, 2025, 08:14 AM ISTThe earthquake was about 250 kilometers away from Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost of the country's four big islands, and was felt only slightly, according to Japan's NHK television.
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Russia's national carrier Aeroflot hit by cyberattack, may take a year to fully recover: Report
Technology | Jul 29, 2025, 04:48 PM ISTRussia's national airline, Aeroflot, has fallen victim to a cyberattack. Two hacker groups, which had previously exposed the personal information of 101,000 individuals back in January 2025, have stepped forward to take responsibility for the incident.
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50 passengers killed as Russian plane crashes in eastern Amur region, pilot error suspected
World | Jul 24, 2025, 01:46 PM ISTAs per the updates from Interfax and SHOT news outlets, the missing aircraft was an An-24 passenger plane. The aircraft was headed for the town of Tynda in the Amur region bordering China.
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Three earthquakes, including one of 7.4 magnitude, strike off Russia; tsunami warning issued
World | Jul 20, 2025, 01:34 PM ISTThe larger quake was at a depth of 20 kilometers and was 144 kilometers east of the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, which has a population of 180,000.
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India hits back at NATO chief Mark Rutte's Russia trade warning: 'No double standards'
India | Jul 17, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTSpeaking at the weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is closely monitoring the developments but firmly reiterated its priorities.
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Why Japan sounded global alert over China's military buildup and alliance with Russia, North Korea
World | Sep 03, 2025, 06:41 PM ISTThe report highlighted a sharp rise in Chinese warship activity in the Pacific, especially near Japan's southwestern region. It noted that over the past three years, the number of Chinese naval transits near Taiwan and the Japanese island of Yonaguni has tripled.
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NATO chief threatens 100% secondary sanctions on India and China for trade relations with Russia
World | Jul 16, 2025, 11:08 AM ISTNATO Secretary General Mark Rutte issued a stark warning on Wednesday, saying that countries like Brazil, China, and India could face severe secondary sanctions if they continue trade relations with Russia.
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NATO Chief Warns India, China and other BRICS Nations Of Sanctions On Trade With Russia
News | Jul 16, 2025, 10:45 AM ISTNATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned India, China and Brazil and other BRICS nations that they could be hit very hard by secondary sanctions if they continued to do business with Russia.
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Trump threatens 'very severe tariffs' on Russia if war with Ukraine doesn't end within 50 days
World | Jul 14, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTThe US President made the announcement during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. However, he did not provide specifics on how the tariffs would be implemented.
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Why Trump's Patriot missile promise to Ukraine is a big deal: Check range, features and capabilities
World | Jul 14, 2025, 02:27 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has said his administration will supply Patriot missile systems to Ukraine to help counter intensifying Russian attacks, but made clear Kyiv must bear the cost.
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Zelenskyy Reports Overnight Strike with 339 Russian Shahed Drones Amid Rising Tensions
News | Jul 14, 2025, 10:55 AM ISTUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia launched 339 Shahed drones overnight, marking one of the largest aerial attacks in recent weeks as the conflict continues to intensify.
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Russian drone, cruise missile attacks kills two, injures dozens across Ukraine
World | Jul 12, 2025, 02:41 PM ISTUkraine’s Air Force reported that Russia unleashed a massive aerial offensive overnight, launching 597 threats that included combat drones, decoys, and 26 cruise missiles.
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Centre picks domestic firm for maintenance of S-400 in a boost to Atmanirbhar Bharat | Know details
India | Jul 11, 2025, 06:50 PM ISTIndia has reportedly selected a domestic firm to set up a maintenance and repair facility for its S-400 missile systems marking a key step towards defence self-reliance under Atmanirbhar Bharat. The move follows the S-400's critical role in Operation Sindoor.
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List of US Presidents who have visited Soviet Union or Russia
Politics | Jul 11, 2025, 02:31 PM ISTSeveral US presidents have visited the Soviet Union or Russia for key meetings and treaty signings, beginning with Franklin D. Roosevelt as the first visitor and most recently Barack Obama in 2013.
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Woman who overthrew her husband to become Queen, ruled the throne for 34 years | In Pics
World | Jul 10, 2025, 08:56 PM ISTCatherine the Great, also known as Catherine II, was one of the most influential and longest-reigning female rulers in Russian history.
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Why BRICS is pushing back against the EU’s carbon border tax: Explained
World | Jul 10, 2025, 03:26 PM ISTBRICS nations have condemned the EU’s carbon border tax as a discriminatory trade barrier that undermines fair climate action and disproportionately burdens developing economies.
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Ex-Russian minister Roman Starovoit found dead in suspected suicide hours after dismissal by Putin
World | Jul 07, 2025, 08:22 PM ISTFormer Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoyt was found dead in an apparent suicide hours after being dismissed by President Putin.
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Russia launches over 100 drones in massive overnight attack on Ukraine, killing 10, injuring dozens
World | Jul 07, 2025, 07:59 PM ISTRussia's intensified drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have killed at least 10 civilians, prompting a major Ukrainian counterstrike and raising global concerns over escalating warfare.