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  Zelenskyy postpones Saudi visit amid US-Russia talks on Ukraine

  World | February 18, 2025 23:43 IST

  Fierce battles continue along a 1,000 km front, with Russia advancing in Donetsk while Ukraine holds a small part of Russia's Kursk region from its August 2024 attack.

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  US-Russia officials agree to create high-level team to negotiate Ukraine peace

  World | February 18, 2025 19:07 IST

  No Ukrainian officials were present at the meeting, which came as the beleaguered country is slowly but steadily losing ground as US-Russia officials agree to create a high-level team to negotiate peace and promote economic cooperation.

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  Why did Saudi Arabia get to host US-Russia talks on Ukraine? The reason is..

  World | February 18, 2025 19:25 IST

  Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman likely garnered Donald Trump's attention when he announced plans for a USD 600 billion investment in the United States.

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  Why is Donald Trump so desperate to end Russia-Ukraine conflict? The reason may shock you

  World | February 18, 2025 14:17 IST

  US Donald Trump is likely to claim at least half of Ukraine’s rare mineral wealth as the price of alleged ongoing US support.

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  Europe Excluded from Ukraine Peace Talks Amid Ongoing Russia-Ukraine War

  News | February 17, 2025 23:18 IST

  Europe is excluded from Ukraine peace talks as Trump’s envoy confirms its absence. The US sent a questionnaire to European capitals, seeking their contributions to Kyiv's security guarantees before negotiations.

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  Top Russian officials to hold talks with US in Saudi Arabia on February 18, Zelenskyy reacts

  World | February 17, 2025 18:24 IST

  From Russia, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Putin's foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov will participate in the talks. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the US delegation. Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and national security adviser Mike Waltz will also take part.

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  Mahatma Gandhi's photo surfaces on Russian beer cans, netizens urge PM Modi's intervention

  World | February 15, 2025 19:32 IST

  Russian beer brand Rewort has reportedly used Mahatma Gandhi's photo on its beer cans with the label "Mahatma G". The matter got traction as Suparno Satpathy, an Odisha politician, posted about the issue on X.

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  Trump reacts as Moscow releases imprisoned American Marc Fogel: 'Very nicely treated by Russia'

  World | February 12, 2025 17:31 IST

  Russia has released Marc Fogel, an American teacher, which can potentially pave the way for peace plans in the Russia-Ukraine war. Responding to reporters over the issue, Trump said, "We were treated very nicely by Russia."

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  France delivers first batch of Mirage fighter jets to Kyiv, Ukrainian forces attack Russian airfield

  World | February 06, 2025 18:28 IST

  France says it has delivered the first batch of Mirage fighter jets to Ukraine as promised by French President Emmanuel Macron in June last year. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces are reported to have attacked an airfield with long-range drones in southern Russia.

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  Keen to reconstitute 'India-Russia Parliamentary Friendship Group': Om Birla to Russian delegation

  India | February 03, 2025 17:22 IST

  Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin is also expected to visit India for the annual summit this year. The dates for the visit will be worked out through diplomatic channels, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a weekly press briefing last month.

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  7 countries with the most battle tank fleets in the World

  World | January 16, 2025 10:27 IST

  Heavily armed and armoured, the modern tank is a versatile and mobile weapons platform and a critical piece of contemporary combined arms warfare.

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  India 'strongly' demands early return of Indians working with Russian Army after Kerala man's death

  World | January 14, 2025 20:28 IST

  An Indian national from Kerala who was working in the Russian Army was recently killed while another was injured. The MEA has said that the embassy in Moscow is seeking to transport mortal remains and repatriate the injured to India.

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  NATO chief announces launch of a new mission in Baltic Sea region to protect undersea cables

  World | January 14, 2025 16:55 IST

  The latest decision was taken by the US-led Western nations' military alliance after several incidents in the Baltic region heightened concerns about possible Russian activities.

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  North Korean soldiers fight in Russian uniforms with fake IDs: Ukraine's military

  World | January 12, 2025 15:18 IST

  The Ukrainian soldiers have shared their experience of fighting with the North Korean troops saying they are highly methodical and disciplined. They even claim that the North Korean soldiers are more professional than the Russian troops.

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  Donald Trump to meet Putin after White House return, Will this end Russia-Ukraine war?

  News | January 11, 2025 16:06 IST

  Anticipating an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump and Putin plan to meet after January 20. Trump, bold in his statements, aims to deal with the conflict which he called a 'bloody mess'. The Kremlin welcomes Trump's approach to global issues through dialogue, hinting at potential progress.

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  Trump hints at probable meeting with Putin, Kremlin says 'if happens, President will welcome this'

  World | January 10, 2025 13:25 IST

  US President-elect Donald Trump has hinted at his probable meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin after he assumes office. Kremlin says that if it happens, President Putin will welcome the move, adding that it has not received any such request so far from the US.

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  7 top intelligence agencies in the world

  World | January 08, 2025 8:19 IST

  Intelligence agencies are responsible for providing policymakers and political authorities with the most accurate, timely, and credible information possible for government decision-making.

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  Syria gradually gravitates Westward: Russia, Iran left to grapple with who's the biggest looser

  Explainers | January 02, 2025 11:25 IST

  After Assad's regime was toppled in Syria, Iran and Russia seem to have suffered the biggest setback. Moscow and Tehran see West coming closer to Syria, which used to be closely intricated with their geopolitical aspirations.

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  'No heating, no light': Russia's Gazprom halts natural gas supply to Europe via Ukraine

  World | January 01, 2025 12:55 IST

  After Gazprom announced it would halt gas flows, the Moldovan Prime Minister accused Putin of using energy "as a political weapon” and said his government does not recognise the debt cited by the Russian energy giant, which he said has been “invalidated by an international audit.”

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  China-Russia ties advancing to higher levels: President Xi in his New Year message to Putin

  World | December 31, 2024 16:45 IST

  Putin in his message said both countries have advanced the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era to new heights.