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Putin apologises for Azerbaijan plane crash, offers explanation

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev for the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 in which 38 passengers were killed near Aktau in......

Plane carrying 67 passengers from Baku to Russia crashes in Kazakhstan

A passenger plane travelling from Azerbaijan to southern Russia with 67 people on board crashed near Aktau, a city in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, CNN reported, citing local officials. Kazakhstan's......

Russia grants asylum to ousted Syrian president Assad

Following the political crisis in Syria, Russia has granted asylum to Bashar al-Assad and his family, TASS reported citing a Kremlin source. IMAGE: Smoke rises, after Syrian rebels announced that......

'Pure fiction': Russia denies Putin-Trump phone call

United States President-elect Donald Trump spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the phone and discussed ending the war in Ukraine amongst many other important topics, according to a media......

Russia backs Pak bid to join BRICS; will India resist this move?

Russia on Wednesday said it would support Pakistan's bid to join BRICS as the two countries decided to further strengthen their ties by promoting bilateral trade and cultural links. IMAGE: Prime......

Oil prices surge after OPEC+ cut output

The Oil prices have surged and surpassed $85 per barrel after several oil producer countries announced surprise cuts in production, TASS Agency reported. According to the Russian News Agency, this......

'Russia not bothered by West's oil price cap'

Russia on Thursday said it was not bothered at a possible price cap on its crude oil proposed by the West, saying Moscow will negotiate directly with its partners like India and China as the price......

Covid-19 impact: Low interest loans likely for vaccine companies

While there has been no commitment from the government on the procurement of vaccines, initial volumes, or distribution plans, there is a likelihood that the low interest loans may be made......

Ding Lost Deliberately: Russia

'The match,' asserted FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, 'has been played at the highest standards of fair play, no investigation is required.' IMAGE: Gukesh D, the new World Chess Champion.......

Two boxers pass gender test, cleared for Olympics

The two boxers had failed gender tests at World Championships in New Delhi last year. The World Championships were organised by the IBA, which is no longer a federation recognised by the IOC.......

Controversial move allows Russian, Belarusians in Paris 2024

IMAGE: A view shows the Olympic Rings in front of the Olympic House, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), during the executive board meeting of the International Olympic......

Davis Cup Finals group stage to be played in Sept

IMAGE: Image used for representational purposes. Photograph: Sergio Perez/Reuters Four cities -- Bologna, Glasgow, Hamburg and Malaga -- will host the group stage for this year's Davis Cup Finals......

Valieva's positive drug test prompts global outrage at Russia

IMAGE: RUSADA imposed a provisional suspension on Kamila Valieva after Tuesday's result. Photograph: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Teen figure skating sensation Kamila Valieva won a gold......

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