Russia

Russian, Belarusian athletes not part of Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Olympic chiefs announced Tuesday that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in this summer's Paris Games under a neutral flag will not be able to take part in the opening ceremony.

Putin: The autocrat eyeing a new world order

Abroad, 71-year-old Putin has spearheaded efforts to challenge the dominance of the West.

Putin wants to transform Russia’s far east into a tourist hotspot – but history shows it won’t be easy

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has taken a trip to Russia’s untamed and isolated far east as part of a campaign to promote tourism in the region

Ukraine twins smiling through bombs to go for Olympic gold

By Anna Malpas in Kharkiv, Jonathan Brown in Kyiv, Philippe Siuberski in Montpellier and Diane Falconer in Fukuoka

Melbourne set for new champion

Jannik Sinner has sprinted past opponents at the Australian Open in his quest for a maiden Grand Slam but could end up running a marathon in the final against Daniil Medvedev on Sunday, when Melbourne Park will crown a new king.

Australian Open / Russia's Medvedev, Ukraine's Yastremska in semifinals

Third seed Daniil Medvedev was forced to dig deep into his reserves to outlast Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in the tightest of quarterfinals on Wednesday and reach the last four of the Australian Open for third time.

Apple pays $13.6 million fine to Russia

Apple paid a $13.6-million fine to the Russian government over claims of abusing its dominant position

Russia suspends operations at fuel export terminal after suspected Ukrainian drone attack

It was not clear how long the disruption would last, how many tankers would have to idle outside the port, and what the knock-on effect would be on international energy markets.

Dolgopolov -- from Ukrainian tennis star to warrior

From representing Ukraine in the Davis Cup to donning military uniform on the frontline, Alexandr Dolgopolov has undergone quite a transformation in the service of his beleaguered country.

December 21, 2023
December 21, 2023

Russia splashes $12 billion to keep aviation sector in the air

Russia has handed out more than $12 billion in state subsidies and loans to keep its aviation sector afloat since Western sanctions over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine cut off supplies of key parts and maintenance services, a Reuters analysis shows.

November 5, 2023
November 5, 2023

Russia test fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile

The launch of the "Bulava" missile, the first in just over a year, comes as Russia ramps up nuclear rhetoric since revoking its ratification of a key nuclear test ban treaty.

September 29, 2023
September 29, 2023

Russian athletes to compete as neutrals at Paris Paralympics

Russian athletes will be able to compete as neutrals at next year's Paris Paralympics after the International Paralympic Committee members voted against a full ban of Russia on Friday.

September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023

Lavrov’s visit consolidates Bangladesh-Russia relations

Lavrov made strong statements on US interference and Russia’s commitment to working with its partners to prevent any outside “dictates.”

September 7, 2023
September 7, 2023

Govt may sign MoU with Russia on food import

Bangladesh may sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Russia soon to import some food items as those were offered at competitive prices, said Senior Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh yesterday. 

September 4, 2023
September 4, 2023

In Russia and Israel, national derangement runs wild

Whenever a country’s social contract unravels, conditions become ripe for rumours and absurdities to circulate.

July 18, 2023
July 18, 2023

Russia bans iPhone for govt. employees

Russian officials have been instructed to cease using iPhones for official purposes. The ban, which took effect on July 17, has been enforced by the country's trade ministry, with other ministries and state-owned enterprises expected to follow suit.

July 11, 2023
July 11, 2023

Sabalenka wants shield from 'hate' after Azarenka booing

Women's tennis chiefs on Monday pleaded with spectators to show "understanding and respect" when Ukraine players refuse to shake hands with Russian and Belarusian opponents in protest at the ongoing war in their country.

February 24, 2023
February 24, 2023

A Farewell to Russia

Russia is special, but mainly in the sense that it is uniquely capable of destroying, in a matter of days, what took centuries to build.

February 10, 2023
February 10, 2023

These folk tales record a unique past between South Asia and Soviet Russia

The Slavic fairy tales and Soviet stories formed a significant part of the childhood memories of people who grew up in the subcontinent from the 1960s to the mid 1980s.

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