International Desk
Putin says Sarmat nuclear missile to be deployed this year
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday the new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile will be deployed this year following US reports that the weapon failed a recent test, reports AFP.
UN chief condemns Russian 'affront' in Ukraine as assembly meets
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine Wednesday as the General Assembly met in a special session two days before the anniversary of Moscow's attack, reports AFP.
Russia, China show off ties amid maneuvering over Ukraine
Russia and China showcased their deepening ties Wednesday in meetings others are watching for signs that Beijing might offer the Kremlin stronger support for its war in Ukraine.
Biden says no sign Russia mulling nuke use after treaty suspension
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday offered fresh criticism of Russia's suspension of a key nuclear treaty, but stressed there was no indication Moscow was moving closer to actually using an atomic weapon, reports AFP.
305 nominations for Nobel Peace Prize
A total of 305 nominations have been submitted for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel Institute said on Wednesday, remaining tight-lipped about the names on the list, reports AFP.
Xi Jinping may visit Russia in coming months
Chinese President Xi Jinping may soon visit Russia, the Wall Street Journal said on Tuesday, citing sources, reports TASS.
Putin raises tension on Ukraine, suspends START nuclear pact
Russian President Vladimir Putin suspended Moscow’s participation in the last remaining nuclear arms control pact with the United States, announcing the move Tuesday in a bitter speech in which he made clear he would not change his strategy in the war in Ukraine.
Biden vows Russia will never win Ukraine, as Putin fights on
US President Joe Biden vows Russia will never see victory in Ukraine, delivering a major speech in Warsaw hours after Russia's Vladimir Putin said his country would continue its nearly year-long military offensive, reports AFP.
Russia invasion of Ukraine 'strategic failure': US
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday called Russia's invasion of Ukraine a "strategic failure" as Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to "systematically" continue the offensive that began almost a year ago, reports AFP.
Darkened plane, silent overnight train: how Biden got to Kyiv
President Joe Biden's surprise visit Monday morning to wartime Kyiv began in the dead of night at a military airport hangar outside Washington, reports AFP.
Biden in surprise Kyiv visit
US President Joe Biden on Monday made a surprise trip to Kyiv, promising increased arms deliveries for Ukraine and unflagging support ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of the country, reports AFP.
Turkey ends quake rescue efforts except in two provinces
Turkey has ended rescue efforts in all provinces except the two hardest hit by last week's massive quake that killed tens of thousands of people, the Turkish disaster agency said Sunday, reports AFP.
How India's scandal-hit Adani Group hushes critics
Independent Indian journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta is being sued by tycoon Gautam Adani's business empire in six different courts -- and he is not allowed to speak about the conglomerate or its owner, reports AFP.
Plane crashes in Philippines, search underway for 4 on board
A small plane with four people on board has crashed in central Philippines where rescuers were searching for survivors on Sunday, an aviation official said, reports AFP.
Turkey quake cuts village in two
The small, grey house in southern Turkey that once looked out onto the road might appear untouched by last week's huge earthquake but it is now one floor lower, reports AFP.