![Russia says NATO states can't enforce Ukraine peace, wants membership pledge scrapped Russia says NATO states can't enforce Ukraine peace, wants membership pledge scrapped](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739925749_tbSergeiLavrov.jpg)
Russia says NATO states can't enforce Ukraine peace, wants membership pledge scrapped
Sergei Lavrov says, he and Kremlin foreign policy adviser had underscored that NATO membership for Ukraine was unacceptable to Russia.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Some Russians flee Ukraine conscription as Moscow remains defiant at UN Some Russians flee Ukraine conscription as Moscow remains defiant at UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663898006_RUSSIA.jpg)
Some Russians flee Ukraine conscription as Moscow remains defiant at UN
Some draft-age Russians rushed to leave the country on Thursday to escape their country's biggest conscription drive since World War Two.
Fri Sep 23 2022
![ASEAN slams progress on Myanmar peace plan at talks overshadowed by Taiwan ASEAN slams progress on Myanmar peace plan at talks overshadowed by Taiwan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51659589244_ASEAN.jpg)
ASEAN slams progress on Myanmar peace plan at talks overshadowed by Taiwan
China's Wang Yi and Russia's Sergei Lavrov walked out of a plenary meeting today when their Japanese counterpart spoke.
Fri Aug 05 2022
![The 'Big Package': How Russia was driven to default The 'Big Package': How Russia was driven to default](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81656383784_UKRAINE.jpg)
The 'Big Package': How Russia was driven to default
Russia's first major international debt default in over a century left it with cash but no access to the international financial network.
Tue Jun 28 2022
![Russia warns nuclear war risks now 'considerable' Russia warns nuclear war risks now 'considerable'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650953839_Mariupol.jpg)
Russia warns nuclear war risks now 'considerable'
Sergei Lavrov told the world not to underestimate the considerable risks of nuclear conflict and NATO's supply of weapons to Ukraine.
Tue Apr 26 2022
![Analysis: Two weeks into Ukraine war, faint glimmers of compromise emerge Analysis: Two weeks into Ukraine war, faint glimmers of compromise emerge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51646964349_UKRAINE.jpg)
Analysis: Two weeks into Ukraine war, faint glimmers of compromise emerge
Analysts say the fact that both countries were even meeting for talks left a window open for ending Russias war against Ukraine.
Fri Mar 11 2022
![EU, US, British envoys boycott Lavrov speech at UN rights forum EU, US, British envoys boycott Lavrov speech at UN rights forum](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61646134764_GENEVA.jpg)
EU, US, British envoys boycott Lavrov speech at UN rights forum
Lavrov was addressing the UN Human Rights Council remotely.
Tue Mar 01 2022
![Russia says 'real danger' of Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons required response Russia says 'real danger' of Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons required response](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51646134416_GENEVA.jpg)
Russia says 'real danger' of Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons required response
Russia's foreign minister told a Geneva disarmament meeting on Tuesday that Ukraine has been seeking to acquire nuclear weapons.
Tue Mar 01 2022
![Russia's Lavrov brushes off Western sanctions over Donbass recognition Russia's Lavrov brushes off Western sanctions over Donbass recognition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645524005_lavrov.jpg)
Russia's Lavrov brushes off Western sanctions over Donbass recognition
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov brushed off the threat of sanctions on Tuesday.
Tue Feb 22 2022
![Russia shuts mission to NATO in spy row retaliation Russia shuts mission to NATO in spy row retaliation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634609103_MOSCOW.jpg)
Russia shuts mission to NATO in spy row retaliation
The dispute marks the latest deterioration in East-West ties that are already at post-Cold War lows.
Tue Oct 19 2021
![China, Russia officials meet in show of unity against EU, US China, Russia officials meet in show of unity against EU, US](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616483630_RussiaChina.jpg)
China, Russia officials meet in show of unity against EU, US
Wang Yi and Sergei Lavrov rejected outside sniping at their authoritarian political systems.
Tue Mar 23 2021
![Britain expels 23 Russian diplomats over chemical attack on ex-spy Britain expels 23 Russian diplomats over chemical attack on ex-spy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-03/81521035876_Russianintelligence.jpg)
Britain expels 23 Russian diplomats over chemical attack on ex-spy
Russia, which has repeatedly denied any involvement in the nerve agent attack, said Britain should expect retaliation for its actions.
Wed Mar 14 2018
![Trump revealed intelligence secrets to Russians in Oval Office - officials Trump revealed intelligence secrets to Russians in Oval Office - officials](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/81494906842_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump revealed intelligence secrets to Russians in Oval Office - officials
US President Donald Trump disclosed highly classified information to Russia's foreign minister about a planned Islamic State operation during their meeting last week, two US officials said.
Tue May 16 2017
![Trump meets Russia foreign minister amid Comey controversy Trump meets Russia foreign minister amid Comey controversy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/71494493922_RussiaSergey.jpg)
Trump meets Russia foreign minister amid Comey controversy
While not unprecedented, it is a rare privilege for a foreign minister to be received by a U.S. president for a bilateral meeting in the White House.
Thu May 11 2017
![Russia calls US allegation it arms Taliban unsubstantiated Russia calls US allegation it arms Taliban unsubstantiated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/81492095365_Sergei.jpg)
Russia calls US allegation it arms Taliban unsubstantiated
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that a U.S. allegation Moscow was supplying arms to Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan was unsubstantiated.
Tue Apr 25 2017
![Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61740131483_atmosphereexoplane.jpg)
Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025
![Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71740090122_Kanakkanakdilangga.jpg)
Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025
![Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41740123190_GordonRamsay.jpg)
Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025
![Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71740127470_ZaimIkhwanZahari.jpg)
Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025
![Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61729211988_EmmanuelMacron.jpg)
Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025
![Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41732192773_tbBenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025
![Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025
![Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671677186_Teslalogo.jpg)
Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025
![185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco 185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71740109601_AnfaalSaari.jpg)
185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025
![IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51740111137_InternalRevenueSer.jpg)
IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025