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What Putin’s election win tells us about Russia today

What Putin’s election win tells us about Russia today

Vladimir Putin's victory was never in doubt but its scale was new by post-Soviet standards.
Tue Mar 19 2024
'34th Anniversary of 'Black January' Tragedy in Baku, Azerbaijan'

'34th Anniversary of 'Black January' Tragedy in Baku, Azerbaijan'

This year marks the 34th anniversary of Black January the tragic massacre that perpetrated by the Soviet Army on 20 January 1990 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Sat Jan 20 2024
Kyrgyzstan moves to rid national flag of likeness to 'fickle' sunflower

Kyrgyzstan moves to rid national flag of likeness to 'fickle' sunflower

The sunflower has a peculiar meaning in the Kyrgyz culture equivalent to that of a weathercock in some European languages.
Fri Dec 01 2023
Robert Hanssen, FBI agent who spied for Russia, found dead in prison

Robert Hanssen, FBI agent who spied for Russia, found dead in prison

Prison staff initiated life-saving measures after finding Robert Hanssen unresponsive but were not successful.
Tue Jun 06 2023
Putin heads for Belarus amid fears of new assault on Ukraine

Putin heads for Belarus amid fears of new assault on Ukraine

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin flies to Belarus on Monday amid fear in Kyiv that he intends to pressure the former Soviet ally to join a new ground offensive against Ukraine and reopen a new front.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Kyrgyz-Tajik border conflict death toll nearly 100

Kyrgyz-Tajik border conflict death toll nearly 100

The former Soviet republics clashed over a border dispute accusing each other of using tanks, mortars, rocket artillery and assault drones.
Mon Sep 19 2022
Funeral of last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to take place on Saturday - Media reports

Funeral of last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to take place on Saturday - Media reports

The Kremlin hailed the late politician as an extraordinary global statesman who helped end the Cold War.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Gorbachev did more than others for peaceful end of Cold War - UN Secretary-General

Gorbachev did more than others for peaceful end of Cold War - UN Secretary-General

Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, who has died at 91, did more than other people for a peaceful end of the Cold War, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement.
Wed Aug 31 2022
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev dies at age 92

Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev dies at age 92

Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, who ended the Cold War, died on Tuesday. He was 92.
Wed Aug 31 2022
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Zelenskiy said Ukraine would recapture its annexed peninsula of Crimea from Russia by any means it deemed right.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Russia captures power station, redeploys troops toward southern Ukraine

Russia captures power station, redeploys troops toward southern Ukraine

Russian-backed forces claimed on Wednesday that they had captured the Soviet-era coal-fired Vuhlehirsk power plant intact.
Thu Jul 28 2022
US-Russian cooperation in space abides despite tensions over Ukraine

US-Russian cooperation in space abides despite tensions over Ukraine

The ISS itself was born in part from a foreign policy initiative to improve US-Russian relations following the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Thu Feb 24 2022
From cyber attacks to bomb shelters, boxer-turned-mayor Klitschko readies Kyiv's defences

From cyber attacks to bomb shelters, boxer-turned-mayor Klitschko readies Kyiv's defences

Klitschko is now readying its defences, inspecting Soviet era bomb shelters and encouraging citizens to become reservists.
Thu Feb 10 2022
[COLUMNIST] Baku massacre of the Soviet army or Armenian traces in the murder

[COLUMNIST] Baku massacre of the Soviet army or Armenian traces in the murder

When we look at the statehood history of Azerbaijan, we can see that the Azerbaijani people paid great costs for establishing their own states and preserving their independence.
Thu Jan 20 2022
Kazakhstan detains almost 10,000 over deadly unrest

Kazakhstan detains almost 10,000 over deadly unrest

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who called the violence a coup attempt, is set to nominate a new prime minister in an address to parliament later in the day.
Tue Jan 11 2022
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024