Putin taps economist to run defence, replacing Shoigu in unexpected move
Russia's economists have so far largely ensured economic stability and growth despite toughest sanctions ever imposed on a major economy.
Mon May 13 2024
Shoigu says Russia and allies should step up military exercises in Asia
Russia and its allies in Asia should expand joint military exercises as they face direct threat from attempts by the US, said Sergei Shoigu.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Russia orders retreat from Ukrainian city of Kherson in major setback for Moscow
Russian commander says no longer possible to supply Kherson.
Thu Nov 10 2022
Putin calls off plan to storm Mariupol plant, opts for blockade instead
Moscow urges Ukrainian forces to surrender, pledges medical care.
Thu Apr 21 2022
Putin says Russia to welcome volunteers from Middle East to fight Ukraine
Sergei Shoigu said there were 16,000 volunteers in the Middle East who were ready to come to fight with Russian-backed forces.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Planes dump water on Siberian wildfires as residents plead for help
Residents complain of being suffocated in a region known for its frozen tundra that is now sweltering under a heatwave.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Some Russian teachers fear back-to-school shots of 'Sputnik V' COVID vaccine
A small independent Russian teachers' union is urging members not to be coerced into accepting shots of the "Sputnik V" coronavirus vaccine which is to be mandatory for military personnel.
Tue Sep 01 2020
Russia to rebuild Red Army Choir: defence minister
Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday he will aim to quickly restore the country's signature Red Army Choir, which lost most of its singers in the weekend's military plane crash.
Tue Dec 27 2016
Ukraine 'bears full responsibility' for MH17 crash - Russian minister
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Ukraine bore "full responsibility" for the MH17 crash which killed 298 people.
Wed Sep 10 2014
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024