'They're just meat': Russia deploys punishment battalions in echo of Stalin
They are among hundreds of military and civilian offenders who've been pressed into Russian penal units known as "Storm-Z" squads.
Tue Oct 03 2023
UK to declare Russia's Wagner a terrorist organisation
A draft order due to laid before parliament will allow Wagner's assets to be categorised as terrorist property and seized, the govt said.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Russia's 'General Armageddon' seen in first photo since Wagner mutiny
General Sergei Surovikin was briefly in charge of Moscow's war effort in Ukraine before the role was handed to General Valery Gerasimov.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Kremlin says Prigozhin plane may have been downed on purpose
Russia said it will not probe the crash of the Brazilian-made Embraer jet under international rules "at the moment".
Wed Aug 30 2023
Russia says genetic tests confirm Wagner chief Prigozhin died in plane crash
According to their results, the identities of all 10 dead were established, Russia's Investigative Committee said.
Mon Aug 28 2023
What happens to Wagner mercenary group after Prigozhin plane crash?
With Yevgeny Prigozhin believed dead, the fate of Russia's lucrative web of military and commercial operations hangs in the balance.
Fri Aug 25 2023
Putin delivers mixed tribute to Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin after deadly plane crash
The presumed death of Yevgeny Prigozhin leaves Russian President Vladimir Putin stronger in the short term.
Fri Aug 25 2023
Prigozhin plane crash: Villagers hear bang, then see plane plummet to ground
The crash occurred two months to the day since Yevgeny Prigozhin led an abortive mutiny against the army top brass.
Thu Aug 24 2023
Wagner's Yevgeny Prigozhin, Russia's most powerful mercenary, believed killed in plane crash
The aircraft had been travelling from Moscow to St. Petersburg with 10 people on board when it crashed near a village.
Thu Aug 24 2023
Poland plans to send up to 10,000 soldiers to border with Belarus
Poland is planning to move up to 10,000 additional troops to the border with Belarus to support the Border Guard, Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said on Thursday.
Thu Aug 10 2023
UK to designate Russia's Wagner group proscribed terrorist organisation
Proscription would make it a criminal offence to join Wagner, encourage support for it, display its logo in public or attend its meetings.
Wed May 10 2023
US to declare Russia's Wagner Group a transnational criminal organisation
The US government wants to declare the Russian private army the Wagner Group a transnational criminal organisation, National Security Council communications director John Kirby announced.
Sat Jan 21 2023
US designates Iran, China as countries of concern over religious freedom
Blinken said the list also includes North Korea and Myanmar - engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom.
Sat Dec 03 2022
Dogged England salvage draw
A determined England batted through the final day to salvage a draw from the first Test against New Zealand at the University Oval in Dunedin on Sunday.
Sun Mar 10 2013
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024