India and Russia in talks over long-term oil deals – Bloomberg
New Delhi reportedly wants to secure a steady supply of crude instead of one-off purchases
Extreme winter cold grips Russia
Temperatures could drop to -54C in some parts of the country
A large mob chanting antisemitic slogan stormed Russian airport
A large mob shouting antisemitic slogans stormed the facility at the Makhachkala airport in Dagestan, Russia.
Ukraine’s alleged role in Moscow’s drone attacks
Unsettling drone attacks target Moscow, raising tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Vital infrastructure at risk in escalating conflict.
Islamic countries refuse to hinder Russia’s economic growth
Russia and Islamic nations defy Western sanctions, forging strong economic partnerships and expanding trade opportunities.
China launches projects to build ‘new-era’ marriage, childbearing culture
China's Family Planning Association, a national body that implements the government's population and fertility measures, will launch the projects to encourage women to marry and have children, state-backed Global Times reported on Monday.
Pentagon sees ‘Chinese threat’ in US default
Top military leaders claim that a massive spending hike is needed to confront Beijing
Russian car sales triple
Consumers are buying more domestic and Chinese brands amid the exodus of Western and Japanese automakers, statistics show
Putin approves punishment stripping Russians who threatened national security of citizenship
New law stipulates conditions for obtaining, terminating Russian citizenship
Russia-India trade surges
Exports of Russian goods topped $40 billion for the first time
Russia accuses West of turning Ukraine into ‘radioactive landfill’
British supplies of depleted uranium munitions show the “ruthlessness” of Western policy in Ukraine, Moscow has said
Exclusive: Pakistan places first order for discounted Russian crude oil
The deal will see Pakistan buy crude oil only, not refined fuels, and imports are expected to reach 100,000 barrels per day if the first transaction goes through smoothly, Minister Musadik Malik told Reuters on Wednesday night.