Russia seeks to dump dollar as new US sanctions loom
AFP | Moscow is intensifying efforts to wean its economy off the dollar as Washington considers tough new sanctions that could deny Russia access to...
Russia, Spain slam US ‘ultimatums’ on Iran
AFP | The foreign ministers of Spain and Russia on Tuesday hit out at US sanctions policy against Iran and ultimatums they say are being...
Why does Macron want a ‘European army’ to defend against US?
AFP | French President Emmanuel Macron called Tuesday for a "real European army" to allow the bloc to defend itself against Russia and even the...
THAAD vs S-400: A comparative analysis
Mariyam Masood | Missile defense systems are intended to safeguard a country against imminent ballistic missile attacks. Both THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) and...
Afghan delegation to attend peace talks in Russia: official
AFP | An Afghan delegation will attend international talks on the war-torn country in Russia this month, officials said Monday, as the Taliban consider whether...
Assad, Russia envoy discuss Syria constitutional committee
AFP | Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and an envoy from ally Russia on Sunday discussed "removing the obstacles" to forming a constitutional committee demanded by...
Russia to host Afghanistan talks on Nov 9
AFP | Russia on Saturday said it will host international talks on Afghanistan on November 9, with representatives of both the Afghan government and the...
The era of shattering treaties – Prelude to an Arms Race?
Muhammad Faizan Fakhar | On May 8, 2018, President Trump announced U.S. withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, commonly known as the Iran...
A sombre run-up to US-Russia summit in Paris – M K Bhadrakumar
M K Bhadrakumar | The highlight of the consultations of the US National Security Advisor John Bolton in Moscow on Monday was the announcement of...
Idlib deal sparks fresh diplomatic push to end Syria war
AFP | A Turkish-Russian deal for Syria's Idlib has revived efforts towards a diplomatic solution to the country's seven-year war, but analysts say a political...
Singer Fakhr-e-Alam detained at Russia’s airport
News Desk | Singer Fakhr-e-Alam who was on his ‘Mission Parwaz' has been detained at Russia's airport. Actor Faysal Qureshi shared Alam's message from his...
I see a world financial crisis brewing soon! – Mir Ali Khan
Mir Ali Khan | The last time I had written something along these lines was in December 2014 because of China, Commodities, Crude Oil and...