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Vladimir Putin met with the SCO Heads of Government

20:05 18.11.2025

Vladimir Putin met with the SCO Heads of Government

In the Kremlin’s St Catherine Hall, Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the heads of delegation attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting, Kremlin informs. Russia’s chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of Government ends in 2025. The Council met earlier today in Moscow …

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

14:25 18.11.2025

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s talks with India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. On November 17, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, who is in Moscow to attend a meeting of the SCO Heads of Government Council. The ministers discussed …

‘Al Jazeera’: Could Ukraine’s corruption crisis ‘lead to its military defeat’?

11:15 18.11.2025

‘Al Jazeera’: Could Ukraine’s corruption crisis ‘lead to its military defeat’?

A corruption scandal that involves Zelenskyy’s business partner, political allies, and a cast of presumed wrongdoers who profited from a nuclear power monopoly has roiled energy-starved Ukraine, ‘Al Jazeera’ notes. Observers told Al Jazeera that the scandal may ruin Zelenskyy’s approval ratings, enrage Western donors and cause a political crisis …

View from India: Syria comes in from the cold

11:13 18.11.2025

View from India: Syria comes in from the cold

With great prescience, late Henry Kissinger had once said, “You can’t make war in the Middle East without Egypt, and you can’t make peace without Syria.” The adage remains true even today. Syria has been an astute practitioner of diplomacy in its statecraft, which was not surprising given its origin …

One more! – EU to set up new intelligence unit under Ursula von der Leyen

11:12 18.11.2025

One more! – EU to set up new intelligence unit under Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission has begun setting up a new intelligence body under president Ursula von der Leyen (ex- gynecologist), in an attempt to improve the use of information gathered by national spy agencies. The unit, to be formed inside the commission’s secretariat-general, plans to hire officials from across the EU’s …

92 years ago, on November 16,1933, diplomatic relations were established between the USSR and the U.S.

11:11 18.11.2025

92 years ago, on November 16,1933, diplomatic relations were established between the USSR and the U.S.

The Russian Embassy in Washington issued a publication commemorating the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the USSR and the United States. 92 years ago, on November 16,1933, diplomatic relations were established between the USSR and the U.S., marking a new milestone in the history of interaction between …

‘Le Monde’: Euroclear, the Belgian institution managing frozen Russian assets, says it will 'not rule out' suing the EU

11:53 17.11.2025

‘Le Monde’: Euroclear, the Belgian institution managing frozen Russian assets, says it will 'not rule out' suing the EU

Euroclear, a little-known but central player in Europe's financial system, holds €193 billion in frozen Russian assets that, since the invasion of Ukraine, have drawn intense scrutiny. Its director general, Valérie Urbain, warns that confiscation – illegal under international law – would weaken Europe's position, ‘Le Monde’ writes. As others …

‘The Guardian’: US military planning for divided Gaza with ‘green zone’ secured by international and Israeli troops

11:51 17.11.2025

‘The Guardian’: US military planning for divided Gaza with ‘green zone’ secured by international and Israeli troops

The US is planning for the long-term division of Gaza into a “green zone” under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction would start, and a “red zone” to be left in ruins. Foreign forces will initially deploy alongside Israeli soldiers in the east of Gaza, leaving the devastated strip …

The US is scaring Russia with junk aircraft – B-52H Nuclear bomber approaches Russian Arctic over Finland

11:49 17.11.2025

The US is scaring Russia with junk aircraft – B-52H Nuclear bomber approaches Russian Arctic over Finland

The U.S. Air Force has deployed a B-52H strategic bomber from Moron Air Base in Spain for operations near the Russian Arctic, with the aircraft receiving an escort from Finnish Air Force F-18 fighters and support from Finnish joint terminal attack controllers. The flight was part of Bomber Task Force …

Anti-government protesters clash with riot police in Mexico City during Gen Z-led rally

9:44 17.11.2025

Anti-government protesters clash with riot police in Mexico City during Gen Z-led rally

A large protest against insecurity and government corruption turned violent in Mexico City on Saturday as demonstrators clashed with riot police outside the National Palace. Thousands of protesters marched from the Angel of Independence monument through several streets and avenues before reaching the Zocalo, the capital's main square where the …

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