An Indian citizen was among 12 people killed in a fresh wave of Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday, as Kyiv and surrounding areas faced another night of intense aerial bombardment. The latest assault marked the sixth consecutive day of Russian attacks targeting the Ukrainian capital and...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to undertake a two-day official visit to Russia on August 23 and 24, 2026, in a diplomatic engagement expected to focus on strengthening India-Russia cooperation across trade, investment, science, technology and other areas of mutual interest. During the visit, Jaishankar will co-chair the 27th session of the India-Russia...
A Russian paramilitary group operating in Mali, known as Africa Corps, killed at least eight civilians, including three children, during air strikes last month, according to a report by a human rights organisation. The attacks were described as “unlawfully indiscriminate,” raising concerns over civilian safety and the conduct of foreign military forces involved in Mali’s...
India has summoned Russia’s Charge d’Affaires following an attack on a merchant vessel off the Ukrainian coast that resulted in the deaths of four Indian seafarers, escalating diplomatic concerns over the safety of civilian crew members operating in waters affected by the ongoing conflict. The vessel involved in the incident has been identified as MV...
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed his willingness to hold discussions with senior officials from Russia and China during his visit to the Philippines, signaling Washington’s continued commitment to diplomatic engagement despite ongoing geopolitical disagreements. Rubio’s remarks come at a time when global tensions remain high over issues ranging from the war...
A proposed sanctions bill targeting Russia has sparked growing debate among economists, policymakers, and financial analysts over its potential impact on the global economy. While the legislation is designed to increase pressure on Moscow over its continued military actions and international conduct, experts believe the measure could also produce unintended consequences for the United States...
Russia carried out one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, launching a coordinated overnight attack involving approximately 40 missiles and 120 drones. The extensive bombardment resulted in the death of at least one person, left several others injured, and caused widespread destruction across multiple districts of the city. The attack once again...
Russia has accused Ukraine of carrying out a deadly drone attack on a logistics centre that claimed the lives of seven people and left at least 24 others injured, marking one of the latest incidents in the ongoing conflict between the two countries. The strike reportedly targeted a civilian logistics facility, causing significant destruction and...
A bipartisan group of 60 United States senators has expressed support for a proposed legislation that seeks to impose sweeping tariffs of up to 100% on imports from countries that continue purchasing Russian oil and other energy products. The move, if enacted, could significantly affect global trade relationships and place additional economic pressure on nations...
A newly proposed sanctions bill backed by US President Donald Trump is expected to significantly strengthen economic pressure on Russia while introducing a more measured approach toward countries such as India and China. The legislation, championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, represents an effort to intensify penalties on Moscow over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine without...