Russia News
04 Aug 2018
World18 killed in Russian helicopter crash in northern Siberia
Russia today said 18 people were killed when a helicopter crashed on its way to an oil station in northern Siberia early today.
03 Aug 2018
Social MediaAfter US, Russia targeting Indian elections: Oxford University expert
After targeting elections in the US, Russia may turn its focus on other democracies like India and Brazil, an Oxford University Social Media expert has warned.
02 Aug 2018
IndiaUS Congress approves amendment to exempt India from Russian sanctions
The US Congress has cleared a $716bn defense bill that will exempt particular countries, including India, from sanctions for dealing with Russia.
28 Jul 2018
European ChampionshipsIAAF refuses to lift ban on Russia
The IAAF has stated that it will not lift the ban on Russia from participating in international track and field events.
27 Jul 2018
FIFA World CupAfter World Cup debacle, know what Neymar has been upto
Brazilian superstar Neymar had a forgettable campaign with his national team at the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia.
26 Jul 2018
Donald TrumpTrump-Putin to meet next year, after Moscow interference "witch-hunt" over
US President Donald Trump believes he should not meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin till the "witch hunt" over Moscow's alleged interference in American elections concludes, and thus their next bilateral meeting would take place next year, his national security adviser John Bolton said today.
24 Jul 2018
Donald Trump'I gave up nothing,' says Trump over meeting with Putin
US President Donald Trump yesterday said he had given up "nothing" during his summit with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland, following a week of withering, bipartisan criticism over his handling of the meeting.
22 Jul 2018
South China SeaChina is waging 'quiet kind of cold-war' against US: CIA
China is waging a "quiet kind of cold war" against the United States, using all its resources to try to replace America as the leading power in the world, Michael Collins, Deputy Assistant Director of CIA's East Asia mission center, said at Aspen Security Forum in Colorado on Friday.
20 Jul 2018
Donald TrumpTrump invites Putin to Washington. Next step of friendship?
US President Donald Trump has instructed his top national security aide to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to Washington later this year and the "discussions are already underway", the White House has said.
18 Jul 2018
Donald TrumpHad a very, very good meeting with Putin: Trump
US President Donald Trump said he had a very good meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland, during which they discussed a wide range of bilateral and global issues.
17 Jul 2018
BollywoodRani Mukerji's 'Hichki' is going places, this time to Russia
Bollywood film "Hichki", which stars Rani Mukerji, is set for a release in Russia a day after Teachers' Day.
17 Jul 2018
FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup 2018: Worst XI
Several exceptional players failed to replicate their form in Russia.
17 Jul 2018
Donald TrumpMueller-probe shouldn't be permitted to interfere with US-Russia relations: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the probe by US Special Counsel Robert Mueller into Moscow's election meddling as "political games" that shouldn't be permitted to interfere with US-Russia relations.
16 Jul 2018
FIFA World CupRussian security thwarted 25mn cyber-attacks during FIFA World Cup: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russian and other security services thwarted nearly 25 million cyber-attacks linked to the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
16 Jul 2018
Donald TrumpTrump put to test over his 'friendship' moves with Russia
After months of anticipation, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet today in Finland's capital Helsinki to put to the test the US President's ambition to forge a personal bond with the Kremlin chief.
15 Jul 2018
IndiaAnti-terror ops to be focus of mega military-drill in Russia
Boosting counter-terror cooperation and evolving a common strategy to deal with radicalization will be the focus of a mega military exercise in Russia next month, in which India, Pakistan, and other member nations of Shanghai Cooperation Organization will participate.
15 Jul 2018
FootballWorld Cup 2018 final: Key battles to watch out for
France take on Croatia in the finale of the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Moscow on Sunday.
15 Jul 2018
ThailandDespite invitation, Thai cave-boys can't watch FIFA World Cup final
An official of Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital, where the twelve Thailand boys and their soccer coach are recuperating, said the team won't be able to watch the World Cup Final today.
12 Jul 2018
FacebookFacebook is testing a Messenger feature to identify suspicious accounts
In a bid to cut down on the nuisance of fake news and spam, Facebook is reportedly testing a new feature for Messenger to identify suspicious accounts sending unwarranted direct messages.
10 Jul 2018
FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup: Russians sniffed ammonia to enhance their performance
A report has claimed that the Russian footballers sniffed ammonia to enhance their performance during extra-time at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018.
09 Jul 2018
FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup: Contenders for the Most Entertaining Team award
The ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018 has reached its business end after the completion of the quarter-finals.
07 Jul 2018
FIFA World CupRussia lock horns with Croatia for a spot in semi-finals
Hosts Russia eye a place in the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but 90 minutes of football and Croatia stand in their way.
06 Jul 2018
FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup: Records that could be broken in quarter-finals
The quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup started today with France taking on Uruguay.
06 Jul 2018
FIFA World CupFIFA chief invites Thai cave boys to World Cup final
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has invited the Thai boys' football team trapped in a cave to the World Cup final, as messages of support poured in from top players.
04 Jul 2018
FootballKnow the updates on injuries as last eight battle looms
Certain key players have been nursing injuries ahead of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018 quarter-finals.
01 Jul 2018
FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup 2018: Russia stun Spain to reach quarters
Today's night belongs to Russia as they have orchestrated one of the biggest upsets of the 2018 World Cup.
01 Jul 2018
FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup 2018: All the latest news and updates
FIFA World Cup 2018, in Russia, continues to progress further with two round-of-16 matches already over.
01 Jul 2018
FIFA World CupGuide to picking your Fantasy XI for Spain vs Russia
2010 World Cup champions Spain will take on hosts Russia in the round of 16 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
01 Jul 2018
FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup 2018: Spain vs Russia- Match Preview
2010 champions Spain would face hosts Russia in a round of 16 battle at the Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday.
30 Jun 2018
Donald TrumpWill talk about Syria, Ukraine and elections with Putin: Trump
US President Donald Trump said he planned to discuss the situation in Syria and Ukraine, as well as Russia's alleged meddling in the US Presidential elections with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin when he meets him in the Finnish capital Helsinki on July 16.
29 Jun 2018
Donald TrumpEU to extend economic sanctions against Russia for 6 months
European Union leaders agreed to extend punishing economic sanctions against Russia for six months over the conflict in Ukraine, the European Council, comprising 28 leaders, said after a summit in Brussels.
26 Jun 2018
FIFA World CupWorld Cup: On-camera kiss attempt angers reporter, and rightly so
A Brazilian reporter fought back after a football fan tried to kiss her while she was on-air.
25 Jun 2018
FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup: Who can qualify for round of 16?
FIFA World Cup 2018 is progressing in a enthralling fashion, where several teams have already booked their spot in the round of 16.
24 Jun 2018
SyriaFirst Russia air strikes hit South Syria, no casualties reported
Russian air strikes are hitting rebel-held towns in Daraa (South Syria) for the first time since a ceasefire was agreed upon last year, said the Observatory for Human Rights.
24 Jun 2018
MoscowWoman has 'moving blemishes', turns out they are parasitic worms
In a rather worrisome case, a 32-year-old Russian woman was shocked to see her blemishes moving. From a tiny blemish under her eye, the scars moved up her eye and then downwards, swelling her lips.
22 Jun 2018
FIFA World CupFemale reporter groped, kissed on air during World Cup coverage
A Colombian female reporter was kissed and groped on air by a football fan live on air at the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia.
21 Jun 2018
FIFA World Cup'Get-pregnant-by-World-Players' campaign of Burger King Russia pulled down after criticism
The Russian leg of global food chain Burger King has apologized for its offensive advertisement where it claimed women who got pregnant with football players would get free whoppers for life and a chance to win $47,000.
21 Jun 2018
FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup: Life-size cut-out of Mexican fan goes viral
FIFA World Cups give us a lot of fascinating stories off the field and crazy fans make the tournament even more exciting. 2018 edition is no different.
19 Jun 2018
FIFA World Cup#BizarreNews: Football fans book a hotel in the wrong city
2018 FIFA World Cup has seen fans, from across the globe, making their way to Russia for the premier football tournament.
19 Jun 2018
FIFA World Cup2018 FIFA World Cup: Russia vs Egypt preview
2018 FIFA World Cup hosts Russia cruised in their first match with a 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia.
