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Turkish bombing in Syria kills 38 IS militants: Army
Turkish forces on Thursday bombed Islamic State hideouts in Syria, killing 38 militants, said Turkish army spokesperson.
Militants fled soon after the offensive. According to the army,...
Trump aide says US sanctions on Russia may be disproportionate
A top aide to President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview aired on Sunday that the White House may have disproportionately punished Russia by...
Russia gets UN backing for Syria truce, Kazakhstan talks
A ceasefire held across most of Syria as Russia and Turkey secured unanimous passage of a UN resolution backing their efforts to "jumpstart" talks...
Obama hits Russia for election meddling
President Barack Obama on Thursday unleashed a barrage of retaliatory measures against Moscow for meddling in the US election, imposing sanctions on two intelligence...
US slaps sanctions on Russia, expels 35 diplomats
US President Barack Obama has imposed sanctions on Russian officials and intelligence services in retaliation for Russia's interference in the US presidential election by...
Russia, Turkey agree ceasefire plan for all of Syria: Turkey state...
Turkey and Russia have agreed on a ceasefire plan for all of Syria that should come into force this evening at midnight, the state-run...
Russia, Pakistan, China warn of increased Islamic State threat in Afghanistan
Russia, China and Pakistan warned on Tuesday that the influence of Islamic State (IS) was growing in Afghanistan and that the security situation there...
Russian jets step up raids on rebel-held Idlib and rural Aleppo
Russian jets stepped up strikes on several towns in Syria’s rebel-held Idlib province and rural Aleppo two days after the evacuation of rebels from...
Russia says Trump better partner for Syria deal than Obama
Russia is not in touch with the incoming US administration over Syria, but Moscow sees Donald Trump as a better partner to negotiate with...
Commentary: Yes, 2016 was bad. Next year could be worse
The killing of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey on Monday evening might have prompted knee-jerk comparisons to the 1914 assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, but...
Murder of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey a ploy to wreck Syrian...
President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that the killing of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey was a despicable provocation aimed at spoiling Russia-Turkey ties and...
Russian ambassador shot dead in Ankara gallery
The Russian ambassador to Turkey was shot in the back and killed as he gave a speech at an Ankara art gallery on Monday...
Russia warming up to Pakistan is causing India pains: ToI
Russia's nebulous public position on its growing ties with Pakistan continues to give sleepless nights to Indian policymakers who have sought to isolate Islamabad...
Islamabad, Moscow cooperation to help establish peace in region: FO
Foreign Office Spokesman Nafees Zakaria says bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Russia will certainly help to establish peace and tranquillity in the region.
In an...
Russia support to CPEC keeps India on tenterhooks
Russia's nebulous public position on its growing ties with Pakistan continues to give sleepless nights to Indian policymakers.
After it officially denied reports that it...
To Russia with love: Trump’s dreams of Kremlin might
In 2013, Donald Trump appeared poised to conquer a new frontier: Russia.
His Miss Universe beauty contest was taking place in Russia’s capital and he...
Karachi witnesses protest in solidarity with Aleppo
A protest in solidarity with Aleppo, Syria, was held in front of Karachi Press Club today (Saturday).
Hundreds of participants held a peaceful protest in...
