(MENAFN) A senior Russian lawmaker likened Latvian officials to Nazi Germany on Friday after Riga ordered the deportation of 841 Russian pensioners for failing a mandatory language test. Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of Russia’s State Duma, said the...
(MENAFN) Sudan is considering Russia as a key partner to help rebuild its energy infrastructure damaged by ongoing conflict, Energy and Oil Minister Al-Muatasim Ibrahim said. Speaking at the Russian Energy Week forum in Moscow, Ibrahim highlighted...
(MENAFN) Starting in March 2026, all labor migrants entering Russia will be required to undergo testing for viral hepatitis B and C, expanding the country’s existing medical screening regulations. The new rules will cover foreign citizens and...
(MENAFN) Starting in March 2026, Russia will mandate that labor migrants undergo testing for hepatitis B and C, expanding the country’s existing medical screening procedures. The regulations will affect foreign nationals and stateless individuals...
(MENAFN) On Saturday, India transported the sacred Kapilavastu Relics—believed to contain the remains of Buddha Shakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism—to Russia’s Republic of Kalmykia via a special Air Force flight. The relics will be on display in...
(MENAFN) The Kremlin revealed on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa for his inaugural official trip to Russia. According to a statement from the Kremlin, "The leaders intend to discuss the...
(MENAFN) The Kremlin confirmed Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will receive Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on his inaugural trip to Russia. "The leaders intend to discuss the current state and future prospects of Russia-Syria...
(MENAFN) The Latvian government has approved amendments to its refugee support law, significantly reducing financial assistance for Ukrainians and cutting several benefits. Latvia — one of Kiev’s strongest allies within the EU and home to at least...
(MENAFN) A regional lawmaker in Russia has demanded a complete prohibition of Halloween celebrations, claiming the Western holiday promotes Satanism, which is outlawed under Russian law. Mikhail Ivanov, a deputy from Bryansk Region and head of the...
(MENAFN) A legislator from Russia’s Bryansk Region has advocated for the prohibition of Halloween, asserting that the celebration is linked to Satanism, which is outlawed in the country. Mikhail Ivanov, who also leads the group ‘Orthodox Russia,’...
Russian spies and hard-left humanitarian groups are working with people smugglers to flood Europe with illegal migrants, a Bulgarian minister says. Daniel Mitov, the interior minister, said his government had evidence that Russia’s foreign...
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (centre) has a selfie with a member of the public during campaigning in Caerphilly. Photo Ben Birchall/PA Wire Ben Wildsmith Thursday’s by-election in Caerphilly is probably the most important poll held in Wales in...
Igor Shesterkin (Image Source: Getty) Igor Shesterkin’s rise from the icy rinks of Moscow to becoming one of the NHL’s best goalies is a story of hard work, patience, and pride in his roots. Born on December 30, 1995, in Moscow, Russia, Shesterkin...
Andrei Vasilevskiy (Image Source: Getty) From the icy rinks of Tyumen to Stanley Cup glory, Andrei Vasilevskiy’s journey is as much about grit and upbringing as it is about talent. Born in the Siberian city of Tyumen, Russia, on July 25, 1994,...
India and Russia bonded over soft power last week when Buddha relics were sent by New Delhi to Kalmykia in Russia's Volga region that shares deep historical bonds here. The exposition of sacred relics of lord Buddha from India drew an...
Last Updated:October 19, 2025, 23:43 IST The Lieutenant Governor called upon the global community to work towards a world founded on compassion, equality, and moral integrity. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in Russia (Credits X) Jammu and Kashmir...
New Delhi, Oct 19: The Indian Delegation led by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha departed Elista, Republic of Kalmykia, Russia today with the holy relics of Lord Buddha. The holy relics, recognized as a National Treasure of India, were brought to...
A Dutch-Maltese conductor of international repute has quietly served as Malta’s Ambassador for Culture for the past four years, largely without public notice. Unlike his fellow ambassadors, tenor Joseph Calleja and interior designer Francis...
The Indian Delegation led by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha departed Elista, Republic of Kalmykia, Russia today with the holy relics of Lord Buddha. The holy relics, recognized as a National Treasure of India, were brought to Kalmykia for a...
Sun 19 Oct 2025 | 06:22 PM percussionist Zein El Abidin Mohamed. The Russian House in Cairo, in cooperation with the Egyptian Russian Friendship Association, hosted a special celebration honoring the renowned Egyptian poet Zein El Abidin Fouad....
