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Ukraine war: Putin says West's sanctions fever wrecks European lives

Vladimir Putin has condemned Western sanctions imposed because of Russia's war in Ukraine as a fever that poses a threat to the entire world.

September 07, 2022

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TASS VIA REUTERS / The Russian leader said Western currencies were falling while Russia was not losing anything

Russian president Vladimir Putin. His spokesman blamed EU, UK, and Canadian sanctions for Russia’s failure to deliver gas through Nord Stream 1 © Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images

Russia switches off Europe’s main gas pipeline until sanctions are lifted

September 05, 2022

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Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto speaks to journalists in Prague, Czech Republic, August 30, 2022. © Michal Cizek / AFP

EU fails to agree on visa ban for Russians – Hungary

September 01, 2022

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August 31, 2022

Gorbachev made ‘profound impact’ on world history – Putin

He led the country through difficult and “dramatic” times, the Russian president said

August 31, 2022

FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with former Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev (R). © AFP PHOTO / ITAR-TASS POOL / PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / Dmitry ASTAKHOV

August 28, 2022

A post-dollar world is coming

The currency may look strong but its weaknesses are mounting

August 28, 2022

Since the 1970s, the typical upswing in a dollar cycle has lasted about seven years; the current upswing is in its 11th year © Luis Robayo/AFP/Getty Images

August 22, 2022

India to accept Russian debit and credit cards – media

Russia is reportedly planning to reciprocate and begin accepting Indian RuPay

August 22, 2022

August 19, 2022

Putin and Xi to attend G20 summit – host

Indonesia claims that the leaders of Russia and China have confirmed that they’ll attend the event in person

August 19, 2022

China's President Xi Jinping and Russia's President Vladimir Putin © Sputnik / Ramil Sitdikov

August 17, 2022

China to Join Russia Military Exercises as U.S. Rivals Deepen Ties

Moscow plans to hold drills in its Far East region near the border with China and North Korea from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5

August 17, 2022

Chinese jet fighters during military exercises near Taiwan this month. PHOTO: GONG YULONG/ASSOCIATED PRESS

August 10, 2022

Crippling sanctions on China could be the weapon to stop war over Taiwan

There are many advantages for China if its blow-up over Taiwan turns into war – but there’s one move that could bring the Asian superpower to its knees.

August 10, 2022

August 05, 2022

China severs ties on key issues with US over Taiwan tensions

China has announced it is severing ties with the United States on a litany of key issues over the countries’ disagreement over Taiwan.

August 05, 2022

Amid tensions over Taiwan, US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to meet in a face-to-face summit. Pictures: Agencies

August 05, 2022

China sanctions Pelosi

Restrictions on the US House speaker and family members come in response to her visit to Taiwan

August 05, 2022

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi attends a press conference at the US Embassy in Tokyo. © AFP / Richard A. Brooks

August 03, 2022

Pelosi Vows ‘Ironclad’ Defense of Taiwan’s Democracy, as China Plans Live-Fire Drills

U.S. House speaker meets with Taiwan’s president, key lawmaker during a trip that has heightened tension

August 03, 2022

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Taipei. PHOTO: ANNABELLE CHIH/GETTY IMAGES

July 28, 2022

Russia responds to hype over US prisoner swap offer

The interests of both sides must be taken into account during talks on a possible exchange, Moscow says

July 28, 2022

Two-time Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner speaks to her lawyers at the court in Khimki just outside Moscow. © AP / Alexander Zemlianichenko

July 27, 2022

US General warns China has developed highly capable ‘world-class’ military

The US’ highest ranking military official says China has developed a “world-class” military with the potential for significant geopolitical action.

July 27, 2022

July 25, 2022

UK PM hopeful outlines anti-China plan

Rishi Sunak has branded China the UK’s ‘largest threat’ and pledged to take multiple steps against Beijing

July 25, 2022

Rishi Sunak. © Getty Images / Danny Lawson / PA Images

July 22, 2022

Russia and Ukraine reach crucial grain deal to avert global food crisis

Russia and Ukraine have reached a deal to resume grain exports through the Black Sea, in a move that could avert a global food crisis.

July 22, 2022

July 20, 2022

US updates travel advisory on Russia

US citizens traveling to Russia could be “wrongfully detained” on “spurious charges,” the State Department has warned

July 20, 2022

July 17, 2022

Era of Western dominance ending – Tony Blair

The world will be “at least bi-polar and possibly multi-polar”, according to former UK PM

July 17, 2022

Britain's former prime minister Tony Blair © AFP / Tolga Akmen

July 16, 2022

Ukraine accuses top Western banks of 'war crimes'

Kiev has demanded that giants like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Credit Agricole stop financing firms that trade Russian oil

July 16, 2022

FILE PHOTO. © Getty Images / Spencer Platt

July 15, 2022

Biden offers historic fist bump in Saudi Arabia as he abandons promise to isolate the kingdom

Biden’s visit is seen as a win for Saudi Arabia and Mohammed, whom Biden sharply criticized during his 2020 campaign over the brutal killing in 2018 of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi citizen who worked as a journalist in the U.S.

July 15, 2022

In this photo released by the Saudi Press Agency, President Biden greets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with a fist bump after arriving in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday. (Associated Press)