(MENAFN) WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, could be compelled to withdraw from the Russian market as lawmakers caution that the app may encounter stricter legal constraints despite its widespread use within the country....
(MENAFN) In an exclusive conversation with a news agency on Wednesday, Atul Rane, the previous chief of BrahMos Aerospace, revealed that Russia and India might collaborate to develop a hypersonic version of the BrahMos cruise missile. Rane,...
(MENAFN) A leading Russian demographer has recommended shortening mandatory schooling to encourage earlier parenthood and help counter the nation’s declining fertility, according to reports. Sergey Rybalchenko, head of the Public Chamber’s...
(MENAFN) Russia has accused Ukrainian forces of orchestrating a plan to trigger an environmental catastrophe near the front lines of the ongoing conflict and subsequently place the blame on Moscow, according to statements released by the Russian...
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has cautioned India, China, and Brazil that they could face serious repercussions if they continue their trade relations with Russia. Rutte made these remarks after meeting with US Senators on Tuesday,...
(MENAFN) Russia’s electricity exports to China dropped sharply by 44% in the first half of 2025, according to Inter RAO, the state-owned energy exporter. The decline is attributed to restrictions imposed to prioritize rising energy demand within...
(MENAFN) The widespread use of deepfake technology is pushing the world toward a state of “informational barbarism,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned. Speaking at the 19th General Assembly of the Organization of...
(MENAFN) The world is entering a completely new phase in the global energy landscape, Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev said on Thursday at the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025). Speaking at a panel discussion...
(MENAFN) When Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum last week, he emphasized the need for a “new model of global growth.” While many Western analysts interpreted this as a typical appeal to ease...
(MENAFN) As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to visit India later this year for the 23rd bilateral summit between the two nations, experts from both sides are actively developing new proposals to strengthen their partnership. Mutual trust...
How do Western narratives shape global perceptions of Russia, and what impact does this have on countries like Nigeria? I have been in Nigeria for about four months, but I already have a strong feeling that there is a lack of objective information...
Sun 20 Jul 2025 | 07:54 AM In a major escalation of its digital sovereignty campaign, Russia is preparing to ban WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by U.S.-based Meta, citing national security concerns and its association with "hostile...
(Reuters) -A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near the coast of the Kamchatka region in the far east of Russia on Sunday, earthquake monitoring agencies said, with Russian emergency services watching for possible tsunami waves in the region. The...
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a warning for Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula after two quakes — the larger with a magnitude of 7.4 — struck in nearby waters on Sunday. The larger quake was at a depth of 20 kilometres and was 144...
(MENAFN) WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, could be compelled to withdraw from the Russian market as lawmakers caution that the app may encounter stricter legal constraints despite its widespread use within the country....
KAMCHATKA: A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region on Sunday, prompting tsunami warnings for nearby areas. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, according to data from...
A powerful series of earthquakes rattled Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula on Sunday, setting off tsunami warnings and sparking widespread concern across the Pacific region. Twin Quakes Rattle Kamchatka Within Minutes The seismic activity began...
(MENAFN) Severe summer floods have swept through Russia’s Yakutia Republic in the Far East, submerging dozens of homes and prompting widespread evacuations. Triggered by torrential rains, the Indigirka River overflowed earlier this week, causing...
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near the coast of the Kamchatka region in the far east of Russia on Sunday, earthquake monitoring agencies said, with Russian emergency services watching for possible tsunami waves in the region. The earthquake...
KYIV - Russia’s summer offensive in Ukraine is gaining ground as its forces attack on multiple fronts. In June, the country’s numerical advantages in troops and air power produced its biggest monthly gains in territory since the beginning of the...
