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Russia's Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss further OPEC+ cooperation in whirlwind visit

Russia's Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss further OPEC+ cooperation in whirlwind visit
In Russia, some women demand return of their men from Ukraine front

In Russia, some women demand return of their men from Ukraine front
Swathes of Siberia freeze in temperatures below -58 Celsius

Swathes of Siberia freeze in temperatures below -58 Celsius
Putin to visit UAE, Saudi Arabia this week - Russian news outlet

Putin to visit UAE, Saudi Arabia this week - Russian news outlet
Putin blames Nord Stream blasts for disruption of Russia-Germany relations

Putin blames Nord Stream blasts for disruption of Russia-Germany relations
Putin greets kids, views 'nuclear button' as re-election bid nears

Putin greets kids, views 'nuclear button' as re-election bid nears
Deputy Russian army corps commander is killed in Ukraine

Deputy Russian army corps commander is killed in Ukraine
Russia says it hit air defence HQ in Ukraine's Dnipro
Russia says it hit air defence HQ in Ukraine's Dnipro
US imposes fresh sanctions over shipment of Russian oil above price cap

US imposes fresh sanctions over shipment of Russian oil above price cap
Investigators find train in Russian tunnel was blown up in 'terrorist act' - newspaper
Investigators find train in Russian tunnel was blown up in 'terrorist act' - newspaper
Russia assumes Western sanctions will last for many years - Kremlin

Russia assumes Western sanctions will last for many years - Kremlin
Russia says dual Russian-Italian national arrested for train bombing on behalf of Ukraine
Russia says dual Russian-Italian national arrested for train bombing on behalf of Ukraine
UN rights chief says Russia should repeal laws targeting LGBT people

UN rights chief says Russia should repeal laws targeting LGBT people
Ukraine's president visits troops on northeastern frontline

Ukraine's president visits troops on northeastern frontline
Russia's Putin praises Henry Kissinger as wise and pragmatic statesman

Russia's Putin praises Henry Kissinger as wise and pragmatic statesman
France aiming to complete security accord with Ukraine by start of 2024 - foreign ministry

France aiming to complete security accord with Ukraine by start of 2024 - foreign ministry
Armenia convenes talks after Russia bars its trucks amid diplomatic spats -Armenpress
Armenia convenes talks after Russia bars its trucks amid diplomatic spats -Armenpress
Russian man who traced 'No to War' in the snow gets 10 days in jail

Russian man who traced 'No to War' in the snow gets 10 days in jail
EU transport commissioner says truck blockade at Polish-Ukrainian border 'unacceptable'

EU transport commissioner says truck blockade at Polish-Ukrainian border 'unacceptable'
'No sense of fatigue' when it comes to support for Ukraine, Blinken says

'No sense of fatigue' when it comes to support for Ukraine, Blinken says
Kremlin warns of tensions if Poland sends troops to Finnish-Russian border

Kremlin warns of tensions if Poland sends troops to Finnish-Russian border
Russia says it has got lots of requests for meetings with Lavrov at OSCE meeting

Russia says it has got lots of requests for meetings with Lavrov at OSCE meeting
Russia's Putin, shown alongside Orthodox icon image, warns West against meddling

Russia's Putin, shown alongside Orthodox icon image, warns West against meddling
Russia to start presidential election campaign shortly - Communist leader

Russia to start presidential election campaign shortly - Communist leader
Iran finalises deal to buy Russian fighter jets - Tasnim

Iran finalises deal to buy Russian fighter jets - Tasnim
In Russia, war and fear trouble one presidential hopeful

In Russia, war and fear trouble one presidential hopeful
Russia vows retaliation over Moldova decision to join EU sanctions

Russia vows retaliation over Moldova decision to join EU sanctions
Europe should not shy away from working with China, Wang says

Europe should not shy away from working with China, Wang says
Armenian PM says Russia has not delivered weapons Yerevan has paid for -TASS

Armenian PM says Russia has not delivered weapons Yerevan has paid for -TASS
Russian journalist killed by shrapnel from Ukrainian drone strike - state TV
Russian journalist killed by shrapnel from Ukrainian drone strike - state TV
Ukrainian strike kills Russian actress performing in Ukraine, theatre says
Ukrainian strike kills Russian actress performing in Ukraine, theatre says
Russia welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire, says humanitarian pauses are only way forward

Russia welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire, says humanitarian pauses are only way forward
Azerbaijan says it's ready for peace talks with Armenia at border or elsewhere
Azerbaijan says it's ready for peace talks with Armenia at border or elsewhere
Putin says BRICS could help reach political settlement in Gaza conflict

Putin says BRICS could help reach political settlement in Gaza conflict
Russia may seek compensation over Nord Stream blasts - RIA

Russia may seek compensation over Nord Stream blasts - RIA
Russia says it scuppers more Ukrainian attempts to cross the Dnipro

Russia says it scuppers more Ukrainian attempts to cross the Dnipro
Kremlin: Putin to give Russian view on world situation at G20 virtual summit

Kremlin: Putin to give Russian view on world situation at G20 virtual summit
Russian ministry seeks to ban 'international LGBT public movement' as extremist - TASS

Russian ministry seeks to ban 'international LGBT public movement' as extremist - TASS
Russia designates The Moscow Times newspaper a 'foreign agent'
Russia designates The Moscow Times newspaper a 'foreign agent'
Senior EU official channels increasing gloom over Russia's war in Ukraine
Senior EU official channels increasing gloom over Russia's war in Ukraine
Dutch to deliver additional $2.2 billion in military aid to Kyiv in 2024 -defence minister

Dutch to deliver additional $2.2 billion in military aid to Kyiv in 2024 -defence minister
Ukraine says 151 ships have used Black Sea corridor

Ukraine says 151 ships have used Black Sea corridor
UK foreign secretary Cameron visits Moldova, discusses Black Sea security

UK foreign secretary Cameron visits Moldova, discusses Black Sea security
Analysis-Russia's Putin tries to use Gaza war to his geopolitical advantage

Analysis-Russia's Putin tries to use Gaza war to his geopolitical advantage
Kremlin's Peskov hopes Putin runs for another term as president - TASS

Kremlin's Peskov hopes Putin runs for another term as president - TASS
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return