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Russian S-400 air defence mobile missile launching systems

India, Russia attempt to break financial hurdles amid US sanctions

Three defence contracts are likely to come under the clouds of uncertainty when Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in October.

Aug 25, 2018

Russian hackers targeting US political groups ahead of midterm elections, claims Microsoft

The hackers, APT28 specialises in information warfare or hacking and disinformation operations. "APT" refers to "advanced persistent threat" in cybersecurity circles.

Aug 22, 2018

North and South Korean families separated by war reunite after 65 years

More than 57,000 South Korean survivors have registered for the brief family reunion which often ends in painful farewells.

Aug 20, 2018

NFL players protest by staying off-field during national anthem; US President Trump hits back

Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins and De'Vante Bausby were not present on the field during the Anthem but were in the tunnel.

Aug 17, 2018

Omarosa Newman's love for Melania evident in 'Unhinged,' book claims first lady can't wait to divorce Trump

Omarosa Newman's book "Unhinged: An Insider's Account of the Trump White House" went on sale on Tuesday, August 14, and speaks quite fondly of Melania and how she has stood by her husband through all the issues and controversies.

Aug 16, 2018

Putin to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un; discussion on 'urgent matters' on cards

Putin expressed his readiness to hold a summit with Kim at an early date in a message sent on the occasion of North Korea's liberation.

Aug 15, 2018

New US sanctions hit Russian market; rouble hits two-year low

The Russian currency is on track for its deepest weekly fall since early April when it lost 6.7 percent.

Aug 9, 2018

Ivanka Trump gave Melania Trump a run for her money with this gorgeous outfit [Photos]

Both the Trump ladies came together to join US President Donald Trump at the President's Bedminster golf club.

Aug 9, 2018

Karunanidhi burial: Which were the largest funerals in India, and the world?

The funeral of CN Annadurai, the grand patriarch of the Dravidian politics, was attended by around 15 million people. In Iran, as many as 10 million people gathered for the final rites of supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei.

Aug 8, 2018

US surveillance aircrafts close aerial encounter with Russian fighter jet

Starry Sky 2: China tests 1st hypersonic aircraft; on par with US and Russia?

The hypersonic vehicle was carried by a solid-propellant rocket. It maintained ultrafast speeds above Mach 5.5 for more than 400 seconds and reached 7,344 kmph.

Aug 6, 2018

S-400 Triumf air defence system transporter erector launcher

China to conduct inaugural test fire of new S-400 Missile Air Defence System

China started receiving the S-400 components including launchers and mobile radar systems from Russia in April.

Jul 28, 2018

Amid backlash over Helsinki summit, Putin invites Trump to Moscow

The Russian President has invited Donald Trump to Moscow, saying there was a need for more US-Russia summits. The White House has also accepted the idea and is expected to push for a meeting.

Jul 28, 2018

Modi talks multilateralism, trade at BRICS

The Indian PM met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for the fourth time this year, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in South Africa.

Jul 27, 2018

US prepares new sanctions against Russia, announces 'Crimea Declaration' rejecting Kremlin annexation

Testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, US Secretary of State Pompeo said that he will support the bill to hold Russia accountable for its behaviours around the globe.

Jul 26, 2018

Football that Vladimir Putin gave Donald Trump had a transmitter chip in it, should US worry?

While the football is clearly harmless and was just a gift from Vladimir Putin to Donald Trump, many have raised concerns that the chip could have been overwritten and bugged. However, Adidas' answer on the coding of the chip should be good enough to allay these fears.