The US has urged its citizens to avoid travelling to Russia due to safety concerns, warning that “they may face harassment or detention by Russian security officials” or “arbitrary enforcement of local laws” because of their nationality. The US’ Travel Advisory Against Russia Earlier this year, the US issued a Level 4 Travel Advisory, which … Read more
The United States is keeping a cautious but optimistic eye on the situation on the ground after rebel forces forced now-former President Bashar al-Assad to flee Syria, putting an end to a half century of despotic rule over Syria. President Joe Biden, speaking from the White House on Sunday, said Assad’s downfall simultaneously marks an … Read more
Ukraine spent the last week defending its territory from sustained attack by the Russian military, including dozens of drone incursions overnight into Sunday, as fears that 1,000 days of war could escalate into World War III went mainstream. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian civilians have lived through another week of near daily air … Read more
In the span of 24 hours, the war raging for more than two years in Ukraine has intensified significantly. After a massive barrage of drone and rocket attacks struck their territory overnight into Sunday, and as missiles continued to fall the following evening, U.S. President Joe Biden authorized Ukrainian armed forces to use American weaponry … Read more
Occupying the top three floors of an unremarkable office building in northern Mumbai, there’s little to distinguish Shreya Life Sciences from the many other commercial businesses that keep the Andheri neighborhood of India’s largest metropolis humming throughout the day. But this inconspicuous pharmaceutical company is part of a lucrative trade in leading-edge technology to Russia … Read more
New Delhi: Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia for the BRICS summit is important, because he will be meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and can share his insights on resolving the Ukraine conflict. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia at the invitation of President Vladimir … Read more
Former President Donald Trump says he’s not commenting on the question of whether he’s spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin since he left office, after journalist Bob Woodward reported in his new book that the former president has had as many as seven conversations with the Russian leader. At the Economic Club of Chicago Tuesday, … Read more
Russia strikes Ukraine’s second-largest city – CBS News Watch CBS News A Russian “glide bomb” strike injured several people in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city. This comes as Ukraine seeks U.S. permission to launch Western-made weapons deep into Russian territory. CBS News’ Holly Williams has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking … Read more
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses U.N. as Russia war continues – CBS News Watch CBS News Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Russia continues. Zelenskyy will meet with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during his U.S. trip. CBS News’ Olivia Gazis reports. Be the first to … Read more
China’s move to raise the retirement age – for decades one of the world’s lowest – appears to be unpopular among workers, though it has not seen the protests sparked by pension reforms in other countries. The top legislative body on Friday approved a plan to lift the retirement age for men from 60 to … Read more
