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Putin secures fifth term as Russia’s president amid protests against ‘sham election’

Vladimir Putin has declared a resounding victory in Russia's presidential election, securing 87% of the vote, as thousands worldwide protested against his growing dictatorship, the conflict in Ukraine, and what they saw as a rigged election with an inevitable...

China, Iran and Russia hold joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman

Observers from Azerbaijan, India, Kazakhstan, Oman, Pakistan, and South Africa are also participating in the exercise.

Ukraine and Russia trade blame over Il-76 crash, Moscow accuses Kyiv of shooting down aircraft as Zelenskyy calls for international probe

The Ilyushin Il-76 cargo plane, carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, was shot down in the Russian border region of Belgorod on January 24.

90,000 troops to participate in NATO’s biggest exercise since Cold War

Dubbed "Steadfast Defender 2024," the wargames will span until late May.

Ukraine claims it shot down 2 Russian planes — A-50 spy plane and IL-22 command aircraft

Ukraine's military claimed it had shot down a Russian early warning and control spy plane over the Sea of Azov on January 14, in what is perceived as a blow to the Kremlin’s air power.

Russia loads new intercontinental ballistic missile into silo in Moscow

Russian rocket forces loaded a new Yars intercontinental ballistic missile into a silo at the Kozelsk base in the Kaluga region near Moscow.

Russian President Putin meets UAE and Saudi leaders in rare trip to Middle East

Vladimir Putin visited UAE and Saudi Arabia, aiming to strengthen Russia's Middle East influence amid Ukraine conflict.

Russia loads missile with nuclear-capable Avangard glide vehicle into launch silo

Russia's Defense Ministry showcased the loading of the Avangard, a highly anticipated nuclear-capable missile, into a silo on state-owned Zvezda TV on November 16.

Iran hosts Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process talks amid Middle East tensions

The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan held a meeting in Iran on October 23, marking their first official talks since Azerbaijan achieved control over the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Russian President Putin meets China’s Xi Jinping as Beijing welcomes global leaders for Belt and Road summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Beijing on October 18 on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Forum.

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Rescuers continue search efforts as floods and cold lava claim 52 lives in Indonesia’s West Sumatra

At least 52 people have been reported dead in Indonesia after torrential rain wreaked havoc in West Sumatra province triggering various catastrophic events, including flash floods, landslides, and cold lava flow