The Russian government has blocked US efforts to bring back Paul Whelan, the alleged spy with a chequered history involving vacations to Russia and a dishonourable discharge.
Griner was held under 'intolerable circumstances', Joe Biden said. The Russian ministry said it traded Griner for former arms dealer Viktor Bout. The swap took place in the UAE.
The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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