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Friday, November 14, 2025
TopicRussia-US rivalry

Topic: Russia-US rivalry

Russian rocket takes off with US astronaut on board, Putin’s envoy hails joint space effort

The 1st crewed US-Russia space mission saw a Soyuz MS-27, carrying Russians Sergei Ryzhikov & Alexei Zubritsky, with NASA’s Jonathan Kim, blast off for the International Space Station.

Putin’s envoy sees ‘positive dynamic’ in ties with Washington, prospects of solution to Ukraine war

Kirill Dmitriev says that more meetings are needed to sort out the differences. Talks so far have focused on metals production, cooperation in Arctic & even crewed flight to Mars.

Putin approves new nuclear doctrine, says would use weapons in case of ‘conventional missile assault’

The decision to change Russia's official nuclear doctrine comes after a reported decision by US administration to allow Ukraine to fire American long-range missiles deep into Russia.

‘It was a joke’: Lavrov on Putin’s remark backing Harris and her ‘infectious laugh’ in US election

Calling US 'notorious deep state', the Foreign Minister said that there will not be long-term differences in Moscow's stance toward the current or past elections in the country.

Russia convicts man of treason, gives sentence for 12 1/2 yrs for sending missile parts to US

Sergei Kabanov had smuggled parts used in Russian air defence missile systems and in radar-based weapons systems, said the Federal Security Service.

Russia security agency charges ex-employee of US consulate with spying, reports TASS

According to FSB reports, the suspect, Robert Shonov, was accused of collecting information on the war in Ukraine and other issues for Washington.

Russia says it will press UNSC over Nord Stream pipeline blast investigation

Russia has repeatedly said the West was behind the blasts. The West and Ukraine have denied involvement.

New $325 mn US military aid for Ukraine pushes Washington deeper into conflict, says Russia

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed US aid calling it ‘effective assistance in liberating the territories temporarily occupied by the Russian aggressor.’

What happened to the US drone downed near Ukraine?

Russia and the United States have offered contrasting accounts of the downing of a US intelligence drone in the Black Sea.

As Russia looms, US tries to influence West Africa’s fight against Islamists

Relations between Russia and US have become more hostile since Moscow invaded Ukraine over a year ago. Washington and its allies oppose Russian influence in West Africa.

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Wealth nears $99 trillion, still Asia’s rich don’t have succession plans

Much of this wealth is tied to founder-led businesses that employ millions and help anchor regional economies.

Turkey blocks transport of Apache choppers to India through its airspace, new route being worked out

Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.