US President Joe Biden has criticised Russia and China for missing the crucial United Nations climate change conference, COP26.

US President Biden criticises China and Russia for missing COP26 Climate Summit

Kremlin spokesman has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the COP26 Climate Change Summit in Glasgow, UK.

Putin skips COP26 climate summit, cites COVID outbreak as key cause

As soon as visitors walk into this exhibit, they find out about the existence of their twin - a digital one. Dozens of sensors continuously scan the surrounding space, capturing the movements - even gestures - of the public.

Digital Twins: A Russian exhibit creates digital copies of visitors

The Pentagon said that it was monitoring the Ukraine region closely amid reports of a new build-up of Russian troops on the country’s border.

US enhances monitoring Russian military build-up near Ukraine

Indian Ambassador to Russia Bala Venkatesh Varma spoke about how Russian-Indian relations had changed over the past three years. He also discussed the future prospects for ties between the two nations, including in the military realm.

India-Russia ties in defence, energy sectors strong, says envoy Bala Venkatesh Varma

During a press conference following the G20 summit in Rome, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that NATO does not want any interaction with Russia. He also added that NATO is reluctant to establish a dialogue with Russia.

NATO does not want any cooperation with US says Russian FM Sergei Lavrov

In a recent essay on great-power competition and climate change, Rob Litwak, an arms control expert at the Wilson Center, recalled a question that President Ronald Reagan posed to Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet leader, after they took a walk during their 1985 Lake Geneva summit.

Opinion: Would Russia or China help us if we were invaded by space aliens?

On the 30th of October Russia is holding a day of remembrance for victims of political repression. A museum is showing visitors what prisoners went through decades ago. Ironically, this comes at a time when the Kremlin has faced international critique for its repression of critical voices both online and offline. Take a look at our next report.

Russia holds day of remembrance for victims of political repression

Moscow has brought in its strictest COVID-19 lockdown measures in more than a year as nationwide one-day pandemic deaths and infections hit new highs. The Russian capital has now shut shops, schools and restaurants for 11 days in a bid to battle the deadly coronavirus.

Lockdown imposed in Moscow as COVID-19 cases surge amid slow vaccination rate

Ukrainian government forces have used a Turkish-supplied armed drone for the first time against Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine, in a development condemned by the Kremlin.

Ukraine uses Turkish drone against Russia-backed separatists

Iran is all set to host the second round of foreign ministers' meet on Afghanistan, on Wednesday. Foreign ministers from regional neighbours of Afghan including Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan and China besides hosts Iran and Russia are going to be present at the meeting.

Iran to host second round of foreign ministers' meet on Afghanistan

Two US senators have urged President Joe Biden to waive sanctions against India over its purchase of Russia's S-400 air defence system, saying such a punitive measure would endanger growing cooperation.

US senators urge Biden to avoid India sanctions over Russian deal

Taliban has welcomed Russia's stance to remove it from the list of extremist groups. A day after Russian President, Vladimir Putin, said Afghanistan's foreign assets should be unfrozen, the leader has claimed that Russia is pondering over removing Taliban from list of extremist groups.

Taliban welcomes Russia's stance to remove it from list of extremist groups

Russian military conducted war games near the Afghan border in what was a show of strength by Moscow. Russia and allies conducted joint drills near Tajikistan's border with Afghanistan as part of efforts to prepare for possible security threats emerging from Afghanistan, specially from the Islamic State & Al Qaeda.

Russian military conducts war games near Afghan border

Russian and Chinese warships held their first joint patrols in the Western part of the Pacific ocean on October 17-23, Russia's defence ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

Russian & Chinese navies hold first ever joint patrol

Russian and Tajik troops on Friday held a joint exercise near Tajikistan's border with Afghanistan as part of efforts to prepare for potential security threats from Afghanistan.

Russian and Tajik troops hold joint drills at the Momirak firing range in Tajikistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope on Friday that new Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will continue in his predecessor's footsteps to maintain close and 'trustworthy' ties with his country, as the two leaders meet for their first meeting.

Israel's PM Bennett meets Russian President Putin, hails Russia-Israel ties as 'Unique'

Russia is imposing a week-long shutdown. The UK is witnessing a record spike in cases. Latvia has entered a 4-week lockdown. China is reporting cases in 10 provinces. Palki Sharma tells you how the Wuhan Virus has resurfaced.

Gravitas:  22 Months On, The Pandemic is far from over

A day after Russian President, Vladimir Putin, said Afghanistan's foreign assets should be unfrozen, the leader has claimed that Russia is pondering over removing Taliban from list of extremist groups.

Russia may remove Taliban from list of extremist groups: Putin

NATO defence ministers agreed a new master plan to defend against any potential Russian attack on multiple fronts, reaffirming alliance's core goal of deterring Moscow despite a growing focus on China.

NATO plans to thwart Russian threat, Russia warns of 'consequence'

Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time today for talks focusing on iran and other regional security issues. The two leaders met at russia's black sea resort in Sochi.

Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett meets Russian President Vladimir Putin

The Moscow format meeting is all set to begin today (October 20) in Russia. This is the first Moscow format dialogue since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in August.

India, Taliban to meet at Moscow format in Russia on October 20

Russia asked Taliban officials to fulfill international communtiy's expectaions at the Moscow Format meet. Earlier, Indian delegation offered humanitarian aid to the regime in Kabul.

Moscow Format meet: Fulfil International community's expectations, says Russia to Taliban

Taliban delegation has welcomed the initiative taken by Russia. Meanwhile, Indian delegation met Taliban officials for the first time at the Moscow Format meeting in Russia on October 20.

Moscow Format meeting: Taliban delegation welcomes Russia's move

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