US-India relations hit new low despite Trump-Modi bromance: What’s next? India won’t give up on Russia or its strategic autonomy, experts say, even as areas of friction with the US grow. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2025
Russia, China naval forces to carry out joint Asia Pacific patrol: Report Russian Pacific Fleet says joint patrol with China in the Asia Pacific will follow naval drill in the Sea of Japan. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2025
Russia protests Israeli settler attack on diplomatic vehicle in West Bank Moscow says Israeli troops did not intervene as settlers attacked a Russian diplomatic vehicle and threatened diplomats. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Call for Nato action after Russian drone intrudes on Lithuania Russia talking down Medvedev’s influence after nuclear threats; oligarch’s superyacht goes on sale with proceeds to Ukraine. What we know on day 1,260 The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,259 Here are the key events on day 1,259 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2025
A parade of volcanoes is erupting in Russia following an 8.8 earthquake Six Russian volcanoes erupted shortly after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake stuck nearby, with a seventh possibly to follow. LiveScience · Aug 5, 2025
Hiroshima Marks 80 Years As US-Russia Nuclear Tensions Rise Japan marks 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Wednesday with a ceremony reminding the world of the horrors unleashed, as sabre-rattling between the United States and Russia keeps the nuclear "Doomsday Clock" close to midnight. International Business Times · Aug 5, 2025
US Envoy Witkoff To Visit Moscow On Wednesday US envoy Steve Witkoff will meet on Wednesday with Russian leadership in Moscow, an American source confirmed, as President Donald Trump's deadline to impose fresh sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine looms. International Business Times · Aug 5, 2025
Crude Prices Slide on a Possible Russian Air Truce with Ukraine September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Tuesday closed down -1.13 (-1.70%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0107 (-0.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled lower on Tuesday, with crude posting a 1-week low. Concerns about weakening energy demand weighed on crude prices after the US Jul... Barchart · Aug 5, 2025
Who Is Elizaveta Krivonogikh? Putin's Alleged Secret Daughter Slams Ukraine Invasion While Living in Paris Elizaveta Krivonogikh, alleged secret daughter of Vladimir Putin, has denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine while living in exile in Paris, saying the war killed millions and 'destroyed' her life. International Business Times UK · Aug 5, 2025
Putin Reportedly Set To Offer Ukraine Concession To Trump To Avoid Imminent Sanctions The Kremlin is reportedly set to offer concessions to Donald Trump in the Ukraine war to avoid imminent sanctions Latin Times · Aug 5, 2025
China and Russia conduct joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan The Chinese and Russian governments have deepened ties in recent years, with Beijing refusing to place sanctions on Moscow over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Euronews · Aug 5, 2025
Russian Strikes Kill Six Across Ukraine Russian strikes across eastern Ukraine killed six people, including a mechanic at a railway station, and wounded at least a dozen people, authorities said Tuesday. International Business Times · Aug 5, 2025
Alex Ovechkin partners with a Russian technology company to make a movie about his career Alex Ovechkin has partnered with a Russian technology company to produce a movie, series or documentary about his NHL career The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025
International Business Times · Aug 5, 2025 European Countries Announce $1 Bn Purchase Of US Weapons For Ukraine The Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Denmark will buy $1 billion of US weapons under a new NATO scheme to support Ukraine in its war against Russia, the countries announced Tuesday.
Fortune · Aug 5, 2025 “Decarbonization is not just a climate plan, it is an economic strategy.” Why European competitiveness hinges on homegrown power Can political commitment, leadership capability, and business involvement power Europe's future and boost its global competitiveness? In the remaining articles in this series, we plan to find out.
The Guardian - US · Aug 5, 2025 Pam Bondi seeks grand jury review of origins of Trump-Russia investigation Investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election dogged Donald Trump throughout much of his first term
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025 ‘Children like me had to carry bodies’: Japan A-bomb survivors urge world not to forget 80 years on HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI ANNIVERSARY: With over 12,000 nuclear warheads still in existence in the world, Maroosha Muzaffar asks are we forgetting the horrors endured by hibakusha, the survivors?
Euronews · Aug 5, 2025 The cyber gulag: How Russia tracks, censors, and controls its citizens online Going online in Russia can be frustrating, complicated, and even dangerous.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025 Moldovan regional leader sentenced to seven years in prison over Russian funding Gagauzia governor Yevgenia Gutsul funnelled undeclared funds to now-banned political party, prosecutors said
Benzinga · Aug 5, 2025 'End Indian H1-B Visas,' Says Marjorie Taylor Greene — Urges Trump To Stop Ukraine Weapons Funding Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) demands an end to Indian H-1B visas and U.S. military support to Ukraine, directly backing President Donald Trump's call to raise tariffs on India over its Russian oil trade.
Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2025 What is the missile treaty Russia has walked out of – and why? The Kremlin has accused Washington of deploying missile platforms around the world. But did the treaty matter earlier?
Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2025 India accuses US, EU of Russia trade double standards: Who is right? India pushes back against sanctions, tariffs over its purchase of Russian oil, says West trades more with Moscow.
Euronews · Aug 5, 2025 Bondi moves forward on DOJ investigation into origins of Trump-Russia probe Justice department has ordered grand jury probe into claims that opponents of Donald Trump falsified intelligence on Russian election interference.
Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2025 Russia’s Medvedev: From failed Kremlin reformer to Trump’s boogeyman The former Russian president, infamous for late-night online rants, is locked in a row with the US leader.