Russia pledges uninterrupted fuel supplies to Mongolia for 2026
Russian Minister of Energy Sergei Tsivilev said the two countries will fully implement their obligations under the existing intergovernmental agreement on continued, stable…
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China is now Central Asia’s top trading partner. Will there be a tug-of-war with Russia?
This does not necessarily put both superpowers in direct competition, analysts said, as the region imports different products from both its neighbours and works with them in…
Philippines deports Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy
Known for posting prank videos on social media, he was seen in recordings harassing a security guard, shouting expletives at a Filipino woman wearing a face mask, stealing a…
India-Russia ‘win-win’ labour deal sparks concerns over migrant workers’ rights and safety
India is pursuing labour mobility deals and a new bill to safeguard workers abroad, yet challenges persist, including skills mismatches and the need for constant agreement updates.
Growing unease in Asia-Pacific as US strike on Venezuela challenges rules-based order
Asian nations are concerned that the US strike on Venezuela undermines the rules-based international order. Some leaders and analysts criticised the recent US action, warning it…
Russia, North Korea exchange New Year’s gifts
In a post on Telegram, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry, said she received Kim Yo-jong's, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, gift via…
Is Russian technology behind North Korea’s new nuclear submarine?
The submarine under construction is significantly larger than the US Navy’s Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine. With the rapid timeline and scale of progress Pyongyang…
Seoul, Moscow hold rare, undisclosed talks on North Korea
A senior Foreign Ministry official responsible for the North Korean nuclear issue recently made a clandestine trip to Moscow and met Russian counterparts, The Korea Herald has…
Pakistan seeks oil deal with Russia as energy ministries hold talks
Pakistan has stepped up engagement with Russia in recent years as Moscow sought new energy markets after Western sanctions over Ukraine, and Islamabad looked to lower import…
China-Russia joint air patrol shows ‘resolve to maintain peace, stability’
Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesman for China's Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to comments posted by a senior Japanese official regarding the China-Russia…