Russia batters Ukraine's Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as Kremlin warns peace talks will take time Russia has effectively rejected a U.S. proposal for an immediate and full 30-day halt in the fighting by imposing far-reaching conditions. World 1d ago
Soyuz capsule with 2 Russians, 1 American returns from ISS A Soyuz capsule carrying two Russians and one American from the International Space Station landed Sunday in Kazakhstan, ending their seven-month research assignment. Science and Tech 21 Apr, 2025
Soprano Anna Netrebko to open Royal Opera season, returning after a 6-year absence Netrebko also is to appear in four performances of a revival of Puccini's “Turandot” from Dec. 15-23 and to give a recital on June 24, 2026. Entertainment 02 Apr, 2025
Russian authorities move to lift the terrorist designation for the Taliban The Taliban were put on Russia’s list of terrorist organizations in 2003. Any contact with such groups is punishable under Russian law. World 31 Mar, 2025
Ukrainians expect Russia to launch a fresh offensive to strengthen its negotiating position Ukrainian military commanders said Russia recently stepped up attacks to improve its tactical positions ahead of the expected broader offensive. World 30 Mar, 2025
Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial ceasefire A unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military. The country's death toll from the disaster soared to 1,644. World 30 Mar, 2025
Things to know about the limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine brokered by the US The Kremlin later posted a list of the types of facilities covered by the limited ceasefire. World 27 Mar, 2025
Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it's coveted by both Russia and Ukraine Crimea’s unique location makes it a strategically important asset, and Russia has spent centuries fighting for it. World 18 Mar, 2025
White House says Trump and Putin hold call as US seeks Russian sign-off on plan to end Ukraine war The U.S. president said Washington and Moscow have already begun discussing “dividing up certain assets" between Ukraine and Russia as part of a deal to end the conflict. World 18 Mar, 2025
Trump says he will talk to Putin on Tuesday as he pushes for end to Ukraine war The United States President Donald Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine. World 17 Mar, 2025
Russia says it has retaken Kursk's biggest town as Putin advisor says truce would help Ukraine Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday that U.S. negotiators were on their way to Russia, but he wouldn’t comment on Moscow’s view of the ceasefire proposal. World 13 Mar, 2025
US resumes military aid and intelligence sharing as Ukraine says it is open to a 30-day ceasefire Russia also launched 126 drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine, the Ukrainian air force said, as part of Moscow’s relentless pounding of civilian areas. World 12 Mar, 2025
