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10:12, december 27, 2024

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Russian youth freestyle wrestling team coach gets jail term of nine years for "terrorism financing"

The Second Western District Military Court in Moscow has sentenced Alisher Ismatzoda, a coach of Moscow and Russia's youth freestyle wrestling team, to nine years in prison after finding him

14:35, december 26, 2024

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The President of Russia hopes for CIS military units' participation in the May 9 parade

Russia expects that military contingents from CIS countries will be able to take part in the Victory Parade in Moscow on May 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during an informal CIS summit at

16:23, december 25, 2024

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At least four dead as Azerbaijan passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan

Media reports say a passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia has crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan killing four people.

15:37, december 24, 2024

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Nine countries to become BRICS partners in 2025

TASS reports that Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said at a press briefing on December 23 that nine countries will officially join BRICS as partner states in January 2025.

10:02, december 24, 2024

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Russian delegation reportedly invites Iran's president to pay an official visit to Russia in early 2025

Iranian media reports say a Russian delegation met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran yesterday as the two countries prepared to sign a comprehensive cooperation agreement.

09:26, december 24, 2024

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Russia's Mufti Council revokes fatwa on polygamy following prosecutor general's office intervention

The Council of Ulema of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia (SAM) decided to revoke the fatwa (religious ruling) that permitted religious polygamy, RBC reports .

11:00, december 23, 2024

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"The Strategic Core" of Eurasia: what the Wakhan Corridor could offer neighboring countries

During the Taliban’s time in power in Afghanistan, Beijing has emerged as one of their key foreign partners.

10:40, december 23, 2024

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Increase in job vacancies amid labor shortages in Russia

The term “labor shortage” has become the defining characteristic of the labor market in 2024.

16:41, december 20, 2024

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Russian, Uzbek presidents hold phone talks to discuss fight against terrorism

On the initiative of the Uzbek side, Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev had a telephone conversation on December 19, the Kremlin said .

10:42, december 20, 2024

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Iranian president calls for creation of joint investment fund among D-8 member nations

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for the creation of a monetary and financial mechanism to enhance trade exchanges among D-8 member countries in order to realize the

10:13, december 20, 2024

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In Russia, Muslims are permitted religious polygamy

The Council of Ulema (Islamic scholars) of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) of the Russian Federation has allowed Russian Muslims to enter into up to four religious marriages, provided

14:40, december 18, 2024

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Uzbek citizen detained for alleged involvement in Russian general’s murder

The Russian Investigative Committee announced the detention of a suspect in the Moscow terrorist attack that killed Lieutenant-General Igor Kirillov and his aide, Ilya Polikarpov, on December 17,

14:01, december 17, 2024

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EU adopts 15th sanctions package against Russia

The European Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of the 15th sanctions package imposed on Russia on December 16.

10:23, december 17, 2024

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‘When the state falls into the hands of terrorists, any position loses its meaning,’ states Bashar al-Assad

Syria's Bashar al-Assad issued his first statement since being toppled from power, saying he was evacuated to Russia from the Khmeimim base on December 8 as it came under drone attack, after

16:20, december 16, 2024

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The great leader Haydar Aliyev

December 12 is the memorial day of the great leader, the architect and founder of the modern independent state of Azerbaijan, who has a unique place in world political history.

11:24, december 16, 2024

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Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia president

Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday in blow to EU aspiration.

10:40, december 12, 2024

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Suicide bomb kills Taliban minister for refugees and repatriation in Kabul

Media reports reported yesterday that Taliban Minister for Refugees and Repatriation Khalil Haqqani has been killed in a suicide bombing inside the interior ministry in Kabul.

12:05, december 11, 2024

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Russian parliament approves mechanism to lift terrorist designation for organizations

The State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) has passed in the first reading a draft law introducing a mechanism to temporarily suspend the ban on activities of organizations listed as

10:54, december 11, 2024

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Mohamed al-Bashir appointed caretaker Syrian PM for transitional government until March

Media reports say Mohamed al-Bashir has been appointed caretaker prime minister of the transitional Syrian government until March 1, 2025.

10:20, december 11, 2024

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What will happen to Russian troops in Syria after Assad’s regime falls?

The BBC’s Russian Service reported on December 10 that Vladimir Putin supported Bashar al-Assad during the Syrian civil war, and since late September 2015, a large Russian military

11:02, december 10, 2024

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Russia asks Turkiye for help in evacuating its soldiers from Syria

Media reports say Russia is seeking Turkiye’s support for safe evacuation of its troops from Syria Russian media outlets cited CNN Turk as reporting that Russia has asked Turkiye for

10:10, december 10, 2024

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Russian government approves ban on school admission for migrant children without Russian language skills

The Russian government supports a proposed law to ban migrant children from enrolling in Russian schools without passing a Russian language proficiency test, provided the bill is refined, Interfax

09:53, december 10, 2024

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Ukraine prepares contact group meeting on ending the war

Ukraine plans to hold a meeting of a contact group this month to formulate a common position on the diplomatic resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Ukrainian President's

16:37, december 9, 2024

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LDPR faction in the State Duma proposes to ban migrants from living near schools and kindergartens

A faction of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDPR) in the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament), led by party leader Leonid Slutsky, has proposed a bill to prohibit migrants from

16:05, december 9, 2024

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Muhammad now the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales

Daily Mail reported on December 5 that Muhammad is now the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales, toppling Noah in the official rankings.

15:24, december 9, 2024

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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani, leader of HTS in Syria?

In just three days, opposition fighters captured Syria’s second-largest city, Aleppo, after the stunning collapse of government forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad.

11:21, december 9, 2024

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Russian lawmakers propose jail for foreigners "assisting the enemy"

State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) members have proposed adding a new article, 276.

10:10, december 9, 2024

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Syrian rebels capture Damascus, Bashar Assad flees to Moscow

Western media reports say the rebels who have swept through Syria captured Syria’s capital, Damascus, yesterday.

09:36, december 6, 2024

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Bitcoin hits 100,000 USD for first time as U.S. President-elect Trump picks pro-crypto SEC chair

U.S. media reports say the price of bitcoin topped 100,000 U.S. dollars for the first time on Wednesday, and traded at around 103,000 dollars at 8:54 a.m. ET Thursday.

11:03, december 5, 2024

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Nikol Pashinyan: Armenia has "crossed the point of no return" regarding participation in the CSTO

Armenia considers itself outside the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), and a return to the organization is now impossible, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared during a