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13:55, january 15

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Armenia signs strategic partnership pact with the United States, drifting further from Russia

The United States on January 14 signed an agreement to expand security cooperation with Armenia, which is seeking a greater distance from traditional ally Russia following a humiliating loss to

09:50, january 15

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NATO chief says E.U. countries can either spend more on defense or learn Russian

Politico reports that Mark Rutte, the new NATO secretary-general, told the European Parliament on January 13 that EU leaders must boost defense budgets.

09:29, january 15

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Dozens of tankers carrying Russian oil drop anchor after latest US sanctions bite

At least 65 more tankers have halted their journeys around the world after the US sanctioned 183 vessels over Russian trading on January 10.

15:34, january 14

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US House Republicans seek support for Trump’s Greenland plan

Media reports say President-elect Donald Trump's House GOP allies are clearing the runway for him to make good on his vow to acquire Greenland. Fox News reports that Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn.

10:28, january 14

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Over half of Russian regions restrict migrant employment

In 2024, bans and restrictions on migrant employment were introduced in 47 regions of the Russian Federation, according to calculations by Vyorstka .

10:30, january 13

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Deadly Los Angeles wildfires: the wildfires kill at least 24 people

US media reports say firefighters are in a critical stage of their six-day battle against deadly Los Angeles wildfires.

15:19, january 10

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Russia’s interior ministry reports a decline in crimes committed by migrants

The total number of crimes committed by foreigners in Russia last year decreased by 0.

10:20, january 10

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Azerbaijani Embassy in Moscow condemns insults toward President Ilham Aliyev in Russia

The Azerbaijani Embassy in Moscow conveyed to the Russian side through diplomatic channels the inadmissibility of offensive remarks directed at Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, following

10:12, january 8

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At least 126 killed in a strong earthquake in China’s Tibet

Media reports say a powerful earthquake has struck a remote region of Tibet, killing at least 126 people and wounding more than 100 others, with tremors felt in Nepal, Bhutan and parts of northern

16:30, january 7

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Danish king changes coat of arms amid row with Trump over Greenland

Media reports say the Danish king has shocked some historians by changing the royal coat of arms to more prominently feature Greenland and the Faroe Islands – in what has also been seen as a

10:16, january 7

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As Canadian PM resigns, Trump renews his offer of making Canada 51st state of U.S.

Hours after the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump claimed once again yesterday that many Canadians want to see Canada become a U.S. state.

14:51, january 6

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Russia’s Voronezh oblast expands job restrictions for migrants

Governor of the Voronezh Oblast of the Russian Federation, Alexander Gusev, has extended and expanded restrictions on employing migrants in several sectors, Vesti-Voronezh reported on January 5.

10:12, january 6

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More than 115,000 Syrians have returned home since end of Assad rule

The UN News Center, citing the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), reported on January 2 that “more than 115,000 people have reportedly returned to Syria from countries such as Turkiye, Jordan and

16:17, january 3

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Russia introduces restrictions on residency permits through marriage

Starting January 25, Russia will tighten the rules for obtaining temporary residency permit (TRP) and permanent residency (PR) through marriage to combat fraudulent marriages and paternity

16:01, january 3

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Taliban ban beard shaving and "Western-style" haircuts for men in Afghanistan

In Faizabad, the administrative center of Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, the Taliban have issued a decree prohibiting men from shaving their beards or getting "Western-style"

11:10, january 3

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Russian police granted unrestricted access to migrants' homes

In Russia, new regulations on monitoring migrants under deportation orders will allow police to freely enter homes and other premises where such individuals reside.

16:50, january 2

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Afghanistan Badakhshan police chief denies reports of Pakistani troops entering Wakhan

Azizullah Omar, the police chief of Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, has denied reports claiming that Pakistani soldiers entered the strategic area in the Wakhan district of this province.

11:05, january 2

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Deportation regime for foreign nationals expected to be introduced in Russia in early March

A migration regime for the deportation of foreign citizens or stateless persons illegally residing in Russia will come into effect on March 5, 2025, when the corresponding law comes into force, TASS

12:40, december 31, 2024

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AKF and EU announce €22m partnership to promote economic resilience in Afghanistan

The partnership between the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the European Union (EU) will promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Afghanistan, reducing dependence on humanitarian aid,

10:11, december 31, 2024

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US provides Ukraine with US$2.5 billion in military aid and US$3.4 billion in direct budget support

US President Joe Biden announced on 30 December that the United States will provide Ukraine with almost US$2.5 billion in security assistance.

14:40, december 30, 2024

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Putin signs law banning migrant children without Russian language proficiency from schools

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law prohibiting the admission of migrant children with insufficient knowledge of the Russian language to schools.

10:16, december 30, 2024

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Baku demands that Moscow admit guilt, punish those responsible and pay compensation

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev says Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft was made 'uncontrollable' by electronic warfare and adds that Russia must admit guilt for plane crash and pay compensation

09:52, december 30, 2024

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Russian president apologizes to Azerbaijan over 'tragic' airliner crash

President Vladimir Putin on December 28 apologized to Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev for what the Kremlin called a "tragic incident" over Russia in which an Azerbaijan Airlines

14:52, december 27, 2024

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EAEU grants Iran observer status

The Islamic Republic of Iran has been granted observer status in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

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 .