Moscow

What does Russia have brewing in Georgia?

While European and American diplomats are preoccupied with Brexit, Iran or US elections, something might be simmering in Georgia that deserves their attention.

Tens of thousands join Moscow opposition rally after crackdown

In recent weeks, thousands have attended street protests calling for free and fair elections after the exclusion of several opposition figures from local Moscow polls next month.

Does Britannia still rule the waves in the standoff with Iran?

The UK's marginally increased naval pressure on Iran is not likely to make waves in the Gulf, but it does serve as a good example of a shifting tide in global influence.

Syrian militant group refuses withdrawal from Idlib buffer zone

"We will never withdraw from the zone," says Hayat Tahrir al Sham, the largest militant group in northwestern Idlib, two days after regime announced a truce between it and opposition forces.

US imposes new sanctions on Russia over Skripal poisoning

Washington imposed an initial batch of sanctions last year on Moscow after determining that Moscow had used a nerve agent against a former Russian double agent, Sergei Skripal, and his daughter Yulia, in Britain, which Moscow denies.

The odd couple: China's deepening relationship with the Taliban

China's first engaged the Taliban to protect its interests in Afghanistan in the 90s. Decades later, history repeats itself.

Puerto Rico protests continue - The last 24 hours in pictures

From US President Donald Trump signing a bill to benefit 9/11 victims to flooding in Pakistan, here are some of the top images making the news on July 29 and July 30, 2019.

Over 1,000 arrested in Moscow protests – Russia police

Demonstrators were rallying against the exclusion of several opposition candidates from the ballot for this fall's Moscow council elections.

Turkey may reconsider $10B Boeing orders – Erdogan

President Erdogan says Turkey may re-evaluate its procurement of the aircraft from the US following Ankara's suspension from F-35 fighter jet project.

Did Italy's ruling coalition party receive illegal funding from Russia?

Acting on allegations that initially surfaced in February, Italian prosecutors are seeking answers to whether Deputy PM Matteo Salvini’s League party has made arrangements to receive money from Russia before European elections in May.

US security adviser visits South Korea to hold talks with officials

John Bolton is meeting South Korea's chief of National Security Office, defence minister, and foreign minister in Seoul to discuss issues including denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and ways to strengthen the South Korea-US alliance.

South Korea says fired warning shots at intruding Russian warplane

Seoul said a Russian A-50 warplane twice entered South Korean airspace near the disputed Dokdo islets – which Japan calls Takeshima.