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More flash floods hit Russia's Sochi

Heavy rains triggered severe flash floods in the same area as earlier this month.

Syrian regime shelling in Idlib kills several civilians, including children

At least six people were killed and as many others wounded by Syrian regime shelling in Sarajah village southeast of Idlib.

Pacific Rim nations agree to step up Covid-19 vaccine sharing

Leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation at virtual retreat agree to step up Covid-19 vaccination sharing efforts and take action to lower costly tariffs that complicate the movement of vaccines across borders.

Is Russia finally clamping down on ransomware gangs?

REvil’s dark web data-leak site and ransom-negotiating portals go offline, stirring speculation about what might have happened.

Glamour, politics and controversy as Cannes film festival returns

The Cannes Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for the first time in more than two years, launching the French Riviera spectacular with the premiere of Leos Carax's “Annette" and the introduction of Spike Lee’s jury.

Discord within the EU bloc over restarting top-level talks with Russia

The European leaders reject the idea of meeting with Russian leaders, although Germany and France say a top-level dialogue is the need of the hour.

What’s next for Turkey after the NATO global summit?

As the Alliance unites to refocus on Russia and China, Turkey will be confronted with a choice regarding the countries it has been able to balance until now.

Biden says Russia, US to launch nuclear arms control talks

US President Joe Biden’s first meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin since assuming office comes amid soaring tensions between Washington and Moscow, with both sides playing down the prospect of any major breakthroughs at the summit.

Putin likens Russia clampdown on opposition to arresting US Capitol rioters

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is to meet US President Joe Biden in Geneva, says hundreds of Americans arrested after Capitol Hill insurrection have been subjected to "persecution for political opinions."

Putin: Meeting with Biden could help establish dialogue

The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden is due to take place on June 16 in Geneva amid strained bilateral relations on a wide array of issues.

Putin signs law to take Russia out of Open Skies

Kremlin says US decision to withdraw from treaty “significantly upset the balance of interests” among pact members, compelling Russia to exit.

US, Russia seek to ease tensions in first meeting since Biden took office

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov agree to work together despite differences as they held talks on the sidelines of an Arctic Council meeting in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik.