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UK denies Russian claim of shots fired at British warship off Black Sea

Russia has claimed it expelled another British warship in the area last year, an assertion London rejected.

WHO team raises concerns on Sputnik V filling plant in Russia, other issues

The Indian drug regulator has given approval for restricted emergency use of Sputnik V in the country.

Covid-19 is at its last stage but its end will be messy without vaccines

Past pandemics show that the coronavirus finale was never going to be swift or clear-cut.

Opec+ discusses crude output hike in preparation for next meeting

Moscow is considering making a proposal that the group should ease a global supply deficit by increasing output, according to Russian officials familiar with the matter

Kissinger's monumental blunder

His suggested policies benefited China hugely

Euro 2020: Belgium knock out Finland, Denmark move past Russia

Belgium broke down the resilient Finns 2-0 to progress into the last-16 with three wins in as many games, while Denmark swept through after securing a 4-1 win over Russia in Euro 2020 group stage.

Myanmar's military leader leaves for Russia international conference

Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing has left for Russia to take part in an international conference on security, reported state media

US prepares new sanctions against Russia over alleged poisoning of Navalny

The US is preparing additional sanctions against Russia over the alleged poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has said

Sputnik V Covid vaccine roll out delayed for some days in Delhi: Official

An official had earlier said the hospital would start giving Sputnik V jabs by June 20

Russia continues working on new vaccines, medication for Covid: Putin

Putin added that Russian medical workers will continue getting special compensation for their work amid the coronavirus pandemic

The Cold War space odyssey

Bestselling author Stephen Walker has produced an utterly binge-worthy yet sobering history of spaceflight set against the biggest existential conflict of the 20th century

Russia coronavirus update: Over 14,000 new Covid-19 cases recorded

Russia confirmed 14,057 new Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 5,264,047, the official monitoring and response center said on Thursday

Euro Cup 2021 highlights: Wales beats Turkey 2-0; qualify for pre-quarters

Wales qualify for pre-quarter finals with four points in Group A. Check Euro Cup's match schedule on Jun 16 (Indian time), match timings, live streaming, telecast details

Miranchuk's goal helps Russia beat Finland 1-0 for 1st points at Euro 2020

With a slick one-two and a beautiful curling shot, Aleksei Miranchuk finally gave Russia something to smile about at the European Championship

Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin meet for first time to dial back tensions

Cold War adversaries decide to return ambassadors after talks

Finland plays Russia with Euro 2020 knockout stage in reach

Lost, perhaps, in the drama surrounding Christian Eriksen's collapse during Denmark's game against Finland at the European Championship was the result after play resumed. The Finns, playing in their first ever game at a major soccer tournament, won 1-0 in Copenhagen. It will likely go down as one of the most overlooked scorelines in the history of the tournament, given what had happened to Eriksen. Indeed, Finland captain Tim Sparv said there were barely any celebrations in the dressing room. It was very quiet, Sparv said, and understandably so. Maybe Finland can now start to get excited. A place in the knockout stage at Euro 2020 is within reach and will be guaranteed with a win over Russia on Wednesday. That hasn't happened in more than a century since a 2-1 victory at the Olympic soccer tournament in 1912, when Finland was under the control of Russia but the Finns might not have a better chance to end that long wait. Russia was beaten by Belgium 3-0 in its opening game in G

Scholarship going nowhere

Book review of On Nationalism

Vladimir Putin calls accusation of cyberattacks against US 'farcical'

Where is the evidence? Where is proof? It's becoming farcical, Putin said.

Order in space

International agreement will boost India's space capabilities

Euro 2020: Sterling scores as England beats Croatia 1-0 at Wembley Stadium

Rakeem Sterling scores for England in the second half and helps England win three points. Check Euro Cup's match schedule on June 13 (Indian time), match timings, live streaming and telecast details