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After Russian warnings, US to probe its fighters in Syria

After Russian warnings, US to probe its fighters in Syria

Moscow had repeatedly warned that “extremists and terrorists call the tune increasingly in different Syrian regions.”

Russia slams Charles over Hitler quip

Russia slams Charles over Hitler quip

For many Russians, any comparison to Hitler is considered insulting, a former UK ambassador to Moscow told London's Daily Mail.

Beijing, Shanghai in top 5 most affluent cities list: Report

Beijing, Shanghai in top 5 most affluent cities list: Report

Among the 30 major cities measured, Beijing ranks second in "economic power", with a slim margin to the top spot claimed by London.

The Chinese-Russian ‘Power of Siberia’ … thanks to EU, US foot-in-mouth

The Chinese-Russian ‘Power of Siberia’ … thanks to EU, US foot-in-mouth

The West’s hostile attitudes toward both China and Russia helped push Beijing and Moscow closer to finalize the gas deal, writes Babich.

Russia calls Xinjiang blasts “bloody, barbarous”

Russia calls Xinjiang blasts “bloody, barbarous”

Putin said he would push for "further strengthening cooperation between Russia and China in combatting all types of terrorism and extremism”.

Xi vows crackdown after 31 dead in Xinjiang blasts

Xi vows crackdown after 31 dead in Xinjiang blasts

More than 90 people are injured after explosions at an open air market in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's restive Xinjiang Autonomous Region.

“SA sees Kazakhstan as gateway to Central Asia”

“SA sees Kazakhstan as gateway to Central Asia”

South Africa has three priority areas for further development of its links with Kazakhstan, says the Ambassador.

China, New Zealand renew currency swap pact

China, New Zealand renew currency swap pact

Beijing is keen on substituting the US dollar with the yuan in all of China’s trade with other countries.

Mubarak receives three-year prison sentence

Mubarak receives three-year prison sentence

The verdict came a day after more than 320,000 Egyptian expats voted in 124 countries abroad in a presidential election scheduled to begin on May 26.

China, Russia ink mammoth $400 bn gas deal

China, Russia ink mammoth $400 bn gas deal

The deal would ensure the needs of energy hungry China, that is trying to switch to cleaner fuel by moving away from coal, are taken care of for the next