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China group to build $390mn Russian high-speed railway

China group to build $390mn Russian high-speed railway

The contract win will boost to Beijing’s bid to improve connectivity with Russia and Europe.

Putin calls Modi, thanks India for VictoryDay solidarity

Putin calls Modi, thanks India for VictoryDay solidarity

Russia-India ties are expected to receive a significant boost by twin visits by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Russia in July and November.

Canada to fund investigations into ISIL crimes

Canada to fund investigations into ISIL crimes

Human Rights Watch has also said that ISIL fighters were systematically raping Yazidi women.

Kerry lays wreath at Russian war memorial

Kerry lays wreath at Russian war memorial

The prospects of a Putin-Obama meet was not discussed during talks with Kerry, said Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov.

China says Indian PM visit an “important opportunity”

China says Indian PM visit an “important opportunity”

High on the agenda of talks are the BRICS Bank, bilateral ties, the trade deficit, China’s Silk Route revival and India’s manufacturing drive.

Kerry to hold talks with Russian, Chinese leaders

Kerry to hold talks with Russian, Chinese leaders

Most Western leaders boycotted the Victory Parade in Moscow which celebrated 70 years since the end of World War II.

Greek impasse drags European stocks down

Greek impasse drags European stocks down

A deal would give Athens access to an additional $8 billion to help it pay off some of its debts.

9 China-Russia surface ships in Mediterranean waters for drills

9 China-Russia surface ships in Mediterranean waters for drills

US President Barack Obama had accused China of "flexing its muscles" to advance its territorial claims at sea.

India announces first BRICS Bank President

India announces first BRICS Bank President

The bank is establishing its headquarters in Shanghai.

EU to introduce migrant quotas for member states

EU to introduce migrant quotas for member states

The EU says that it will begin to "distribute" refugees and migrants among the 28 countries that make up the European body.