Russia sends 'reliable' air, sea defenses to Syria
Russia's chief arms exporter said Friday that his company was shipping advanced defensive missile systems to Syria that could be used to shoot down airplanes or sink ships if the United States or other Western nations try to intervene to halt the country's spiral of violence.
Russia oil firms face heavy fines for gas flaring
Russian oil companies are facing fines of hundreds of millions of dollars or more for polluting the atmosphere with excess amounts of flared gas, the newly appointed resources minister said on Saturday.
Resolution of Kashmir key to stability in S Asia
Stability in South Asia will remain a "distant dream" as long as the Kashmir issue remains unresolved and Pakistan must strive for a "just solution" of the dispute, the country's second-highest ranking military official has said.
Belarusian Foreign Ministry Slams Obama’s Decision To Extend 'National Emergency'
The Belarusian government has denounced the U.S. decision to extend a " national emergency" over Washington's relations to Belarus.
Iran-Tajik plans good on paper
Tajikistan and Iran last week concluded the ninth meeting of the Joint Economic Commission in Tehran, where the two countries signed five agreements in the hydroelectric, oil and health sectors.
U.S. and India Forge Closer Ties, Make Progress on Nuclear Cooperation
During their third strategic dialogue that was held in Washington this week, the United States and India have agreed to deepen their cooperation in the defense industry, and in maritime and cyber security.
NPP raises interest of Lithuanian investors in Belarusian Ostrovets
The construction of the Belarusian nuclear power plant (NPP) has increased the interest of Lithuanian investors in Ostrovets District of Belarus, Chairman of the Ostrovets District Executive Committee Adam Kovalko said at the meeting with Lithuanian reporters on 13 June, reports law.by.
Kazakhstan, Afghanistan discuss development of bilateral relations
Kazakh Foreign Minister Yerzhan Kazykhanov and his Afghan counterpart Dr. Zalmay Rassoul discussed the main directions of developing bilateral relations and prospects of further trade, economic and investment cooperation, the Kazakh Foreign Minister reported.
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