The Russian president specified that trade turnover reached almost $240 bln in 2025

Dmitry Peskov believes that such statements should not be taken seriously

Residents of the region are advised to report any found debris or explosive objects to emergency services

According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, despite the US-Israeli aggression and strikes on Iran's nuclear energy facilities, Tehran remains committed to its obligations under the treaty

The Russian serviceman noted that almost anyone can learn to fly an FPV drone, but not everyone is capable of effectively engaging targets

The ceremony took place in the presence of the two countries’ leaders, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping

It's a question that has baffled scientists for decades - why did T. rex have such tiny arms? Now, researchers from University College London believe they've solved the mystery.

Six in ten adults (59 per cent) say they stress about a diagnosis, with four in ten (43 per cent) regularly looking for symptoms.

Former model and actress Fatima Jabbe-Bio, 44, moved to Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, when her husband, Julius Maada Bio became president of the country in 2018.

Hayden Panettiere is delving further into a 'shocking' incident in which she was put into bed with an 'undressed' man who was 'very famous' when she was just 18.

Clare Bailey, a retail expert, swapped life in England for the Algarve in Portugal - and life has never been better.

Poland was set to receive forces whose deployment was abruptly halted last week.

Georgia was among six states where voters participated in primaries Tuesday. Its Senate race is among a handful that could determine party control next year.

Supporters streamed into the streets of north London after Mikel Arteta's side were crowned champions of England for the fourth time on Tuesday night.

The Irish comedian and presenter put the stunning property up for sale in April last year for £4.95million, saying he 'finally felt brave enough' to part with his beloved pad of 20 years.

At least one member of the ISC thought it would be unlikely the Prime Minister could survive the publication of the second tranche of documents relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson...

Rampant disorder gripped the capital over the weekend as separate groups caused chaos at different ends of the city. One security guard was at the scene in both Battersea and Ilford.

The cream coloured bungalow-style property with slate-effect blue-grey roof is located just three doors down from Venezuela's new mother-in-law.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni for dinner and a walk through the Colosseum upon his arrival in Rome. The leaders exchanged perspectives on boosting India-Italy friendship, with their discussions taking on a relaxed tone against the historic backdrop. Modi also received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Italy.

A political controversy has ignited in Kerala following the full recitation of 'Vande Mataram' at a new cabinet's oath-taking. The CPI(M) criticizes the move, citing historical precedents and concerns for pluralism. The BJP retorts, accusing the CPI(M) of insulting the national song and appeasing certain groups. A similar protocol dispute occurred in Tamil Nadu over song sequencing.

A 'bride' who appeared on Married At First Sight UK quit the controversial show in disgust at the way she and her co-stars were being treated.

The price of eggs, bread and milk would be voluntarily capped under the proposals in return for easing packaging policies and delaying rule changes around healthy food.

The Duchess of Sussex , 44, posted 24 pictures showing never before seen images from her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry , 41, overnight on Instagram.

For many, it has been like watching a bad crime drama - but for the loved ones of Lee Andrews , his disappearance is a nightmare from which they are yet to awake.

If you've been holding off booking a summer holiday over fears flight prices have soared due to the ongoing jet fuel crisis, now could be the time to act.

Kylie Minogue has revealed that she went through cancer for a second time just five years ago, which left her a 'shell of a person.'

Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting an official welcoming ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin, opening a packed day of talks Read Full Article at RT.com

Alternative for Germany (AfD) was the target of most violent offenses against politicians in 2025, according to government data Read Full Article at RT.com

Two foreigners, aged 25 and 38, were arrested on May 5 for allegedly dealing in duty-unpaid beer and liquor. In a media release on Wednesday (May 20), Singapore Customs said it uncovered sophisticated concealment methods involving non-alcoholic packaging during its enforcement operation on May 5, adding that more than 9,200 cans and bottles of duty-unpaid beer and liquor were seized.During the operation, Singapore Customs officers observed a man moving a pallet of goods out of an industrial unit along Bedok North Avenue 4.The officers went on to uncover 13 pallets containing duty-unpaid beer and liquor concealed among cartons and packaging labelled as non-alcoholic drinks.A total of 2,460 cans and 6,468 bottles of beer, as well as 320 bottles of liquor, were seized during the operation.According to the Singapore Customs, the total duty and Goods and Services Tax evaded amounted to about $19,791.

A man who vented his anger on his baby nephew by abusing him over three months and recording the acts with his phone was sentenced to 14 years’ jail on May 20.The man, 32, who cannot be named due to a gag order, had in April pleaded guilty to eight counts of ill-treatment of a child.The offender was also ordered to pay $4,000 in compensation to the victim’s parents.In meting out the sentence, District Judge Koo Zhi Xuan called the offender’s acts on his nephew exceptionally cruel and sadistic.Doctors also said the abuse had likely contributed to the boy’s developmental delays, noted the judge.District Judge Koo added that it was deeply distressing to read of the acts, but what was truly harrowing in the case was that the offender recorded the abuse while the baby was crying in agony.The court heard the man was fuelled by his visceral hatred for his wife’s younger brother and wanted to abuse his son.He would watch the videos he took of the abuse whenever he was angry with his brother-in-law. Court documents did not state the reason for his anger.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) firm OpenAI has linked up with Singapore on a new initiative called «OpenAI for Singapore» to support the national AI agenda.The creator of ChatGPT said they will invest over $300 million as part of the collaboration to drive applied AI innovation, grow AI talent, and make AI accessible to Singaporeans, businesses and the public sector.The memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) and OpenAI on Wednesday (May 20).Announcing the OpenAI Singapore Applied AI Lab at the ATxSummit 2026, the firm's Chief Revenue Officer Denise Dresser said the laboratory is its first outside of the US and is looking to fill more than 200 specialist roles focusing on the development of frontier AI.Frontier AI refers to the most recent and highly advanced AI systems available.OpenAI said in a statement that the Applied AI Lab teams will work with organisations on «production-grade AI systems for complex workflows where the answer is not obvious upfront».

11 people were taken to hospital after an accident involving nine motorcycles and a car along the Ayer Rajah Expressway towards the Marina Coastal Expressway on Tuesday (May 19) morning.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident at about 6.30am.Two people were taken by SCDF to the National University Hospital and another nine to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital.According to the police, those injured comprised nine male motorcyclists aged between 26 and 61, a 21-year-old man, and a 32-year-old female pillion rider.All 11 were conscious when taken to hospital.Police investigations are ongoing.[[nid:735687]]eriko.lim@asiaone.com