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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated Indian consulates in Yekaterinburg and Kazan, Russia, enhancing diplomatic presence, supporting trade, technology, education, and cultural ties. The consulates will benefit the Indian diaspora, students, and aim to strengthen India-Russia cooperation toward $100 billion trade by 2030

The body of 22-year-old Ajeet Chaudhary, an Indian MBBS student missing in Russia since October 19, arrived in Rajasthan’s Alwar. Found near the White River in Ufa, his death remains unclear, and relatives are seeking deeper investigation 

A Tamil Nadu doctor, detained by Russian authorities in Sochi in September, remains stranded without travel documents. His wife alleges harassment and ill-treatment in custody and has appealed to the Central and state governments to help bring him back safely

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing, risking a renewed global arms race. The move threatens the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, raises environmental concerns, and comes amid rising proliferation and stalled arms-control negotiations

US President Donald Trump hinted at resuming nuclear weapons testing after three decades, saying it would be on an “equal basis” with Russia and China. The Kremlin warned that Moscow would follow suit if Washington abandons the test moratorium

The ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur will welcome East Timor as the 11th member and host US President Donald Trump’s first Asia trip in his second term. Leaders will discuss security, trade resilience, maritime disputes, and regional economic partnership

Donald Trump reportedly urged Ukraine to concede the Donbas to Russia during tense meetings with President Zelenskyy, dismissing maps showing front-line realities. His transactional approach contrasts sharply with Ukraine’s view of territory as sacred, hard-fought land, not negotiable real estate

Former Minister T Harish Rao has facilitated the return of 12 Telangana workers stranded in Jordan, personally covering penalties and flight costs. The workers, from five districts, had reached out to him for help. Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to support Gulf migrants, contrasting it with the BRS regime’s welfare efforts.

Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said Moscow’s energy partnership with India aligns with New Delhi’s national interests, describing Russian crude as the most cost-effective option globally. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump claimed Modi assured him of reduced oil imports

Ukraine and the UN nuclear agency warned of rising safety risks at Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, running on emergency generators after losing external power for over a week. Officials stress restoring off-site power urgently to avoid potential nuclear catastrophe

Russia launched a massive drone and missile strike on Ukraine, killing at least four, including a 12-year-old girl in Kyiv. Over 100 civilian sites were damaged. The US is reviewing Ukraine’s request for long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles

Russia and Ukraine blamed each other for deadly drone attacks on civilians as President Zelenskyy headed to the UN to push peace talks. The rising conflict, with drones hitting NATO borders, raised fears of the war spilling beyond Ukraine

Russia launched a large missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing three and injuring dozens. Zelenskyy called the strikes deliberate civilian intimidation. Estonia accused Russia of airspace violation, while Zelenskyy prepares for key UN meetings, including one with Donald Trump

With NATO membership unlikely, Ukraine is expanding its domestic arms industry, producing advanced drones and armored vehicles to defend against Russia. Western allies are investing billions, aiming to both support Ukraine and benefit from its battle-tested, cost-effective military innovations

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka coast, triggering a tsunami alert. Governor Solodov said waves up to 1.5 meters were possible, as multiple strong aftershocks were also recorded.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck early Saturday near the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region, the US Geological Survey reported. The quake hit 111.7 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of 39 km. No casualties were reported immediately.

After a meeting hosted by Emmanuel Macron, 26 nations pledged to form a “reassurance force” for Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is reached. Meanwhile, a map and recent rhetoric suggest Putin’s territorial ambitions extend beyond occupied Ukrainian regions

European leaders met in Paris to discuss postwar security guarantees for Ukraine but remain divided, with US support uncertain. While UK and France consider troop deployment under a ceasefire, experts warn risks are high and reliance on Trump makes guarantees fragile

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Beijing for bilateral talks after attending a WWII anniversary parade. Kim reaffirmed North Korea’s support for Russia, calling it a “fraternal duty,” amid ongoing military cooperation

Russia claimed Ukraine launched drone attacks overnight, causing a fire at a nuclear facility in Kursk and damaging energy sites, as Ukraine celebrated its 34th independence day with calls for peace and resilience.