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TN CM directs officials to bring back bodies of students from Russia

Four students from Tamil Nadu pursuing medical education in Russia drowned in a river and directions have been issued to bring back their remains back home at the earliest, CM K Palaniswami

New protests held in Russia to denounce arrest of popular governor

Thousands of demonstrators gathered again Saturday in the major Russian Far East city of Khabarovsk to denounce the arrest of the region's governor a month ago. Sergei Furgal was arrested on July 9 on suspicion of involvement in murders and taken to jail in Moscow. The estimated 3,000 demonstrators protested the charges and want him returned to the city for trial. Furgal, who has been removed from his post, is a popular figure in the region bordering China about 6,100 kilometers (3,800 miles) east of Moscow. Since his arrest, daily demonstrations have been held in the city, with attendance peaking on weekends. Demonstrations in support of the Khabarovsk protesters were held in at least seven other cities in Russia. The OVD-Info organization that monitors political arrests said at least 10 people were arrested in those demonstrations. No arrests were reported in Khabarovsk, where authorities have not interfered with the demonstrations, apparently hoping they will fizzle out.

US intelligence agencies say China and Iran want Trump to lose 2020 polls

At the top of the list is China, which sees Trump as "unpredictable" and has been increasingly critical of the president on Covid-19, Hong Kong and TikTok

Iran is No. 1 sponsor of terrorism, says US ahead of UN arms embargo talks

Diplomat says the United States hopes Russia and China will not be co-sponsors of the number one state that sponsors terrorism and will see the importance of peace in the Middle East

Twitter labels state-controlled media outlets, govt officials' accounts

The micro-blogging platform will not amplify tweets by state-controlled media outlets. The move will make affected accounts less likely to appear in search results or notifications

Unconditional surrender, red scare: Why US dropped atomic bombs on Japan

With the Red Army suddenly deep into Manchuria, Japanese leaders were weighing evaporating options when the second bomb incinerated Nagasaki

China's growing assertiveness has become a concern for its partners, too

Russia doesn't feel threatened itself, because right now China can ill-afford to alienate a neighbour that's an important military and resource power in its own right

Russia allows visa-free entry to foreigners for short-term business trips

The move is applicable on holders of diplomatic or service passports from countries with which Russia has visa-free entry agreements

IndiGo operates charter flight to repatriate 212 Indians from Russia

IndiGo said that it operated a passenger charter flight from Moscow to Amritsar to Kochi on Sunday, bringing back a total of 212 Indians from the Russian capital.

First-ever EU cyber sanctions hit Russian, Chinese, North Koreans

The European Union has imposed its first-ever sanctions over cyberattacks, slapping them on alleged Russian military agents, Chinese cyber spies and organisations including a North Korean firm

Ukraine, Iran begin negotiations on compensation for Ukrainian jet crash

Kuleba noted that the process would not be easy, but Ukraine will do everything to achieve maximum compensation for the relatives of the victims of the plane crash

In another setback to China, Russia suspends deliveries of S-400 missiles

Russia's suspension of S-400 missiles to China comes after Moscow had earlier accused Beijing of spying, despite the two countries enjoying considerably good relations over the years

Covid-19 crisis: Russian elite got access to experimental vaccine

The Gamaleya vaccine, financed by the state-run Russian Direct Investment Fund and backed by the Defense Ministry, last week completed a phase 1 trial involving military personnel.

Russia is a highly capable cyber actor, says UK intelligence report

"Russia is a highly capable cyber actor, employing organised crime groups to supplement its cyber skills," the report published by the UK's Intelligence and Security Committee on Tuesday, said.

Russians' income falls most in 20 years in second quarter, GDP down 9.6%

The income fell 8 per cent in year-on-year terms in April-June, the state statistics service Rosstat said on Friday

Income of Russians plunges most in 20 years in Q2; GDP shrinks 9.6%

The income fell 8 per cent in year-on-year terms in April-June, the state statistics service Rosstat said on Friday

Covid-19 crisis: US, UK allege Russians are trying to steal vaccine

It is unclear whether research facilities have been damaged or if the vaccine programmes have been set back as a result of the hacks, but officials warned that the cyberattacks are ongoing.

Trump admin toughens stance against 2 Russian gas pipelines to Europe

US has lobbied Europe, particularly Germany, to abandon the pipelines, which it believes will increase the continent''s dependence on Russian energy

Russia exports more gold than gas for the first time in 30 years

For the first time in nearly three decades, Russia exported more gold than gas in the second quarter of 2020

OPEC chief sees oil market moving closer to balance ahead of key meeting

After July, the cuts are due to taper to 7.7 million bpd until December although a final decision has yet to be taken