MOSCOW: Russia will import vegetable, seafood and fruits from Turkey or Morocco, replacing imports from China after the coronavirus outbreak, officially announced on Wednesday (February 5). According to the sources of Anadolu Agency, Dmitry Vostrikov, head of Russia’s Food Products Manufacturers and Suppliers Association, said, “Vegetables, fruits and seafood make up the basis of Chinese food … Read more
Russia has postponed the annual investment forum in the Black Sea city of Sochi scheduled to take place next week due to coronavirus concerns. Reuters reported that The Russian Investment Forum, which is attended by a string of high-ranking officials and foreign investors, had been set to take place Feb. 12-14. The government order did … Read more
The United Nations (UN) health agency based in Geneva had initially downplayed the threat posed by the disease, but revised its risk assessment after crisis talks. According to AFP, The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly … Read more
Russia’s government has resigned after President Vladimir Putin had proposed constitutional changes that could extend his stay in power. Power will be transferred to the parliament from the presidency if the public approves the proposal. Note that Vladimir Putin would complete his tenure in 2024. However, this new step can let him hold power behind … Read more
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has struck a deal with the UN-backed Libyan government for Tripoli to pay $2.7bn in compensation for debts owed to Turkey before Libya’s nine-year civil war began, BOL News learnt from Arab News. According to the details, Turkish companies were heavily involved in lucrative infrastructure and construction projects in Libya from the … Read more
LONDON: Oil was little changed on Monday, holding near a three-month high on optimism over a nearing U.S.-China trade deal even as Russia said an Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC-led pact may consider easing output cuts next year, BOL News learnt. Brent crude LCOc1 was down 2 cents, or 0.03%, at $66.12 per … Read more
Russia’s military helicopter Mi-28 crashed during a training flight, 2 pilots were killed as a result of the accident. According to the defense ministry spokesperson says, Mi-28 military helicopter crashed in southern Russia which killed 2 pilots. The spokesman clarified that MI 28 crashed near Korenovsk (town in Russia) airfield in the Krasnodar area on … Read more
Russia in its latest economic initiative, has expressed willingness to expand cooperation with Pakistan in different sectors including the industrial, agricultural, energy, medicine and railways. As per the details, these positive sentiments were expressed by Russian Trade Minister Denis Valentinovich during the sixth meeting of Pakistan-Russia intergovernmental Commission at the foreign office in Islamabad on … Read more
Russian companies are looking to invest in Pakistan’s energy sector. The companies seek a $2.5 billion gas pipeline project from Karachi to Lahore. The meeting will discuss the construction of a railway line from Quetta to Taftan. As per local media reports, The 64-member high-level delegation from Russia will also reportedly attend the sixth meeting … Read more
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has imposed a four-year ban on Russia from all global sport, including the 2020 Olympics and the 2022 World Cup finals. WADA’s executive committee took the decision after concluding Moscow had tampered with laboratory data. The agency found Russia planted fake evidence and deleted files linked to positive doping tests … Read more
Arms sales has risen up by five percent worldwide in 2018 in a market dominated by the United States, according to a new report published by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on Monday. The turnover of the 100 biggest arms manufacturers came to $420 billion, the report said. United States (US) manufacturers alone accounted … Read more
A Russian fisherman has shared disturbing images of some creepiest creatures coming from Norway and the Barents Sea and off the Atlantic coast. According to the details, Rfedortsov lives in Murmansk, Russia, works on the (trawler) ship and regularly catches strange and amazing marine creatures. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1IOXyeAThG/?utm_source=ig_embed For years, the Russian fisherman has been sharing … Read more
Ukraine’s Minister for Foreign Affairs accused Apple of ignorance after news reports this week the tech giant labeled Crimea as part of Russia in local versions of its Maps app. Apple’s move came after negotiations between the tech giant and the Russian government over the way Crimea is represented, reports said Wednesday. Russia annexed the … Read more
Turkey says they will test Russian S-400 defense system despite of US pressure. As part of the Air Defense System project, the Ankara Governor’s Office on Nov. 24 announced that high- and low-altitude test flights would be performed by F-16s and other aircraft on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26. Ankara’s purchase of the S-400s has … Read more
Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan accused U.S.A. and Russia and said they failed to play their part of the agreement in which it was decided that the Kurdish group will leave the area which connects Turkey and Syria. Erdogan has informed that he will discuss this matter with U.S. President Donald Trump on his visit next … Read more
Moscow: The representatives of Russia, US, China and Pakistan had a meeting In the wake of the long war in Afghanistan for 18 years and international peace talks. According to the International News Agency, Russia hosted a joint meeting between the four countries in Moscow on the establishment of peace in Afghanistan. At the meeting, … Read more
15 gold miners killed in Russia because of dam collapse while several got injured. According to foreign news agency dam breaks in the coldest area of Russia, Siberia 15 workers killed however many workers were also missing after the incident. According to media reports the incident occurred 16 kilometers from Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk. … Read more
The US president Donald Trump said from the white house to media before Mike Pence and Mike Pompeo’s departure to Turkey that the US sanctions will be destructive if talks with Ankara are not improved. Donald Trump has clarified that Turk leaders had been planning for so long to take such action. He further said … Read more
