Victory Day, when Russians celebrate the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945, is one of the country's most important holidays
It was only fitting that some of the best Dota of the Major thus far was played in front of the returning crowd.
UN special envoy Geir Pedersen on Sunday welcomed a general amnesty aimed at freeing thousands of Syrians convicted on terrorism charges.
Joe Biden landed in Seoul on Friday in his first visit to Asia since assuming office in 2020
Monkeypox has caught the attention of US President Joe Biden, who said Sunday that people should be on guard against the disease which has the potential for "consequential" impact if it were to spread further.
Changi Airport will resume operations in Terminal 2 from 29 May, as it prepares to meet the expected increase in passenger traffic in the months ahead.
The war with Russia has been particularly painful for Odessa, even as the city has avoided the brutal ground fighting ongoing across swathes of eastern and southern Ukraine. Founded during the reign of Catherine the Great, the city -- with its baroque architecture and sandy beaches -- became emblematic of the glory days of the Russian empire and was later one of the most valuable ports during the Soviet era. And as Ukraine gained independence, Odessa maintained its deep economic, familial, and cultural ties with Russia along with its own share of accusations in recent years of harbouring pro-Kremlin sympathies. But the sentiment has changed now. "Putin and his regime, with their own hands, destroyed our relationship as a whole," says Odessa mayor Gennady Trukhanov, who was once regarded as a Kremlin sympathizer.
At 101, Hazel McCallion -- an icon of Canadian politics -- shows no signs of slowing down. Her tenacity earned her the nickname "Hurricane Hazel," a possible reference to a devastating 1954 storm that left hundreds dead in Haiti, the United States and Canada -- including 81 in Toronto.
After a two-year hiatus, a tide of people once again flood the streets in Montevideo, Uruguay, to remember those who disappeared during the Uruguayan military dictatorship (1973-1985) and to demand action to find them.
Ashwin picked up 1-28 with his off-spin before smashing an unbeaten 23-ball 40 as Rajasthan chased down 151 with five wickets in hand and two balls to spare. The 35-year-old, who has been used as a floater this season, came in at number 5 against his old franchise and was severe on the spinners, hitting three sixes in a tricky run chase that initially threatened to get away from Rajasthan. Ashwin said his form with the bat was down to a clear brief from the team.
Any alternative to Ukraine's bid to join the European Union would be a "compromise" with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says in response to the "European political community" project proposed by his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.
"Russians are our Slavic brothers" is a common slogan in Bulgaria, but the Ukraine war is putting widespread Russophile sentiment to the test.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia must be held financially responsible for the crimes it has committed in his evening adress. He adds that the global debate has already begun about the need for such compensation from Russian assets.
Death toll has risen to 66 but Kim Jong-un has reportedly appreciated governemnt’s efforts to stop wave
On Japan's bullet trains, dogs usually have to travel in a carrier, but on Saturday they could stretch their paws and enjoy the scenery on a special pet-friendly express.
With his fluffy black dog in tow, Gilberto Rodriguez left Venezuela two months ago on a perilous eight-country journey, mostly on foot, with dreams of a better life in the United States.
The US special envoy on Afghanistan met with the Taliban's chief diplomat on Saturday and stressed international opposition to the group's treatment of women and girls.
With debutants contributing significantly to the medal haul, Team Singapore contingent leaders believe the future is looking bright for the city-state's athletes at the SEA Games.
Hundreds of protesters demonstrated in Madrid on Sunday against tarnished former king Juan Carlos I, whose visit to Spain after almost two years of self-imposed exile in the UAE has sparked criticism.
The echoes of artillery fire made Deacon Sergiy question his allegiances as he descended into a candlelit basement to lead prayers at a war-damaged church on the east Ukrainian front.
On a small hill around a dozen kilometres (seven miles) from Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, some burnt-out vehicles lie abandoned. Nearby in the woodland undergrowth are the former positions of Russian troops.
