The death of Mikhail Gorbachev could prove a point of yet more tension between Russia and the West as it emerged on Wednesday the former Soviet leader may not receive a state funeral, media reports said.
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Berlin, August 28 (IANS) German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has reassured Ukraine of Germany's support in the war against Russia for years to come if necessary. "Unfortunately, we have to ass
Taipei, August 28 (IANS) Two US Navy warships sailed southward through the strategic Taiwan Strait for the first time since a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that was harshly condemned by China. The g
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