Section: Gulf News (United Arab Emirates)
Russia suspends INF nuclear deal with US: Putin
* Putin tells government meeting Russia to work on new weapons * Russia accuses US of violating INF and other arms deals * US said it indentds to withdraw from INF deal in six month Russia has suspended the Cold War-era Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty after a similar move by the United States, President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday,...
Venezuela crisis exposes fault line in US-Russia rivalry
The crisis in Venezuela has triggered fresh tensions between Washington and Moscow, with chilly exchanges at the United Nations, but analysts warn against the temptation of seeing the return of Cold War-style divisions.Since Venezuelan parliament leader Juan Guaido declared himself president on January 23 to challenge leader Nicolas Maduro, the...
EU parliamentarians to back visa-free travel for Britons after Brexit
A European Parliament committee is expected to propose on Tuesday that Britons enjoy visa-free travel to Europe after Brexit, regardless of whether the bloc’s divorce with Britain goes smoothly or becomes a damaging, abrupt split. The committee’s decision must then be endorsed by the full parliament next month, which is also likely as...
US lifts Rusal, En+ sanctions as Glencore shuffles stake
The US Treasury Department lifted sanctions on three firms tied to Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska, including United Co Rusal, a move that will provide relief to the global aluminium market. The metal fell in London.Deripaska, an ally of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, will remain under US sanctions, and his property will remain blocked. But the...
Facebook tightens paid ads rules ahead of EU elections
Facebook said on Monday it will strengthen its rules and safeguards around political adverts to prevent foreign interference in elections, including those in Europe this year. The world’s largest social network has faced pressure from regulators and the public after last year’s revelation that British consultancy Cambridge Analytica...
Halep sets up Serena showdown as Djoko marches on
World number one Simona Halep set up a headline last 16 showdown with Serena Williams by beating her sister Venus yesterday as Novak Djokovic’s relentless drive towards more Australian Open glory cranked up another gear.On day six at Melbourne Park, the Romanian finally hit form to pull off her best win of the year and cruise past the...
“My unique style is the basis of my success”
As the bow hit the base her cello, a sense of classical clarity coupled with a sound distinctly European mesmerised the audience. The cellist was thriving with energy on stage and she appeared as a force to be reckoned with. Ana Rucner, a Croatian musician, captivated people with her melodious songs coupled with colourful videos as she performed...
Putin push to dump greenback proves hard sell with Russia Inc
Russia’s central bank dumped $101bn last year in its biggest-ever shift away from the US currency amid fears of new sanctions.But the Kremlin’s drive to wean the rest of the economy off the greenback has been slower going.Despite President Vladimir Putin’s regular public exhortations to accelerate “de-dollarisation,” even the...
Putin gets a rousing welcome in Serbia
Ceremonial cannons fired and church bells pealed in Belgrade yesterday as President Vladimir Putin arrived to a rousing welcome in Serbia, a key Moscow ally, where he will confer Russia’s top award to his counterpart. Tens of thousands of Serbs marched through the capital in a parade in Putin’s honour. “Welcome honoured President...
Trump raps FBI probe triggered by Comey firing
President Donald Trump blasted the FBI yesterday, insisting that it acted “for no reason & with no proof” when it opened an investigation into whether he was acting on Russia’s behalf after he fired the agency’s director, James Comey, in May 2017.The New York Times reported that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) launched...
