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Russian diplomat who died in Greek Cypriot Administration alleged to be spy

Russian diplomat who died in Greek Cypriot Administration alleged to be spy

Independent researcher claims deceased embassy staffer was captain in Russian military intelligence

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'Ring leader': Death penalty sought for South Korea’s ousted President Yoon over martial law
13.01.2026

'Ring leader': Death penalty sought for South Korea’s ousted President Yoon over martial law

Special prosecutor made the demand during final hearing of case charging Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection

India’s West Bengal on alert after suspected Nipah virus cases detected
13.01.2026

India’s West Bengal on alert after suspected Nipah virus cases detected

Health Ministry deploys national response team, intensifies surveillance in North 24 Parganas district

Indonesia, Pakistan eye expanding defense ties
13.01.2026

Indonesia, Pakistan eye expanding defense ties

Visiting Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin meets with top Pakistani defense officials in Rawalpindi, Islamabad

Malaysia considers legal action against X over user safety concerns
13.01.2026

Malaysia considers legal action against X over user safety concerns

Communications minister cites harmful content, Grok chatbot misuse as authorities weigh court action

China seeks to 'deepen' strategic partnership with Sri Lanka
13.01.2026

China seeks to 'deepen' strategic partnership with Sri Lanka

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi makes brief stopover in Sri Lanka while on his way back from Africa trip