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Russia launches military satellites to serve 'interests of Defense Ministry'

Russia launches military satellites to serve 'interests of Defense Ministry'

Launch of satellites into planned orbits carried out from Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Arkhangelsk region, says ministry

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China’s top diplomat urges efforts to uphold global peace, rule of law
05.02.2026

China’s top diplomat urges efforts to uphold global peace, rule of law

Wang Yi hosts Foreign Ministry's 2026 New Year reception in Beijing

China voices support for Cuba safeguarding ‘national sovereignty,' rejects external interference
05.02.2026

China voices support for Cuba safeguarding ‘national sovereignty,' rejects external interference

Meeting with Cuba's top diplomat, Chinese foreign minister says Beijing ‘rejects any attempt to deprive the Cuban people of their right to survival and development’

Chair, secretary-general of OSCE regional security bloc arrive in Moscow for talks to overcome ‘deep crisis’
05.02.2026

Chair, secretary-general of OSCE regional security bloc arrive in Moscow for talks to overcome ‘deep crisis’

Visit reflects ‘how the OSCE reaffirms its role as a platform for dialogue and its readiness to support efforts toward a just and lasting peace,’ says group’s head

18 killed in Indian coal mine blast
05.02.2026

18 killed in Indian coal mine blast

Accident in Meghalaya state, say officials

Bangladeshi court sentences 6 to death for killings, burning bodies during 2024 uprising
05.02.2026

Bangladeshi court sentences 6 to death for killings, burning bodies during 2024 uprising

Country's International Crimes Tribunal-2 finds 1 victim alive when police set fire to pile of 6 bodies after gunfire on Aug. 5, 2024, the day former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India