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Moscow attack aimed at spoiling relations between Russia and Islamic world: Russian Grand Mufti

NEW DELHI: Russian Grand Mufti Ravil Gainutdin has said that the terrorist attack on the Crocus City concert hall near Moscow was aimed at spoiling the relationship between the Russian Federation and the Islamic world, media reports said.

Russia says four suspects detained in Dagestan directly involved in Moscow terror attack

MOSCOW: Four suspects detained two days ago in Russia's Dagestan Republic on terrorism charges were directly involved in the attack on the Crocus City Hall concert, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said.

Russia says Moscow terror attack suspects planned to flee to Kiev for reward

MOSCOW: The Russian Investigative Committee has said that it had found evidence showing that the terrorists involved in the Moscow concert hall attack were planning to cross into Ukraine to receive their reward.

Moscow terror attack committed by radical Islamists, but many questions remain: Putin

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the deadly terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall in suburban Moscow was carried out by radical Islamists, but many questions still remain.

Italy condemns Moscow terror attack, tightens security across country

ROME: Italy has condemned the terror attack at a suburban Moscow concert hall and stepped up security at key transportation, cultural, and religious sites across the country.

Russian Embassy in New Delhi flies national flag half-mast after Moscow terror attack

NEW DELHI: As a sign of mourning and grief, the Russian Embassy in India is flying its national flag at half-mast in New Delhi after a dastardly terror attack in Moscow left more than 60 people dead and several others injured.

Russian Embassy in New Delhi flies national flag half-mast after Moscow terror attack

NEW DELHI: As a sign of mourning and grief, the Russian Embassy in India is flying its national flag at half-mast in New Delhi after a dastardly terror attack in Moscow left more than 60 people dead and several others injured.

Death toll rises to over 60 in Moscow terror attack

MOSCOW: More than 60 people were killed in Friday's terrorist attack in Moscow's Crocus City Hall, according to the Investigative Committee of Russia (ICR) as quoted by media reports.

Mass shooting in Moscow mall, building on fire, many killed

MOSCOW: At least 10 people were killed after at least three gunmen, clad in body armour and armed with assault rifles, attacked people in a Moscow mall on Friday randomly and set a concert hall at the mall afire, reports said.

Moscow to use all legal means against asset profit transfer to Ukraine

MOSCOW: Russia will use all available legal mechanisms and will retaliate if the EU moves forward with plans to use profits from frozen Russian assets to arm Ukraine, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Iran rejects US claims about Tehran-Moscow space cooperation

TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has rejected claims by US officials about Tehran's space cooperation with Moscow as "baseless".

Putin's 'lover' reappears with a 'new look' in Moscow

LONDON: Russian President Vladimir Putin's rumoured lover has reappeared with a 'new look' in Moscow following rumours she was hiding in a private chalet in Switzerland or a Siberian nuclear bunker, media reports said.

UN chief asks Putin, Zelensky to meet with him in Moscow, Kiev

UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has asked both the Russian and Ukrainian leaders to receive him to discuss steps to bring about peace following Russia's military operation in Ukraine.

Moscow to increase missile strikes on Kiev targets

MOSCOW: Russia will expand the scale of its missile strikes on Kiev in response to any Ukrainian forces' attacks or sabotage on Russian territory, the country's Defence Ministry has said.

Russia's currency bounces back after Moscow mandates payment for gas in gold-pegged ruble

NEW DELHI: After falling steadily for days following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, ruble—the Russian currency -- is back despite stringent sanctions slapped by the West against Moscow. On April 1, the ruble was pegged at about 82 to a US dollar while before the invasion the currency was trading at around 76 to a dollar.

'Israel will continue mediate between Moscow, Kiev even if chances low'

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said that his country will continue to mediate between Russia and Ukraine even if the prospects for success are slim amid the ongoing war.

Imran Khan's meeting with Putin begins in Moscow

NEW DELHI:Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has started in Moscow, Dawn reported.Khan, who is on a two-day visit to Moscow, will exchange views on international and regional issues during his meeting with Putin, according to Radio Pakistan.

Russia invites Taliban for talks in Moscow

NEW DELHI: Russia has invited representatives of the Taliban to meet in Moscow as part of the efforts to open diplomatic channels with Afghanistans de facto new government, Russian President Vladimir Putins special envoy for the country has confirmed, Russia Today reported.

Household gas blast kills 2 near Moscow

 MOSCOW: At least two people were killed and five injured in a household gas blast in a Moscow suburb on Wednesday, RIA Novosti news agency reported

Israeli FM to visit Moscow for talks with Russian counterpart

 TEL AVIV:  Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will fly to Moscow for an official trip to meet his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, according to an official statement.

Punjab Sports minister Rana Sodhi hopeful of Indian Hockey team winning Gold after 1980 Moscow Olympics

CHANDIGARH: Gauging the stupendous accomplishment of the Hockey India team, especially Punjabi players, participating in Tokyo 2020 Olympics, I am very much sure that we are going to secure a medal in Hockey after Moscow Olympics 1980, asserted Punjab Sports and Youth Services Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, on Wednesday, after inaugurating Selfie points across the state besides launching LED Screen for live streaming of the Olympics till the event underway at Sports Stadium Mohali.

US ambassador to return to Moscow this week: State Department

WASHINGTON: US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan will return to Moscow this week, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.

Moscow Launches Hotline for Tourists

MOSCOW: The Moscow Tourist Information Support Centre has launched a new hotline for tourists in Moscow. Visitors to the Russian capital can now get 24/7 help via a short number - 122, as well as a ten-digit landline number - +7 (495) 122-01-11. Moscow Call Centre operators will advise on how to pay fares in the Metro and get to the airport, how to get from one location to another, and where to rent a bike.

US ambassador to return to Moscow this week: State Department

WASHINGTON: US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan will return to Moscow this week, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.

Covid-19 cases in Moscow top 1 mn

MOSCOW: An additional 1,905 people in Moscow tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, raising the Russian capital's overall infection tally to 1,000,394, health authorities said on Sunday.

Moscow Launches Hotline for Tourists

MOSCOW: The Moscow Tourist Information Support Centre has launched a new hotline for tourists in Moscow. Visitors to the Russian capital can now get 24/7 help via a short number - 122, as well as a ten-digit landline number - +7 (495) 122-01-11. Moscow Call Centre operators will advise on how to pay fares in the Metro and get to the airport, how to get from one location to another, and where to rent a bike.