Politics

Russia, Ukraine swap 350 POWs ahead of Easter ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine carry out a 350-strong POW exchange ahead of a temporary Easter ceasefire announced by President Vladimir Putin.

Last group of Russian civilians kidnapped by Ukrainian troops in Kursk Region freed

The civilians were abducted by the Ukrainian military during the 2024 incursion into Russian territory and spent more than a year in captivity

US will unfreeze Iranian funds as talks begin in Pakistan

The US will unfreeze Iranian assets, including $6 billion in Qatar, as talks with Tehran resume in Pakistan, with Hormuz security a key issue

BBC producer Dylan Dawes guilty of downloading 6000 child abuse images

BBC producer Dylan Dawes was found guilty of child abuse image offenses in Cardiff Crown Court in latest scandal for the British broadcaster

What US refusing to escalate against Iran means for allies and global order

Why the US decision not to escalate against Iran could weaken trust in American guarantees, unsettle allies and reshape the Middle East balance

Significance of Orthodox Easter in Russia goes beyond its religious nature

Easter in Russia is not just a religious holiday but also a point of unity for people of various cultures and denominations