India resists US pressure to restrict energy ties with Iran
Resisting US pressure to further scale down oil imports from sanction-hit Iran, India today made it clear that it has to look at the issue involved beyond the energy trade as it has "vital" security stakes in the Gulf region.
Clinton presses India to cut Iran oil
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on India Monday to further cut its imports of Iranian oil, saying New Delhi should use its growing clout to help isolate the Islamic republic.
Putin returns as Russian president
Vladimir Putin took the oath as Russia's president today with a ringing appeal for unity at the start of a six-year term in which he faces growing dissent, economic problems and bitter political rivalries.
Armenia president's party wins election-early results
Armenian President Serzh Sarksyan's Republican Party won a parliamentary election, early results showed on Monday, in a poll that was seen as a test of democracy in Russia's main ally in the South Caucasus region.
Russia eyes energy projects in Kyrgyzstan
Russia was interested in participating in energy projects in Kyrgyzstan, a Russian official said here Friday.
Russia to build two more nuclear reactors in China
Russia and China have firmed up their nuclear cooperation, with Moscow set to build two more high-power reactors in this country's Tianwan atomic plant.
Kazakhstan-German cooperation set to expand
Kazakhstan and Germany have vast potential to further enhance their economic and trade relations and raise bilateral cooperation to a new level. First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Serik Akhmetov, delivered this message at the Third Raw Materials Conference in Berlin held on April 25.
Iran indicates it's ready to compromise on nuclear programme
Iran is preparing public opinion for possible concessions on its nuclear programme in renewed talks with six world powers.
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