News for '-belarus'

Putin orders Russian nuclear deterrent forces on 'special' alert

Putin orders Russian nuclear deterrent forces on 'special' alert

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The talks are expected to take place in the Gomel region at the Ukrainian-Belarusian border, Belta news agency reported.

Azarenka, Kerber withdraw from Tokyo Olympics

Azarenka, Kerber withdraw from Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Victoria Azarenka, 31, won a bronze medal for Belarus in singles and a gold in mixed doubles at the 2012 Summer Games in London. Angelique Kerber, 33, won the silver in singles for Germany at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Real Madrid to donate 1m euros to help displaced in Ukraine

Real Madrid to donate 1m euros to help displaced in Ukraine

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Olympic medallist who fled Belarus forced into exile again as Ukraine attacked

Djokovic's dad seen posing with fans carrying Russia flags

Djokovic's dad seen posing with fans carrying Russia flags

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Australian Open organisers have issued a reminder to players and their entourages about their policy on "inappropriate flags" after a video emerged showing Novak Djokovic's father posing for pictures with fans holding Russian flags.

Dreams do come true as Gauff crowned America's tennis queen

Dreams do come true as Gauff crowned America's tennis queen

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The first teenager to play in a US Open final since Serena in 2001 there was symmetry to the moment as Gauff rallied to beat the second seeded Belarusian 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 and end a six-year barren stretch for American tennis fans, who were finally able to celebrate a homegrown champion.

Keys surges to semis; awaits Sabalenka in US Open battle

Keys surges to semis; awaits Sabalenka in US Open battle

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Home crowd magic takes Keys to US Open semis showdown with Sabalenka

Is Xi Losing Control Over Power?

Is Xi Losing Control Over Power?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Two of Xi Jinping's chosen officials have disappeared from view, an indication of turmoil in Xi's government, months after he installed a collection of loyalist leaders in his cabinet, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

'Russian athletes think there is no war happening'

'Russian athletes think there is no war happening'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'It seems that athletes from these countries (Russia and Belarus) do not understand at all why they are now being disqualified from competitions all over the world.'

Will Raducanu recover in time for Wimbledon?

Will Raducanu recover in time for Wimbledon?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has no idea if she would be fit to play at Wimbledon, the 19-year-old said after a "freak injury"

Osaka in Wimbledon entry list; Serena, Federer not

Osaka in Wimbledon entry list; Serena, Federer not

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka's name appeared on the singles entry list for Wimbledon released by the organisers on Friday but veterans Roger Federer and the Williams sisters were not included.

Ukraine Is Taking No Chances With Putin

Ukraine Is Taking No Chances With Putin

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Glimpses of Ukraine's military preparations on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

French Open: The top 5 women to watch out for

French Open: The top 5 women to watch out for

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Five top contenders for the women's title at the French Open, which starts on Sunday.

Rajnath to hold meet with visiting Chinese counterpart

Rajnath to hold meet with visiting Chinese counterpart

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to hold bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu on the sidelines of the SCO defence ministerial conclave in Delhi, people familiar with the matter said.

After F1, Chess Federation cancels Olympiad in Russia

After F1, Chess Federation cancels Olympiad in Russia

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

FIDE said it will do its utmost to find another organiser for the Olympiad and will provide more information in due time.

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Earlier in the day, Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles but its players will still be allowed to compete at the Grand Slams and in regular tour events.

Xi's China Dream Gets India Pushback

Xi's China Dream Gets India Pushback

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

As India's stock rises, the resolution of the border row may become even more difficult, warn Harsh V Pant and Kalpit Mankikar.

It's about staying grounded for GM Praggnanandhaa

It's about staying grounded for GM Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com27 May 2022

His semifinal match against Giri went up to 2am and a few hours later, he had to be at his school to take his 11th-class board examination.

Wimbledon's ban on Russians a mistake says Djokovic

Wimbledon's ban on Russians a mistake says Djokovic

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament following the invasion of Ukraine was wrong and lacked respect, world number one Novak Djokovic said on Monday.

Brady returns with win; Tiafoe advances

Brady returns with win; Tiafoe advances

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Brady was sidelined by knee and foot injuries since the summer of 2021

Complaint filed against countries boycotting boxing worlds

Complaint filed against countries boycotting boxing worlds

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

A total of 11 countries are boycotting the championships due to the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian boxers.

Russians will be winning 'medals of blood' if allowed in Olympics

Russians will be winning 'medals of blood' if allowed in Olympics

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ban Russia from the Olympic Games

When Russia Rained Missiles On Dnipro

When Russia Rained Missiles On Dnipro

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Glimpses of Dnipro in Ukraine when it was struck by Russian missiles, January 15, 2023.

Russia questions making athletes condemn war

Russia questions making athletes condemn war

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'Bach's latest statement goes against Olympic principles.'

War is a great motivation: Ukraine paralympic chief

War is a great motivation: Ukraine paralympic chief

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Ukrainian cities have been under heavy Russian bombardment while the team has been performing in Beijing

Tennis PICS: Djokovic roars back to win thriller for Cincinnati title

Tennis PICS: Djokovic roars back to win thriller for Cincinnati title

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Photos pf tennis action across the USA on Sunday.

World Athletics lifts Russia's doping ban but no respite for athletes

World Athletics lifts Russia's doping ban but no respite for athletes

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

WA President Sebastian Coe said there were 35 special conditions to be applied for a period of three years with a review at the end of that period.

Beijing deserting Russia? Two Chinese banks suspend business with Moscow

Beijing deserting Russia? Two Chinese banks suspend business with Moscow

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Radio Free Europe reported that the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, a Chinese-led development bank, suspended all business with Russia and Belarus on March 3.

Why We Are Moonstruck

Why We Are Moonstruck

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Deciphering its secrets will unlock the early history of not only our planet, but also of the star system, explains Kumar Abishek.

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

There is a congruence of interests between Ukrainian intelligence and its Western mentors to destroy Wagner and eliminate it from the geopolitical chessboard altogether, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Wimbledon defends ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Wimbledon defends ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

AELTC took the decision in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

India's trade deficit with Russia grows seven-fold to $34.79 billion

India's trade deficit with Russia grows seven-fold to $34.79 billion

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The rising dependence on discounted crude oil has resulted in India's trade deficit with Russia hitting the second-highest place last year, after China, reveals Department of Commerce data. From April through January 2022-23 (FY23), India's maximum trade deficit was with China, at $71.58 billion. This was followed by Russia, where the deficit expanded sevenfold - from $4.86 billion in April-January of 2021-22 (FY22) to $34.79 billion during the same period in FY23.

Xi, Sharif listening, Modi says must condemn countries backing terror

Xi, Sharif listening, Modi says must condemn countries backing terror

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

In his opening remarks at the virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Modi also said that some countries use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of their policy and the grouping must not hesitate to criticise them.

Grim Scenes From Putin's War

Grim Scenes From Putin's War

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The communities north of Kyiv were square in the path of Russia's devastating but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to seize the Ukrainian capital.

2024 Olympics: Ukraine presses France to ban Russia

2024 Olympics: Ukraine presses France to ban Russia

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Ukraine on mission to ban Russia from Paris Olympics

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Unlike Israeli company NSO, whose sale of Pegasus cyber tech grabbed worldwide attention, and other manufacturers of offensive-cyber products, Cellebrite operates in a grey area between security exports and civilian ones.

Djokovic's father won't attend semi-final after Russia flag controversy

Djokovic's father won't attend semi-final after Russia flag controversy

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan said on Friday he would not attend his son's Australian Open semi-final and would instead "watch from home".

French Open PIX: Sabalenka roars into 2nd round; Tsitsipas triumphs

French Open PIX: Sabalenka roars into 2nd round; Tsitsipas triumphs

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Images from Day 1 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Sunday.

Swiatek sends Poland into Billie Jean King Cup finals

Swiatek sends Poland into Billie Jean King Cup finals

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Poland's red-hot world number one Iga Swiatek did not drop a game in her Saturday singles match against Romania's Andreea Prisacariu, sending Poland through to November's Billie Jean King Cup finals in decisive fashion.

Buzz continues over Modi-Xi meet on SCO sidelines

Buzz continues over Modi-Xi meet on SCO sidelines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will hold its first in-person summit in Samarkand in Uzbekistan on Thursday after two years, shaking off Covid fears and providing a rare opportunity for all its eight heads of state to meet on the sidelines of the event to have face-to-face talks on pressing global and regional issues of common concern.

French Open: Raducanu's Paris adventure cut short

French Open: Raducanu's Paris adventure cut short

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Raducanu was bundled out of the French Open in the second round