Alexander Darchiev, Russia’s ambassador to the US, dies at 66
Moscow’s foreign ministry said the veteran North America hand died suddenly, about 18 months after taking up the Washington post. It gave no cause.
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Dua Lipa, Tame Impala, and SZA to headline Coachella 2027
Dua Lipa becomes the first British woman to headline the festival. Madonna takes the dance tent, and Diljit Dosanjh returns.
BJP wins 77 Tripura civic seats unopposed as CPI(M) alleges intimidation
The election commission says its inquiry found no forced withdrawals in Ambassa. The Left says a candidate was abducted and others were threatened at home.
None of Iran’s enriched uranium will leave the country, Rezaei says
Iran’s security chief says Tehran has told Russia the stockpile stays home, as Araghchi asks the UN to condemn a US $20m reward for nuclear tips.
Stacy Keach, Mike Hammer star and Shakespearean actor, dies at 85
The American actor, best known as TV’s hard-boiled private eye, died at his home in Poland after a long battle with heart failure, his wife said.
US soldier held in Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia
The 41-year-old, who served at Nato’s Imjin Barracks, can be held for 14 days without charge. The FBI called the case of “utmost concern”, while the Kremlin says it has nothing to do with it.
X briefly locks Delhi photojournalist’s account over smog posts
Anindya Chattopadhyay was locked out after posting pictures of post-Diwali haze at Lodhi Garden and NH9. The Delhi government denies any role.
Gulf states to base joint forces at new military command in Kuwait
Defence ministers of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council agreed in Manama to open a forward headquarters of their joint command at the northern tip of the Gulf.
Russia, Ukraine agree large prisoner swap as Abu Dhabi talks end
Kushner called the first talks since February tough but productive, and will take ideas to Putin in Moscow and Zelenskyy in Dublin. Territory remains the hardest issue.
Hegseth survives impeachment bid as House sends charges to committee
All Republicans but Thomas Massie voted to shelve the eight articles, 211-204, as 11 Democrats missed the vote and Democrats promise another try in January.
