A Russian research mission has located a long-lost Soviet nuclear waste disposal site in the Barents Sea, revealing Cold War dumping practices and raising environmental concerns in the rapidly changing Arctic region.
On January 10, 1986, the Soviet Union warned the US over Libya, India and Pakistan neared a trade deal, and Punjab was on alert. Explore this pivotal day in history.
Aldrich Ames, the CIA officer whose betrayal led to the deaths of at least 10 Soviet agents, has died in federal prison at 84. Discover the full story of his treason.
The story of Aldrich Ames, the devastatingly ordinary CIA officer whose betrayal for money led to the execution of at least 10 agents and crippled US intelligence. Discover how his banality masked immense damage.
Aldrich Ames, the CIA officer whose treason caused immense damage to US intelligence, has died in federal prison at 81. Explore the story of one of America's most damaging spies.
Aldrich Ames, the infamous CIA turncoat who spied for the Soviet Union, has died in a US federal prison. Discover the shocking facts about his espionage and betrayal.
Ian Nepomniachtchi's exit from the world's top 20 marks a historic low for Russian chess. Explore the decline of the Soviet chess empire and the rise of new powers like India and China.
On this day in 1985, Prafulla Mahanta was appointed Assam CM, Pakistan considered ending martial law, and the USSR proposed a new Asian security doctrine. Explore the pivotal moments that shaped history.
Since Russia's Ukraine invasion, artists like J-Lo & Backstreet Boys are performing in Kazakhstan, Armenia & Georgia, boosting local economies and creating a new cultural hub. Explore the seismic shift.
Explore how the ghost of the Soviet elite and the 'Russkiy Mir' concept colour Kremlin's identity and global actions. Understand Russia's historical echoes in its present.
The push to rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai reignites a debate blending institutional legacy, cultural identity, and global branding. Explore the institute's Soviet-funded origins and its link to the ₹ symbol.
Explore Transnistria, the breakaway region between Moldova and Ukraine that maintains Soviet symbols and Russian troops. Discover why this frozen conflict matters globally.
Exclusive look at Rajiv Gandhi's firm Afghanistan policy and the shocking US kidnapping of a Russian spy that shook international relations in November 1985.
On October 27, 1985, PM Rajiv Gandhi engaged in crucial diplomacy with Soviet leader Gorbachev while Punjab government dropped 309 cases in a significant political move.