Vladimir Putin leads commemorations as Moscow marks its annual parade.

UN agencies say they will not co-operate with the proposed system because it appears to "weaponise" aid.

UN agencies say they will not co-operate with the proposed system because it appears to "weaponise" aid.

India and Pakistan both blame each other for escalating military tensions.

The US president says tariffs are "the most misunderstood thing" in business and threatens more action.

The relationship between China and Russia is no longer one of equals.

The relationship between China and Russia is no longer one of equals.

BC Monitoring's Russia Editor Vitaly Shevchenko reflects on the Victory Day spectacle in Moscow.

Panasonic Holdings announced on May 9th that it will cut around 10,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring effort aimed at strengthening its management foundation for long-term growth. (News On Japan)

The Tokyo District Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former vice president of Nihon University who sought damages over alleged power harassment by board chairperson Mariko Hayashi in the wake of a drug scandal involving the university’s American football team. The court ruled on May 9th that Hayashi’s conduct did not constitute power harassment. (News On Japan)

Chicago-born Robert Prevost, 69, is the first North American to be elected pontiff.

Ukraine's security service says the state-backed spy network sought to obtain information about military defences on its border with Hungary.

Cardinals joined the newly appointed pope in the Sistine Chapel, in a service that began with a prayer.

Gary Pickles recalls his dismay at finding the felled tree.

Gary Pickles recalls his dismay at finding the felled tree.

The Russian president welcomed 27 world leaders to the event in Red Square.

Experts say the tit-for-tat attacks mark a dangerous new phase in the decades-old rivalry. What next?

Experts say the tit-for-tat attacks mark a dangerous new phase in the decades-old rivalry. What next?

Experts say the tit-for-tat attacks mark a dangerous new phase in the decades-old rivalry. What next?

Ukraine's security service says the state-backed spy network sought to obtain information about air defences.