Tsunami warnings after magnitude 7.8 quake off Russia's Kuril islands
US authorities put out tsunami warnings on Wednesday after an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off Russia`s Kuril Islands, but meteorological officials in Japan issued no alerts.
Mar 25, 2020, 10:31 AM IST
Japan protests to Russia over man detained on disputed island
Japan on Monday lodged a diplomatic protest with Russia over the detention of a Japanese citizen visiting an island disputed by the two countries.
Aug 22, 2016, 13:46 PM IST
Russia mulls creating navy base on Kuril Islands
Russia is considering the possibility of basing units of its Pacific Fleet on Matua Island in the Kurils chain, the media reported on Friday.
May 27, 2016, 15:02 PM IST
