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Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ukraine Asks Citizens To Leave Russia; Aus, Japan Announce Sanctions
Ukraine-Russia Conflict Latest: More than million Ukrainians live in Russia and Kuleba urged them to return. Australia, Japan joined EU, US announcing sanctions
Former Pakistan Minister, Close Aide Of Benazir Bhutto, Rehman Malik Passes Away
Malik was a close aide of deceased Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto. He passed away due to complications caused due to Covid-19
Queen Elizabeth II Still Has Mild Covid-19 Symptoms, Cancels Online Meetings
The monarch has decided not to undertake her planned virtual engagements today, but will continue with light duties
Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Rajnath Says Solution Will Emerge After Biden-Putin Talks
The union minister of defence said that India wants a peaceful resolution to the conflict
Freedom Convoy Protests End, Internet Reminds Canada How Trudeau Once Hailed China’s ‘Basic Dictatorship’
The Freedom Convoy Protests ended after 21 days but the aftermath shows that Canada remains divided with some blaming Trudeau's 'dictatorial' tendencies
Russia And Belarus Extend Military Drills; Biden Cancels Delaware Trip
Russia will extend military drills in Belarus that were due to end on Sunday, the Belarusian defence ministry announced, in a step U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said made him more worried about an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Biden 'ConvinCed' Putin's Decided To Further Invade Ukraine
Kyiv (AP) US President Joe Biden said Friday he's "convinced" that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to launch a further invasion in Ukraine, saying he has "reason to believe" it will occur in the "coming days" and will include an assault on it...
Exclusive-World Bank Proposal Would Shift About $1 Billion From Afghan Trust
The World Bank's management has approved a plan to use some $1 billion in a frozen Afghanistan trust fund for education, agriculture, health and family programs, according to a bank paper and two sources, in what would be a major boost to efforts to ease...
Ukraine Crisis Latest: Lavrov To Meet Blinken; Putin To Oversee Military Drills
The Russian military drills are likely to include ballistic and cruise missile launches
PM Modi To Meet Members Of Afghan Sikh, Hindu Communities
The India World Forum made a series of requests to the PM Modi ahead of his meeting with Hindus and Sikhs from Afghanistan who fled Taliban persecution
Amid Fears Of War, Ukraine Passes Bill To Legalize Bitcoins, Cryptocurrencies
The bill to legalize cryptocurrencies in Ukraine was approved by 272 lawmakers and making the National Securities Commission its regulator.
Russian Military In Belarus Threatens Baltics And Poland, Says Lithuanian President
Russia has amassed 45,000 soldiers in Belarus and their presence is threatening to Baltic states and Poland, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said on Thursday.
Israel Strikes Syria Second Time This Month, Shelling in Town South of Damascus: Report
A war monitor said the target of Wednesday's shelling was a Syrian army post.
Ukraine Asks U.N. Security Council To Discuss Russian Bid To Recognize Separatists
Ukraine has asked the United Nations Security Council to discuss on Thursday a bid by Russia's parliament to recognize selfproclaimed separatists in eastern Ukraine.
Heavy Rain Causes At Least 58 Deaths In Brazilian City Petropolis
At least 58 people died after heavy rains hit Petropolis, a city in a mountainous region of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state, local government officials said on Wednesday, while rescue teams said several more people were missing.
U.S., Allies Ready To Retaliate For Russian Cyberattacks, Say Officials
The United States and its allies are prepared to respond to Russian cyberattacks amid escalating tensions over Ukraine, with the scope of retaliatory actions or sanctions depending on the severity of the hacks, U.S. and European officials said on Tuesday.