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War in Ukraine: Kremlin Says Russia Will Ride Out Western Sanctions
The severe financial punishment imposed by the West has sent the ruble into a tailspin, with the Russian currency down 20 percent against the dollar in midday trading.
100,000 Ukrainians Have Crossed Border Into Poland Since Russia-Ukraine War Began
Poland, which was already home to an estimated 1.5 million Ukrainians before Russia's invasion and which has expressed steadfast support for Ukraine.
War In Ukraine: US, Albania Call for UN Vote On Resolution Condemning Russia: Diplomats
The strongly worded text, proposed by the United States and Albania, hinges on chapter seven of the UN Charter, which allows for 'action by air, sea, or land forces; to enforce international peace and security.
Biden Administration to Significantly Ease Pandemic Mask Guidelines Friday
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal maskwearing guidelines to protect against COVID19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter, meaning most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor...
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Experts Fear Sanctions Won't Deter Putin From Invading Ukraine
Experts feel the sanctions were restrained in its nature and major sanctions against Putin and Russia were not announced keeping EU's economic interests in mind
Britain Warns of Cyberattacks as Russia-Ukraine Crisis Escalates
Russia rejected the allegations.
'We Don’t Fear Anyone': Zelensky Assures Ukrainians While A Resistance Brews In Kyiv
Residents of Kyiv are rallying behind their president as they join civilian militias to counter Russian military to prevent their capital to falling to Putin
MEA, SSIFS Launch Special Course On Foreign Policy For Media Personnel
The MEA and the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Services (SSIFS) are holding the programme to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Covid-19 Latest: Omicron Batters Hong Kong As Hundreds Hospitalised; UK Scraps Rules And Australia Reopens To Tourists
Latest news on Covid from around the world: Hong Kong continues fight against Omicron variant while UK moves to living with Covid scrapping all rules and more
Biden: Putin Has Decided To Invade Ukraine, Will Do So In Coming Days
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday he was convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin had made a decision to invade Ukraine, and though there was still room for diplomacy, he expected Russia to move on the country in the coming days.
Rebels Evacuate East Ukraine Residents; West Says Russia Seeks War Pretext
Russianbacked separatists packed civilians onto buses out of breakaway regions in east Ukraine on Friday, a shock turn in a conflict the West believes Moscow plans to use as justification for allout invasion of its neighbour.
Ukraine Shelling Renews Invasion Fears As Russia Expels U.S. Diplomat
Shelling in Ukraine on Thursday renewed Western fears of an imminent Russian invasion as U.S. President Joe Biden said Moscow is preparing a pretext to justify a possible attack and the Kremlin expelled an American diplomat.
‘Unwarranted’: India on Singapore PM’s Remark on ‘MPs With Criminal Cases’; Summons Envoy
During a passionate debate in the Singapore Parliament on Tuesday, PM Lee Hsien Loong also brought up the matter of criminal charges pending against 'half of the MPs in Lok Sabha'.
Will Freedom Convoy Protests End Soon? Canadian Minister Answers
The Canadian government is setting up no-go zones to disrupt the demonstrations
Ukrainian Embassy Sources Say Situation Not Critical, 'Don't See Invasion Happening in Next 24 Hours'
The Ukrainian Embassy sources also said that it would observe Unity Day tomorrow as declared by the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Brazil''s Bolsonaro Readies Trip To Russia Despite Objections
Brasilia (AP) Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro was preparing to travel to Russia on Monday despite Western warnings the country could soon invade Ukraine frustrating those who have suggested he cancel the trip, including the US government and members of...