Saturday, April 30, 2022

Angelina Jolie Makes Surprise Ukraine Trip, Meets Children, Volunteers

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie visited the Ukrainian city of Lviv on Saturday, popping into a bakery and going to the railway station to meet some of the people displaced by the war with Russia.

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20 Civilians Evacuated From Besieged Plant In Ukraine's Mariupol: Report

At least 20 civilians, including several children, were able to leave a badly battered steel plant in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol on Saturday in what could be the start of a long-awaited,...

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Gupta Brothers Used Ex-President Against South African People: Report

The latest reports of the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture says that the Gupta brothers had used former president Jacob Zuma not only against the people of South Africa but also to install...

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Russia's War Unleashes Flooding In Ukraine Town

When the flood hit, Maria Didovets couldn't open the door to leave her house near Kyiv because it would have let in more water, so the 82-year-old had to climb out of a window.

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"Stop Hitting On Me": Elon Musk To US Lawmaker On Her "Billionaire" Tweet

Elon Musk has responded to Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's public criticism of a "billionaire with an ego problem", saying she should stop flirting with him.

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They "Paid A Woman To...": Imran Khan's Latest Charge At Pak's New PM

Ousted Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has alleged that the Sharif family "paid a woman" a veiled reference to his ex-wife Reham Khan to write a book against him during the 2018 general...

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Russia Says It Hit 17 Ukrainian Facilities, Killed More Than 200 Troops

Russia's armed forces said they had hit 17 Ukrainian military facilities with high-precision missiles on Saturday and also destroyed a command post and a warehouse used to store rockets and artillery.

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"Ghost Of Kyiv" Dies In Battle After Shooting Down 40 Russian Jets

A Ukrainian fighter pilot, known as the "Ghost of Kyiv", was killed in a battle last month after shooting down as many as 40 Russian aircraft.

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Friday, April 29, 2022

In Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard In Court, Supporting Cast Steals The Show

The courtroom showdown pitting Johnny Depp against ex-wife Amber Heard focused this week on the host of professionals and hangers-on who surround the stars, painting a portrait of Hollywood in all its...

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Lifting Sanctions Against Moscow Part Of Peace Talks With Ukraine: Russia

Kyiv warned on Friday that talks on ending Russia's invasion, now in its third month, were in danger of collapse.

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Russia Admits Striking Ukraine's Kyiv During UN Chief's Visit

Russia confirmed on Friday that it carried out an air strike on Kyiv during a visit by the UN's secretary general, the first such attack on the Ukrainian capital in nearly two weeks, and in which a...

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ISIS "Beatle" Faces Sentence In US Court For Murdering Hostages

A U.S. judge on Friday imposed a lifetime prison sentence on a member of an ISIS militant group nicknamed "The Beatles" that beheaded American hostages, at a hearing where one victim's mother told the...

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Russia Releases Video Showing British Man Captured In Ukraine

Russia's defence ministry on Friday released a video showing an injured British man captured in Ukraine being questioned by unidentified Russian forces.

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Pak Pilgrims Arrested For Chanting Chor Against PM Shehbaz Sharif At Madina

Saudi authorities on Friday arrested some Pakistani pilgrims for hounding and chanting abusive slogans against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation at the Masjid-i-Nabwi in the holy city...

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British Conservative MP Suspended Over 'Porn In Parliament' Allegation

Britain's ruling Conservative party on Friday suspended one of its MPs pending an investigation into claims he watched pornography on his mobile phone in the House of Commons chamber.

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Over 8,000 Cases Of Suspected Russia War Crimes, Says Ukraine

Ukrainian investigators have identified more than 8,000 cases of suspected war crimes since Russia's invasion, Ukraine prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova told a German TV channel on Thursday.

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What UK's Boris Johnson Said On MP Allegedly Watching Porn In Parliament

Watching pornography would be unacceptable in any workplace, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday when asked about an investigation into allegations a lawmaker was seen watching...

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1 British Citizen Killed In Ukraine, Another Missing Amid Russia Invasion

A British citizen has been killed in Ukraine and another is missing, the foreign ministry said on Thursday, with British media reporting that both were fighting Russian forces.

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Activision Blizzard Shareholders Approve $68.7 Billion Microsoft Deal

Videogame publisher Activision Blizzard Inc said on Thursday that its shareholders approved Microsoft Corp's $68.7 billion proposal to buy the "Call of Duty" maker.

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"Extremely Serious": UN Watchdog Concerned Over Ukraine Nuclear Plant

UN nuclear watchdog head Rafael Grossi expressed "concern" Thursday about not having been able to access Europe's largest nuclear plant in Ukraine since Russia seized it almost two months ago.

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Biden Proposes $33 Billion Package For Ukraine, Targets Russian Oligarchs

US President Joe Biden on Thursday proposed a huge $33 billion package for arming and supporting Ukraine, saying that "caving" in to Russia is not an option for the West as the war stretches into a...

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Opinion: Opinion: Putin Is Losing In Ukraine, So Here's How Hell Make The War Worse

Russian President Vladimir Putin is failing so spectacularly, it's making him even more dangerous. Running out of ways to de-escalate while saving face, he appears to think that he has no choice but...

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British MP Sparks Row Over Allegedly Watching Pornography In Parliament

A Goan-origin Cabinet minister on Thursday blamed recent allegations around inappropriate behaviour and comments by British parliamentarians on some "bad apples", as she admitted that a minority of...

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Zelensky Welcomes EU Plans To Suspend Import Duties On Ukrainian Exports

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday welcomed EU plans to suspend import duties on Ukrainian goods, saying the move will help "maintain" Kyiv's economy, hard-hit by Russia's devastating...

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Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian In Latest West Bank Raid

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man in the West Bank flashpoint city of Jenin Wednesday, in what the army called its latest "counterterrorism" raid following a series of attacks in Israel since...

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Ukraine Plans To Rename Streets, Squares Linked To Russia Amid War

A number of Ukrainian cities plan to rename streets and squares associated with Russia under a process of "derussification" following Moscow's invasion.

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Poland, Bulgaria Get Gas From EU Neighbours After Russia Halt

Poland and Bulgaria are now receiving gas from their EU neighbours after Russia's state energy giant Gazprom turned off the taps, European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday.

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Prince Andrew Loses "Freedom Of The City Of York" Title In Crunch Vote

Prince Andrew was on Wednesday stripped of his status as a freeman of the city of York because of his associations with convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

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Ukraine Warns Of "Major Destruction" As Russian Offensive Intensifies

Ukraine's Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov on Wednesday said Kyiv faced "extremely difficult weeks" ahead, warning of major "destruction" in a developing Russian offensive in the east of the country.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Russian Capture Of Chernobyl Put World On "Brink Of Disaster": Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Russia's capture of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the initial phase of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine had pushed the world towards the...

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Open To Talk With North Korea Despite Kim Jong Un's "Provocations": US

The United States said Tuesday it remained committed to talks with North Korea despite its "provocations" after leader Kim Jong Un vowed to accelerate nuclear work.

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"Height Of Irresponsibility": US Slams Russia's Nuclear Rhetoric

The U.S. State Department on Tuesday criticized Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's comments about the potential of a nuclear war, saying loose talk about nuclear escalation was the "height of...

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Can Twitter Become More Profitable In Elon Musk's Hands?

Since going public in 2013, Twitter has only occasionally turned a profit, even if it has a commanding role in politics and culture worldwide.

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Putin Tells UN Chief Still Has "Hope" In Ukraine Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin told the visiting UN chief Tuesday that he still had hope for negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine.

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Wanted: Woman With Green Credentials For Worst Job In France

A French prime minister should be loyal, content at lingering in their boss's shadow and a dab hand with the country's mille-feuille bureaucracy. He or she should also know they will be disposed of if...

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Monday, April 25, 2022

Twitter CEO Set To Receive $42 Million If Terminated After Musk's Deal

Twitter Inc CEO Parag Agrawal would get an estimated $42 million if he were terminated within 12 months of a change in control at the social media company, according to research firm Equilar.

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Won't Return Even If Account Reinstated: Trump After Musk-Twitter Deal

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he will not return to social media platform Twitter even if his account is reinstated following the platform's purchase by billionaire Elon Musk.

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Poland Says It Has Delivered Tanks To Ukraine Amid Russian Invasion

Poland has sent tanks to Ukraine, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Monday without giving any further details.

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Texas Court Stays Execution Of Mother Of 14: Lawyers

A court in Texas on Monday stayed the execution of Melissa Lucio, a mother of 14, who was due to be put to death on April 27 for the 2007 murder of her two-year-old daughter, Mariah.

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Elon Musk To Buy Twitter For $44 Billion

Twitter today accepted the nearly $44 billion takeover offer from Elon Musk, one of the biggest-ever leveraged buyouts of a listed company.

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Sunday, April 24, 2022

Ukraine's Zelensky Meets Top US Diplomats In Kyiv Amid War

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Kyiv, his office said Sunday.

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France's Macron Vows Reply To "Anger" Of Far-Right Voters After Poll Win

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday vowed to find a response to the anger of voters who backed his far-right rival Marine Le Pen in elections.

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Taliban Says Won't Tolerate "Invasions" After Alleged Pak Airstrikes

Afghanistan's acting defence minister said on Sunday that the Taliban administration would not tolerate "invasions" from its neighours after protesting against airstrikes it says were conducted by...

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EU Chief To Seek Closer Military, Trade Ties During India Visit: Official

The European Union's chief executive will seek to increase sales of European military equipment to India and relaunch talks on a free trade deal when she meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New...

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"Brilliant Victory": France's Far-Right Leader After Defeat To Macron

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen hailed her score in presidential elections on Sunday as a "brilliant victory", despite her projected defeat to Emmanuel Macron.

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Frances Emmanuel Macron Wins Second Term, Defeats Far-Right Leader

French President Emmanuel Macron was on course Sunday to win a second term by defeating far-right leader Marine Le Pen in presidential elections, projections showed.

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6 Injured After Car Drives Into Stands At Motor Show In Norway

Six people were injured on Sunday and rushed to hospital after a car taking part in an Oslo motor show drove into the stands, police said.

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Saturday, April 23, 2022

Record 2 Ton Cocaine, Worth Over $67 Million, Seized In This Country

Police in Ivory Coast have seized a record haul of more than 2 tonnes of pure cocaine with a street value of around 41 billion CFA francs ($67.7 million), the interior ministry said on Saturday.

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Top US Diplomats To Visit Kyiv, Ukraine Says Will Seek Heavy Weapons

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine hoped to secure heavy weapons at talks with the USsecretaries of state and defence in Kyiv on Sunday, supplies that he said were vital for Ukraine to...

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Over 100 Killed In Nigeria Oil Refinery Blast: Reports

Several people were feared burnt to death overnight following an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in southern Nigeria, an NGO said Saturday.

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8 Civilians Killed In Russian Shelling In Ukraine Village: Governor

Six civilians died Saturday in Russian shelling in the village of Girske in Ukraine's Lugansk region, its governor said.

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Child Begs In Last Holdout In Mariupol: "I Want To See The Sun"

Women and children sheltering in a giant steel works in Mariupol that is the last holdout of Ukrainian defenders of the southern port city, said in a video released on Saturday they are desperate to...

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"They Had Until April": Turkey Shuts Airspace To Syria-Bound Russian Jets

Turkey has closed its airspace to Russian civilian and military planes flying to Syria, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was quoted as saying Saturday by local media.

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Ukraine President Zelensky Calls For Meeting With Putin 'To End The War'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday called again for a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in an effort to "put an end to the war".

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Russia Admits Losses In Moskva Warship Sinking: One Dead, 27 Missing

Russia said Friday that one crew member died and 27 went missing after the Moskva missile cruiser sank last week, Moscow's first admission of the losses following the tragedy.

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UN Chief To Visit Moscow On Monday, Will Meet Putin

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Moscow on Monday, where he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin following his February invasion of Ukraine, said Eri Kaneko,...

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France's Macron Warns Of Post-Trump Election-Like "Hangover" Before Vote

French President Emmanuel Macron compared France's choice in Sunday's presidential runoff to that of U.S. voters before they elected Donald Trump into the White House, whilst warning that his current...

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Russia Says Ukrainian Fighters "Securely Blockaded" At Mariupol Plant

Russia's defence ministry said on Friday that Ukrainian fighters and foreign mercenaries had been "securely blockaded" at the Azovstal steel plant where they have been holding out in the Ukrainian...

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Dozens Wounded In Clashes At Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

Israeli police clashed with Palestinian protesters on Friday in the latest violence at Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound, as the United Nations voiced deep concern at spiralling unrest.

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Imran Khan Ruined Pakistan's Economy: Nawaz Sharif Lashes Out At Ex-PM

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday lashed out at recently ousted Imran Khan while addressing a gathering with Pakistan People's Party (PPP)...

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Imran Khan Lauds India's Foreign Policy Again At Lahore Rally

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan once again lauded India's foreign policy over importing oil from Russia, saying that "New Delhi's decision is for the betterment of its people."

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Ukraine Needs $7 Billion Per Month For Economic Recovery, Says Zelensky

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Ukraine needs $7 billion per month to make up for economic losses caused by Russia's invasion of his country.

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"Ukrainian Blood On Hands": UK Sanctions Russian Army Chiefs, Others

Britain on Thursday announced fresh sanctions targeting Russian army chiefs, condemned by the UK foreign minister as having Ukrainian blood on their hands.

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Russia Claims Mariupol "Liberated", US Rushes New Aid For Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday claimed the "liberation" of the flattened city of Mariupol after nearly two months of fighting, demanding its trapped Ukrainian defenders be sealed into...

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IMF Wants To Reverse Imran Khan's Relief Package, Says Pak Minister

Pakistan Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on Wednesday said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) wants the country to revoke the subsidies extended by the Imran Khan government by increasing fuel...

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Imran Khan's Daily Helicopter Travel To Office Costed 550 Million: Report

Pakistan Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on Wednesday revealed that the former premier Imran Khan's helicopter commute from his Bani Gala home to the PM secretariat cost the national exchequer 550...

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Black Boxes Badly Damaged, No Clues To Explain Plane Crash: China

China said on Wednesday the black boxes of a Boeing 737-800 jet that crashed last month were badly damaged, leaving virtually no publicly available clues to explain its violent plunge into a wooded...

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US Starts Training Of Some Ukrainian Troops On Howitzer Artillery: Report

The United States military has started training a small number of Ukrainian troops on using howitzer artillery, a senior US defense official said on Wednesday

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Pentagon Says Russia Notified US Ahead Of "Routine" Missile Launch

Russia properly notified the United States ahead of its test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, adding it saw the test as routine and not a threat to the...

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Another Blow To Sri Lanka Governmnt As 3 MPs Withdraw Support

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who is under pressure to resign, was dealt a further blow on Wednesday when three more parliamentarians withdrew their support to the government.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

US Bans Anti-Satellite Missile Tests To Cut "Dangerous" Space Debris

The United States announced a commitment to stop testing anti-satellite missiles that generate dangerous debris in space, a measure described Tuesday as "an important step" by the head of NASA.

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In Tit-For-Tat Move, Russia Expelling Over 30 European Diplomats

Russia said Tuesday it was expelling 31 diplomats from three European countries in a tit-for-tat move sparked by its military operation in Ukraine.

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7 Killed, 21 Injured In Russian Shelling In Ukraine's Kharkiv

At least three people were killed and 21 were injured in new Russian shelling on Ukraine's second city of Kharkiv Tuesday, local authorities said.

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Sri Lanka: Curfew Imposed in Rambukkana As Police Clash With Protesters

Sri Lanka police imposed a curfew in the Rambukkana Police Division until further notice following unrest in the country with the clash between protesters and police in the city.

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Biden Says US Will Send More Artillery To Ukraine To Fight Against Russia

The United States will send more artillery to Ukraine, U.S. President Joe Biden told reporters on Tuesday, following his call earlier with allied leaders over Russia's invasion.

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Elon Musk To Invest $15 Billion Of His Own Money To Buy Twitter: Report

Elon Musk is willing to invest between $10 billion and $15 billion of his own money to take Twitter Inc private and is planning to launch a tender offer in about 10 days, the New York Post reported,...

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Monday, April 18, 2022

Russia Begins Donbas Offensive In Eastern Ukraine: President Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said Russia's large-scale offensive in the eastern Donbas region had begun.

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Talks With Putin Stalled Over "Mass Killings" In Ukraine: France's Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said that his dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin has stalled after mass killings were discovered in Ukraine.

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Russian Strikes Kill 8 Civilians In East Ukraine: Authorities

Russian strikes on Monday killed at least eight civilians in the embattled eastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Lugansk, local authorities said.

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Unidentified Gunmen Kill 2 Government Officials In Pakistan: Police

Unknown gunmen shot dead two excise and narcotics department officials in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday, police said.

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US Court Strikes Down Covid Mask Mandate For Public Transport

A federal judge on Monday struck down the Covid-19 mask mandate for public transportation imposed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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At Least 1,000 Civilians Hiding Under Steel Plant In Mariupol: Official

No fewer than 1,000 civilians are hiding in underground shelters beneath the vast Azovstal steel plant in the southeastern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, the city council said.

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Russia Says Destroyed Large Weapons Depot Near Lviv

Russia's army on Monday said it had destroyed a large depot of foreign weapons recently delivered to Ukraine near the western city of Lviv.

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Sunday, April 17, 2022

China Prepares For 2 Space Missions; Crews To Stay In Orbit For 6 Months

China has unveiled the country's space missions crews of Shenzhou-14 and Shenzhou-15 missions who are undergoing relevant training and mission preparations.

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Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Seeks IMF Bailout

Amid the ongoing economic crisis and widespread protests against the government, a four-member Sri Lankan delegation led by the newly appointed Finance Minister Ali Sabry has left for Washington for...

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ISIS Vows "Campaign To Take Revenge" For Ex-Chief's Death

The Islamic State group on Sunday vowed "revenge" over the killing of its former leader, calling on supporters to take advantage of war in Ukraine to stage attacks in Europe.

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South Africa Counts Dead After "Deadliest Storms In Living Memory"

The death count from floods that have battered South Africa climbed above 440 on Sunday as abating rains allowed rescue operations to accelerate after one of the deadliest storms in living memory.

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Invited French President To See Proof Of "Genocide": Ukraine's Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he has invited his French counterpart to visit Ukraine to see for himself evidence that Russian forces have committed "genocide," a term President Emmanuel...

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Chinese Airline Resumes Boeing 737-800 Flights Weeks After Crash

China Eastern Airlines resumed flying Boeing 737-800 aircraft on Sunday, flight tracking data showed, just weeks after it grounded 223 planes over a crash that killed 132 people.

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Saturday, April 16, 2022

Queen Elizabeth May Miss Easter Service 1st Time In 50 Years: Report

British Queen Elizabeth will not attend the Easter Sunday service at Windsor this year -- the first time in more than 50 years, according to a royal source.

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How China's Covid Flare-Up Has A "Very High" Economic Cost

The mounting cost of China's zero-Covid policy threatens to derail Beijing's ambitious GDP target, analysts say, as supply chains snarl, ports face delays and Shanghai remains mired in lockdown.

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No Trading Next Week In Sri Lanka's Stock Exchange Amid Crisis

In midst of the country's worst economic crisis, Sri Lanka's Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), on Saturday has been directed to temporarily close the stock market for five days starting April 18.

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Miles Away, A Spanish Village Changes Its Name To Ukraine In Solidarity

A peaceful white-walled village in southern Spain has changed its name to Ukraine in solidarity with those caught up in the conflict more than 4,000 km (2,500 miles) away.

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Taliban Warns Pakistan After Rocket Attacks Kill 5 Afghan Children

The Taliban authorities warned Pakistan on Saturday after five children and a woman were killed in Afghanistan in alleged rocket attacks by the Pakistani military in a pre-dawn assault along the...

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Easter 2022: Wishes, Quotes, Messages, Facebook And WhatsApp Status

Easter wishes: For Christians, apart from Christmas, Easter is one of the most important festivals. This occasion marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ as per the New Testament of the Bible.

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Friday, April 15, 2022

Russia Arrests Siberian Journalist Over Ukraine Report

A Russian court on Friday ordered the pre-trial detention of a Siberian news editor for alleging that 11 riot police members had refused to join Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine.

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Russia Claims It Destroyed Ukraine's Rocket Factory In Missile Strikes

Russia pounded a Ukrainian rocket factory after losing an iconic warship in the Black Sea, as the Pentagon on Friday backed Kyiv's claim to have sunk the Moskva with cruise missiles.

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Russians Pay Tribute To Powerful Warship After Sinking In Black Sea

Dozens of people gathered in the Crimean city of Sevastopol on Friday to mourn the sinking of the flagship of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, a symbol, the crowd heard, of hope, revival and power until its...

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Russia Warns US, Allies Against Providing Weapons To Ukraine: Reports

Russia has warned the United States that there will be "unpredictable consequences" if Washington keeps arming Ukraine, The Washington Post reported on Friday.

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North Korea Celebrates Founding Father's Birthday

North Korea celebrated the birthday of its founding leader on Friday, state media reported, but mystery surrounded when a military parade -- at which the regime may unveil new weapons -- might happen.

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More Than 5 Million People Flee War In Ukraine: UN

More than five million people have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion, UN figures showed on Friday, in Europe's fastest-growing refugee crisis since World War II.

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

S Jaishankar, UN Chief Guterres Discuss Afghanistan, Ukraine Crisis

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held a "wide ranging discussion" with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and exchanged views on the global impact of the Ukraine conflict as well...

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Over 500 Civilians Killed In Ukraine's Kharkiv Since Invasion: Governor

At least 503 civilians have been killed in Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region since Russia launched its invasion on February 24, the local governor said Thursday.

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French Police Officers Probe Bucha Mass Grave In Ukraine

A French police officer sends a drone up into the sky at Bucha near Ukraine's capital Kyiv to photograph a 14-metre-long grave where 70 bodies have been found.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

New York Subway Shooting Suspect Faces Terror Charge: Official

The suspect arrested for shooting 10 people on the New York subway has been charged with a federal terror offense and could face life in prison, authorities said Wednesday.

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Canada's Trudeau Calls Russian Assault In Ukraine "Genocide"

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday it was "right" to describe Russia's attacks in Ukraine as "genocide," repeating US President Joe Biden's accusation.

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Russia Announces Sanctions Against 398 Members Of US Congress

Russia said Wednesday it had introduced sanctions against 398 members of the US Congress in retaliation against Washington's punitive measures over Ukraine and said more sanctions would follow.

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Macron's Refusal To Talk Of "Genocide" In Ukraine "Painful": Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday denounced French leader Emmanuel Macron's refusal to call killings in Ukraine "genocide" and his reference to Russians as a "brotherly" people.

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US Announces New $800 Million Military Aid Package For Ukraine

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a new $800 million military aid package for Ukraine, including weapons, ammunition, armored personnel carriers and helicopters.

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62-Year-Old Man Arrested For Shooting 10 At New York Subway

New York police arrested a suspect accused of shooting 10 people on a packed subway train car in Brooklyn, more than 24 hours after the terrifying attack, US media reported Wednesday.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Civilians Escape East Ukraine Cities As Russian Attacks Intensify

By bus and train, residents keep streaming out of east Ukraine's Kramatorsk and Sloviansk as fears grow the cities will be key targets of a major new Russian offensive.

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Chemical Weapons Watchdog "Concerned" By Ukraine's Mariupol Reports

The world's chemical weapons watchdog said on Tuesday that it was "concerned" over reports of the use of chemical weapons in the besieged Ukrainian port of Mariupol.

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Apple Chief Tim Cook Takes App Store Battle To Washington

Apple head Tim Cook attacked moves to regulate his company's App Store in a rare speech in Washington on Tuesday, arguing that new rules could threaten iPhone users' privacy.

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UK PM Boris Johnson Offers "Full Apology" After Partygate Fine

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered a "full apology" on Tuesday after being fined for breaching Covid-19 lockdown laws in the so-called "Partygate" scandal, but looked set to defy calls for his...

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UK Government Distances Itself From Minister's Tweet Supporting Imran Khan

After its Foreign Office Minister Lord Zac Goldsmith tweeted in support of ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, the UK government has distanced itself from his stance.

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Monday, April 11, 2022

"... Critical To Our Interests": US On New Pak PM's Appointment

After Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was elected as the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan, the United States said that they support the upholding of constitutional democratic principles and a democratic...

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Pope Francis To Visit Kazakhstan In September: Presidency

Pope Francis will visit Central Asia's largest nation of Kazakhstan in September, the country's presidency said on Monday, where he will participate in an inter-faith dialogue.

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US Says India Not Violating Any Sanctions By Importing Russian Oil

In a major shift in its tone on India's energy imports from Russia, the United States on Monday (local time) said that energy imports are not banned from Russia and New Delhi is not violating US...

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6 Suspected Russian Spies Expelled From France: Official

France is expelling six Russians suspected of working as spies under diplomatic cover after the French intelligence services uncovered a clandestine operation on its territory, the foreign ministry...

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Ukraine Says 7 Bodies Recovered From Rubble Of Ruined Town Near Kyiv

Ukraine recovered the bodies of seven people buried in the rubble of two destroyed high-rise housing blocks in the town of Borodyanka near Kyiv on Monday, the state emergencies service said.

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PM Modi To Receive Inaugural Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be honoured with the inaugural Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award, the Mangeshkar family announced on Monday.

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"Every Second You Protest, We Are Losing Dollars": Lankan PM To Nation

In a special address to the nation amid the ongoing economic crisis, Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday requested people to remain patient in order to enable the government to...

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Sunday, April 10, 2022

"My Little Son":Ukraine Woman Weeps By Grave On Route Of Russian Retreat

A Ukrainian mother fell to her knees, clawing the earth behind a razed petrol station.

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Ukraine Says 1,200 Bodies Found Near Kyiv As East Braces For Onslaught

Ukraine said it had found more than 1,200 bodies in the Kyiv region, the scene of atrocities allegedly committed during the Russian occupation last month, as residents in the country's east braced --...

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"Horrible Pandemic": Queen Elizabeth Recalls Time She Contracted Covid

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who turns 96 soon, has spoken of serious fatigue after she contracted Covid-19 in February despite aides downplaying her illness.

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"Never Have Such Crowds...": Imran Khan As Supporters Protest His Ouster

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Monday expressed gratitude to the people of the country for supporting the protests against his ouster as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

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"Lawmakers Of Imran Khan's Party Will Quit If...": Former Pak Minister

Former Pakistan minister for information and broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry announced on Sunday that his party members would resign from the National Assembly on Monday if the nomination of President...

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Uk Minister Rishi Sunak Requests Review Of Financial Declarations

Britain's finance minister Rishi Sunak said on Sunday he had asked Prime Minister Boris Johnson for a review to determine whether he had stuck to the rules on ministerial declarations following...

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Ruckus Outside Nawaz Sharif's UK Home As Imran Khan Supporters Protest

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters on Sunday agitated outside former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's residence in London after Imran Khan was voted out of power by opposition parties.

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Saturday, April 9, 2022

Pak National Assembly Adjourned, To Meet Again On Monday To Elect New PM

The Pakistan National Assembly proceedings were adjourned in the early hours of Sunday and the House will meet again on April 11 at 2 pm to elect the new premier after Imran Khan was removed from...

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Searching For The Missing In The Ruins Of Town Near Kyiv

In the small town of Borodyanka, not far from Kyiv, diggers sort through the rubble of houses destroyed by Russian bombardments, looking for the missing.

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Plotting From The Wings: Key Players Behind Imran Khan's Ouster

Imran Khan was removed from office as Pakistan prime minister Sunday after losing a no-confidence vote in the national assembly.

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Imran Khan's Cricketing Career Overshadowed His Political Journey

Pakistan's cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan, who turned his shaky team into champions in the 1992 Cricket World Cup, failed to repeat the same charisma in politics where he was run out by a...

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Imran Khan Vacates Pak PM Residence Minutes Before He Lost No-Trust Vote

Imran Khan has vacated the Prime Minister's official residence minutes before he lost a crucial no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, a senior leader from his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party...

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Imran Khan Loses Midnight No-Trust Vote, Removed As Pak PM: 10 Points

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has become the first PM of the country to be removed by a no-trust vote. Mr Khan, who stayed defiant "till the last ball", was ousted well after midnight, after high...

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Imran Khan Rejects Reports Claiming He Dismissed Pak Army Chief

Pakistan's embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday night rejected reports that he had dismissed Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, amidst the raging political and constitutional crisis in...

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Pak PM Imran Khan Holds Emergency Cabinet Meeting, Vows Not To Resign

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan held an emergency meeting of his Cabinet on Saturday night as he vowed not to resign and "fight till the last ball", even though his government is expected to lose a...

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Friday, April 8, 2022

Will Smith Banned From Oscars Ceremonies For 10 Years Over Slap

Will Smith has been banned from attending the Oscars for the next 10 years after he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Friday.

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Oskar Schindler's Aide, Who Helped Him Save Jews During Holocaust, Dies

Mimi Reinhardt, who drew up lists for German industrial Oskar Schindler that helped save hundreds of Jews during the Holocaust, has died aged 107, her family said Friday.

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Ukraine Begins Excavation Of Mass Grave In Bucha

Ukrainian investigators began to exhume a mass grave in Bucha on Friday, opening the early stages of what police say will be a war crimes case targeting Russian troops who occupied the Kyiv commuter...

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Twitter Employees To Meet With New Board Member Elon Musk

Twitter plans to hold a meeting for employees concerned about Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk's influence on the company's board, a Twitter spokesperson said Friday.

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Belgium Shuts Kinder Chocolate Factory Over Salmonella Infection

Belgian authorities on Friday ordered the closure of a Kinder chocolate factory suspected to be behind a wave of salmonella cases in several European countries and the United States.

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Priyanka Chopra's Appeal Amid Ukraine Crisis: "Can't Stand By And Watch"

Actor Priyanka Chopra today urged world leaders to help the refugees who have been displaced due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Ms Chopra, who is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, took to Instagram to make...

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

Pentagon Says 4 US Troops Injured In Rocket Attack On Syria Base

Four US troops were injured Thursday after rockets were fired at a base housing American forces in eastern Syria, US Central Command said.

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WHO Reports Over 100 Attacks On Healthcare In Ukraine Since War Began

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday said it had confirmed over 100 attacks on health services in Ukraine, as it called for humanitarian access to the besieged city of Mariupol.

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Omicron Lasts 3 Days Less Than Delta For Boosted: Study

People who are vaccinated and have had a booster shot against Covid-19 recover from symptoms from the Omicron variant more than three days earlier than those with the Delta variant, a study said...

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Nobel Prize-Winning Journalist Attacked In Russia Over Ukraine Coverage

The Russian co-winner of last year's Nobel Peace Prize, Dmitry Muratov, was attacked on a train with red paint on Thursday, he said, in an apparent protest at his newspaper's coverage of Russia's...

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Send Weapons Before It's Too Late: Ukraine To NATO

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Thursday he expected NATO members to send Kyiv the weapons it needs but insisted they had to act quickly as Russia readies another major offensive.

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US Congressional Committee Passes Bill To Remove Green Card Cap

A key US Congressional committee has passed a legislation to eliminate the per-country cap on issuing of Green Card on employment-based immigrant visas and to increase the per-country cap for...

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US Ends "Normal Trade Ties" With Russia Over Ukraine Invasion

The US Congress voted Thursday to end normal trade relations with Moscow, as the White House ratcheted up pressure on President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine.

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"Disappointed" With India Abstaining UN Vote On Russia: US Congressman

A US Congressman on Thursday said that he is "disappointed" with India's decision to abstain from the United Nations voting on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Red Cross Evacuee Convoy Arrives From Russian-Held City

A Red Cross convoy arrived in the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on Wednesday after failing to reach the besieged port city of Mariupol, an AFP journalist on the scene reported.

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France's Macron Slams Polish PM After Criticism Of Putin Talks

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday lashed out at Poland's prime minister following his criticism of the French leader's repeated talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

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British National Charged With "Spying" For Russia In Berlin

A security guard for the British embassy in Berlin suspected of working for the Russian intelligence services has been charged with nine offences under the UK Official Secrets Act.

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Ukraine's Zelensky Says Russia Hiding "Thousands" Killed in Mariupol

Russia is blocking humanitarian access to the besieged port city of Mariupol because it wants to hide evidence of "thousands" of people killed there, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on...

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Italy Vows To Follow EU On Russian Gas Ban

Italy will "follow the decisions of the European Union" on new sanctions against Russia, including a possible gas embargo, Prime Minister Mario Draghi said Wednesday.

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Pentagon Says Ukraine Can "Absolutely" Win War

he Pentagon said on Wednesday it assessed that Ukraine could win the war against Russia, even as U.S. officials speak of the risk of a protracted conflict.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Trump's Daughter Ivanka TestifiesIn US Capitol Riot Probe

Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump was testifying Tuesday before the probe into the 2021 Capitol assault, as lawmakers ramped up attempts to seek evidence from the inner circle of the former...

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Russia Says Bucha Claims Aim To "Distract Attention" From Ukraine Talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday said the discovery of bodies in the Ukrainian town of Bucha was a "provocation" aimed at scuppering talks between Moscow and Kyiv.

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US To Ban "All New Investments" In Russia In New Sanctions: Report

The United States, in coordination with the G7 and European Union, will ban "all" new investments in Russia on Wednesday in its latest round of sanctions, a source said.

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US Slams "Deliberate Campaign To Kill, To Rape" In Ukraine's Bucha

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said the killing of Ukrainians in Bucha was part of a deliberate campaign "to kill, to torture, to rape."

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In Space, Russians And Americans Remain "Dear Friends": Astronaut

After nearly a week back on Earth, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei said Tuesday the relationship between US astronauts and Russian cosmonauts remained positive while on board the International Space...

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"Has It Occurred To You...": In Heated Exchange, US Defends Ukraine Aid

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin defended America's response to the war in Ukraine on Tuesday during a heated exchange with a Republican lawmaker who accused the Pentagon of over-estimating...

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Monday, April 4, 2022

10 Killed, 46 Injured In Russian Strikes On Mykolaiv City: Mayor

Ten civilians were killed and 46 wounded in the Russian bombardment of the Ukrainian town of Mykolaiv, the town's mayor Oleksandr Senkevich said in a video statement Monday.

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Russia Preparing Big Attack In The East, Says Ukraine Governor

Russian troops are preparing for a big attack in the Lugansk region of eastern Ukraine, the local governor Sergiy Gaiday said on Telegram Monday, urging a mass evacuation.

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Imran Khan Within His Rights: Ex-Minister To NDTV On Assembly Dissolution

Pakistan minister Fawad Chaudhry, known to be the right hand of Imran Khan, today argued that the former Prime Minister's move to dissolve the National Assembly was not unconstitutional -- an...

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Imran Khan Says He Is Not "Anti-Indian" Or "Anti-American"

Claiming that he was not "anti-Indian or anti-American" or against any country, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said he wanted good relations with all nations based on mutual respect.

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Pak National Security Advisor Resigns Amid Ongoing Political Crisis

Pakistan's National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf resigned on Monday amid the ongoing political and constitutional crisis in the coup-prone country.

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Sunday, April 3, 2022

Lankan PM's Son Resigns As Minister Amid Economic Crisis

Namal Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka's Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs and son of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, has resigned from all his portfolios.

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Border Issues With India To Be Addressed Through Existing Mechanism: Nepal

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba returned home on Sunday after concluding his maiden visit to India during which he discussed the boundary issues with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Sri Lanka Cabinet Except President, PM Resigns En Masse Amid Crisis

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka's cabinet resigned en masse from their positions at a late-night meeting Sunday, the education minister said, as anti-government protests escalated despite curfews.

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Imran Khan Claims This US Diplomat Involved In 'Conspiracy' Against Him

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday named senior US diplomat Donald Lu as the person who was allegedly involved in the "foreign conspiracy" to topple his government through a no-confidence...

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China Keeps A Close Watch On Political Turmoil In Pakistan

A wary China kept a close watch on Pakistan's political developments- its all-weather ally where Parliament was dissolved at recommendation of embattled PM Imran Khan after no-trust vote against him...

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"Clueless": Imran Khan Mocks Opposition After Evading No-Trust Vote

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan poked fun at the Opposition leaders on Sunday after successfully evading a no-confidence motion against him in the National Assembly.

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410 Civilian Bodies Found In Kyiv Region Retaken From Russia: Ukraine

Ukraine has recovered 410 civilian bodies from areas it recently retook from the Russian army in the wider Kyiv region, its prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova said Sunday.

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"This Is Genocide": Ukraine's Zelensky After Discovery Of Mass Graves

President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of committing genocide and attempting to eliminate the "whole nation" of Ukraine, a day after the discovery of mass graves and apparently executed civilians...

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Saturday, April 2, 2022

France's Macron Calls For "Mobilisation" At First Rally Ahead Of Polls

French President Emmanuel Macron called on tens of thousands of cheering but increasingly nervous supporters to help him win a second term as he held his first election campaign rally on Saturday just...

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North Korea Warns Action Against Seoul Over Preemptive Strike Remarks

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said on Sunday the South Korean defence minister's remarks about a preemptive strike against the north "has further

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8 Killed, 13 Missing In Brazil Flash Floods, Landslides

Torrential rains triggered flash floods and landslides across Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state, killing at least eight people including six children and leaving 13 missing, authorities said Saturday.

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Ukraine Says Russia "Verbally" Agreed To Its Proposals

Ukraine's top negotiator in peace talks with Russia said Saturday that Moscow had "verbally" agreed to key Ukrainian proposals, raising hopes that talks to end fighting are moving forward.

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Nawaz Sharif Attacked In London By Imran Khan Party Activist: Journalist

A Pakistan journalist on Saturday said that the former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was attacked in London by an activist of the current Pakistani PM Imran Khan's ruling Pakistan...

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Ukraine Says Regained Control Of "Whole Kyiv Region"

Ukraine has regained control of "the whole Kyiv region" after invading Russian forces retreated from some key towns near the Ukrainian capital, deputy defence minister Ganna Maliar said on Saturday.

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Friday, April 1, 2022

UN Official To Visit Moscow To Discuss Ukraine Situation On Sunday

A top United Nations official will visit Moscow this weekend to try to secure a "humanitarian ceasefire" in Ukraine, UN chief Antonio Guterres said Friday.

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US Providing Ukraine With Supplies In Case Russia...: White House

The United States is providing Ukraine with supplies and equipment in case Russia deploys chemical or biological weapons, the White House said on Friday, underscoring that this would not compromise...

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Bulgaria Expels Russian Diplomat For Spying Amid Ukraine Crisis

Bulgaria's foreign ministry said Friday that it would expel another Russian diplomat on suspicion of spying, just two weeks after the Balkan country declared ten Russian diplomats 'persona non grata'.

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Ukraine Says Russian Missiles Hit Residential Area In Odessa

Three missiles hit a residential area near the Ukrainian southern port city of Odesa on Friday, the local governor Maksym Marchenko said in a video posted online, adding there were casualties.

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Sri Lanka Declares State Of Emergency After Unrest Over Economic Crisis

Sri Lanka declares state of emergency after unrest over economic crisis. The South Asian nation is facing severe shortages of essentials, sharp price rises and crippling power cuts in its most painful...

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Imran Khan Hints At Early Polls, Says Opposition Part Of "International Conspiracy"

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that it would be a nice idea to go into early elections after the vote on no-confidence motion and reiterated that the Opposition is part of an...

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