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Former US President Donald Trump has praised Vladimir Putin for deploying Russian troops into Ukraine. Amid the escalating tension between Ukraine and Russia, on Tuesday, Putin troops into separatist-held parts of eastern…

A man who held several people, hostage, at an Apple store in Amsterdam demanded 200 million euros ($230 million) in cryptocurrency before he was taken to hospital “seriously injured”, police said Wednesday. The man,…

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Moscow was ready to look for “diplomatic solutions” amid raging tensions with the West over Ukraine but stressed that the country’s interests were non-negotiable.…

Boris Johnson awkwardly walked out of the House of Commons today as he was being asked to correct the record over claims about Roman Abramovich. The prime minister had told MPs the Chelsea owner was ‘already facing sanctions’ as he…

Analysts said U.S. government restrictions on trading of Russian government debt will have a limited impact, although it may presage harsher sanctions. U.S. President Joe Biden announced the sanction on Tuesday in a bid…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday announced economic sanctions on Russia, saying Moscow’s actions against Ukraine were “a further invasion of a sovereign state, and it is completely unacceptable.” “We will…

Western powers reacted swiftly to Monday’s decision by Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognise the independence of the two self-proclaimed republics in eastern Ukraine, condemning Moscow and calling for sanctions.…

The United Kingdom says it is sanctioning five Russian banks and three wealthy individuals. Boris Johnson, UK prime minister, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking to the House of Commons. He said it was the “first…

The United States has announced financial sanctions against Russia-backed Ukraine republics and warned that more were ready if necessary. President Joe Biden will issue an executive order to “prohibit new investment,…

The Indian embassy in Kyiv on Tuesday reiterated the call on the Indian students in Ukraine to leave as hostilities in the country’s east are on the rise. In this regard, as previously reported, the embassy is…

Czech Prime Minister, Petr Fiala, on Tuesday, warned that Europe was one step away from war. In a speech to parliament in Prague, the prime minister once again condemned Russia’s recognition of the separatist areas in…

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would end all COVID-19 restrictions in England including mandatory self-isolation for the infected and free testing. His decision, announced Monday, ignited scepticism from some…

There have been dozens of wars in the almost 80 years since World War II ended. But if Russia invades Ukraine in the coming days, it…

With 191 people arrested and 79 vehicles towed by Sunday afternoon, Canadian police have reclaimed Ottawa’s downtown from its occupiers, 24 days after the trucker convoy rolled into the downtown core. The protesters,…

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Monday set out plans to scrap coronavirus restrictions as part of a “living with COVID” strategy. The strategy aims to achieve a faster exit from the pandemic than other major…

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to hold a summit to discuss Ukraine and issues related to strategic stability and security in Europe. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian…

Australia on Monday fully reopened its international borders to travellers vaccinated against COVID-19 after nearly two years of pandemic-related closings. With the borders reopening, tourists have returned and hundreds…

U.S. President Joe Biden abruptly on Sunday cancelled his travel plans to his home in Wilmington, Delaware, where he planned to spend public holiday on Monday. But one hour after the White House made his travel plan known, he…

News that Britain’s Queen Elizabeth had tested positive for COVID-19 drew shock, concern and an outpouring of goodwill messages from across the country on Sunday. Politicians and the public were united in wishing the…

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for coronavirus, Buckingham Palace announced Sunday. The 95-year-old sovereign -- who is celebrating her…

Donald Trump can be prosecuted for his role in the attack on the US Capitol by his supporters, a judge decided Friday, ruling that the Republican does not enjoy presidential immunity in this case. The former president is…

In a massive crackdown, police in Canada began arresting demonstrators and towing away vehicles Friday in the besieged capital of Ottawa. As the operation progressed, a stream of trucks soon began leaving the city Centre,…

US President Joe Biden said Russian leader Vladimir Putin will order an invasion of Ukraine in a matter of days as Russia stepped up a flurry of misinformation campaign. Biden spoke Friday evening in White House and also…

International air traffic demand has gained momentum with more passengers travelling as countries eradicate COVID-19 protocols. The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) market survey released yesterday showed…