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Leave Ukraine now – Indian Embassy tells students
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…
Russia-Ukraine: Europe is one step away from war ― Czech prime minister
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…
Johnson scraps COVID-19 curbs in England
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…
Why Ukraine Is Different
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…
191 arrested as Canadian police flush out Ottawa protesters
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,…
UK’s Boris Johnson to scrap COVID-19 restrictions
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…
Biden, Putin to hold summit on Ukraine
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 fully reopens borders after two years
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…
Biden cancels Wilmington holiday trip over Ukraine crisis
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…
Outpouring of ‘get well’ messages for COVID-19 struck Queen Elizabeth
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…
JUST IN: Britain’s Queen Elizabeth tests positive for Covid-19
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for coronavirus, Buckingham Palace announced Sunday. The 95-year-old sovereign -- who is celebrating her…
Trump can be prosecuted for role in US Capitol riot, Judge rules
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…
Canadian police tow vehicles, arrest Ottawa protesters
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,…
Russia set to invade Ukraine in days – Joe Biden
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…
Spike in air traffic demand as countries ease COVID-19 protocols
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…
Former Governor Cuomo, top aide sued for sexual misconduct
A New York state trooper who accused former Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment sued Cuomo and a top aide on Thursday. The trooper stated that she was subjected to discrimination and retaliation after making the…
Netherlands to lift most coronavirus restrictions this month
The Netherlands will lift almost all its restrictions against COVID-19 by February 25 as cases and hospitalisations fall, the health minister has said. Bars, restaurants and nightclubs will go back to pre-pandemic opening…
New York Judge orders Trump, children testify in civil probe
A New York judge ruled on Thursday that former U.S. President Donald Trump and two of his adult children must answer questions under oath in the state attorney general’s civil probe into their family company’s business.…
Fight To Finish: Vladimir Putin Encircles Ukraine With 150,000 Troops
Russian forces have massed along Ukraine’s borders after being increased by approximately 7,000 troops in recent days, bringing the sum total of Russian troops in the in…
13 women, girls die after falling into well during marriage celebrations
An official on Thursday said 13 woman and girls died when they fell into a well during a wedding ceremony in northern India. The incident took place on Wednesday night at Nebua Narangia village in Kushinagar district of…
Man, woman stoned to death for having illegal sexual relations
A man and a woman have been stoned to death in Afghanistan’s north-eastern Badakhshan province, for having illegal Sexual relations. Two local Taliban officials confirmed this on Wednesday. A Taliban official in the…
Hong Kong hospitals ‘overwhelmed’ in fresh COVID surge
Hospitals in Hong Kong have reportedly become overwhelmed with COVID cases amid a new surge said to be partly driven by the highly infectious Omicron variant. Infected…
Canada’s banks seek clarification on trucker crackdown
A day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked emergency powers to choke off funding to protests against Covid-19 restrictions, Canada’s banks were still waiting Tuesday for details on how they’re supposed to enforce the…
US senators send ‘message of solidarity’ to Ukraine
US senators joined together Tuesday to express a “message of solidarity” to the Ukrainian people and a warning to Russia’s Vladimir Putin, although the chamber failed to agree on drafting sanctions against Moscow. “In this…