KYIV: A mosque in the southeastern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, where 80 civilians were taking shelter, has been shelled by Russian forces, Ukraine’s foreign ministry said on Saturday. “The mosque of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and his wife Roxolana (Hurrem Sultan) in Mariupol was shelled by Russian invaders. More than 80 adults and children are hiding … Read more
Russian soldiers are marching on territories north and west of Kyiv, raising fears that the city may be encircled shortly, according to the Ukrainian military’s general command. The top ten developments in this story are mentioned below: Russian forces moved closer to Kyiv on Friday, as authorities declared the Ukrainian capital was being converted … Read more
HERO Ukrainian soldiers who were wounded in battle with the Russians have vowed to return to the front lines as soon as possible. Colonel Yevgen Bondar was hit by shrapnel from a Russian tank shell in the face and leg. I was hit in the face by an exploding Russian shell, but as soon as … Read more
A DRAMATIC video shows a column of Russian tanks being destroyed by a Ukrainian ambush near Kyiv. As Vladimir Putin’s forces press on Ukraine’s capital city, the attack is said to have killed yet another senior Russian commander. Since Putin ordered his troops into Ukraine, the Ukrainians have claimed to have killed over 12,000 Russians. … Read more
KARACHI: The rupee ended firmer against the dollar on Thursday to remain at the historic low of Rs178.63 in the interbank foreign exchange market. The dealers said that the exchange rate witnessed stability in rupee value owing to sharp reversal in the international oil prices. The benchmark Brent crude slumped 13 per cent a day … Read more
SAKHIR, Bahrain – Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel had a Ukraine flag emblazoned on his helmet in protest at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine when he drove his Aston Martin in testing in Bahrain on Thursday. The 34-year-old German had spoken out forcefully a fortnight ago when Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion, declaring he … Read more
PARIS – Russia’s massive assault on Ukraine is providing Western intelligence agencies and analysts with a rare live opportunity to verify their assessments of the Russian army’s strengths and weaknesses in the field. The scale of the deployment means Moscow’s military equipment, methods, doctrine and especially its weak points are on full show — including … Read more
According to the Ministry of Defence, Russia used terrifying thermobaric weapons during its invasion of Ukraine. Last month, it was reported that catastrophic weapons capable of exploding enemy troops’ lungs were on their way to Ukraine. The UK Ministry of Defence has now announced in a tweet that the TOS-1A weapon system has been deployed. … Read more
Jennifer Aniston expressed her support for the ladies of Ukraine by writing a post honouring the female soldiers and activists who have bravely fought the Russian invasion in Ukraine. In honour of International Women’s Day, the actress published a poignant Instagram message saluting their bravery and calling them “amazing.” Read more: Jennifer Aniston reacts to … Read more
KYIV – Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said he will discuss a ceasefire with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, at the upcoming meeting in Turkey, the UNN news agency reported on Wednesday. “The cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of Russian forces from the territory of Ukraine are on the table,” Kuleba said. He emphasized … Read more
KYIV – Ukraine and Russia have agreed on six humanitarian routes for civilian evacuation, according to Interfax-Ukraine, quoting Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk. According to Vereshchuk, the warring parties would pause hostilities in order to evacuate residents from Energodar in southern Ukraine, Sumy in the country’s northeast, Mariupol, Izum, and Volnovakha in eastern Ukraine, … Read more
MOSCOW – The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the United States has initiated an economic war on Moscow, citing an avalanche of sanctions against the country in response to its military foray into pro-Western Ukraine. Read More: Fake propaganda? “The United States has declared economic war on Russia, and it is de facto conducting this … Read more
KYIV – Russia and Ukraine agreed on Wednesday to a day-long truce centred on a network of evacuation routes to allow people to flee the conflict, according to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk. Vereshchuk stated that Moscow has agreed to observe the cease-fire from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in six areas that have been … Read more
A fake propaganda piece against Russia is being made. Here’s a clip where a news reporter is seen reporting, “At least 59 people killed and 169 people injured, and those numbers are going to go up. There’s no question about it.” While he was reporting, it can be clearly seen that a guy is having … Read more
FRANKFURT: German industrial production rose again in January, official figures showed on Tuesday, but the positive picture was likely to be upended by the impact of the war in Ukraine. Production was up 2.7 per cent on the previous month, according to seasonally adjusted figures from the federal statistics agency Destatis, after rising 1.1 per … Read more
THE HAGUE – More than 106 million euros have been collected in the Netherlands to help victims of the war in Ukraine, a collective of aid groups said Monday. “The counter showed 106.2 million euros at the end of this national day of action,” said a statement on a website for 11 humanitarian groups involved … Read more
PARIS: While the ATP rankings barely moved on Monday following a weekend when the Davis Cup replaced tournaments, there was one visible change, as the Russian flag vanished from the list. Daniil Medvedev stayed on top, but the country column next to his name contained a white rectangle, after the ATP responded to the invasion … Read more
NOF HAGALIL, Israel – In a parking lot under his municipality office in northern Israel, Nof Hagalil mayor Ronen Plot juggled phone calls as volunteers unloaded blankets and clothes donated for refugees fleeing war in Ukraine. “Nof Hagalil is built on immigration,” said Plot, 67, who arrived in Israel nearly 50 years ago from Moldova. … Read more
PARIS – Almost two weeks into the Russian invasion of their country, Ukrainian forces have managed to hold up the advance of their foes with resistance that has won plaudits from Western allies. Analysts say their performance against a numerically far superior army has been fuelled by a combination of good preparation, national solidarity and Russian mistakes. … Read more
KYIV- Russia planned to open humanitarian corridors in Ukraine Tuesday for civilians to flee besieged cities, but Kyiv insisted the move was a publicity stunt and people would not be able to escape. Moscow’s offer to evacuate residents was condemned because most of the routes led into Russia or its ally Belarus, and as the invading forces maintained … Read more
KYIV, March 7, 2022 (AFP) – Ukraine and Russia made tentative progress in talks Monday but failed to reach a deal on creating “humanitarian corridors” from pummelled cities, as the bloodshed from Moscow’s invasion mounted. Kyiv said there had been “positive results” from the third round of negotiations, focused on giving civilians evacuation routes from besieged … Read more
KARACHI: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced free phone calls to Ukraine and neighbouring countries, a statement said on Monday. “In these difficult times, PTCL keeps you connected with your loved ones in Ukraine and neighbouring countries,” the company stated. “Users can make free calls from PTCL landline to Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, Moldova, … Read more
KYIV: Ukraine, one of the world’s top wheat producers, has set export restrictions on the crop and other agricultural products amid Russia’s military invasion, the Interfax Ukraine news agency reported. According to a government decree published on Sunday evening, a license issued by the authorities is now required in order to export wheat, poultry meat, … Read more
BEIJING: Chinese exports in January and February rose a combined 16.3 per cent on surging global demand and a spike in trade with Russia in the run-up to the war in Ukraine, according to the customs data released on Monday. The growth rate exceeded economists’ expectations of a 15.7 per cent gain from a year … Read more
SEOUL: South Korea said on Monday it will halt all transactions with the Russia’s central bank in the latest series of punitive actions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. The foreign ministry said in a statement it had decided to ban all financial dealings with the Central Bank of Russia “considering the international community’s … Read more
Vladimir Putin’s conquest of Ukraine may take years, Britain’s deputy prime minister has admitted, as Labour accuses the government of moving too slowly on sanctions. People who thought the crisis could be resolved in days were “delusory,” according to Dominic Raab, and Nato would need to “show some strategic stamina” in order to force the … Read more
LONDON, March 6 (Xinhua) — Another strong week for oil ended as Brent crude, a global benchmark, reached a fresh high. Analysts expect the uptrend to continue with the Ukraine crisis evolving, with the sting of rising prices impacting consumers worldwide amid higher inflation. SOARING PRICES Brent crude for May delivery increased 6.9 percent to … Read more
According to The New York Post, US reality TV star Bethenny Frankel has managed to raise a staggering $25 million in relief funds for Ukraine as the country fights Russian invasion. Frankel, a Real Housewives of New York City alum, announced the news in an Instagram storey, noting that her foundation, BStrong, was investing $10 … Read more
