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‘The Batman’s release halted in Russia over invasion of Ukraine

The Batman

The release of The Batman in Russia has been halted by Warner Bros., just days before it was scheduled to open in theatres, as Hollywood moved to halt distribution plans in the country following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, according to The Associated Press. Warner Bros., Walt Disney Co., and Sony Pictures announced Monday that … Read more

Ukraine struggles with message in pro-Moscow southern Africa

Ukraine

PRETORIA – Ukraine is finding it hard to get its message across in southern Africa, where there remains affection for Moscow dating from the apartheid era, the Ukrainian ambassador in Pretoria said. Like Ukrainian envoys around the world, Ambassador Liubov Abravitova is striving to rally support for her invaded country. But local recognition of Ukraine’s plight is … Read more

Red Cross wants $270 million for Ukraine operations

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GENEVA – The Red Cross appealed on Tuesday for more than $270 million to help people caught up in the Ukraine conflict, fearing that millions are rapidly being plunged into extreme suffering. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said the humanitarian … Read more

AU ‘disturbed’ by alleged mistreatment of Africans in Ukraine

AU 'disturbed' by alleged mistreatment of Africans in Ukraine

NAIROBI, Feb 28, 2022 (AFP) – African Union leaders voiced concern Monday at reports of mistreatment of Africans caught up in the Ukraine conflict and said such conduct would be “shockingly racist”. Governments on the continent are scrambling to help their citizens who are among the hundreds of thousands of people trying to flee into Poland … Read more

US boycotts Russia football games over Ukraine invasion

US boycotts Russia football games over Ukraine invasion

NEW YORK, Feb 28, 2022 (AFP) – The United States joined the list of nations refusing to play international football matches against Russia on Monday following the invasion of Ukraine. In a statement, the US Soccer Federation said no US teams at any level would take to the field against Russia until “freedom and peace” had returned to … Read more

Ukraine war complicates Fed’s inflation fighting effort

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WASHINGTON: The uncertainty created by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its impact on the global economy is piling more complexity onto the US central bank’s already tough fight to contain rising prices. Soaring energy and food costs have pushed inflation in the world’s largest economy to the highest pace in four decades, and the Federal … Read more

Green Day cancels concert in Moscow amidst Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine

In the wake of Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine, the American rock band Green Day has chosen to cancel their scheduled show in Moscow. Read more: Angelina Jolie shares concerns for the victim of the Russian-Ukraine war Green Day’s official Instagram account made the announcement. “With heavy hearts, we have decided to cancel our scheduled … Read more

Who is the Ghost of Kyiv ? The story of a mysterious Ukrainian pilot who shot down six Russian jets has gone viral.

Kyiv Ghost

Ghost of Kyiv : While Russia continues to wage war on Ukraine, the urban legend of the “Ghost of Kyiv” gives Ukrainians hope. Reports of an ace Ukrainian pilot, dubbed the “Ghost of Kyiv” by social media users, are going viral. The storey of a folk war hero who allegedly shot down as many as … Read more

Rouble crashes amid Western sanctions over Ukraine assault

Russian Ruble

MOSCOW: The rouble collapsed against the dollar and the euro on the Moscow Stock Exchange on Monday, as the West punished Moscow with new sanctions over the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine. The rouble fell sharply at the start of trading, reaching 100.96 to the dollar, compared to 83.5 on Wednesday, the day before the invasion … Read more

Russia’s central bank hikes key rate to 20%

Russia’s central bank

MOSCOW: Russia’s central bank announced on Monday it was raising its key interest rate to 20 per cent from 9.5 per cent as the West pummelled the country with sanctions over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. “The Bank of Russia’s board of directors has decided to raise the key rate to 20 per cent,” the central … Read more

Putin orders nuclear alert

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KYIV – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement that his nuclear forces were on alert sparked outcry in the West as the invading troops faced stiff resistance on Monday. The UN General Assembly will hold a rare emergency session Monday to discuss the conflict, which has claimed dozens of lives and raised fears that it will … Read more

Sean Penn shares his views on Russian invasion in Ukraine

Sean Penn, a Hollywood actor and filmmaker who is filming a documentary about Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, shared his thoughts on the situation. Penn called Russia’s actions as a “brutal error” in a statement shared with a news channel. Read more: Sean Penn arrives in Ukraine in the midst of the Russian invasion to … Read more

Kremlin will not ‘declare position’ ahead of Ukraine talks

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MOSCOW – The Kremlin said it would not declare its official position ahead of talks with a Ukrainian delegation on Monday as Moscow’s assault against Ukraine went into a fifth day. “I suggest we wait for the talks,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. “I would not declare any negotiating positions and so on.” Read more: Russia, … Read more

Key rate in Russia has been raised to 20% by the central bank

Russia

As the West slammed Russia with sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s central bank announced Monday that it was hiking its main interest rate to 20% from 9.5 percent. The Bank of Russia’s board of directors has voted to raise the key rate to 20%, according to a statement from the central bank. It … Read more

‘Pakistani students to be evacuated from Ukraine when crowd would get thin at border’

Pakistan

JACOBABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday said Pakistani students would be evacuated from Ukraine when crowd would grow thin at the border, as according to the Ukrainian foreign minister millions of people were stuck at the border. Addressing the Sindh Huqooq Rally in Jacobabad, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said he had talked to his … Read more

John Mulaney Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live,’ Pays Tribute to Ukraine

John Mulaney

John Mulaney began his fifth season as host of Saturday Night Live by discussing his drug problem and his newborn son. “For many many reasons, I’m grateful to be here tonight after a very complicated year, it’s always great to be somewhere that’s always emphasised sobriety and mental health,” the Kid Gorgeous comedian began his … Read more

Ukraine President Zelensky’s old video of Grooving On ‘Dancing With The Stars’

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On social media, an old video of Ukraine President Zelensky grooving to some nearly-perfected dance moves on ‘Dancing With The Stars‘ has gone viral. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, now Ukraine’s President, was once one of the country’s most popular entertainers. He appeared in films, danced, and performed in comedy shows. With the TV series “Servant of the … Read more

Ukraine has filed a complaint with the International Court of Justice against Russia

Ukraine

Ukraine petitioned the International Court of Justice on Sunday to hold Russia accountable for its actions against Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Twitter that Russia must answer for “manipulating the concept of genocide to justify aggression.” “Ukraine has filed an application with the International Court of Justice against Russia.” Russia must be held accountable … Read more

Milla Jovovich, who was born in Ukraine, is ‘heartbroken’ over Russia’s invasion

Milla Jovovich,

Milla Jovovich, the actress, spoke out on Friday about Russia’s ongoing invasion of her home country, Ukraine. Jovovich took to Instagram to share a lengthy message, writing, “My country and people are being bombed.” Friends and family have gone into hiding. “My blood and my roots come from both Russia and Ukraine,” the Zoolander actress … Read more

High US inflation ‘not acceptable’ but recovery on track: Yellen

WASHINGTON: Soaring US inflation rates are “not acceptable” but the health of the world’s largest economy is fundamentally sound thanks to policies that have mitigated the impact of the pandemic, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told AFP. Yellen conceded in an interview she is “concerned” about inflation running at its highest level in decades, and warned … Read more

Putin Ukraine’s offensive

Putin Ukraine’s offensive

KYIV – Weeks of intense diplomacy to avert war failed to deter Vladimir Putin as Russian forces launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, forcing residents to flee for their lives as situation deteriorates. Russian air strikes hit military facilities across the country and ground forces moved in from the north, south and east, triggering condemnation … Read more

Russian shelling in east Ukraine kills 19 civilians, according to reports

Russian shelling

On Saturday, Russian shelling killed 19 civilians and injured 73 more in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, according to the Interfax news agency, citing the regional administration. “On February 26, 19 civilians were killed and 73 people were injured as a result of Russian shelling,” Interfax quoted Pavel Kirilenko as saying on social media. … Read more

Missile Hits High-Rise Apartment in Ukraine’s Capital, Kyiv

Kyiv

A high-rise apartment building in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was hit by a catastrophic missile on Saturday morning, officials reported, as battle between Russian assault and Ukrainian forces raged in the capital. The number of victims from the attack in the Zhuliany district was ‘being detailed,’ according to emergency services, and an evacuation was underway. According … Read more

Pakistani students stranded in Ukraine seek govt’s help

In a video message, a Pakistani student stranded with his friends in Ukrainian city Sumy has sought help from the government to evacuate them amid escalation of fighting between Ukraine and Russia. The student, Noman said they belonged to Pakistan and they were badly stuck in Sumy, which had been under attack for three days. … Read more

Peta Murgatroyd request’s fans to pray for husband’s return from Ukraine

Peta Murgatroyd, who is most known for being a member of the professional cast of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, urged fans and followers to pray for her husband Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Who was also amongst the cast members on the show. Chmerkovskiy is currently trapped in his motherland of Ukraine, which is being invaded by … Read more

Special PIA airplane will be sent to Ukraine to evacuate stranded Pakistani students

The government has announced that a special PIA airplane will be sent to evacuate stranded Pakistani students from Ukraine. All options will be used to take out the Pakistani students from the war-hit country. Arrangements are being finalised in this regard. Read more: Russia wants to ‘free Ukraine from oppression? Meanwhile, PIA chief Air Marshal (retd) … Read more