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US to offer over $800 m in new military aid for Ukraine
Washington: The United States will announce over $800 million in
additional assistance to Ukraine, including air defenses, in the coming days, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday.
"In the next few days, we intent to announce $800…
Sri Lanka fuel: Postal services limited to thrice a week
Colombo: Amid the ongoing fuel shortage in the country, Sri Lanka's postal department announced that it will be operating its open post and sub ports offices only three days a week, considering the difficulties being faced in transport and…
Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian mall, 18 feared dead
Kyiv: At least 18 people have died in a missile strike on a shopping center in the Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk.
On Monday, some 1,000 civilians were estimated to be inside the busy mall at the time of the attack at around 15:50 (12:50 GMT), BBC…
Australia looking for new ways to help Ukraine: Defense Minister
Canberra: Australia is looking for new ways to help Ukraine and preserve the principles of world order, the Australian defense minister, Richard Marles, said on Tuesday.
"While Ukraine is a long way from Australia, we really do see that the…
23 migrants killed in stampede to enter Spanish Enclave
Madrid: The number of migrants who have died trying to cross into the Spanish enclave of Melilla in North Africa has gone up to 23, The New York Times reports citing Moroccan officials.
Earlier, a source in the local government of the Moroccan city…
Russia has full control of eastern city, Ukraine says
Moscow: Russian forces are now in full control of the battered city of Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine, BBC reported on Saturday. "The Russians have fully occupied Severodonetsk, our military has retreated to more prepared positions," Oleksandr…
Germany to send more PzH 2000 Howitzers to Ukraine
Berlin: Germany will give Ukraine two or three more self-propelled Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers in response to Kiev's pleas for more heavy weaponry, German media said Friday.
Ukraine has asked Europe for 18 German-made PzH 2000 howitzers to…
Germany to begin rationing gas as Russia cuts supply
Berlin: Germany has announced that it is now closer to rationing gas after it raised the alert level under an emergency plan after Russia slashed supplies to the country, Al Jazeera reported on Thursday.
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said…
US approves 30,000 refugees’ entry into country, out of 50,000
Washington: The US government received over 50,000 applications from Ukrainian refugees who want to enter the United States, and approved about 30,000 of them, Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes said on…
Pakistan Army eliminates six ‘Baloch nationalists’
Islamabad: Pakistan military on Sunday in a statement said that they have killed six militants of Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF).
Pakistan army's public relations wing the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the security forces…
EU hopes for Ukrainian grain exports to resume shortly
Brussels: The European Union is working with the United Nations to find a solution for the resumption of sea exports of Ukrainian grain stalled in Black Sea ports due to hostilities in a matter of days, as further delay risks critical shortages for…
Boris Johnson calls for more support to Ukraine amid fears of long conflict ahead
London: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that the Ukraine conflict could become protracted and has urged Western countries to ramp up support to Kiev.
"Time is now the vital factor. Everything will depend on whether Ukraine can strengthen…
Seven more Tamil migrants from Sri Lanka arrive in TN seeking refuge
Rameswaram: Seven more Sri Lankan Tamils, including three children who fled the economic crisis-hit Island nation, arrived in Tamil Nadu on Friday seeking asylum.
Official sources said the Tamil refugees – comprising two families, hailing from…
Delhi: Around 200 trains affected due to protest against Agnipath scheme
New Delhi: As the protest continue in several parts of the country on the third day against the Centre’s Agnipath scheme, Indian Railways cancelled or partially terminated a number of trains.
As per sources, around 200 train services have been…
Bangladesh wants early Rohingya repatriation
Dhaka: Bangladesh on Tuesday called upon Myanmar early commencement of repatriation to lessen the colossal burden of hosting the displaced Rohingya people.
Dhaka also urged expeditious verification of eligibility for return, security, livelihood and…
Russian forces encircle Ukraine’s key city Sievierodonetsk
Moscow: Russian forces are very close to encircling the key city of Sievierodonetsk in eastern Ukraine and cut it off completely in just a matter of days, the governor of Luhansk said, The New York reported on Monday.
Ukraine has been bringing in…
As battles rage, Ukraine rejects Macron plea not to ‘humiliate’ Russia
As Ukrainian troops tried to claw back territory and stave off a blistering Russian assault along the country’s embattled eastern front, the government Saturday sought also to repel a demand earlier in the day by President Emmanuel Macron of France…
Putin warns to hit new targets if West sends weapons to Ukraine
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he will expand the list of targets in Ukraine if Western countries provide them with long-range weapons, BBC reported on Sunday.
The Russian warning came as several explosions shook parts of Kyiv on…
Biden announces new security assistance for Ukraine
Washington: US President Joe Biden announced a new Ukraine military assistance package, which includes HIMARS rocket systems.
"Today, I am announcing a significant new security assistance package to provide timely and critical aid to the Ukrainian…
Russian, Saudi FM discussed OPEC+, investment cooperation
Moscow, June 1: During talks in Riyadh, Russian and Saudi foreign ministers Sergey Lavrov and Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud praised the level of interaction between the countries in the OPEC+ format and confirmed their mutual interest in strengthening…