At a time when the world is witnessing Russia-Ukraine war with worry, Israeli forces killed three Palestinian militants in a firefight in the occupied West Bank early Saturday, police said, raising fears of further escalation of violence during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 80 paise
After keeping the rates unchanged Friday, the oil marketing companies today hiked the fuel prices.
UK says Russia’s shift proves it has problems
Britain’s Ministry of Defense says Russia’s stated focus on the separatist regions in eastern Ukraine is likely a tacit admission that it is struggling to sustain more than one significant axis of advance.
Editorial: Russia & Reactions
The German government said Wednesday it was triggering the early warning level for gas supplies amid concerns that Russia could cut off supplies unless it is paid in rubles.
RBI board discusses impact of geopolitical crises on economy
Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the Central Board of Directors of Reserve Bank of India on Friday discussed the overall impact of current global geopolitical crises on the Indian economy.
Russia sending troops from Georgia to Ukraine: Pentagon
A senior US defence official told reporters that the Pentagon has seen indications of Russia sending troop reinforcements from Georgia to Ukraine to support its offensive in the Donbas region.
Ukraine says 6 killed in Russian strikes in Kharkiv
Russian strikes on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv killed at least six civilians and wounded more than a dozen, the regional governor said Thursday, one month into Russia’s invasion.
Russia to use nuclear weapons only during threat
Russia would only use nuclear weapons in the context of the Ukraine conflict if it were facing an existential threat, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Fitch now slashes FY23 India growth forecast
Rating agency Fitch on Tuesday slashed India’s growth forecast for the next fiscal to 8.5 per cent from 10.3 per cent, citing sharply high energy prices on account of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Zelensky warns war could lead to famine in other nations
Russia’s attack on Ukraine risks causing famine in countries around the world, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the Italian parliament on Tuesday, urging greater help to defeat the invaders.
