India ready to help nationals of neighbouring and developing countries stranded in Ukraine: Tirumurti tells U.N. Security Council

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Ukraine seeks to join EU as round of talks with Russia ends

As the discussions wrapped up, several blasts could be heard in Kyiv, though no details were immediately known.

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Iran nuclear talks | Diplomats reconvene in Vienna

Diplomats from Iran and world powers have reconvened in Vienna to seek a deal reviving Tehran’s 2015 nuclear accord, with pressure mounting for results soon

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Ukraine-Russia crisis | Zelenskyy demands 'immediate' EU membership for Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that more than 4,500 Russian soldiers had already lost their lives during the Kremlin's assault

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World’s largest cargo aircraft Antonov An-225 destroyed in Russian attack

The 6-engine 84-metre-long Antonov An-225 aircraft, known as “Mriya”, with its 32-wheel landing gear, first took to the skies in 1988

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Russian forces seize two cities in Ukraine as ceasefire talks begin

The goal was an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian forces, the Ukrainian president's office said earlier.

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Pope condemns ‘diabolical logic’ of war

Pope Francis also called Sunday for humanitarian corridors to welcome Ukrainian refugees fleeing the “tragic” invasion of their homeland

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Explained | The Hermetic Wiper malware that targeted Ukraine

Several Ukrainian computers and websites faced cyberattacks by a destructive data-wiper malware hours before Russia began its military assault in the country

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Italy makes immediate payment of 110 mn euros to Ukraine

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Ukraine lodges case against Russia at International Court of Justice

"Russia must be held accountable for manipulating the notion of genocide to justify aggression," Mr Zelensky declared in a tweet.

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Ground report | Ukrainian refugees in Poland speak of wanting to fight, conflicted loyalties

Ukrainian refugees in Poland say there is news from back home of wounded Russian soldiers being treated in local hospitals and confiding in their doctors that they were taken by surprise when asked to cross the border

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Russia-Ukraine crisis | U.N. reports at least 240 civilian casualties, 64 deaths in Ukraine

More than 1,60,000 people had been internally displaced and more than 1,16,000 forced to flee into neighbouring countries: U.N.

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Afghanistan students return to Kabul University, but with restrictions

Dozens of female students, all wearing the hijab, the veil worn by Muslim women, lined up outside the university gate

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Russia-Ukraine crisis | Poland refuses to play 2022 World Cup play-off against Russia

Polish star Robert Lewandowski had tweeted on Friday that he would consult his team-mates about the match and his rejection of war.

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U.S. sanctions on Russian oligarchs miss richest of rich

Experts say the sanctions on oligarchs announced by President Joe Biden this week in response to the invasion of Ukraine may do little to dim the jet-setting lifestyles of Russia’s ultra-rich — much less force a withdrawal of tanks and troops

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Tales of Indian students stranded in Ukraine | In Photos

Despite India’s efforts to bring back its nationals from the war-torn country, many Indians are still stranded in Ukraine. The Embassy of India in Kyiv has announced that the evacuation was being organised with the joint effort of the Indian embassies in Romania, Hungary, and Poland

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Watch | Indian student stuck in Ukraine

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Remain strong, safe and alert: Indian embassy in Ukraine to stranded Indians

In an advisory, the embassy said Indian teams are being deputed at the Chop-Zahony border point as well as at Porubne-Stret on Romanian border

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Russia presses invasion to outskirts of Ukrainian capital

Explosions sounded before dawn in Kyiv and gunfire was reported in several areas

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Ukraine ready for talks with Russia on neutral status, says official

Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak says, “If talks are possible, they should be held.“

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Indian chess player Anwesh Upadhyaya stuck in Ukraine, says situation scary

The 30-year old, who is doing an apprenticeship in gastroenterology at a Kyiv hospital, had planned to return to India in March. But with Russia launching military operations on Thursday, flights have been suspended and he is unsure of what is in store.

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Four medical students from Udupi district stranded in Ukraine

Their names were released Udupi Deputy Commissioner M. Kurma Rao

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China tells Russia it ‘understands’ its ‘legitimate security concerns’

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks to Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov hours after invasion of Ukraine

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UN food agency says 13 million Yemenis may face starvation

"We’re feeding 13 million people out of a nation of 30 million people and we are running out of money,” David Beasley, head of UN food agency, said.

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Ukrainian envoy calls upon PM Modi to contact leaders of Russia, Ukraine to stop conflict

Request comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin orders military operation

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EU will hold emergency summit on February 24 to 'hold Russia accountable'

The EU sanctions set to take effect later on Wednesday include blacklisting more politicians and curbing trade between the EU and the two breakaway regions

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Russia welcomes India’s ‘independent’ stand on Ukraine

U.S.’ sanctions would not affect delivery of S-400 missile system and other defence equipment, says top diplomat

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Explained | India’s educational and trade links in Ukraine

According to the Indian Embassy at Kiev, there are approximately 18,000 Indian students in Ukraine pursuing medical or engineering.

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Lebanese authorities say they have foiled three militant attacks

Lebanon's Interior Minister says authorities have thwarted attempts by members of the Islamic State group to carry out the attacks

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China says U.S. creating 'fear and panic' over Ukraine

Calls for talks to reduce rapidly escalating tensions

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The View From India | The Quad’s message to China

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Sensex tumbles 383 points on escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions

The NSE Nifty too reclaimed part of its early losses before closing 114.45 points or 0.67% lower at 17,092.20

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Libya’s embattled Prime Minister says replacing him could trigger war

The Libyan Prime Minister warns that the appointment of a new interim government could set off war and chaos in a Mediterranean country, which is already mired in a decade of turmoil

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Innovation will remain key export from Israel: Ambassador

Israeli ambassador to India Naor Gilon dwells on the evolving dynamics of the bilateral relationship between the two countries on the 30th anniversary of India-Israel diplomatic relations

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Ukraine Crisis | World leaders condemn Russia’s decision on Ukraine

The latest developments on Ukraine-Russia tensions after the latter recognised separatist regions in eastern Ukraine.

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Sri Lanka returns last of unwanted waste shipments to U.K.

An official says Sri Lanka has sent back the last of 263 containers of waste from Britain, after Customs officials identified the items

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View from India | Russia and Ukraine: War or peace?

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Australia calls for full 'full investigation' by China into laser incident

It has alleged that the Chinese Navy vessel directed a laser at an Australian military aircraft within Australia’s exclusive economic zone

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No concrete plan for Biden-Putin summit: Kremlin

Emmanuel Macron proposes Biden-Putin summit; White House says summit possible only if Russia does not invade

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Taliban aiming to create 'grand army' for Afghanistan

81 helicopters and planes left by U.S.-led forces repaired

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As Kuwait cracks down, a battle erupts over women's rights

The Kuwaiti Government has canceled a women’s yoga retreat this month in the latest flashpoint of a long-running culture war over women’s freedoms in the Gulf Arab sheikhdom

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Pakistan introduces new law targeting social-media users posting ‘fake news’ on military, judiciary

It was approved by Prime Minister Imran Khan's Cabinet and swiftly adopted into law by President Arif Alvi, an official said

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Moscow says shell fired from Ukraine destroys Russian border facility

A statement from Russia’s Federal Security Service said, ”an unidentified projectile fired from Ukraine completely destroyed a border facility used by the FSB border guard service in the Rostov region”

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to visit Russia on February 23

“He has been officially invited by Russia and Prime Minister Khan will hold talks on key issues of bilateral interest with top leadership,” an official from Pakistan's Foreign Office said

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F-5 fighter plane crash kills three in Iran's northwest

The F-5 fighter crashed into a stadium in a residential area of Tabriz and two pilots and a civilian were killed

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Iran MPs put forth conditions for reviving nuclear deal

Six demands include a guarantee that U.S. and European parties would not exit a restored agreement

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Nepal police fire tear gas as MPs debate U.S. grant

The Millennium Challenge Corporation pact signed in 2017 to fund infrastructure has been in limbo as many view it as a threat to Nepal's sovereignty; it has become a bone of contention between China and the U.S.

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Russia and Belarus extend large military drills near Ukraine

Russia has up to 30,000 troops in Belarus, NATO says

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UK to scrap all remaining COVID restrictions next week

People with COVID-19 don’t need to self-isolate from next week

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Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID-19, symptoms mild

The 95-year-old monarch remains at her Windsor Castle residence and is expected to carry out light duties over the next few days.

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Shelling in east Ukraine, Russia nuclear drill raise tension

Hundreds of artillery shells have exploded along the contact line between Ukrainian soldiers and Russia-backed separatists

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India, Germany share commitment to promoting green growth, clean tech: Jaishankar

Mr. Jaishankar also met his counterpart from Ireland Simon Coveney

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls on Putin to meet as tensions soar

Violence in eastern Ukraine has spiked in recent days as Ukraine and the two regions held by the rebels each accused the other of escalation

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Israel fires on new drone from Lebanon: army

This comes a day after it shot down a drone that it said was launched by Hezbollah

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Russia welcomes India’s stand on eastern Ukraine situation

Issue can be resolved only through diplomatic dialogue, says India at UNSC

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Hong Kong to postpone election amid COVID-19 surge

Hong Kong Chief Executive says could take more than two months to come out of current Omicron wave.

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Rebels accuse Ukraine of shelling as Russian media reports tank withdrawals

Russian media says some tank units withdrawing

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India again backs ‘security interests of all countries’ at UNSC

Permanent Representative to the UN calls for diplomatic solution to tensions

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Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know as tension grinds on

Amid its tensest standoff with the West since the Cold War, Russia plans to demonstrate its nuclear might this weekend

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Russia to stage nuclear drills amid Ukraine conflict

Russian military announced that President Vladimir Putin will monitor a sweeping exercise of the country's nuclear forces on February 19

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G-20 finance leaders eye ways to support COVID-19 pandemic recovery

“The pandemic is far from over and the global economy is struggling,” Indonesian President Joko Widodo said

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New Zealand won't engage Myanmar in largest free trade bloc

Cited the deadly violence and democratic setbacks in the Southeast Asian country after the military seized power

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Japan to ease COVID-19 induced border controls amid criticism as exclusionist

Set to announce easing of strict border controls by increasing daily quota for foreign arrivals and shortening the quarantine requirement beginning in March

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EU nations to withdraw military task force from Mali

Tensions have grown between Mali, its African neighbours, and the European Union, after Mali's transitional government allowed Russian mercenaries in its territory.

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Blinken, Jaishankar had an honest discussion on Russia, Ukraine: U.S. diplomat

This is reflective of close relationship we have with one another, says Donald Lu

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Le Pen left furious as French far-right splinters

"I call that the strategy of the slug, not only because the slug is slow but because it's also sticky," she said.

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Explained | The Russia-Ukraine crisis and economic sanctions as a foreign policy measure

Western countries have threatened to impose unprecedented economic sanctions on Russia if it invades Ukraine, besides Joe Biden considering direct sanctions on Vladimir Putin.

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Biden orders release of Trump White House logs to Congress

President Joe Biden is ordering the release of Trump White House visitor logs to the House committee investigating the riot of Jan. 6, 2021, once more rejecting former President Donald Trump’s claims of executive privilege

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Senior Pakistan journalist arrested on unspecified charges after controversial remarks against PM Khan

Mohsin Baig was among the panellists on the TV One programme hosted by anchor Gharedah Farooqui about the decision by Prime Minister Imran Khan to award 'best performance certificates' to 10 ministers

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WHO: New COVID cases drop by 19% globally, deaths stable

WHO said that all other coronavirus variants, including alpha, beta and delta, continue to decline globally as omicron crowds them out

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Russia says it pulls back more troops amid Ukraine standoff

On Wednesday, Russian fighter jets flew training missions over Belarus that neighbours Ukraine to the north and paratroopers held shooting drills at firing ranges there as part of massive war games that the West feared could be used as cover for an invasion of Ukraine.

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Somalia says al-Shabab attack kills five outside capital

The al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabab often targets Mogadishu

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Sri Lankan Human Rights Commission calls for abolition of anti-terror law PTA

Enacted in 1979, the PTA allows authorities to make warrantless arrests and searches if a person is suspected of involvement in a "terrorist activity.”

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India, Philippines reaffirm strong commitment to multi-faceted partnership

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar concluded his first visit to the key Southeast Asian country

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Ethiopia lifts state of emergency early, citing calming war

Ethiopian lawmakers have voted to end the country’s three-month state of emergency as mediation efforts continue to end the deadly war in the north

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Analysis | Is a Russian attack on Ukraine imminent?

Last time when Moscow made a large military intervention –in Afghanistan in 1979 – it didn’t end well. So, is Putin ready to take such a risk on Ukraine?

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Sri Lankan FM to visit India to formalise economic relief package

“The close integration of our economy with India would be very beneficial, one third of our tourist arrivals are from India.”

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Watch | How floating schools help flooded villages in Bangladesh

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Russia says pulling back some forces from Ukraine border

The move came amid an intense diplomatic effort to avert a feared Russian invasion of its pro-Western neighbour and after Moscow amassed more than 1,00,000 troops near Ukraine’s borders

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Ukraine tensions | Russian Foreign Minister urges more talks with West

Russia’s top diplomat has advised President Vladimir Putin to continue talks with the West on Russian security demands amid tensions over Ukraine

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Key U.S.-Canada border crossing reopens after COVID protests

The demonstrations in Canada have sparked similar movements in France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand

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Turkey President Erdogan visits the UAE for first time in a decade

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen in West Bank clashes

Soldiers and border police had entered the village "to demolish the floor of the residence in which the terrorist Muhammad Jaradat resided", Israeli army said in a statement

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China hits out at ‘irresponsible’ remarks after Jaishankar’s criticism of border actions

In Melbourne, the External Affairs Minister said Beijing has violated agreements by amassing troops

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Ukraine vows to keep airspace open despite Russia threat

Infrastructure Ministry convenes emergency meeting to counter threat of Ukraine being cut off from international flights

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Germany's Scholz to warn Russia of 'heavy consequences' if Ukraine attacked, source says

“The chancellor will make clear that any attack on Ukraine will have heavy consequences.”

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Deuba government faces major challenge over American deadline on ratifying compact

Differences between PM, Prachanda over U.S. grant imperil ruling coalition. Projects include cross-border electricity trade with India

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Four missing Afghan women activists released

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Prominent Sri Lankan legislators call for ‘orderly renegotiation’ of foreign debt to combat crisis

Seek “strong social welfare measures” to protect poor families 

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Turkmenistan to hold polls after hints of succession plan

Election announced for March 12

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Thousands protest vaccine mandates in Australian capital

Thousands protest vaccine mandates in capital Canberra in a largely peaceful act

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Myanmar junta to free prisoners

Military chief ‘pardons’ 814 detainees as part of routine order ahead of holidays

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Biden to press Putin amid war fears

U.S. says a military action could come ‘any day’; Russia pulls some of its diplomats from Ukraine

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Freedom Convoy | Truckers in arms

Protests against the vaccine mandate have paralysed Canada’s capital

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Eileen Gu | Rising sports star

How a U.S.-born athlete became the face of China’s Winter Olympics

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African Union | Amidst a wave of coups and a pandemic

Civil conflicts, Islamist insurgencies, a rising number of military takeovers and the COVID-19 outbreak all pose serious challenges to the AU

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U.S. moves to free $7 billion in Afghan assets to aid Afghan people, 9/11 victims

Steps come amid mounting pressure in Congress for the Biden administration to use the frozen Afghan reserves

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Joe Biden urges Americans to leave Ukraine

‘This is a very different situation and things could go crazy quickly,’ he said

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Explosion near mosque kills 1, wounds 7 in Afghanistan

Explosion went off while dozens of worshippers had gathered inside the mosque for Friday prayers

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U.S. says Russia could invade Ukraine during Winter Olympics

We’re in a window when an invasion could begin at any time and, to be clear, that includes during the Olympics, says Antony Blinken

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Beijing says Quad a tool to contain China, stoke confrontation

China, which has territorial disputes with many countries in the strategic Indo-Pacific region, has been opposing the Quad alliance since its formation.

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Lata Mangeshkar’s voice carried divinity: Pakistani historian Fakir Syed Aijazuddin

“Mangeshkar’s voice was a gift from God as one could hear divinity in it and to listen to her was a privilege,” he said.

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India, Australia hold talks on free trade pact

The two sides have agreed to conclude the long-pending CECA by the end of 2022

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French watchdog says Google Analytics poses data privacy risks

Google has previously said that Google Analytics doesn't track people across the Internet.

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India expresses concern over 'anti-India' activities in U.K., seeks proactive action

India also impressed upon the U.K. authorities the need to expedite pending extradition cases

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China planning more than 50 space launches in 2022

Last month, CASC said China will complete the building of the space station this year.

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Special relationship with Afghan people, UNSC resolution to continue to guide Afghan policy: India

Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said this in Rajya Sabha

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Libyan PM survives assassination attempt

Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah's car was targetted with bullets while he was returning home, sources close to him told Reuters.

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Jaishankar heads for Quad meet with vaccines, tech, China on agenda

The MEA said four Foreign Ministers will “exchange views on regional strategic issues given their shared vision of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.”

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SpaceX satellites falling out of orbit after solar storm

Each satellite weighs less than 575 pounds (260 kilograms).

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Terror groups enjoy greater freedom in Afghanistan than any time in recent history: U.N. report

The dreaded Islamic State terrorist group aims to position itself as the “chief rejectionist force” in Afghanistan, expands into neighbouring Central and South Asian countries and is viewed by the Taliban as its primary armed threat: U.N. report

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Antony Blinken lands in Australia ahead of Indo-Pacific meeting

The visit comes as tensions between Washington and Moscow continue to escalate over Ukraine.

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Explained | What is SWIFT and why is Russia being threatened with exclusion from the service?

SWIFT is a messaging network used by banks and financial institutions globally for quick and faultless exchange of information pertaining to financial transactions

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Committed to concluding interim FTA with India, says Australian Minister Dan Tehan

Minister to arrive in Delhi today as talks reach crucial phase

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New COVID-19 test in China with shorter result duration

Chinese scientists say they have developed a new coronavirus test that is accurate as a PCR lab test but gives results within four minutes.In a peer-r

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U.S. approves upgrade for Taiwan missile

The United States has approved a possible $100 million sale of equipment and services to Taiwan to “sustain, maintain, and improve” the Patriot missil

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13 million face severe hunger in Horn of Africa: UN

Drought conditions have left an estimated 13 million people facing severe hunger in the Horn of Africa, according to the United Nations World Food Pro

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EU joins chips race with €43-billion bid to rival Asia

Bloc aims for 20% of global market by quadrupling efforts

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Macron sees path to ease Russia crisis

In Kiev, the French leader says Putin told him that Russia ‘would not be the source of an escalation’

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Sri Lankans increasingly recognise India as a true, reliable friend, says GL Peiris

Economic assistance, development partnership and fisheries conflict figure in bilateral talks in New Delhi

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Oxfam says battle over Yemeni city displaced 1,00,000 people

The stark warning underscored how the fighting over Marib has worsening an already dire humanitarian situation of the displaced, Oxfam said.

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China locks down southern city as omicron variant surges

Classes have been suspended, non-essential businesses closed and mass testing of residents ordered.

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U.S. and Russia clash over use and impact of UN sanctions

U.N. political chief Rosemary DiCarlo told the council that there are 14 U.N. sanctions regimes.

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Israel police used spyware on Benjamin Netanyahu’s son, aides: Report

In recent days, Israeli media have reported that spyware was used against a key witness in Mr. Netanyahu’s corruption trial.

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Sri Lankan court grants bail to long-held rights lawyer in 2019 Easter bombings

Hejaaz Hizbullah was arrested by Sri Lankan security forces under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) on April 14, 2020 for his alleged involvement in the Easter suicide bombings

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Iran shuts down news website over image of decapitated woman

According to the report, a media supervisory board on Sunday decided to close Rokna website because of its continuing to “publish images and issues that violate public decency.”

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COVID-19 | Nepal to reopen schools, other venues as coronavirus cases fall

The Nepalese government imposed tough restrictions last month as coronavirus cases broke records, fuelled by the omicron variant.

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Former dictator Ferdinand Marcos’ son aims to restore family pride in Philippines election

With official campaigning beginning on February 8, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (64) holds a double-digit lead in the polls, three months ahead of the May 9 elections

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African Union slams ‘wave’ of coups, dodges Israel vote

Four putsches in a calender year unprecedented: AU chief

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Canada protests against COVID curbs gain steam

Counter-protesters gather in Ottowa

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China, Pak. hit out at ‘unilateral’ Kashmir moves

Joint statement following Xi, Imran talks in Beijing says both sides will back each other on “core interests”

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U.S. airborne infantry troops in Poland amid Ukraine tension

The airborne infantry troops of the 82nd Airborne Division, that can rapidly deploy within 18 hours and conduct parachute assaults to secure key objectives, were expected at at the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport

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Officials: Russia at 70 % of Ukraine military buildup

U.S. officials have said in recent weeks that a Russian invasion could overwhelm Ukraine's military relatively quickly.

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North Korea seeks to produce material for nukes

The experts said North Korea “continued to seek material, technology and know-how for these programs overseas, including through cyber means and joint scientific research.”

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Police: 1 dead, 4 injured in shooting at Virginia hookah bar

Police did not identify the deceased person or any of the people who were injured in the shooting

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Insecurity a top issue as African leaders meet in Ethiopia

The summit in the Ethiopian capital is expected to gather support for Africa’s push toward permanent representation on the UNSC.

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Xi says China, Egypt hold ‘similar visions and strategies’

The Beijing meeting comes as el-Sisi’s government is seeking closer ties with China while it distances itself from the U.S. and other Western states

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Fire hits Russian Embassy in Manila, employees evacuated

More than a dozen firetrucks helped to extinguish the blaze in the upscale and tightly guarded Dasmarinas village.

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Beijing Olympics | Xi to meet with leaders of Serbia, Egypt

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic are among more than a dozen world leaders who attended the opening ceremony on Friday night

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Turmoil as Peru leader sets second Cabinet overhaul this week

The President’s struggles this week have only added to earlier doubts raised about the political neophyte’s ability to lead a nation.

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China, Russia hail ‘new era’ in relations

Joint statement after Xi-Putin talks slams NATO, U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy

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Russia-Ukraine crisis: how is India affected? | Worldview with Suhasini Haidar

Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar takes a closer look at Russia-NATO tensions over Ukraine, and what it could mean for India

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Secretary of State Blinken heading to Australia for Quad ministerial meeting

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa, are expected to attend

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Myanmar piles on 11th corruption charge against Suu Kyi

Myanmar has been in the grip of an armed resistance after security forces used lethal force to put down widespread nonviolent demonstrations.

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Hong Kong activist Koo Sze-yiu arrested ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics protest

In an invite Koo had stated that China had pressed on with the Beijing Winter Games while ignoring “unjust” cases of imprisonment in Hong Kong.

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India’s diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics applauded on Capitol Hill

India’s diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing was praised on both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill. New Delhi’s move was a reaction t

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New U.S. envoy to Japan meets Fumio Kishida, vows to deepen alliance

The two discussed China’s increasingly assertive military actions and North Korea’s escalating missile tests.

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Russia deploys more troops in Belarus, says NATO

NATO: 30,000 combat troops are in Ukraine’s northern neighbour for joint drill

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Jaffna fishermen hold protest opposing Indian trawling

2 Sri Lankans were killed ‘in a clash’ with Indian fishermen

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Export Import Bank of India, Sri Lanka sign $500-million loan agreement

The Sri Lankan government is expected to invite bids from Indian suppliers soon to finalise its import

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Afghan universities reopen with trickle of women attending

Universities reopen under Taliban

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U.S. sends military aid to UAE after Houthi attacks

Warship, fighter jets part of package

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U.S., NATO offer trust-building steps to Russia, say leaked files

However, West reiterates that Ukraine has right to apply to join its alliance

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Kabul bomber was on a suicide mission to India in 2017

Was deported after CIA tip-off

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‘Between the two Olympics, China has seen a fundamental shift in every sense,’ says Vijay Gokhale

From domestic politics to foreign policy, China has changed dramatically since 2008, says the former Foreign Secretary

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UN, rights groups blame Taliban for missing journalists

Several Afghan scribes have also been beaten while covering rallies not approved by authorities

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Myanmar protesters defy junta with strike and clapping protests on coup anniversary

The military takeover has triggered mass protests and a crackdown on dissent in Myanmar

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Violence, protests mark anniversary of Myanmar army rule

Photos and video on social media showed that a countrywide “silent strike” had emptied out streets in Myanmar's largest city of Yangon and other towns; clashes and violence were reported as well

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Sri Lankan Navy detains 21 Indian fishermen, confiscates 2 trawlers

They have been charged for poaching in the territorial waters of the island nation

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David Attenborough, WHO, Tsikhanouskaya among nominees for Nobel Peace Prize

Also among the candidates for the accolade are Pope Francis,the Myanmar National Unity Government formed by opponents of last year's coup and Tuvalu's foreign minister Simon Kofe

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Year of violence has hardened positions in Myanmar: U.N. special envoy

Noeleen Heyzer said around 1,500 civilians have been killed in the past year and the number of internally displaced people rose from more than 3,20,000 at the end of 2021 to over 4,00,000 now.

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