Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders to meet amid fighting

Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev will meet in Brussels on April 6 for talks to end the decades-long conflict over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says defense is at a 'turning point'

Talks between Ukraine and Russia were set to resume on Friday according to the head of the Ukrainian delegation

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United Nations seeks record $4.4B for Afghans struggling under Taliban rule

The appeal is three times what the agency sought for Afghanistan a year earlier, a request that was exceeded once donors saw the needs that would have to be met after the Taliban takeover

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Sri Lanka runs out of diesel, faces longest-ever blackout

The lack of foreign currency has sparked Sri Lanka’s worst economic downturn since independence; hits diesel and electricity

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Israel raids West Bank refugee camp; two Palestinians killed

The raid came two days after a Palestinian from a village near Jenin shot and killed five people in central Israel, part of a wave of attacks in recent days that have left a total of 11 people dead

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China Eastern Airlines Boeing crash | Search finds 49,000 pieces of plane

The director of aviation safety for the Civil Aviation Administration of China, said important parts including the horizontal stabiliser, engine and remains of the right wing tip had been recovered

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Decoding the ‘historic’ Arab-Israeli conference attended by U.S. Secretary of State | In Focus podcast

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Imran Khan suffers setback as key coalition partner sides with opposition ahead of no-trust vote

The Khan government effectively lost majority after the MQM-P with its seven members decided to join the opposition.

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Britain to withdraw judges from Hong Kong’s top court

Britain says it will withdraw its judges from Hong Kong’s top court, saying that remaining would “legitimise oppression.”

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Sri Lanka plunges into 10-hour daily power cut as fuel crisis worsens

The island nation has been facing a seven-hour power outage since the beginning of the month.

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Six security personnel killed, 22 injured in terror attack in Pakistan

Terrorists attack FC line in Tank district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province bordering south Waziristan

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Gunman kills 5 in third attack in Israel in a week

Israeli officials say at least five people have been killed by a gunman who opened fire in a crowded city in central Israel

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Russian rocket blasts hole in Mykolaiv administration building in southern Ukraine

An image showed a large hole in the side of the building.

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Half of Shanghai in lockdown to curb COVID-19 outbreak

Eastern half of China's financial hub, Shanghai, went into lockdown as it became a COVID hotspot in the recent days.

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The View from India | Wang Yi comes to India

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Saudi Arabia’s ability to ensure energy security is no longer guaranteed: Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman

“Earlier, we, along with our friends in the UAE, worked on a collective effort to assure and ensure energy security. These pillars are no longer there,” the Minister said

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Israeli PM Bennett's India visit postponed

The decision comes after he had tested positive for COVID-19

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European Union wants to end golden passport schemes, targets Russians

European Commission recommends taking away residence permits to Russian or Belarusian citizens supporting the war

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PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif tables no-trust motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan in Pak Parliament

Deputy Speaker Suri who was chairing the session in the absence of Speaker Asad Qaidar, prorogued the session until 4 pm March 31.

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British Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss to visit India on March 31

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Putin-Zelensky talks would be ‘counterproductive’, Moscow says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had called for a direct meeting with the Russian President

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Oscars 2022: At a pugnacious Oscars, Apple’s feel-good ‘CODA’ triumphs

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Jaishankar visits Lanka IOC to take stock of fuel supply situation

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Islamic State claims killing of 2 in Israel, 2nd rampage in a week

The militant Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a shooting in central Israel that police say killed two people and wounded four

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India, UAE trade pact may come into force from May 1: Goyal

Key areas of India's interest are computer related services, audio visual, education, health, tourism, travel, professionals services like nursing, engineering, and accountancy.

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IMF chief warns of unrest caused by crisis

Kristalina Georgieva said Russia's invasion and the resulting sanctions on Moscow have forced the world's poorest to bear the worst

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran to hold show of strength in Islamabad as no-trust vote looms

Imran Khan is heading a coalition government and he can be removed if some of the partners decide to switch sides

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Russia sowing a deep hatred among Ukrainians, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has ground into a war of attrition in many places, with the toll on civilians rising

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Jaishankar calls on Maldivian President Solih; discusses special partnership between the two countries

Mr. Jaishankar said he was privileged to join President Solih in the inauguration of the National College of Police and Law Enforcement (NCPLE), which underlines India’s strong support for law enforcement.

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With invite to Myanmar FM, BIMSTEC steps out of shadows, out of line with ASEAN

It is better to engage Myanmar rather than isolate the country, says Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary.

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Second black box found in China Eastern plane crash

The second “black box” will help investigators determine what caused the plane to nosedive into a forested moutainside

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What are the complex geopolitical questions underpinning the Russia-Ukraine crisis? | In Focus podcast

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Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen's Houthis after Jiddah attack

The Houthis said the coalition airstrikes hit a power plant, a fuel supply station and the state-run social insurance office in the capital.

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Russian forces take Chernobyl workers' town; fighting in centre of Mariupol

Intense fighting was reported in a number of places on Saturday, suggesting there would be no swift let-up in the conflict

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Russia fuelling nuclear arms race, says Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy also called on Qatar to increase production of natural gas to counter Russian efforts to use energy as a weapon.

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Ukraine military imposes longer curfew till Monday morning in Kyiv

Mayor Vitali Klitschko said in an online post that the decision was made by the Ukrainian military

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Jaishankar to visit Maldives and Sri Lanka from March 26-30

The External Affairs Minister will arrive in Male first on March 26 

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Russia hits Ukraine fuel storage site outside Kyiv

Kyiv's emergencies ministry said there was no threat of the fire spreading outside the oil depo

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Where all in the world is Covid-19 raging now?

BA.2 is a subvariant of Omicron strain that has been classified as a “variant of concern” by the WHO.

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Sri Lanka newspaper halts printing amid shortages

Without enough newsprint, The Island suspends print edition 

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Watch| Are the Geneva Conventions breached in the Russia-Ukraine War?

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Pakistan’s National Assembly session adjourned without tabling of no-trust motion against PM Imran Khan

The voting on the resolution should be held at least three to seven days after it has been laid before the National Assembly

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Philippines vote campaign starts amid violence, coronavirus fears

Nearly 66 million Filipinos in the country and more than 1.6 million abroad have registered to vote in the May 9 elections for more than 18,000 local government and congressional posts

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Document indicates China could boost military in Solomons

The Solomon Islands revealed on March 25 that it had signed a policing cooperation agreement with China

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North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile: South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in

It was a “breach of the suspension of intercontinental ballistic missile launches promised by Chairman Kim Jong Un to the international community,” Moon said in a statement

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Russian regulator blocks Google News, cites Ukraine conflict

Russia could come under heavy scrutiny after reports emerged that google could not be accessed in the country, while a new Russian law makes it illegal to report any event that could discredit the Russian military

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Ukraine president pleads for worldwide show of support

Mr. Zelenskyy said he would speak to NATO members by video to ask the alliance to provide “effective and unrestricted” support to Ukraine

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Jamaica PM tells royal couple island will seek independence

Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness has told Prince William and Kate that the British commonwealth intends to become fully independent in an unexpected announcement that comes as other countries consider cutting ties with the monarchy

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India, 12 others abstain in UNSC on vote on Russian-led draft resolution on Ukraine

The Russian resolution, which makes no reference to its invasion of Ukraine, calls upon all parties concerned to allow safe and unhindered passage to destinations outside of Ukraine

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Abel prize for 2022 goes to American mathematician Dennis P. Sullivan

One of Abel prize winner Dennis Parnell Sullivan’s key breakthroughs is in developing a new way of understanding rational homotopy theory, a subfield of algebraic topology

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Taiwan considers extending four-month military conscription

Taiwan Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said the government would not implement any changes immediately but he vowed it would release the results of its internal research regardless of what it decides

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Explained | Who is Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe, imprisoned in Iran for six years?

Nazanin Ratcliffe returned to the UK after being held in Tehran for almost six years on charges of plotting against the government, two others were also released simultaneously

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A new fund directs its support to Ukraine's long-term needs

Open Society Foundations has launched the Ukraine Democracy Fund with a $25 million pledge, in hopes of raising $100 million

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In 11th hour decision Taliban hold to ban on girls education

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Prince William, Kate’s official visit to Jamaica | Protesters raise fists with ‘Seh Yuh Sorry!’ and ‘Apologize now!’ slogans

The protest in front of the British High Commission comes a couple of days after prominent leaders in Jamaica publicised a letter demanding that Britain apologise and award its former colony slavery reparations

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Indian nuns working for Missionaries of Charity in Kyiv running short on food, but remain determined to continue

Sister Rosela Nuthangi and Sister Ann Frida from Aizwal along with three sisters from other nations are currently looking after 37 homeless Ukrainians and a student from Kerala in a storehouse in Kyiv.

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China Eastern Airlines Boeing crash | Search at site suspended amid rain

Crews worked to pump water from the pit created when the plane hit the ground, but their efforts were suspended around mid-morning because small landslides were possible on the steep, slick slopes

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Power outage alert in Japan amid earthquake damage, cold weather

“Last week’s quake caused temporary power outages, but it has been restored since. The grid was being severely strained by the unusual snow and cold,” officials said.

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Explained | What is the World Happiness Report?

The World Happiness Report presents the people’s qualitative assessment of their lives through quantitative indicators.

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Explainer | What is happening in Venezuela?

UN Human Rights Council has called on member states to “scale up pressure” on Venezuelan authorities and call for free and fair elections in the country.

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Hate posts against politicians | Germany conducts raids; questions more than 100 suspects

The Frankfurt prosecutor's office and the Federal Criminal Police Office said that the raids resulted from an analysis of over 600 posts on social media for criminal content

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Pakistan, China sign agreements to further strengthen 'iron-clad friendship'

The agreements were inked in Islamabad after the meeting between Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

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Sri Lanka turns to China for further $2.5–billion assistance

Island nation battling an unprecedented economic crisis for months now

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Expect an uptick in COVID-19 cases in US due to new BA.2 variant, warns Fauci

Indian-origin US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Sunday expressed concern over the lack of funding to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

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Australian PM Scott Morrison expressed understanding of India's position on Ukraine: Foreign Secretary Shringla

The Foreign Secretary said Mr. Morrison and PM Modi felt that the conflict should not be a reason for diverting attention from the Indo-Pacific

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ASEAN special envoy visits Myanmar on a mission to facilitate peacemaking in the troubled nation

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China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 with 132 on board crashes in southern China

Teams searching for survivors and casualties as yet unknown from crash of China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737

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China militarised at least three islands in the disputed South China Sea: U.S. Indo-Pacific commander

The top U.S. commander says China has armed them with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missile systems, laser and jamming equipment and fighter jets

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Saudi Arabia says Yemen rebels target its energy facilities

Saudi state-run media says that Yemen’s Houthi rebels have unleashed a barrage of drone and missile strikes on Saudi Arabia that targeted various faceilities including a liquified natural gas plant

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Russia says it has again fired hypersonic missiles in Ukraine

On Saturday, Russia said it had used the Kinzhal hypersonic missile

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Shooting at Arkansas car show kills at least 1, wounds 20

Police in Arkansas say at least one person has been killed and 20 people wounded in a shooting outside a car show

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Ukraininan officials say art school used as shelter for 400 people bombed by Russians

Authorities in the besieged Ukrainian port city of Mariupol say that the Russian military has bombed an art school where about 400 people had taken refuge

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Russian cosmonauts: suits are not inspired by Ukrainian flag

When three Russian cosmonauts arrived at the International Space Station wearing yellow flight suits with blue accents, some saw a message in them wearing the colors of the Ukrainian flag

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Clearing live ordnance in Ukraine will take years: Ukraine Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky

Denys Monastyrsky said the country will need Western assistance to carry out the massive undertaking after the war

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Adani Group entering country through back door, says Sri Lanka’s Opposition

SJB slams Rajapaksa govt. for “pampering PM Modi’s notorious friends”

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Pakistan military establishment not taking sides in current political crisis: Shebhaz Sharif

Shehbaz Sharif also insisted that though Opposition parties wanted him to be the interim Prime Minister, the final decision would be made by PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif

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Japan PM Kishida to stress unity on Ukraine in meet with PM Modi

Japan has imposed sanctions on dozens of Russian individuals and organisations since the Ukraine invasion.

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Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Pakistan Political Turmoil

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U.S. President Biden nominates Indian-American diplomat Puneet Talwar as his envoy to Morocco

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Hong Kong's COVID-19 infections exceed one million amid outbreak

Health officials reported 20,079 confirmed infections on March 18, taking the total since the start of the pandemic to 10,16,944

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Australian PM says situation in Ukraine to figure in his talks with his Indian counterpart Modi

Mr. Morrison said ways to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties and harness new economic opportunities to support mutual economic recovery and growth will also be discussed at the summit

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Taliban detain journalists over report on TV show censoring

An Afghan journalist says that Taliban intelligence men came in the night to arrest three staff of TOLO TV, one of Afghanistan’s largest television stations

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Explained | Chemical and biological weapons: what international regulations bind Russia?

The country had signed the Chemical Weapons Convention in 1997, agreeing to destroy its stockpile of chemical weapons 

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Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of stalling talks: Kremlin

Mr. Peskov said it was still early to talk about an agreement that Russian and Ukrainian negotiators could sign

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Russian strikes hit outskirts of Ukrainian capital and Lviv

Russian forces are pressing their assault Ukrainian cities, as world leaders push for an investigation of the Kremlin’s repeat attacks on civilian targets

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Biden looks to assess where Xi stands on Russia war

Both leaders are set to speak on Friday

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Pakistan PM Imran Khan faces revolt from within his ruling party ahead of no-trust vote

The National Assembly session for the move is expected to be convened on March 21 and the voting is likely to be held on March 28

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PM Modi to hold virtual summit with Australian counterpart on March 21

Prime Minister Modi and Australian PM Morrison will hold the second India-Australia virtual summit on March 21

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A season of protests in Sri Lanka as crisis worsens

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British PM meets Saudi, UAE leaders as war roils oil prices

Mr. Johnson, himself a former journalist, promised to raise human rights issues with Prince Mohammed, but also stressed Britain's "very important relationship" with the oil-rich Gulf.

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WHO: New COVID deaths fell 17% last week, but cases rising

The World Health Organization says the number of new coronavirus deaths reported worldwide fell by 17% in the last week even as COVID-19 infections rose

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UN seeks $4.27 billion in appeal for war-ravaged Yemen

A United Nations appeal for Yemen is aiming at raising $4.27 billion to alleviate what it describes as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with 161,000 people likely to experience famine there in 2022

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Stop attacking Ukraine if Moscow is serious about diplomacy, U.S. NSA Jake Sullivan tells Russian counterpart Gen. Nikolay Patrushev

In addition to opposing the invasion of Ukraine, Mr. Sullivan told Mr. Patrushev that the U.S. would continue to impose costs on Russia, and “reinforce NATO’s eastern flank” in consultation with allies.

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Zelenskyy repeats call for no-fly zone, security aid, sanctions on Russia in address to U.S. Congress

At one point during his remarks, Mr. Zelenskyy played U.S lawmakers a video showing scenes from Ukraine before and after the war.

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Watch | What is global pandemic treaty?

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Protesters blame Sri Lanka leader for severe economic crisis

Tens of thousands of protesters have demonstrated in Sri Lanka’s capital, calling for the President to resign as the country suffers its worst economic crisis within memory

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Basil Rajapaksa meets Modi

Announcement on further $ 1 billion Indian assistance to Sri Lanka expected soon

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The View from India | Misfired missile

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U.S., China clash over Beijing’s support to Russia

Top officials Jake Sullivan and Yang Jiechi hold talks in Rome

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No indication firing of missile from India into Pakistan 'anything other than accidental': U.S.

"We have no indication as you also heard from our Indian partners that this incident was anything other than an accident"

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Ukraine, Russia cite progress in talks; attacks continue

Russian missiles hit a base near Polish border, killing 35 people

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NITTTR launches training for technical teachers under ITEC

30 Sri Lankans are participating in the online session that began on Monday

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Maldives lifts health emergency and mandatory mask rule

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Five Indian students killed in Canada road accident

The victims, aged between 21 and 24 years, were all students in the Greater Toronto and Montreal areas, the police said

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Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Russian airstrike escalates offensive in western Ukraine

Here are the latest developments from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict

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Russia seeks military equipment from China after Ukraine invasion -reports

The Washington Post said the unidentified U.S. officials did not state the kind of weaponry that had been requested or how China had responded

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With foreign students out of Ukraine, Russia intensifies attack on major cities

The educational centres of Ukraine emerged as an important source of revenue for the country over the last three post-Soviet decades

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U.S. journalist shot dead in Ukraine: medic, witnesses

Another American jornalist was wounded alongside a Ukrainian who was in the same car

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Russian airstrike hits base in western Ukraine, kills 35

Local officials in western Ukraine say a Russian airstrike on a military training base that has hosted NATO drills killed at least 35 people and wounded 134

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After port terminal deal, Adani group bags power projects in Sri Lanka

New Delhi resorting to ‘diplomatic blackmail’ says popular Colombo newspaper

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China's daily Covid cases hit two-year high; reports nearly 2,000 new infections

The Chinese mainland on Saturday reported 1,807 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases

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Turkey, Armenia agree to press ahead with mending fences

Ararat Mirzoyan met with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu on the sidelines of a diplomacy forum near the Turkish Mediterranean city of Antalya during a rare visit to Turkey

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Sanctions on Russia, what is the impact on India? | Worldview with Suhasini Haidar

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Sri Lanka’s state-run oil and gas entity Ceylon Petroleum raises fuel prices

Lanka IOC had raised petrol and diesel prices by 50 Rupees and 75 Rupees respectively

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NTPC returns to Sri Lanka’s Sampur with solar project

Firm inks pact with Ceylon Electricity Board

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Japan marks 11 years since quake, tsunami, nuclear disaster

At 2:46 p.m., the moment a magnitude 9.0 quake struck on March 11, 2011, triggering a massive tsunami, the people observed a moment of silence.

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Google-Facebook “Jedi Blue“ deal under probe in EU

At the heart of the probe in EU is the Google code-named “Jedi Blue” deal that could potentially exclude other ad tech services that compete with Google’s “Open Bidding” software. 

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Ukraine crisis accelerating need for France, Europe to rethink value, supply chains: French Minister

It is a major crisis in Europe in terms of defence issues, since Second World War, says Franck Riester

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Lava flows as Indonesia's Mount Merapi continues to erupt

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi is continuing to erupt, forcing authorities to halt tourism and mining activities on the slopes of the country’s most active volcano

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Pakistan summons India’s diplomat over alleged violation of airspace by ‘Indian-origin projectile’

The Indian diplomat was told about the alleged violation of its airspace by an Indian-origin “super-sonic flying object” which entered into Pakistan on March 9.

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Supersonic projectile from India entered our airspace: Pakistan

It fell near Mian Channu in Khanewal district damaging civilian property, claims Pak. Military

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Iran rejects curbs on its defensive power, regional presence

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Russia says China refuses to supply aircraft parts after sanctions

Russia's aviation sector is being squeezed by Western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine

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Putin says Russia continues all energy exports, including through Ukraine

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At the Colombo Security Conclave, Doval calls for regional response to maritime challenges

Addressing the fifth NSA­-level talks in Maldives, he said ‘our national security is deeply intertwined with our collective security aspirations in this region’

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Moscow may engage in false flag chemical and biological attacks in Ukraine: White House

Russia claimed that U.S. had bio­weapons labs in Ukraine

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No progress on Ukraine ceasefire in Lavrov-Kuleba meeting

The meeting, in the southern Turkish resort of Antalya was the highest-level contact between the two sides since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.

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How Russia-Ukraine conflict is shaping Biden’s view on cryptocurrency

The Biden administration has argued that Russia won’t be able to make up for the loss of U.S. and European business by turning to cryptocurrency.

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How Russia-Ukraine conflict is shaping Biden’s view on cryptocurrency

The Biden administration has argued that Russia won’t be able to make up for the loss of U.S. and European business by turning to cryptocurrency.

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Ukraine should learn Afghanistan lessons, should not get involved in big power games, says Hamid Karzai

Former Afghan President also calls on India to reopen embassy, reengage with Afghanistan

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Air raid sirens in Kyiv; Russians pressure cities

Ukraine’s general staff of the armed forces said in a statement that it was building up defenses in cities in the north, south and east, and that forces around Kyiv, the capital

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Shackleton’s ship ‘Endurance’ found beneath Antarctic ice, 100 years on

Despite being stranded on the ice, the 28-man crew of the “Endurance” made it back home alive and theirs is considered one of the great survival stories of human history

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South Korea reins in Google and Apple’s app store dominance

The rules, called the enforcement ordinance, will take effect from March 15. 

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Pakistan's opposition leaders submit no-confidence motion against PM Imran Khan

The motion document was signed by about 100 lawmakers

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Indian students in Ukraine's Sumy head to Poltava in buses, hope to be in safe zone soon

Sumy has been witnessing intense fighting between Russian and Ukrainian troops for days now

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Zelensky says he spoke to Modi to put an end to war

In a televised address, he claims that he has no intention of leaving Ukraine

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches 2nd satellite: Reports

Noor means “light” in Farsi. The Guard launched its first Noor satellite in 2020

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South Korea reins in Apple and Google’s app store dominance

The rules, called the enforcement ordinance, will take effect from March 15. 

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U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up Baltic assurance tour as Ukraine war rages

“We will defend every square inch of NATO territory if it comes under attack, if it's on the receiving end of aggression,” Mr. Blinken told Estonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets

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U. S. assures Baltics of NATO protection against Russia

U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's opened his Baltic tour in Vilnius

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Former Pakistani President Rafiq Tarar dies at 92

Condolences came from across the political spectrum in Pakistan on the news of the veteran politician’s demise

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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi says U.S. wants ‘Indo-Pacific NATO’

‘Setbacks’ in India-China relations do not suit both countries, says Wang

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Explained | Russia’s new law criminalising ‘fake news’ about the military, and its consequences

The law threatens 15 years in prison for manufacturing and distribution of false information that leads to “socially dangerous consequences”

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Blinken vows U.S. support to wary Moldova as Ukraine war rages

Antony Blinken is in Moldova pledging America’s support to the small Western-leaning former Soviet republic that is coping with an influx of refugees from Ukraine

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U.S. 'working actively' on deal for Polish fighter jets to Ukraine

The deal could involve Poland handing over its MIG-29s, a Soviet/Russian-made jet Ukrainian pilots are familiar with, and the U.S. would provide its F-16 fighters as replacements.

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Mariupol evacuation fails for second day

Ukraine, Russia trade blame for ceasefire failure; Putin speaks with Turkish and French Presidents

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‘We are very concerned for the whole healthcare system in Ukraine’

The sick, wounded, and young mothers, rest on blankets and mattresses on the floor without proper hospital beds, says the director of Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition

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Analysis: U.S. rivalry drives China’s Ukraine calculus

One consistent theme in China’s messaging since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been highlighting U.S. responsibility for the crisis.

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Ukraine crisis leads to 'disturbing' reports of racism against students: Nelson Mandela Foundation

Indian, South African, Nigerian and students of other nationalities have been debarred from using transport to reach neighbouring Poland as thousands of Ukrainianians fled the country.

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Limited Russian ceasefire revived in two Ukrainian cities

Safe passage corridors for residents of the besieged port city of Mariupol and the city of Volnovakha would reopen on Sunday

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Sri Lankan Tamil fishermen urge Chief Minister Stalin to come up with a progressive solution to conflict

Long-festering problem ‘a threat’ to the two Tamil communities’ historically strong relationship

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Evacuations halted in Ukraine area where ceasefire pledged

“The Russian side is not holding to the ceasefire and has continued firing on Mariupol itself and on its surrounding area"

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Watch | Indian Students from Sumy State University, Ukraine

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Watch | What is happening at the end of the world?

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Islamic State claims responsibility for Shia mosque attack in Pakistan

The death toll on Saturday rose to 62 after five more people injured in the explosion succumbed to their wounds

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Explained | What happened at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant?

Russia shelled the buildings around Europe’s largest Nuclear power plant, located in Ukraine early on March 4 

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Russia reports ceasefire in 2 Ukraine areas for evacuations

Russian state media say Russia's military is observing a temporary cease-fire in two areas of Ukraine to allow civilians to evacuate

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Explainer: How dangerous was Russia's nuclear plant strike?

Russian shelling of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant that sparked a fire at one of its six reactors has raised fears of a disaster that could affect all of central Europe for decades, like the 1986 Chernobyl meltdown

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Who are Russia’s oligarchs?

As Russia’s military aggression in neighbouring Ukraine continues in its second week, several western nations have sanctioned the country’s wealthy elite known as ‘oligarchs’, who have become a major focus-point amid the invasion

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As war rages, Paralympics Games open in Beijing without Russia

Paralympics organisers initially announced that Russians and Belarusians would be allowed to compete in Beijing, but reversed course one day before the opening and expelled athletes from both countries

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Fuel shortage, power outages aggravate Sri Lanka’s economic crisis

Long queues of vehicle users lining up outside petrol sheds has become a frequent sight in capital Colombo and in several other parts of the country

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Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank puts Russia, Belarus projects ‘on hold’

The AIIB said in a statement it “is a multilateral organisation created by an international treaty, and adherence to international law lies at the very core of our institution.”

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Russians, Belarusians out of Paralympics amid boycott risk

Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from competing at the Paralympics because of their countries’ roles in the war in Ukraine

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Explained | The International Criminal Court and the cases it deals with

What is the purpose of the international tribunal, what are the matters it has dealt with in the past and what are the criticisms around it? 

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Singapore residents supports death penalty for some crimes, says Minister

Singapore has some of the world's toughest drug laws as most effective deterrent against crime, with over 50 people currently on death row, according to media sources

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China denies asking Russia to delay Ukraine invasion until post-Olympics, denounces report

Russia had launched an attack on Georgia during the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games, angering some in the Chinese leadership and among the public

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Hong Kong, with record 55,000 COVID-19 cases, plans for mass testing

The mass testing of the entire region is expected to take place by the of the month

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Ukrainians say they are fighting on in biggest city yet claimed by Russia

Western countries are worried that Russian forces are now blasting their way into cities they had expected to easily take.

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Russians, Belarusians to compete as 'neutral athletes' at Beijing Winter Paralympics

The International Paralympic Committee added more restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes when the Paralympics open on Friday, but stopped short of expulsion

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Explained | What is the Foreign Medical Graduates Exam?

Indians earning primary medical qualifications from foreign universities have to clear an exam before practising medicine in the country.

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Myanmar pardons celebrities jailed for anti-military views

The celebrities released include prominent film industry figures Lu Min, Wyne, Pyay Ti Oo, his wife Eaindra Kyaw Zin and popular male model and actor Paing Takhon, a report said

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Pakistan stays on sidelines as UN debates Ukraine crisis: report

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Thousands evacuate worst Australian floods in decades

Tens of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes and many more have been told to prepare to flee as parts of Australia’s southeast coast are inundated by the worst flooding in decades

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