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Russia launches missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv
Kyiv: Russia launched the biggest assault on the Ukrainian capital in weeks by streaking a missile attack on Kyiv early Thursday, injuring at least eight people and damaging several residential buildings and…
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PM Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez Zelensky, supports early end to conflict
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and conveyed India’s consistent support for all efforts for peace and bringing an early end to its ongoing…
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Russia’s presidential elections unique for several reasons
Moscow: For the first time in history, voting in the Russian presidential election is taking place over three days — from Friday to Sunday, media reported. It is the first presidential vote…
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UK advises Ukraine to go on defensive in east, continue targeting Crimea
Kiev: During a visit to Ukraine, UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps and Army Commander Antony Radakin have advised Ukraine’s senior leadership and military commanders on war strategy against the Russia as quoted…
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US House urges passage of Ukraine aid bill by end of next week
Washington: The top Democratic lawmaker in the US House of Representatives has urged the chamber’s GOP members to pass a foreign aid package containing funding for Ukraine by the end of next…
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White House to send new $300 mn weapons package to Ukraine
Washington: The US will send $300 million (£234 million) in military weapons to Ukraine, including ammunition, rockets and anti-aircraft missiles, the White House has said as quoted by media reports. The surprise…
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Promise of high wages lured Gulf-based Indians into Russian-Ukraine war
Hyderabad: Amidst the ongoing Russian-Ukraine war, some Indians hailing from various parts of the country, including Telangana, have been fraudulently recruited to fight along with the Russian army in the warzone. Among…
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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy meets Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh
Riyadh: Ukrainian president Volodomyr on Tuesday, February 27, met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud during a trip to Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. During the meeting, they…
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Canada to allocate USD130mn for Ukraine’s recovery
Kiev: Canada will provide Ukraine with 169 million Canadian dollars (CAD) (about $130 million) for several reconstruction and development programmes, media reported on Sunday. According to Ukrinform news agency reported, this was…
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India urges Russia to ‘discharge’ nationals working as army helpers amid row
New Delhi: India on Friday said it was in touch with Moscow for early “discharge” of Indians working as support staff to the Russian Army, and urged its nationals to stay away from…
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UK extends visas for Ukrainians amid war in Europe
London: The UK government on Sunday extended its visa scheme for war-hit Ukrainians who sought refuge in the country in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, allowing an additional 18-month stay on…