Russia Ukraine War
There is no ambiguity about whether very high inflation devastates society; but economists are not entirely sure how much influence high interest rates hold in controlling inflation.
Updated 01 Jun, 2024 09:07am
Ukrainian President Zelensky says use of US weapons in Russia "a question of time".
Published 31 May, 2024 08:23pm
Tribute paid to services rendered by UN peacekeeping missions in different parts of the world.
Updated 30 May, 2024 09:34am
Moscow has been slowly building ties with the Taliban since they seized power in Aug 2021, though the movement is still officially outlawed in Russia.
Updated 28 May, 2024 11:35am
Ukrainian FM says Russian leader trying to derail peace summit in Switzerland by sending out “phoney signals” about alleged readiness to halt war.
Published 25 May, 2024 12:01am
Dr Agnès Callamard urges Pakistan to uphold its international obligations and safeguard constitutional guarantees ensuring the right to a fair trial.
Updated 21 May, 2024 10:01am
Says China and Russia were “important components of contemporary civilisation”.
Updated 18 May, 2024 08:33am
Russian president issues statement ahead of Beijing visit, which is second in just over six months to China.
Published 15 May, 2024 01:02pm
Troops push back Ukrainian forces by capturing several villages in Kharkiv region.
Published 13 May, 2024 07:38am
“This is a sign of unity, hope and solidarity, we want them to win," says French sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera.
Updated 10 May, 2024 10:53am
"We will not allow anyone to threaten us. Our strategic forces are always in a state of combat readiness,” he says.
Published 09 May, 2024 07:22pm
Russian president now set to overtake Stalin and effectively become Russia’s longest-serving ruler since ‘Empress Catherine the Great’.
Updated 08 May, 2024 10:12am
At least 35 more injured as two vans transporting employees of a nearby factory as well as a passenger vehicle hit.
Updated 07 May, 2024 10:30am
Kremlin says exercise aims to ensure Russia's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Published 06 May, 2024 08:38pm
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to urge Xi to reduce trade imbalances and to use his influence with Russia over the war in Ukraine.
Updated 06 May, 2024 09:29am
Resumption of high-level military contacts between China and US will enable the two countries to reduce the risk of any inadvertent or accidental conflict.
Updated 06 May, 2024 09:18am
Dozen more injured as Moscow says it captured another village on the battlefield.
Updated 06 May, 2024 11:13am
Kremlin says it shot down four US-made long-range missiles over Crimea.
Updated 05 May, 2024 11:59am
US Defence Secretary says Russian deployment does not pose a “significant issue… in terms of our force protection”.
Updated 04 May, 2024 07:59am
Russia denies targeting civilians, but says the Ukrainian energy system is a legitimate military target.
Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:30am
The Senate is expected to pass the measure next week, sending it to Biden to sign into law.
Updated 21 Apr, 2024 08:12am
“China will support Russia’s stable development under the leadership of Putin," says Chinese foreign minister.
Published 09 Apr, 2024 02:54pm
"China is not the creator of nor a party to the Ukraine crisis," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson says.
Published 09 Apr, 2024 07:41am
“If before there were moments when you could hear silence in the town, now there is no silence […] There is constant fire,” says the head of the Chasiv Yar military administration Sergiy Chaus.
Updated 06 Apr, 2024 08:42am
Russia arrests three attack suspects from Dagestan; Putin calls up 150,000 conscripts.
Published 01 Apr, 2024 07:05am
“Consumers in other regions are asked to use electricity sparingly and consciously,” says National grid operator Ukrenergo.
Published 30 Mar, 2024 06:22am
Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says US evoking “bogeyman” of IS to cover its “wards” in Kyiv.
Published 25 Mar, 2024 05:03pm
IS takes responsibility for attack; US says had warned Moscow in recent weeks of possibility of an attack.
Updated 23 Mar, 2024 09:26pm
Zelensky appeals to Kyiv’s allies to supply more air defences.
Published 20 Mar, 2024 06:56am
China, North Korea, India vow closer ties with Russia.
Updated 19 Mar, 2024 11:23am
