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Russian troops detain director of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
Kyiv: Russian troops have detained Ihor Murashov, director of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, state nuclear regulator Enerhoatom said, as per a media report. It says Murashov was held as his car…
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Putin signs decree recognizing ‘independence’ of Ukraine’s Zaporizhia, Kherson regions
Moscow: In a major move by Russia, President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree recognizing the so-called “independence” of the Ukrainian regions Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, media reports said. The decree will be…
- Middle East
Turkish President asks Putin to resolve Ukraine crisis via talks
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has asked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to engage in negotiations to resolve the Ukrainian crisis, according to a statement by the Turkish presidency. “Steps to…
- World
FAO to set up project office in Ukraine
Kiev: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will set up a project office in Ukraine, the Kiev government said in a statement. The government has authorised Yulia Svyrydenko, the First Deputy Prime…
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Russia claims win in ‘referendums’ held in occupied Ukraine
Moscow: Russia has claimed to win four ‘referendums’ in occupied Ukrainian regions, a victory which Moscow may use as grounds to annex more territory, the media reported on Wednesday. Voting had taken…
- India
Spike in oil price is breaking India’s back: Jaishankar
Washington: India, which has a USD 2,000 per capita economy, is concerned over the spike in the price of oil due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and it is “breaking our back,” External…
- World
Ukraine to adopt laws for membership talks with EU by mid-Nov
Kiev: Ukraine plans to adopt the legislations needed to launch the membership talks with the European Union(EU) by mid-November, a top official said here. In a televised address on local media, Oleksandr…
- Middle East
Iran regrets Ukraine’s decision to downgrade diplomatic ties
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has expressed regret for the decision of the Ukrainian government to downgrade diplomatic relations with the Islamic republic. On Friday, Ukraine announced to downgrade ties…
- Middle East
Turkey mediates Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap involving 200: Erdogan
Ankara Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Russia and Ukraine had exchanged 200 prisoners of war under the mediation of Turkey. “As a result of diplomatic traffic I conducted with…
- India
India calls for cessation of hostilities in Ukraine
New Delhi: India on Thursday called for immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine days after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered fresh mobilization of troops and declared that he would not hesitate to…
- Middle East
10 released in Saudi-mediated Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has mediated the release of 10 foreigners who were caught fighting for Ukraine during its conflict with Russia, the country’s foreign ministry said. The move came as part of…
- Business
Gold gains Rs 152; silver jumps Rs 333
New Delhi: Gold prices in the national capital rose by Rs 152 to Rs 49,871 per 10 grams on Wednesday, amid a rise in international precious metal prices along with rupee depreciation,…
- Middle East
US, Iran to speak at UN; Zelenskyy to flee from Ukraine
United Nations: Leaders of two of the world’s most-watched nations — US President Joe Biden and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi — will be among those who have their say on the second…