India expresses concern over reports of shelling near Ukraine’s nuclear power plant

India expresses concern over reports of shelling near Ukraine’s nuclear power plant

“We call for mutual restraint so as not to endanger the safety and security of nuclear facilities,” India’s Permanent Representative to the U.N. Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said “We call for mutual restraint so as not to endanger the safety and security of nuclear facilities,” India’s Permanent Representative to the U.N. Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said India […]

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Ukraine ‘preparing for tragedy’ at nuclear plant, U.N. chief calls for demilitarised zone

Ukraine ‘preparing for tragedy’ at nuclear plant, U.N. chief calls for demilitarised zone

Ukraine has in recent days warned of the risk of a Chornobyl-style nuclear disaster at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia power plant Ukraine has in recent days warned of the risk of a Chornobyl-style nuclear disaster at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia power plant Ukraine’s interior minister said on Thursday that Ukraine had to be ready for any scenario […]

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Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates on July 16 2022

Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates on July 16 2022

Here are the latest developments from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict on July 16 Here are the latest developments from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict on July 16 Air raid sirens sounded across Kyiv on Saturday as Russia stepped up long-range bombardment of Ukrainian cities that has killed at least 34 people in the last three days […]

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Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Ukraine denounces deadly missile strike as war overshadows G20 meeting

Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Ukraine denounces deadly missile strike as war overshadows G20 meeting

Here are the latest developments from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict on July 15 Here are the latest developments from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict on July 15 Russian missiles struck a Ukrainian city far behind the frontlines in an attack Kyiv officials said killed at least 23 people and constituted another war crime against civilians. Ukraine […]

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Russia-Ukraine live updates | EU to give fast-tracked opinion on Ukraine membership bid

Russia-Ukraine live updates | EU to give fast-tracked opinion on Ukraine membership bid

France wants a military Ukrainian victory against Russia that reestablishes the territorial integrity of the country, including Crimea that was seized by Russia in 2014, a French diplomatic source said on June 16. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised Ukraine world-class weapons — from self-propelled howitzers to multiple launch rocket systems and an air defence […]

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Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Russia claims partial control of flashpoint Ukraine city

Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Russia claims partial control of flashpoint Ukraine city

A theatre in Ukraine’s capital has reopened for the first time since Russian forces invaded the country, and tickets sold out for Sunday’s performance. Russian gas producer Gazprom said its supply of gas to Europe through Ukraine via the Sudzha entry point was seen at 40.9 million cubic metres (mcm) on Tuesday versus 40.1 mcm on Monday. […]

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Whopper of a problem | The legal tangle keeping Burger King from exiting Russia

Whopper of a problem | The legal tangle keeping Burger King from exiting Russia

Fast-food chain Burger King hasn’t been able to close its 800 franchised locations since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Part of the problem is the complexity of its joint-venture-style master franchise agreement Fast-food chain Burger King hasn’t been able to close its 800 franchised locations since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Part of the problem is the […]

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Ukraine beats Scotland to reach 2022 World Cup qualifying final

Ukraine beats Scotland to reach 2022 World Cup qualifying final

Ukrainian fans celebrated in war-torn Kyiv as the national team beat Scotland 3-1 in a UEFA qualifying playoff semifinal for the 2022 World Cup. The team is one win away from making it to Qatar Ukrainian fans celebrated in war-torn Kyiv as the national team beat Scotland 3-1 in a UEFA qualifying playoff semifinal for […]

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Chelsea sale saga ends as Todd Boehly’s consortium completes purchase from Roman Abramovich

Chelsea sale saga ends as Todd Boehly’s consortium completes purchase from Roman Abramovich

The three-month process to sell Premier League club Chelsea FC has ended as the ownership has been transferred from Roman Abramovich to an investment group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital The three-month process to sell Premier League club Chelsea FC has ended as the ownership has been transferred from Roman Abramovich to an […]

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Centre in talks with Hungary to admit Indian students: Jaishankar

Centre in talks with Hungary to admit Indian students: Jaishankar

The Union government has been “concerned” about the education of Indian medical students who fled the war-torn Ukraine following the Russian invasion, Union Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar said in Vadodara Monday. “We are talking to other nations around Ukraine in order to work out a solution so that Indian students can continue their […]

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