UK’s Johnson says he fears Ukraine will be coerced to make a ‘bad peace’ KIGALI: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday that he feared Ukraine could face pressure to agree a... Published 25 Jun, 2022 01:42pm
World Macron's tense, last-gasp Putin call on eve of Ukraine invasion PARIS: "Vladimir, firstly one thing!" says President Emmanuel Macron as he seeks to make a point to his Russian... Published 25 Jun, 2022 12:59pm
World Ukraine forces ordered to withdraw from key battleground city KYIV: Ukrainian forces have been ordered to withdraw from the key battleground city of Sievierodonetsk after weeks... Published 25 Jun, 2022 10:00am
World Putin’s health: pivotal yet shrouded in uncertainty PARIS: Baths in blood extracted from the antlers of Siberian deer.Excrements scooped up by loyal officials to evade... Published 17 Jun, 2022 11:10am
World European leaders expected in Kyiv as US pledges more weapons KYIV: The leaders of France, Germany and Italy are expected to visit Kyiv on Thursday, a day after the United States... Published 16 Jun, 2022 10:55am
World US warns China against being ‘on wrong side of history’ on Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States expressed concern Wednesday about China’s alignment with Russia, warning that ... Published 16 Jun, 2022 06:03am
World Putin hikes social payments and seeks to reassure on inflation MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday sought to reassure the public amid soaring inflation, while... Published 26 May, 2022 07:13am
Print G7 to phase out Russian oil, US sanctions Gazprombank execs WILMINGTON: Group of Seven (G7) nations committed on Sunday to ban or phase out imports of Russian oil and the... Updated 09 May, 2022 09:48am
World Ukraine FM asks China to be security guarantor: interview BEIJING: Ukraine’s foreign minister has asked China to provide security guarantees for Kyiv, in a lengthy interview... Updated 01 May, 2022 02:42pm
World North Korea slams ‘feeble’ Biden SEOUL: North Korea has described Joe Biden as an “old man in his senility”, in a characteristically colourful... Published 10 Apr, 2022 01:12pm
World Britain says $350bn ‘of Putin’s war chest’ frozen WARSAW: Britain has frozen some $350 billion (321 billion euros) in assets from the “war chest” of Russian... Published 06 Apr, 2022 06:05am
World Putin hails Orban on vote win, hopes to build ‘partnership’ MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday after his... Published 04 Apr, 2022 03:06pm
World Putin going to G20 ‘a step too far’: Australia PM MELBOURNE: Allowing Russian President Vladimir Putin to sit with other world leaders at this year’s G20 summit would... Published 24 Mar, 2022 10:00am
Markets Stocks climb on Putin comments LONDON: US and European stock markets were buoyed Friday by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s comments about a... Published 14 Mar, 2022 07:22am
Print Russia counts on ties with China LONDON: Russia said on Sunday that it was counting on China to help it withstand the blow to its economy from ... Updated 14 Mar, 2022 03:51pm
World Putin tells Ukraine to stop fighting LVIV/KYIV, (Ukraine): Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday his campaign in Ukraine was going according to... Published 07 Mar, 2022 06:07am
World China says it opposes sanctions after SWIFT ban on Russian banks BEIJING: China's foreign ministry on Monday reiterated its opposition to the use of what it calls illegal and... Updated 28 Feb, 2022 02:26pm
Markets Asian markets track Wall St rally as traders weigh Russia sanctions HONG KONG: Equities bounced back Friday from the previous day’s rout with investors taking their lead from a rally... Published 28 Feb, 2022 07:35am
World 'Russia out!' Worldwide protests in solidarity with Ukraine ROME: Pro-Ukraine demonstrations erupted across the world on Saturday, as thousands took to the streets from London... Published 27 Feb, 2022 11:08am
Print S&P, Fitch downgrade Ukraine debt over crisis WASHINGTON: S&P Global Ratings downgraded Ukraine’s long-term debt rating on Saturday, hours after a similar... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Business & Finance Japan to sanction chip exports to Russia over Ukraine TOKYO: Japan will impose sanctions on Russia targeting semiconductor exports and financial institutions, Prime... Published 25 Feb, 2022 10:57am
World Sweden, Finland firm on staying out of NATO STOCKHOLM: Sweden and Finland plan to stay out of NATO despite the “shock” of the Russian invasion of Ukraine,... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Markets China stocks track global sell-off SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Thursday, tracking a sell-off in global equities, as Moscow attacked Ukraine... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
World Twitter mistakenly pulled accounts monitoring Russian troops WASHINGTON: Twitter acknowledged Wednesday it suspended in error some accounts relaying information about Russian... Published 24 Feb, 2022 11:26am
World NATO activating 'defence plans' for allies as Russia invades Ukraine BRUSSELS: NATO is activating its "defence plans" for allied countries as Russia attacks non-NATO member Ukraine,... Updated 24 Feb, 2022 06:30pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks drop more than three percent on Ukraine crisis HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks sank in Thursday morning trade as fears grew of a full-scale war in eastern Europe after... Published 24 Feb, 2022 10:50am
World Biden says 'world will hold Russia accountable' over Ukraine attack WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the "world will hold Russia accountable" over a military... Updated 24 Feb, 2022 12:31pm
Markets World stocks bounce as investors eye Putin's next steps in Ukraine LONDON: Global stocks broke a four-day slide and demand for safe-haven assets waned on Wednesday, with investors... Published 23 Feb, 2022 02:08pm
Markets Euro volatility jumps as Russia orders troops to Ukraine regions LONDON: The euro one-month volatility level jumped on Tuesday to its highest in 15 months, as the single currency ... Published 22 Feb, 2022 03:04pm
Markets Asian FX, stocks rattled by escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions Asian currency and stock markets fell on Tuesday, reversing gains made in the past session after Russia ordered... Published 22 Feb, 2022 02:37pm