China would back Russia, diplomatically, if it moved on Ukraine China would back Russia diplomatically and perhaps economically if it invades Ukraine, worsening Beijing’s already... Published 20 Feb, 2022 05:55am
Opinion Russian parliament’s call for east Ukraine independence sparks alarm Possible Russian recognition of separatist “republics” independent from Kyiv is threatening to derail an already... Published 20 Feb, 2022 05:55am
World Russia ready to re-route energy flows if hit by new sanctions MOSCOW: Russia would be ready to re-route supplies to other markets should new Western sanctions target its energy... Published 17 Feb, 2022 06:37am
Opinion Wheat and corn prices ride the Ukrainian rollercoaster The crisis between Ukraine and Russia, two of the world’s biggest wheat and corn producers, has sent the... Published 17 Feb, 2022 06:37am
Markets European stocks steady after Ukraine-induced volatility LONDON: European stock markets steadied Wednesday after a volatile start to the trading week, as investors tracked... Published 16 Feb, 2022 06:06pm
World Kremlin says 'positive' that Biden wants to continue talks MOSCOW: The Kremlin said Wednesday it was "positive" that US President Joe Biden wanted to continue talks on the... Published 16 Feb, 2022 03:52pm
World China may take advantage of Ukraine crisis: US general SINGAPORE: China may take advantage of the Ukraine crisis and do something "provocative" in Asia while Western ... Published 16 Feb, 2022 10:21am
World Russia’s parliament asks Putin to recognise breakaway east Ukrainian regions MOSCOW: Russia’s lower house of parliament voted on Tuesday to ask President Vladimir Putin to recognise two... Published 16 Feb, 2022 06:20am
Opinion Aviation fears grow over Russia fallout from Ukraine crisis Airlines and the leasing companies that control billions of dollars’ worth of passenger jets are drawing up... Published 16 Feb, 2022 06:20am
World NATO chief says 'cautious optimism' over Ukraine crisis BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday indications from Russia it was willing to pursue diplomacy over... Published 15 Feb, 2022 06:09pm
World EU mulls emergency summit over Ukraine crisis BRUSSELS: EU leaders could hold an emergency summit on the Ukraine crisis this week, on the sidelines of a meeting... Published 15 Feb, 2022 06:45am
World Pope leads crowds in prayer for peace in Ukraine VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday led crowds in St. Peter’s Square in silent prayer for Ukraine, appealing to... Published 14 Feb, 2022 06:47am
World US envoy to UN cancels Liberia trip to focus on Russia UNITED NATIONS: US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, canceled a planned visit to Liberia... Published 14 Feb, 2022 06:47am
World Macron calls for calm to resolve Ukraine crisis KYIV: French President Emmanuel Macron, the first leader of a major Western power to meet Vladimir Putin since ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
World Russia plays down hope of breakthrough ahead of Macron-Putin talks MOSCOW: Russia played down hopes of a swift breakthrough in the Ukraine crisis on Monday from talks with French... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Markets EU, US pledge gas cooperation as tensions rise over Ukraine WASHINGTON/ BRUSSELS: The United States and the European Union pledged on Monday to work to ensure gas supplies can... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Pakistan Experts answer question whether or not Ukraine crisis can escalate to war KARACHI: “The focus for global security will be on Russia for nuclear matters and on China for energy,” said... Published 04 Feb, 2022 04:43am
World Qatar emir meets Biden in shadow of Ukraine tensions WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will build on attempts to ensure energy back-up for European allies when he hosts... Published 01 Feb, 2022 04:07am
Print Qatar looks to profit from Europe gas fears over Ukraine DOHA: Europe’s fears of losing Russian gas supplies in the Ukraine crisis will loom large when Qatar’s emir ... Updated 30 Jan, 2022 09:12am
World UK PM Johnson refuses to resign over lockdown parties LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday rejected opposition calls to resign for attending lockdown... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Markets Russian IPOs in question as Ukraine crisis cuts $70bn off domestic market cap MOSCOW: The Russian stock market's capitalisation has dropped by 5.5 trillion roubles ($69.6 billion) in just three... Published 26 Jan, 2022 06:40pm
Print Ukraine crisis: Pope calls for world day of ‘prayer for peace’ VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday called for an international day of “prayer for peace” on January 26 to stop... Updated 24 Jan, 2022 09:26am
World Johnson faces demands to resign LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday dismissed calls to resign from opponents and some of his... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
World NATO and Russia lay out stark differences on Ukraine crisis BRUSSELS: The NATO allies warned Russia on Wednesday that they would not compromise on the alliance’s right to... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
World US urges de-escalation on Ukraine as Russia warns of ‘nightmare scenario’ STOCKHOLM: Top US diplomat Antony Blinken on Thursday warned Russia against invading Ukraine, as Moscow told Kiev... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am