Equities tumble, oil rallies on red-hot Ukraine tensions HONG KONG: Asian markets plunged while oil and haven assets rallied Tuesday after Russia's Vladimir Putin ordered... Published 22 Feb, 2022 11:21am
World US to announce Russia sanctions after initial caution on Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States said it will impose sanctions on Moscow Tuesday, following an initially cautious... Published 22 Feb, 2022 11:19am
World Russia remains 'open to diplomacy' over Ukraine: UN ambassador UNITED NATIONS: Russian envoy to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya on Monday said Moscow remains "open to ... Published 22 Feb, 2022 11:08am
World Putin to decide whether to recognise breakaway regions of Ukraine MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday he would decide within hours on a request by two regions of... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Markets UK shares end lower LONDON: UK shares shed their early gains to end lower on Monday, with tensions in Ukraine keeping global markets on... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Markets Stocks slump as Russia downplays hopes of Biden-Putin summit LONDON: European markets slumped Monday as the Kremlin downplayed prospects for a summit between US President Joe... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Markets Gulf bourses end mixed, Saudi Aramco hits record high DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Monday, as oil prices rose on fresh diplomatic efforts to resolve ... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Pakistan PM’s Russia visit: schedule announced ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Monday announced the schedule of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Russia from... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Markets Russian Rouble sinks, stocks plunge MOSCOW: The rouble lost well over 2% on Monday, diving past 79 against the dollar, while stocks plunged to their... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Business & Finance Euro’s gains fizzle LONDON: The euro’s gains fizzled and the dollar received a safe-haven boost on Monday after the Kremlin said there... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Business & Finance Sterling still positive versus dollar LONDON: Sterling gave up some gains but remained in positive territory against a slightly weakening dollar on Monday... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
World Biden holds call with Ukraine's Zelenskiy: White House official WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden held a secure call with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday in ... Published 22 Feb, 2022 02:05am
World EU to react with 'firmness' to Putin's recognition of Ukraine separatists BRUSSELS: European Union leaders on Monday denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to recognise the... Published 22 Feb, 2022 02:01am
World White House: Biden to prohibit trade, investment with Ukraine breakaway regions WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will issue an executive order soon that will prohibit "new investment, trade, and... Published 22 Feb, 2022 02:01am
Markets Rouble sinks, stocks plunge as Russia recognises Ukraine breakaway regions MOSCOW: The rouble tanked on Monday, slipping past 80 against the dollar, while stocks plunged to their lowest in... Published 22 Feb, 2022 01:59am
World NATO chief condemns Putin's recognition of Ukraine separatists BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Monday condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's recognition of... Published 22 Feb, 2022 01:29am
World Russia's decision a 'violation of Ukraine integrity': UK PM LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday slammed Russia's recognition of separatist republics as "a... Published 22 Feb, 2022 01:16am
World Putin recognises Ukraine rebel regions as independent Putin announced his decision in phone calls to the leaders of Germany and France, who voiced disappointment, the Kremlin said Updated 22 Feb, 2022 09:50am
World UN warns against 'unilateral action' that could undermine Ukraine UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations on Monday urged all parties to refrain from taking "unilateral action" that would... Published 22 Feb, 2022 12:45am
World Macron calls defence council meeting over Ukraine PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has convened his country's defence and Security Council for a meeting Monday... Published 22 Feb, 2022 12:31am
World Putin says considering Ukraine separatists' independence request MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Moscow was considering recognising the independence of ... Published 21 Feb, 2022 08:21pm
World Putin must decide on 'possible' Biden summit: France PARIS: France on Monday called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to make a decision on meeting US counterpart Joe... Published 21 Feb, 2022 06:01pm
Markets Rouble recovers from 1-week low to strengthen with Ukraine tensions in focus MOSCOW: The Russian rouble clipped a one-week low on Monday before firming past 77 against the dollar as investors... Published 21 Feb, 2022 02:36pm
World Kremlin says 'premature' to organise Biden-Putin summit on Ukraine MOSCOW: The Kremlin said Monday it was too early to discuss organising a summit between the Russian and American... Updated 21 Feb, 2022 02:18pm
World Biden will meet Putin 'if an invasion hasn't happened': White House WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has agreed in principle to a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin... Published 21 Feb, 2022 10:14am
World Putin, Biden agree in principle to summit as Ukraine tensions soar KYIV: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden have agreed to a summit -- to be held only ... Published 21 Feb, 2022 09:49am
World Putin blames Kyiv for escalation, but says diplomacy should 'intensify' MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed Kyiv for a military escalation in east Ukraine in a call with French... Published 20 Feb, 2022 09:25pm
World Biden will meet Putin 'at any time' to prevent Ukraine war: Blinken WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden is willing to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin "at any time" to prevent a war in... Published 20 Feb, 2022 09:07pm
World Macron talks Ukraine with Putin, then calls Zelensky PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron called Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Sunday about the situation in ... Published 20 Feb, 2022 07:51pm
World Macron and Putin to meet as Ukraine front line grows more volatile KYIV: French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Russia's Vladimir Putin on Sunday to try to avert what Western... Published 20 Feb, 2022 10:26am