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“Avoid creating Ukraine like situation,” advises China to AUKUS alliance
On Tuesday, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (AUKUS) agreed to start working together on developing new hypersonic and electronic warfare capabilities.
UK claims to freeze $350 billion of Vladimir Putin’s ‘war chest’
"Coordinated sanctions are pushing Russia's economy back to the Soviet era," Truss said.
NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg urges nations to keep pressure on Vladimir Putin
In advance of the ministerial summit, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg gave a press conference.
Sri Lanka closes its embassy in Sydney & Baghdad amid economic crisis
Sri Lanka's Embassies in Oslo and Baghdad, as well as the Consulate General in Sydney, have been temporarily closed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Sri Lankan crisis update – food shortage, power cuts, agitated civilians
Civilians are faced with food shortages and power cuts and rising inflation after Sri Lanka did not evaluate its currency properly ahead of meeting with IMF for a loan.
Kim Yo-Jung warns South Korea of a nuclear confrontation if it attacks North Korea
Kim Yo-Jung is the sister of North Korean President Kim Jung-Un and is considered to be the second most influential woman in North Korea.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns Russia will ‘wipe out all traces of crime’
Zelenskyy in video footage stated that the Russian troops have butchered civilians and thrown their bodies on the streets in a town near Kyiv.
British Prime Minister to visit India soon over the Free Trade Agreement policy
Most probably the scheduled date is on April 22nd; his past visits to India had to be postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
UK Govt plans to launch its own NFT by this summer
The digital token is expected to be launched by the summer of this year.
Russia likely to resume flights from 52 friendly countries soon: Report
The flights will be allowed from only 52 countries that have not taken part in imposing sanctions on Russia.
US commits an additional $300 million in security aid to Ukraine
"This decision demonstrates the US' unwavering commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity in support of its heroic efforts to repel Russia's war of choice," Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said in a statement.
Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declares emergency as economic crisis worsens
Sri Lanka is experiencing severe food shortages, sharp price increases, and crippling power outages in its most painful downturn since gaining independence from Britain in 1948.
US is the culprit & instigator of war between Ukraine & Russia: China
China has refrained from condemning Russia's invasion & has declared a 'no limit' partnership with Russia.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov graces India with a 2-day official visit
Sergei Lavrov expects India to orchestrate a deal between Kyiv and Moscow.
Russian soldiers refusing orders in Ukraine: UK
British intelligence chief Jeremy Fleming on Thursday said some Russian soldiers have refused to carry out their President Vladimir Putin's order.
Economic growth in the US ramps up in Q4, GDP increased at 6.9%
According to the Commerce Department's third estimate for the fourth quarter, GDP increased at a 6.9 percent annualised rate.