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British sanctions on President Putin, Lavrov not painful, says Kremlin

Britain has announced asset freezes and other sanctions against Russia

Top diplomats from S.Korea, US condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine

On Thursday, Washington announced sweeping export restrictions against Moscow, which could affect South Korea's exports of high-tech items, such as semiconductor and electronic parts, to Russia.

Budget expands efforts to reform, transform healthcare system: PM Modi

The health budget expands the govt's efforts to reform and transform the healthcare system over the past 7 yrs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.

Twitter halts advertisements, recommendations in Russia, Ukraine

The company said it is proactively reviewing Tweets to detect platform manipulation

Global consumer spending in top 100 subscription apps climbed 41% in 2021

The top 100 non-game subscription-based apps saw their revenue grow 41 per cent year-over-year from $13 billion to $18.3 billion globally.

Australia are favourites; no pressure on us as defending champions: Knight

England had lifted the Cup in 2017 defeating India in the final at Lord's but Australia's superb WODI performance in the last five years has made them firm favourites to lift the trophy

Global Covid caseload rises to 432.8 million, fatalities reach 5.93 million

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths

Afghanistan: UN team in Kabul to ensure transparency with humanitarian aid

Afghanistan has recently seen a dire humanitarian crisis with millions of people struggling with starvation.

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan calls for restraint by all sides in Ukraine

The Russian troops on Thursday launched an all-out attack on Ukraine hours after President Vladmir Putin announced that he had ordered a military operation in Ukraine.

Kabul residents panicked by house-to-house searches in 'clearing operation'

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan said it has launched a clearing operation under the command of Mullah Mohammad Fazal Mazloom, Deputy Minister of Defense, in some parts of Kabul

Apple iPhone SE 3 (2022) may start as low as $300, says report

The 2022 iPhone SE will reportedly feature 3GB memory, while the 2023 iPhone SE will have more significant changes, including a larger display and 4GB memory.

Ukraine's nuclear power reactors running safely and securely, says IAEA

IAEA has said it was informed by Ukrainian authorities that the country's nuclear power reactors are continuing to "operate safely and securely".

Ukrainian prez Volodymyr Zelensky reiterates call for talks with Russia

Zelensky has reiterated his call for Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold talks to stop conflict.

Corona Commission Report criticises Sweden's coronavirus response

The Swedish government's response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic was too slow and characterised by a lack of leadership, according to a report released by the independent Corona Commission.

Russian forces disable 118 military facilities in Ukraine: Defense Ministry

The Russian Defense Ministry has said the Russian Armed Forces have disabled 118 military infrastructure facilities in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin ready to send delegation to Minsk for talks with Ukraine

Putin is ready to send a Russian delegation to the Belarusian capital of Minsk for negotiations with Ukraine, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Hungary to open humanitarian corridor for people fleeing Ukraine: FM

Hungary's government expects around 600,000 refugees to arrive in the country from Ukraine, according to a map shown on Prime Minister Viktor Orban' Facebook page.

Repercussions of Ukraine situation pose 'significant economic risks': IMF

The IMF Chief said she met earlier on Friday with IMF Executive Board to brief Executive Directors on the initial assessment of the unfolding situation

Canadian PM calls for Russia's removal from SWIFT payment system

Trudeau on Friday said at a press conference that Canada will join other nations to impose sanctions directly on Russian President Vladimir Putin and his inner circle of advisers

Covid entering endemic phase, but annual vaccines will be needed: Moderna

Even as the number of Covid cases are declining in several parts of the world, US drug maker Moderna has said that the pandemic will end in 2022, yet annual vaccinations are needed