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GST Council may consider raising lowest slab to 8%, rationalise tax slabs

The GST Council in next meet may look at raising the lowest tax slab to 8%, from 5%, and prune the exemption list in the GST regime

Putin says Ukraine's future in jeopardy as ceasefire for city collapses

Russian president says Western sanctions akin to declaration of war and attempt to impose a no-fly zone in Ukraine would lead to catastrophic consequences.

Russia to observe ceasefire in 2 areas of Ukraine for evacuation: Reports

There is no immediate confirmation from Ukrainian forces, and it is not immediately clear how long the evacuation routes would remain open.

Trump's praise of Putin, 'America First' view tested by Ukraine war

Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine is posing a serious test for Trump and his America First doctrine at a moment when he is eyeing another presidential run

Ukrainians in the United States consider taking advantage of new status

The Russian invasion has caused a humanitarian crisis that has driven more than more than 1.2 million people to flee Ukraine

Russia's invasion of Ukraine, sanctions leave global trade in tatters

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of tankers and bulk carriers have been diverted away from the Black Sea

White House disavows US Senator Graham's call for Putin assassination

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday that it is not the position of the United States government.

Pence hits Trump: No room in Republican Party 'for apologists for Putin'

Pence, according to excerpts of a speech he will give Friday evening to the party's top donors in New Orleans, will take on those in his party who have failed to forcefully condemn Putin

Russia's nuclear plant attack revives Chernobyl disaster fears

The UN nuclear energy watchdog said no radiation was released after Russian forces shelled the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in the early hours of Friday.

West says Russia attacked nuclear plant, Russia blames Ukraine

Russia claimed a Ukrainian sabotage group was responsible

Ukraine digital army brews cyberattacks, infowar to counter Russia

The movement is global, drawing on IT professionals in the Ukrainian diaspora

Russia to punish 'fake' war news, blocks Facebook, Twitter

Russian authorities have repeatedly decried reports of Russian military setbacks or civilian deaths in Ukraine as fake news

Apple shareholders urge company to undergo independent civil rights audit

The measure passed Friday during Apple's annual meeting is non-binding, so the Cupertino, California, company isn't required to adopt the recommendation.

Illicit money flows: UAE set to be placed on FATF's 'gray list'

Just a few votes to the contrary can result in a jurisdiction getting added to the list of nations under increased monitoring

Ukraine crisis: How dangerous was Russia's nuclear plant strike?

As claimed by Ukrainian officials, the reactor that was hit was offline, but still contained highly radioactive nuclear fuel

Imam's 1st Test century takes Pakistan to 245-1 vs Australia

Opener Imam-ul-Haq hit a memorable first Test century on Friday and led Pakistan to a commanding 245-1 in its first home test against Australia in 24 years

LIC IPO: Govt to take call in best interest of investors, says DIPAM Secy

In the wake of the market volatility due to the Ukraine-Russia war, there might be a rethink on the timing of the LIC share sale

In South Korea election, future of foreign policy up for debate

Among Seoul's foreign policy challenges are an intensifying rivalry between its top ally, Washington, and its top trading partner, China

Covid-19: South Korea eases distancing despite record virus deaths

Officials did maintain a six-person limit on private social gatherings, acknowledging uncertainties posed by an accelerating omicron spread that has put the country on the verge of a hospital surge.

Asian stock markets slide as Russia shells Ukraine nuclear plant

Russian troops were shelling Europe's largest nuclear power plant, in Ukraine, raising worries over radiation risks.