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Putin expands fast-track Russian citizenship to all Ukrainians

Until recently, only residents of Ukraine's eastern Donetsk and Luhansk regions, as well as residents of the southern Zaporizhzhia and the Kherson regions were eligible for the simplified procedure

Japan ruling alliance easily retains Upper House majority after Abe killing

The last day of campaigning on Saturday, a day after Abe was gunned down while delivering a speech, was held under heightened security as party leaders pledged to uphold democracy

Macao to shut casinos for a week amid Covid rise, allows essential services

The Asian gambling centre of Macao will close all its casinos for a week starting Monday and largely restrict people to their homes as it tries to stop a Covid-19 outbreak

South Africa: Shooting at a bar in Johannesburg's Soweto leaves 14 dead

A mass shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg's Soweto township has killed 14 people and left three others in critical condition, according to police

Ukraine: 10 dead in rocket attack on apartment; over 30 might be trapped

Pavlo Kyrylenko, governor of the Donetsk region, said about three dozen people could be trapped in the rubble

Inflation may ease gradually in 2nd half of fiscal, says RBI Governor Das

Inflation is a measure of the trust and confidence that the public reposes in the economic institutions of the country, Das said while speaking at the inaugural Kautilya Economic Conclave

G-20 diplomats struggle for unity on Ukraine, war's impact: Report

Consensus appeared to remain elusive amid deepe­ning East-West splits driven by China and Russia on one side and the US and Europe on the other

Inflation pushed 71 million people into poverty since Ukraine war

A staggering 71 million more people around the world are experiencing poverty as a result of soaring food and energy prices that climbed in the weeks following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

From Brexit to Partygate: A timeline of Boris Johnson's chequered career

Johnson's time as prime minister was marred by his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and a steady stream of ethics allegations

Germany eases path to permanent residency for migrants with new bill

Tens of thousands of migrants, who have been living in Germany for years without permission to remain in the country, will be eligible for residency after the government approved a new migration bill

Amazon faces investigation by UK's watchdog over anti-competitive concerns

The Markets Authority said it will consider whether Amazon gives an unfair edge to merchants using optional services that cost extra, including storage, packaging and delivery.

Gunman fired more than 70 rounds at July 4 parade in Chicago area: Police

The assailant's shots were initially mistaken for fireworks before hundreds of panicked revellers fled in terror in Highland Park

PMI: India's services activity touches an eleven-year high of 59.2 in June

The jump in the services PMI corroborates the view that the services sector will lead the growth recovery in FY2023, says Aditi Nayar of Icra

Canada says China bars diplomats from Canadian tycoon trial: Official

Chinese authorities refused to allow Canadian diplomats to attend the trial of a Chinese-born Canadian tycoon who disappeared from Hong Kong five years ago, Canada's government said Tuesday

6 dead, 30 wounded in shooting at Chicago's Highland Park in July 4 parade

Authorities said a man named as a person of interest in the shooting was taken into police custody Monday evening after an hourslong manhunt in and around Highland Park

Sydney floods hit 50,000 in Australia's largest city, rescue ops underway

Hundreds of homes have been inundated in and around Australia's largest city in a flood emergency that was impacting 50,000 people, officials said Tuesday

Ukraine conflict: Putin declares victory in embattled Donbas region

Vladimir Putin on Monday declared victory in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk, one day after Ukrainian forces withdrew from their last remaining bulwark of resistance in the province.

NASA satellite breaks from orbit around the Earth, heads to moon

It will take another four months for the satellite to reach the moon, as it cruises along using minimal energy

Paper stocks in demand amid ban on certain single-use plastic items

Since June 30, shares of Seshasayee Paper and Boards jumped 7%, Andhra Paper gained 6.2%, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers climbed 4.62% and Satia Industries advanced 4.62% on the BSE

Over 32,000 people in Sydney may need to flee amid Australia's worst floods

More than 30,000 residents of Sydney and its surrounds have been told to evacuate or prepare to abandon their homes on Monday as Australia's largest city braces for what could be its worst flooding