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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.

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

Germany, Ireland slam UK govt's move toward overriding Brexit deal

Germany and Ireland have condemned the UK government's move towards unilaterally rewriting parts of the post-Brexit deal with the European Union

3 dead, three others critically wounded in shooting at Denmark mall

Danish police say three people were killed and three others are in critical condition after a shooting rampage Sunday at a shopping mall in Copenhagen

Russia claims control of pivotal eastern Luhansk province in Ukraine

Russia claimed control Sunday over the last Ukrainian stronghold in an eastern province that is key to achieving a major goal of Moscow's grinding war

More evidence emerge against former prez Donald Trump in Capitol attack

More evidence is emerging in the House's Jan. 6 investigation that lends support to recent testimony that President Donald Trump wanted to join an angry mob that marched to the Capitol

Gunman kills two civilians and injures three cops in Texas, says report

Haltom City Police Det. Matt Spillane said none of those wounded in the shooting Saturday evening in a residential neighbourhood have life-threatening injuries

Several people shot at a Copenhagen shopping mall, say Danish police

Copenhagen police said that one person has been arrested in connection with the shooting at the Field's shopping mall.

Farmers in China pay for homes with watermelons, peaches: Report

Accepting crops at inflated prices have allowed developers to offer steeper discounts on homes

Pacers put India on top against Eng before Pujara fifty extends lead to 257

However, the dismissals of Shubman Gill (4), Hanuma Vihari (11) and Virat Kohli (20) would make the visitors uncomfortable going into the final day

Russia says it holds all of Ukraine's Luhansk with capture of last city

Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told President Putin that Russia's troops together with members of a local separatist militia 'have established full control over the city of Lysychansk'

Ukraine Prez Zelenskyy talks to Argentina, Chile presidents, seeks support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressed on with his campaign to obtain support from Latin America with calls Friday to the leaders of Argentina and Chile

US announces $820M in Ukraine aid, including missile systems amid war

The US announced that it will provide Ukraine with $820 million in new military aid, including new surface-to-air missile systems and counter-artillery radars

Monkeypox cases triple in Europe: WHO; Africa calls for sharing supplies

WHO's Europe chief warned Friday that monkeypox cases in the region have tripled in the last two weeks and urged countries to do more to ensure the previously rare disease does not become entrenched

UN calls for implementing faster steps to secure critical ocean health

A United Nations conference warned Friday that measures needed to protect the world's oceans are lagging and urged countries to accelerate their implementation

Biden notched gains at summit in Europe, returns to turmoil at home

The dissonant realities of President Joe Biden's second year in office were on display Thursday as he wound up a five-day trip to Europe

US newspapers continuing to die at rate of two every week: Report

Areas of the country that find themselves without a reliable source of local news tend to be poorer, older and less educated than those covered well, says a report

Cryptocurrency rules to make Europe a global leader as prices plunge

Europe prepared to lead the world in regulating the freewheeling cryptocurrency industry at a time when prices have plunged, wiping out fortunes, fueling skepticism and sparking calls for scrutiny.

Airtel opts to defer payment of Rs 3,000-cr AGR dues up to FY19 by 4 years

Telecom companies were offered a four-year moratorium on their AGR dues spectrum dues up to FY17, in line with a Supreme Court order