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'Darkest hours of Europe' as Russia invades Ukraine

Putin authorises military operation in east; explosions heard in Kyiv and across Ukraine, Kyiv declares martial law, urges 'all possible' sanctions

Singapore flags concern to India over ban on Sea's game: Report

Singapore has raised concerns with India about its ban of popular gaming app "Free Fire", owned by technology group Sea Ltd

Oil's journey from worthless in the pandemic to $100 a barrel: An analysis

Benchmark Brent crude futures hit $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since 2014 as Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered military operations in Ukraine

China rejects calling Russia move in Ukraine 'invasion'

During a packed daily media briefing in Beijing, Hua Chunying, spokesperson at China's foreign ministry, bridled at journalists' characterisation of Russia's actions

Wheat and corn up by daily maximum after Ukraine attacks

Wheat and soybeans hit highest since 2012; corn jumps to eight-month peak

European stocks in correction territory after Russia attacks Ukraine

The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 2.9% - hitting its lowest since May 2021 while marking a correction or 10% decline from its January record high

Gold prices jump over 2% as Russian troops attack Ukraine

Spot gold XAU= climbed 1.7% to $1,939.97 per ounce by 0611 GMT, after hitting its best level since January 2021 at $1,948.77

Indian Oil Corp buys first Russian Urals crude in 2 years as prices slump

Urals crude was last imported by IOC at its Paradip port in April 2020, Refinitiv's trade flows data showed

Russia's top lender says it's ready for anything after Ukraine invasion

A senior U.S. administration official told reporters on Tuesday that Sberbank and No. 2 lender VTB would face U.S. sanctions.

Rouble trading suspended as currency dives after Russia attacks Ukraine

Russian forces fired missiles at several Ukrainian cities and landed troops on its south coast on Thursday.

Google brings back massages, gyms as San Francisco Covid-19 worries ease

Those who enter Google's work sites will be required to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption.

Oil breaches $100 for first time since 2014 on Ukraine attacks

Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and is targeting cities with weapons strikes: Ukraine foreign minister

Stocks dive, oil surges as Putin announces military operation in Ukraine

Several explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, before dawn, after an initial series of sounds similar to artillery fire

US, allies will respond to 'unjustified' Russian attack on Ukraine: Biden

US and its allies will respond in a united and decisive way to "an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces" on Ukraine, Joe Biden said after blasts were heard in the Kyiv.

Indian economy likely grew at slower pace in final quarter of 2021: Poll

The Indian economy likely grew at a slower pace in the final quarter of 2021, primarily due to lacklustre manufacturing output and investment, according to economists in a Reuters poll.

Biden says US, allies will counter 'unjustified' Russian attack on Ukraine

"Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring," Biden said

Oil prices rise as US says Russian attack on Ukraine may occur soon

Brent crude rose 73 cents, or 0.75%, to $97.57 a barrel at 0130 GMT, after soaring as high as $98.08.

Euro skids versus safe-havens as Russia-Ukraine tensions ramp up

Riskier commodity-linked currencies also tumbled, succumbing to worsening risk sentiment after earlier in the week proving resilient due to high commodity prices.

Stocks extend sell-off as US warns of imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine

The crisis deepened this week after Russian President Vladimir Putin dispatched troops into parts of Ukraine, triggering sanctions from Western countries.

S. Africa building firm WBHO quits Australia, blames Covid-19 restrictions

South Africa's building firm giant Wilson Bayly Holmes - Ovcon Ltd said it is pulling out of Australia, saying the country's strict Covid response impacted its property market.