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Ukraine peace talks
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Asian shares slip on gloomy outlook as Ukraine, recession risks weigh
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin struck back at Western sanctions on Moscow, threatening to halt contracts supplying Europe with a third of its gas unless they are paid in roubles.
 "Asian shares slip on gloomy outlook as Ukraine, recession risks weigh")
Brussels to Delhi: US officials circle globe to keep pressure on Putin
Diplomatic effort comes as the initial impact of sanctions on Russian banks, oligarchs and companies begins to wear off somewhat.
 "Brussels to Delhi: US officials circle globe to keep pressure on Putin")
China's March factory activity contracts at sharpest rate in 2 yrs: Survey
The Caixin/Markit Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 48.1 in March, indicating the steepest rate of contraction since February 2020, from 50.4 in the previous month.
 "China's March factory activity contracts at sharpest rate in 2 yrs: Survey")
Asia's factory activity slows as Ukraine crisis, inflation bite
China's factory activity slumped at the fastest pace in two years in March, a private sector purchasing managers' index (PMI) showed on Friday
 "Asia's factory activity slows as Ukraine crisis, inflation bite")
Oil seesaws ahead of consumer nations' meeting on stocks release
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dipped 6 cents to $100.22 a barrel at 0057 GMT after trading as high as $101.75. The contract slumped 7% on Thursday.
 "Oil seesaws ahead of consumer nations' meeting on stocks release")
Ukraine negotiations to resume, Putin gives Europe gas payment ultimatum
Europe's biggest recipient of Russian gas, Germany, rejects Putin's demand as 'blackmail'.
 "Ukraine negotiations to resume, Putin gives Europe gas payment ultimatum")
Ukraine war: Russians leaving Chernobyl after radiation exposure
Russian forces seized the Chernobyl site in the opening stages of the Feb. 24 invasion, raising fears that they would cause damage or disruption that could spread radiation.
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Biden spurs record emergency oil release in 'moment of peril' for world
Biden's 180 million-barrel release is equivalent to about two days of global demand, and marks the third time Washington has tapped the SPR in the past six months.
 "Biden spurs record emergency oil release in 'moment of peril' for world")
Putin tells Europe: Pay in roubles or we'll cut off your gas supplies
Putin's decree on Thursday leaves Europe facing the prospect of losing more than a third of its gas supply.
 "Putin tells Europe: Pay in roubles or we'll cut off your gas supplies")
Zelensky says Turkey ready to become guarantor of Ukraine's security
Ukraine and Russia concluded their fresh round of face-to-face peace talks in the Turkish city of Istanbul on Tuesday.
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Top headlines: Centre to step up borrowing; Adani Group wins big in FY22
India's big business groups owned by families continue to steal a march over their bigger rivals. More on this is our top headlines.
 "Top headlines: Centre to step up borrowing; Adani Group wins big in FY22")
US calls India's stand on Russian sanctions 'deeply disappointing'
Comments regarded as a deepening rift between the security partners as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov traveled to Delhi for talks.
 "US calls India's stand on Russian sanctions 'deeply disappointing'")
'No clear evidence' that Putin is scaling back military operations: Biden
The White House on Wednesday released unclassified intelligence findings that Putin is being misinformed by his advisors about how badly the Russian military is performing
 "'No clear evidence' that Putin is scaling back military operations: Biden")
Bid to circumvent sanctions will have consequences, says US
US Deputy National Security Adviser Daleep Singh also referred to the "no limits" partnership between Moscow and Beijing
 "Bid to circumvent sanctions will have consequences, says US")
Britannia's planned price hike signals coming inflationary pain
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has roiled consumer firms across the world already contending with labor shortages and supply-chain constraints.
 "Britannia's planned price hike signals coming inflationary pain")
Biden threatens biggest emergency oil reserve draw, Brent slips over 5%
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that 'unfriendly' countries, including all EU members, will need to set up ruble accounts to pay for gas deliveries from April
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrives in India amid Ukraine crisis
Lavrov, who arrived on Thursday on a two-day official visit, is expected to meet and hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday
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Pay in roubles or we'll cut off your gas: Putin tells Europe
Putin's move, via a decree signed on Thursday, leaves Europe facing the prospect of losing more than a third of its gas supply.
Equities to remain attractive bet in FY23: Srinivas Rao Ravuri, PGIM India
Despite record outflows of Rs 1.42 trillion in fiscal 2021-22 (FY22), PGIM India MF sees India as an attractive destination for foreign investors considering the long-term structural growth story.
 "Equities to remain attractive bet in FY23: Srinivas Rao Ravuri, PGIM India")
Ukraine crisis: German official calls for more sanctions against Russia
Germany's economy minister says Europe should impose additional sanctions on Russia to prevent what he described as a barbaric war in Ukraine
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