Page 342 - Latest Updates on Ukraine peace talks

Oil prices rises as market weighs OPEC filling Russia supply gap

Oil prices rose on Thursday following a sharp drop in the previous session as the market contemplated whether major producers would boost supply to help plug the gap in output from Russia

Ukraine war: IAF flight with 119 Indians, 27 foreigners land in Delhi

An Indian Air Force (IAF) flight with 119 Indians and 27 foreigners landed at Hindon air base here from Romanian capital Bucharest on Thursday morning

Pentagon tries to pacify US lawmakers about India's UN vote on Russia

Top Pentagon officials have shown an understanding of India abstaining at the UN on resolutions against the Russian aggression against Ukraine but had a hard time pacifying many US lawmakers

Nestle, Philip Morris, gamemaker Sony join move away from Russia amid war

Nestle, Philip Morris and videogame maker Sony joined the list of multinationals stepping back from Russia on Wednesday as pressure mounts from consumers in West to take stand against Ukraine invasion

Ukraine reports emergency outage at Chernobyl nuclear power plant

Ukrenergo, the state energy company of Ukraine, claimed that there was an emergency power outage at the now-defunct Chernobyl nuclear power plant

Ukraine war-related inflation may drive protests and riots: World Bank

Soaring energy and food prices triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine could exacerbate existing food security concerns in Middle East and Africa, and may fuel growing social unrest, said World Bank

Russia not abandoning plans to surround capital city Kyiv: Ukraine

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Thursday that Russia is not abandoning its plans to surround Kiev as Moscow's military invasion continued for the 15th day.

IMF approves $1.4 billion in emergency financing for Ukraine amid conflict

The International Monetary Funds has approved USD 1.4 billion in emergency financing for Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Russia, the fund said in a statement

US House approves $13.6 bn in aid for Ukraine in huge spending bill

The House approved a massive spending bill Wednesday night that would rush $13.6 billion in US aid to battered Ukraine and its European allies

Ukraine accuses Russia of genocide after bombing of children's hospital

Ukrainian's president accused Russia of carrying out genocide after officials said Russian aircraft bombed a children's hospital on Wednesday, burying patients in rubble despite a ceasefire deal

Blinken, Ukraine minister discuss more assistance to war-torn nation

Antony Blinken and Ukrainian FM Dmytro Kuleba had a telephonic conversation and discussed their coordinated efforts to provide Ukraine with additional security and humanitarian assistance

' High risk': US to oppose any plans to provide MiG fighter jets to Ukraine

The Pentagon on Wednesday (local time) said it would oppose any plans to provide MiG fighter jets to Ukraine, calling it "high-risk".

Bangladesh MP thanks PM Modi for bringing back 9 nationals from Ukraine

Bangladesh's Member of Parliament Aroma Dutta thanked the government of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing back nine Bangladeshi students stranded in Ukraine

Ukraine war: Airstrike injures 17 people at children's hospital in Mariupol

At least 17 people were injured in an airstrike at a paediatric and maternity hospital in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol as part of Russia's military operations.

White House warns Russia may seek to use chemical weapons in Ukraine

The Biden administration has publicly warned that Russia might seek to use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine

Gas security a growing worry amid price rise and Russia's export dominance

Energy industry leaders said the burgeoning energy crisis is perhaps more dire for Europe's natural gas market than its crude oil imports, due to the continent's dependency on Russia

Zelenskyy discusses with EU members on various sanction against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy consulted with EU members and talked to Charles Michel, President of the European Council to discuss various sanctions against Russia to ensure the security of civilians.Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, Zelenskyy said, "Consultations with EU partners continue. Talked with Charles Michel @eucopresident. Discussed sanctions against the Russian aggressor, the need for coordinated pressure on Russia to ensure the security of civilians, support for Ukraine in our struggle & Ukraine's membership in the #EU. #StopRussia."Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called Antony Blinken, US secretary of state to discuss strengthing Ukraine's defence capabilities."Call with @SecBlinken on further steps to strengthen Ukraine's defence capabilities," Kuleba tweeted.He further thanked the US government for banning the import of Russian oil. He further tweeted, "Grateful to the U.S. for the new package of tough sanctions on Russia. Pressure must be ...

In Russia's invasion of Ukraine, here are the good, bad and ideal refugees

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has already caused two million refugees to flee the country. The UNHCR predicts that another four million will be displaced if the conflict continues

Zelenskyy talks with EU chief von der Leyen about humanitarian corridors

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed humanitarian corridors and other issues with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday

Ukraine prepares potential move of sensitive data to another country

Government officials have already been shipping equipment and backups to more secure areas of Ukraine beyond the reach of Russian forces, who invaded on Feb. 24 and are laying siege to several cities