Page 347 - Latest Updates on Ukraine peace talks

Taiwan studies Russia-Ukraine war for own battle strategy with China

Taiwan's military strategists have been studying Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the country's resistance, for the island's own battle strategy in the event China ever makes good threat

Not all allies currently in position to join Russia oil ban: US official

The US admin said it consulted its European allies before banning the import of Russian oil and gas while stressing that it recogniSes not all of its partners were in a position to follow suit.

Big brands and US ban on oil imports punish Russia for Ukraine invasion

A US ban on imports of Russia's oil ratcheted up punishment for the invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday as McDonald's and Starbucks closed outlets and Moscow promised safe passage for some people to flee

After Ukraine war, Russia now global economic pariah: Biden administration

Russia has become a global economic pariah after it attacked Ukraine and the international community has joined the US in imposing tough sanctions against Moscow, the Joe Biden administration claimed

Cash dominates India playbooks as markets recoil from oil price shock

Surging oil prices have battered market sentiment toward major energy importer India, pushing down the rupee to a record low and dragging stocks and bonds

US ban on Russia oil may leave more cargoes at sea with no buyers: Analysts

US ban on Russian oil imports is likely to leave more cargoes at sea with no buyers, and the EU's decision to continue imports was unlikely to make much difference to disarray in Russian oil trade

World faces food emergency as Ukraine war compounds hunger crisis

Russia's invasion of Ukraine means the food inflation that's been plaguing global consumers is now tipping into a full-blown crisis, potentially outstripping even the pandemic's blow

Central Bank of Russia limits foreign cash withdrawals until Sept 9

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) on Wednesday said it is imposing a USD 10,000 limit on foreign cash withdrawals from foreign currency accounts by clients until September 9

US aid to Ukraine grows to near $14 bn in $1.5 trn govt bill

A US aid package for Ukraine and its Eastern European allies grew to around $14 billion on Tuesday as lawmakers put finishing touches on a $1.5 trillion government-wide spending bill

What is NATO military alliance?

At the heart of Russia's prickly ties with the West is NATO's eastward expansion. It was the trigger for its invasion of Ukraine. Take a peek into this trans-Atlantic military alliance's journey

Global shares fall, oil rises in volatile trading post Russia oil ban by US

Global share markets fell on Tuesday as oil prices climbed yet further, driven by the United States banning Russian oil and other energy imports over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine

EU announces 500 mn euros in humanitarian aid to war-torn Ukraine

The European Union has announced 500 million euros for humanitarian aid to Ukraine, saying it had taken in two million refugees fleeing the Russian invasion so far and expected millions more.

WHO calls for health, humanitarian principles in resolving Ukraine crisis

A World Health Organization (WHO) official has urged that health and humanitarian principles should play as key drivers of peace in Ukraine.

Russia announces humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine for Wednesday

Russia has announced a humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine for Wednesday morning for the evacuation of the civilian population, media reports said.

Putin signs decree on special economic measures to secure Russia's economy

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree introducing special economic measures to enhance Russia's security in external trade, the official website for legal information said on Tuesday.

CIA Director Burns warns of 'ugly next few weeks' unfolding in Ukraine

Top US intelligence official William Burns on Tuesday warned of an "ugly next few weeks" in Ukraine amid ongoing Russian military operations.

Fitch downgrades Russia's long-term foreign-currency issuer rating to 'C'

International rating agency Fitch Ratings said it has downgraded Russia's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating to 'C' from 'B'.

Sovereign wealth funds likely to keep away from Russia, says researcher

Middle Eastern and Chinese sovereign wealth funds are likely to avoid new deals in Russia for now after its invasion of Ukraine, says researcher

Oil prices surge as US bans Russian crude, Britain launches phase out

Oil prices settled around 4% higher on Tuesday as the US banned Russian oil imports and Britain said it will phase them out by year end

Most global indices are near bear territory. Will the Sensex, Nifty follow?

Empirical analysis of past 17 market corrections in excess of 10 per cent, according Antique Stock Broking, suggests that market recoveries are swift with entire losses getting recouped in 3-6 months