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Beijing denies Ukraine-like situation in Taiwan, says inalienable part

Reiterating its 'one-China principle', Beijing on Tuesday claimed that Taiwan is an inalienable part of its territory.Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, stressed during a presser that there is but one China, claiming Taiwan as a part of its territory."This is an indisputable historical and legal fact. The one-China principle is a universally-recognized norm governing international relations," he said as per a press statement released by China's Foreign Ministry."The Chinese people have the strong resolve, determination and capability to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity," he added.Wenbin's remarks came after a question comparing Russia's assertion of Ukraine not being a separate state to that of Beijing's claims on Taiwan.Notably, China continues to regard Taiwan as a breakaway province even after decades of separate governance. It has repeatedly issued threats against the island and vowed to militarily take over the island.However, on being ...

Taiwan says it's raising alertness, surveillance as Ukraine crisis grows

China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, has stepped up military activity near the island over the past two years.

West preps more sanctions if Russia launches full-scale Ukraine invasion

Western nations and Japan punished Russia with new sanctions for ordering troops into rebel regions of eastern Ukraine and threatened to go further if Moscow launched an all-out invasion on Ukraine.

Japan imposes sanctions on Russia for 'clear damage' to Ukraine sovereignty

Japan is imposing sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, terming Moscow's moves an unacceptable violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and international law.

Russia-Ukraine tensions: World facing biggest security crisis, says UN boss

Terming the Ukraine situation as the "biggest global peace and security crisis" in recent years, Antonio Guterres said the latest developments in Ukraine are testing the entire international system.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expects no conflict with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he expects no conflict with Russia.

Dialogue key to solving Ukrainian crisis, says Italy's PM Mario Draghi

Mario Draghi has said dialogue was key to solving the Ukrainian crisis, warning that the European Union (EU) was preparing sanctions against Russia.

NATO Chief urges Russia to choose 'path of diplomacy' in Ukraine crisis

The Chief of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) has urged Russia to "choose the path of diplomacy" in the conflict with Ukraine.

How should retail investors ride Russia-Ukraine crisis?

Global stocks slumped yesterday as Europe's eastern flank stood on the cusp of war. As markets brace for volatile amid the geo-political tensions, here's how retail investors can ride the tide

Cold pragmatism requires India to stand with the West against Russia

It's clear that Vladimir Putin intends to seek Xi Jinping's protection, regardless of what friends such as India might think.

Vladimir Putin weighs his next move after recognising Ukraine rebels

Russia's Putin has raised the stakes in the Ukraine standoff by recognising the independence of rebel regions in the country's east, but will he stop at that or try to move deeper into Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine conflict shows how not all 'invasions' are equal

When Russian President Putin authorised troops to cross Ukraine's border into regions controlled by Russian-backed separatists, the White House initially stopped short of calling it an invasion.

Blinken drops meeting with Russia's Lavrov, says Moscow rejected diplomacy

Western nations imposes new sanctions on Russia on Tuesday after President Putin recognises breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.

SWIFT and wide: How Western sanctions target Russia for Ukraine crisis

One of the harshest measures would be to disconnect the Russian financial system from SWIFT, which handles international financial transfers.

Ukraine crisis: US targets Russian banks with new Western sanctions

The measures target Russian banks and sovereign debt, among other steps

'Ukraine invasion starts': Germany halts gas pipeline; US, UK slap curbs

EU may ban Russian state bonds, individuals

Wall Street trims losses as Joe Biden comments on Ukraine tensions

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 588.86 points, or 1.73%, to 33,490.32

Punishing Putin: How Biden could cut Russia off from world tech

US suppliers would also have to obtain licenses for certain Russia-bound items that do not currently require them, such as civil aircraft parts

Ukraine crisis has its roots in post-Soviet politics, says EAM Jaishankar

In an interactive session at a think-tank in Paris, he said the world today is in the midst of 'multiple crises' and these developments have generated new challenges to the international order

Air India plane carrying 240 Indians from Ukraine lands at Delhi airport

Amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia, Air India operated a Boeing 787 aircraft to bring back Indians from the eastern European country