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Republican senators urge Biden to send Polish warplanes to Ukraine
Republican US senators are imploring the Biden administration to reverse course and allow the transfer of Poland's MiG fighter jets to the Ukrainians.
 "Republican senators urge Biden to send Polish warplanes to Ukraine")
Disney 'taking steps to pause' all business in Russia after Ukraine war
The Walt Disney Company is working to pause all business in Russia following the country's "unprovoked invasion of Ukraine", a spokesperson said
 "Disney 'taking steps to pause' all business in Russia after Ukraine war")
US rejects Russian, Chinese claims of use of biological weapons in Ukraine
US is not assisting Ukraine with biological weapons in its war with Russia and there are no indications that biological weapons are being used by Ukraine, said a US Defense Department official.
 "US rejects Russian, Chinese claims of use of biological weapons in Ukraine")
Ukrainian capital Kiev has become a fortress, says Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko
Vitaliy Klitschko said that the Ukrainian capital has become a "fortress" being defended by armed civilians.
 "Ukrainian capital Kiev has become a fortress, says Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko")
Google to send air raid alerts to Android users in Ukraine before attacks
Google has initiated air raid alerts for Android users in Ukraine directly on their phones before expected attacks happen near them.
 "Google to send air raid alerts to Android users in Ukraine before attacks")
$13.6 bn aid package for Ukraine, allies wins final Congressional approval
A $13.6 bn emergency package of military and humanitarian aid for besieged Ukraine and its European allies easily won final congressional approval Thursday.
UNSC to discuss Russia claim of US military biological activity in Ukraine
Council diplomats confirmed the meeting scheduled for 10 am EST, speaking on condition of anonymity ahead of an official announcement.
 "UNSC to discuss Russia claim of US military biological activity in Ukraine")
It's a miracle to have survived war, say evacuated Indian students
Indian students, who were stuck in beleaguered Sumy in northeastern Ukraine, said it was a miracle to survive the war and they were relieved to have finally reached Delhi.
 "It's a miracle to have survived war, say evacuated Indian students")
Premier Li Keqiang offers China's help for ''grave'' Ukraine situation
China's premier on Friday called the situation in Ukraine grave and offered Beijing's help in playing a positive role for peace while continuing to refuse to criticise Russia.
 "Premier Li Keqiang offers China's help for ''grave'' Ukraine situation")
China chooses Russia over Ukraine despite history of military trade
Despite Ukraine providing military technology to China, Beijing seems more inclined towards Russia in the ongoing war between Moscow and Kyiv.
 "China chooses Russia over Ukraine despite history of military trade")
No chemical weapons were developed in Ukraine, says Volodymyr Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that "no chemical or any other weapons of mass destruction were developed" in his country.
 "No chemical weapons were developed in Ukraine, says Volodymyr Zelensky")
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of attack on humanitarian corridor in Mariupol
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russian forces of targeting a humanitarian corridor in the city of Mariupol.
 "Zelenskyy accuses Russia of attack on humanitarian corridor in Mariupol")
We have not criticised India's position on Ukraine: German Ambassador
German Ambassador to India, Walter J. Lindner told IANS that the German government has not put any pressure on India or any other country to take sides on the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
 "We have not criticised India's position on Ukraine: German Ambassador")
Facebook, Instagram to allow posts calling for violence against Russians
Meta is planning to allow the publication of calls for violence against Russians in response to the invasion of Ukraine, media reports said on Friday.
 "Facebook, Instagram to allow posts calling for violence against Russians")
Oil extends losses as Russia pledges to fulfil supply contracts
Oil prices settled about 2% lower on Thursday after a volatile session, a day after its biggest daily dive in two years, as Russia pledged to fulfill contractual obligations
 "Oil extends losses as Russia pledges to fulfil supply contracts")
China not supplying aircraft parts after sanctions, says Russia
Russia would eye opportunities to source parts from countries, including Turkey and India, after failing to get them from China
 "China not supplying aircraft parts after sanctions, says Russia")
Russia accepts economy in 'shock' as tanks roll into Kyiv's outskirts
Kremlin to ask military for info on hospital strike
YouTube, Google Play suspend payment-based services in Russia
Google will also pause ads for advertisers based in Russia across its properties and networks globally, the company said
 "YouTube, Google Play suspend payment-based services in Russia")
Oil edges back up despite Putin's pledge to honour supply commitments
Since Russia's February 24 invasion of Ukraine, oil markets have been the most volatile in two years, with global benchmark Brent crude recording its biggest decline since April, 2020
 "Oil edges back up despite Putin's pledge to honour supply commitments")
Gold steadies near $2,000/oz as Ukraine worries support
Spot gold were steady at $1,992.37 per ounce by 1544 GMT, after tumbling as much as 3% on Wednesday. US gold futures inched up 0.5% to $1,998.60
 "Gold steadies near $2,000/oz as Ukraine worries support")