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In raft of new sanctions, UK can now detain Russian aircraft: Foreign Secy

The UK has announced a raft of new sanctions affecting Russian aircraft and exports of space and aviation technology.

Troops protecting Kyiv 'firmly holding positions': Ukraine Army

The General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces on Wednesday said its Kiev troop grouping was "repulsing the enemy's offensive", inflicting damage and firmly holding their positions.

Russia promises safe corridors for Ukraine refugees to flee battered cities

Russia said it is ready to provide humanitarian corridors on Wednesday for people fleeing Kyiv and 4 other Ukrainian cities, as the number of refugees surpass 2 million

Twitter launches Dark Web Tor service amid Russian censorship

Blocked by the Russian government, Twitter has entered the Dark Web and people can now access the platform via a Tor Onion service to bypass the censorship.

Russian football federation appeals against FIFA, UEFA bans

The Russian Football Union (RFU) has appealed to The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the decisions by Fifa and UEFA to bar Russian teams from international competitions

War-driven oil price hikes to cut growth for big importers: World Bank exec

Persistent high oil prices prompted by Ukraine invasion could cut a full percentage point off the growth off large oil-importing developing economies like China, Indonesia, South Africa and Turkey

As Russia attacks Ukraine, China eyes Indo-Pacific: Australian intelligence

A "troubling new strategic convergence" between Beijing and Moscow has developed and the risk of "major power conflict" had grown since Russia invaded Ukraine, Australia's intelligence chief said

Fitch cuts Russia's rating further into junk, says debt default is imminent

Fitch on Tuesday downgraded Russia's sovereign rating by six notches further into the junk territory to 'C' from 'B'

Western nations at risk of recession as Russia sanctions escalate: Analysis

Recession in Europe and North America may be the inevitable price for defending freedom, resisting aggression and upholding international law in Ukraine

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

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

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

Global giants which have exited Russia

BP, Shell, General Motors, Ford, Volkswagen, Nike and Netflix are among the companies that have suspended their operations in Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The list is getting longer by the day

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

Top headlines: US bans Russian crude import; India evacuates students

International rating agency Fitch Ratings has downgraded Russia's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'C' from 'B'

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.

TMS Ep124: Economic challenges, exit Russia, markets, NATO

How could crude oil challenges shock Indian economy? Which are the corporate giants that have exited Russia? Will the state election results be a non-event for markets? What is NATO? All answers here

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