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US sanctions Kremlin spokesman, 50 Russian oligarchs over Ukraine war

President Joe Biden said the sanctions will target those who line their pockets with the Russian people's money as the Ukrainian people seek shelter from airstrikes.

Asian stock markets slide as Russia shells Ukraine nuclear plant

Shares were lower Friday in Asia after another bumpy day on Wall Street, as investors remain concerned about the broader impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Shares fell more than 2% in Tokyo and Hong Kong and declined in most other Asian markets. U.S. futures were lower. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Thursday and the Nasdaq fell 1.6% as technology companies led the way lower. Oil prices eased back from their recent highs and European markets also closed lower. Russian troops were shelling Europe's largest nuclear power plant, in Ukraine, raising worries over radiation risks. A spokesman for the plant in Enerhodar, Ukraine, said in a video posted on Telegram that there was a real threat of nuclear danger. Andriy Tuz said shells were falling directly on the plant and had set fire to a reactor that was not operating but had nuclear fuel inside. Elsewhere, Russian forces gained ground in their bid to cut off the country from the sea, as Ukrainian leaders called on citizens to rise up and

Ukraine asks FIFA to postpone World Cup playoff against Scotland

Ukraine is set to play Scotland in Glasgow on March 24, with the winner then taking on either Wales or Austria five days later for a place at this year's World Cup in Qatar.

No dip in Goa's air traffic despite Russia-Ukraine war: Airport official

There has been no dip in air-traffic at Goa's Dabolim International Airport in wake of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, airport director Gagan Malik said

After call with Putin, Macron thinks worst is yet to come in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron is "pessimistic" after his exchange with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, and Macron thinks that "the worst is yet to come" in Ukraine

US senator urges Ukrainian govt to end racial discrimination at its border

Foreign students, especially Africans and Asians, who are attempting to flee the country have been complaining that they have been experiencing racist treatment by Ukrainian security forces

India at risk as record cooking oil prices threaten surging food inflation

Ukraine and Russia are not only major suppliers of wheat, corn and barley, but they also ship more than 75% of global exports of sunflower oil, one of the world's four leading edible oils.

A stuck convoy outside Kyiv in Ukraine likely a setback for Russia

For days, a massive Russian military convoy has sat, largely stalled about 15 miles outside Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, which is believed to be the central target of Moscow's war

Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine on fire after shelling

A spokesman for Europe's largest nuclear plant says the facility is on fire after Russia attacked the power station in the southern Ukrainian city of Enerhodar.

Ukraine, Russia agree to create safe corridors for evacuation of civilians

A member of Ukraine's delegation in talks with Russia says the parties have reached a tentative agreement

UNICEF says gathering over $440 mn to provide aid for Ukrainian people

The Western countries have strongly condemned the Russian military operation and boosted the sanctions pressure on Moscow.

Moldova, Georgia file applications to join EU amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

This come two days after Ukraine said it was seeking fast-track membership to the bloc.

Ukrainians in US offered humanitarian relief, protection from deportation

The Biden administration offered humanitarian relief to Ukrainians in the United States on Thursday, which could protect as many as 30,000 people from being deported

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Another Indian student shot in Kyiv, hospitalised

The students are currently fleeing the war-torn country Ukraine and trying to reach the border of Poland for their safe return to India.

Watchdog says Chernobyl staff are exhausted amid Ukraine conflict

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said Thursday that the staff must be allowed to rest and rotate so their crucial work can be carried out safely and securely.

Ukraine war may hurt Putin's long-standing high approval among Russians

As Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, a look at the public perception of Putin over the years may help us to understand how Russians will react to this violent war

Top headlines: PM calls for dialogue on Ukraine, 800 drugs to get costlier

Fund manager Mark Mobius says he sees more downside in equity markets amid the invasion of Ukraine. More on that in our top headlines.

Flight from Bucharest carrying 185 Indians from Ukraine lands in Mumbai

An Air India Express flight from Bucharest carrying 185 Indians stranded in Ukraine landed in Mumbai on Friday, an official said

A look at how the West is punishing Russia for its invasion on Ukraine

The United States and European allies are stepping up sanctions to make Russia pay for invading Ukraine, and while the penalties are hurting Russia's economy, they have failed so far to stop fighting

Russian forces take control of crucial Ukrainian energy hub and seacoast

Russian forces battled for control of the city that is home to biggest nuclear power plant in Europe in Ukraine's south on Thursday and gained ground in their bid to cut off the country from the sea