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Stocks stumble as Ukraine tensions increase, investors seek safety in bonds

Stocks fell on Thursday as investors took fright after Russia reports of firing in Ukraine, while traders sought safety in government bonds and oil clawed back some of its heavy early losses.

Oil prices fall amid Iran nuclear deal talks and Russia-Ukraine tensions

Oil prices fell on Thursday as talks to revive a nuclear deal with Iran entered their final stages, but losses were capped by heightened tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine

Go First will evaluate operating flights to Ukraine, says airline official

Budget carrier Go First will evaluate the option of operating chartered passenger flights to Ukraine if there is a proposal from the government, a senior airline official said on Thursday.

Asian stocks draw back and bond yields drop on reported firing in Ukraine

Asian stock markets retreated on Thursday after Russian media reported that rebels in eastern Ukraine had accused Kyiv government forces of using mortars to attack their territory.

Gold spikes near eight month high as yields fall, Ukraine crisis resurfaces

Gold prices gained on Thursday after a steady start on a Russian news report of mortar fire in eastern Ukraine that sent investors rushing towards safe-haven assets.

Dollar rises on Ukraine jitters after Russia reports attack

The dollar bounced on Thursday after a Russian news report of mortar fire in eastern Ukraine jangled market nerves and sent investors in to safe havens.

Centre removes restriction on flights from Ukraine under bubble arrangement

Any number of flights as well as charter flights can operate between the two countries

Parents of students studying in Ukraine worried over border tension

Indian Embassy in Ukraine had asked the citizens, particularly students whose stay is not essential, to leave Kyiv temporarily.

Russian-backed rebels accuse Ukraine govt forces of mortar attacks

According the the RIA report, representatives of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic said Ukrainian forces used mortars, grenade launchers and a machine gun on Thursday

Biden, Scholz highlight NATO reinforcements if Russia invades Ukraine

The White House said in a statement that Biden and Scholz discussed their respective recent conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Germany's Scholz and US's Biden call Ukraine situation 'extremely serious'

At the same time, both leaders welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin's statement that diplomatic efforts should continue, the spokesperson said

Japanese shares fall on resurfaced Ukraine tensions, inflation concerns

A senior Biden administration official said on Wednesday the United States does not believe Russia's claim to be withdrawing troops from the Ukraine border

Asian stocks mainly up as investors weigh Fed against Ukraine risks

MSCI's equivalent regional index that removes Japan rose 0.64%.

Indonesia urges G20 collaboration as Ukraine crisis overshadows gathering

Joko Widodo, president of host country Indonesia, urged G20 nations to focus on collaboration to revive a global economy that is 'still shaken' from the pandemic

Russia's troop build-up near Ukraine is growing, not shrinking, warns West

More armored vehicles, helicopters and a field hospital have been spotted, Britain's defense intelligence chief said in rare public comments

Euro weighs down as US says Russia increasing troops near Ukraine

The standoff on Europe's eastern edge is one of the deepest crises in East-West relations for decades, and markets had rallied in relief at earlier Russian statements about a military pullback

UK foreign minister to visit Ukraine, tells Russia to end military buildup

Truss will hold talks with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and will then deliver a speech in Kyiv where she will warn Russia it faces economic pain and global isolation if it invades Ukraine

Russia could launch 'false' pretext to invade Ukraine 'at any moment': US

Russia earlier said that it is withdrawing some troops following drills around Ukraine but that has been met with scepticism from Western leaders

US hopes India to stand by its side if Russia invades Ukraine

The Kremlin has repeatedly denied it has plans to attack Ukraine but demanded that NATO never admit Ukraine and other ex-Soviet nations as members

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