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Europe told to 'prepare immediately' as Russia set to turn off gas exports

EU countries are racing to refill storage sites, with Germany hoping to reach 90 per cent of capacity by November.

Wimbledon 2022: Seven things that make this grass-court Grand Slam unique

Leading Russian Tennis players like the world number 8 Andrey Rublev, world no. 22 Karen Khachanov and even the reigning world number one Daniil Medvedev won't be able to take part in the Championship

Indonesian President Joko Widodo to visit Russia, Ukraine after G-7 meet

Indonesian President Joko Widodo is planning to meet the leaders of Russia and Ukraine following the Group of Seven summit in Germany later this month

Russia pounds eastern Ukraine, Vladimir Putin to mark WWII anniversary

In a symbolic decision, Ukraine is set to become an official candidate for European Union membership on Thursday, EU diplomats said

Explained: Amid price hike, why is there a worldwide oil-refining crunch?

Prices were already elevated before Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. But since mid-March, fuel costs have surged while crude prices are up only modestly

'Amount of financial aid to Ukraine since invasion stands at $30bn'

The total amount of assistance declared and provided to Ukraine, since the "invasion" launched by Russsia, by international partners is $30 billion

Next package of EU sanctions against Russia needed urgently: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the seventh package of EU sanctions against Russia must be approved as soon as possible

Incitement to violence is antithesis of peace, tolerance and harmony: India

India continues to remain deeply concerned at the worsening situation in Ukraine and reiterates its call for an immediate cessation of violence and an end to hostilities

EU states using strategies to confront price hike at gasoline pump: Report

As the crisis in Ukraine sends global fuel prices spiraling higher, governments in EU member states are scrambling for ways to reduce the economic impact their citizens are feeling

India key strategic partner but we want pressure on Russia: US's John Kirby

India is a very key strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific region and the US lets Indian leaders speak about their economic policies, said US National Security Council coordinator John Kirby

Moscow fumes after European Union cuts off some shipments: Reuters

On the ground in eastern Ukraine, Russia's separatist proxies said they were advancing towards Kyiv's main battlefield bastion

Luxury fashion market sees growth despite inflation and war, shows study

Neither inflation nor the war in Ukraine are threatening to take a bite out of the luxury fashion market, according to a study published Tuesday. While much of the world is fretting over higher fuel and energy prices, the study by Bain & Company consultancy indicated that the global luxury market remains set for growth, largely due to the continued resiliency of the world's wealthiest people. The global luxury market grew by nearly one-third to 288 billion euros ($198 billion) last year, rebounding from its worst recorded dip due to the 2020 pandemic lockdowns, according to the study commissioned by Italy's Altagamma association of high-end producers. Sales of personal luxury goods including apparel, accessories and footwear posted high double-digit growth in the first quarter of this year, despite the first signs of economic uncertainty tied to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Bain said. In its most pessimistic outlook, assuming global inflationary pressure, Bain forecasts growth

No nuclear weapons? Ukraine-Russian war will shape world's arsenals

Around the world, the US military is reassuring strategic partners who are facing nuclear-backed rivals

Zelenskyy defiant as Russia intensifies attacks in east, seizes territory

Ukraine acknowledged difficulties in fighting in the east of the country as Russian forces captured territory and intensified pressure on two key cities ahead of an EU summit this week

900 teachers joined Ukrainian Armed Forces since war: Education minister

Ukrainian Education Minister Serhiy Shkarlet said that some 900 teachers have joined the country's armed forces so far since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Kyiv

Nobel Peace Prize sold for Ukrainian kids shatters record at $103.5 mn

The Nobel Peace Prize that Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov was auctioning off to raise money for Ukrainian child refugees sold for 4103.5 million, shattering the old record for a Nobel

Malaysia's ban on chicken exports signals deepening food protectionism

Malaysian curbs on poultry exports are grinding into their fourth week. Singapore is a big customer and buys about 98% of live shipments

Blame Russia, not sanctions, for global food crisis, says EU's top diplomat

The European Union's top diplomat said on Monday he has written to all African foreign ministers to explain that the bloc's sanctions on Russia are not responsible for the looming global food crisis

Tata Steel buys coal from Russia weeks after vowing to cut ties: Report

Tata Steel bought 75,000 tonnes of Russian coal in May; company pledged to cut business ties with Russia in April; Tata Steel says coal import deal struck before April decision

FinMin asks PSBs to expedite NPA resolution; focus on credit growth

According to sources, banks were asked to sanction loans for productive sectors to accelerate the revival of the economy facing headwinds, including from the Russia-Ukraine war.