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'Peace for Ukraine' message put up on Seoul city library building

Global cities demand "Peace for Ukraine"; Seoul heralds new trend with huge hoarding on city library building

The Seoul city government has put up a message wishing for "peace for Ukraine" against an image symbolizing Ukraine's flag on a large signboard plastered on the front wall of the South Korean capital city's library building.

Mar 8, 2022

Russia switches to China's card system after Visa, Mastercard suspends operations [details]

It is pertinent to note that Russian banks have been barred from using the SWIFT global payments system by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.

Mar 6, 2022

Price shocks due to war in Ukraine will have impact worldwide: IMF

Monetary authorities will need to carefully monitor the pass-through of rising international prices to domestic inflation, to calibrate appropriate responses.

Mar 6, 2022

6,500-yr-old pearl bead found in Qatar's oldest known grave

The discovery of the oldest known natural pearl bead in Qatar has yet again shone the spotlight. It is the host of the upcoming FIFA 2022 World Cup to be played about eight months later.

Mar 5, 2022

Karnataka Budget 2022: Rs 1,000cr for Mekedatu; infra development, education get focus [highlights]

The Chief Minister has earmarked Rs 1,000 crore for the competition of Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Bengaluru Drinking Water Project among various development projects across the state.

Mar 4, 2022

Paving way for yoga in Saudi schools; introductory lecture to be held in all educational institutes [details]

The Saudi Yoga Committee in organising a lecture on yoga across in all schools across Saudi Arabia in collaboration with Saudi Schools Sports Federation.

Mar 4, 2022

IPCC Climate Report 2022 predicts unprecedented catastrophe as climate change hits planet faster, harder than ever

The report also highlights that greenhouse gas emissions are set to increase by almost 14% over the current decade and how that could outstrip the ability of many communities to adapt.

Mar 3, 2022

U.S. President Joe Biden walks out from the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Jan. 11, 2022. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua/IANS)

Beginning of World War III? Biden says Putin was wrong, US is ready

"Putin was wrong. We were ready," said Biden during his maiden State of the Union Address

Mar 2, 2022

Russia bans exit of foreign investments from country; says entrepreneurs under political pressure

Russia is temporarily halting the exit of foreign investments from the country, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has announced on Tuesday.

Mar 1, 2022

PAK becomes first major nation to back Putin with new trade deal [details]

Despite Russia facing international isolation and a raft of sanctions crippling its economy, Khan has defended potentially pumping billions into the Kremlin's coffers, saying Pakistan's economic interests 'required it'.

Mar 1, 2022

Russian forces disable 118 military facilities in Ukraine: Defense Ministry

Global nations reckon India's rise as major influencer in international politics

India has done well to espouse a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine-Russia conflict -- giving due importance to its friendship with both the US and Russia.

Feb 28, 2022

World Cup 2018: Putin Thanks FIFA For Keeping Politics Out Of Sport

Putin places Russian nuclear deterrent forces on highest alert; US downplays threat [details]

Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed the country's nuclear deterrent forces on "special" alert on Sunday.

Feb 27, 2022

Independent Filmmaker Day Becomes Largest Film Community in The World

The goal of IFD is to provide a safe space for filmmakers to learn the skills necessary in the real world to bring their projects to life

Feb 26, 2022

Mullah M Hassan Akhund, PM of Taliban interim government

Resolve crisis through dialogue; Taliban urges Russia, Ukraine to show restraint [details]

After world leaders have strongly condemned the actions of Russia in the Ukraine, Taliban has joined the criticising parties and urged the countries to show restraint. Only last year, Taliban took over Afghanistan in a similar invasion.

Feb 25, 2022

Too late: US Congress eyes $600 mn weapons assistance to Ukraine

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday that lawmakers on Capitol Hill want to provide Ukraine with "lethal defense weapons" worth $600 million to help Kiev defend itself against military attack from Russia.