Russia launches all-out assault to encircle Ukraine troops in east
The easternmost part of the Ukrainian-held Donbas pocket becomes the pivotal battlefield with Russian forces advancing from three directions
Russian diplomat in Switzerland resigns over Ukraine invasion
The diplomat says he raised his concerns about the invasion with senior embassy staff several times
Sri Lanka increases fuel prices to address economic crisis
Fuel and transport price increases will inevitably flow through to food and other goods, economists say
India says 'substantive outcomes' from Biden, Modi talks
Only India among the Quad group has not condemned Russia’s invasion despite pressure from the United States for it to do so.
Taliban to sign pact with UAE on running Afghan airports
Qatar and Turkey had already sent temporary technical teams to help airport operations and security after the Taliban took over in August last year
Quad leaders vow free and open Indo-Pacific, action on climate
“Quad” group of countries vowed on Tuesday to work together to fight climate change..
Russian invasion of Ukraine is a global issue, says Biden
“This is more than just a European issue. It’s a global issue,” Biden said of the crisis in Ukraine at the Quad meeting of the United States, Japan, India and Australia.
