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Washington: US President Joe Biden has warned his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping of "implications and consequences" if Beijing provides material support to Russia amid its attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilians.In the telephonic conversation that lasted nearly two...

Kyiv: Ukrainian actor Oksana Shvets died after a rocket struck the residential building in Kyiv. She was 67.The actor's death was confirmed Kyiv National Academic Molodyy Theatre, in a social media post, where she was part of the...

Oslo: Several current and former European politicians addressed the Norwegian Nobel Committee with a request to nominate Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022, and for this reason extend the nomination procedure until March 31."We...

Imphal: Chingkheihunba Polo Club, Kongpal, has won the first State Women's Polo Tournament, 2022 organised by Manipur Horse Riding & Polo Association (MHRPA). In the thrilling final played on Thursday at Manipuri Pony Breeding Farm, Lamphelpat.Chingkheihunba Polo Club,...

Tokyo: Two people were killed and 92 others injured after a strong earthquake hit northeastern Japan late Wednesday night, police and fire authorities said Thursday.As of 6:30 am local time on Thursday, a total of 92 people were...

Washington/New Delhi: Amid reports that India may be exploring the option of buying discounted Russian crude, the US has said such countries should abide by US sanctions and think about “their place in history books”, with regard to the...

Moscow: Russia has imposed sanctions against US President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other US officials, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday."In response to a series of unprecedented sanctions… from March 15 of this...

Washington: Fox News on Tuesday said its cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski was killed while reporting in Ukraine on Monday.Fox News chief executive Suzanne Scott said, "It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we share the news...

Moscow: Russia has supported the idea that it is necessary to move the UN headquarters from New York to a neutral country, this would make the organisation's work less politicised, Pyotr Ilyichev, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's...

Washington: The US has warned China will face harsh "consequences" if it aids Russia in its invasion of Ukraine, according to US media reports.This news comes just hours ahead of White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's scheduled...