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Finance ministers of the world’s largest economies have failed to agree on a closing statement following a summit in India, after China refused to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Beijing declined to accept parts of a G20 statement that deplored Russia’s aggression “in the strongest terms”. Moscow said “anti-Russian” Western countries had “desta...
- Zelensky wants Xi Jinping meeting following China’s peace plan (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia hails unexpected G20 ‘milestone’ as Ukraine fumes (Category: Breaking News)
- Wagner Group chief says his mercenaries will halt their march on Moscow (Category: Breaking News)
- China ‘unsettled’ by Ukraine war, CIA director says (Category: Breaking News)
BBC reported that finance ministers of the world’s largest economies have failed to agree on a closing statement following a summit in India, after China refused to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Beijing declined to accept parts of a G20 statement that deplored Russia’s aggression “in the strongest terms”. Moscow said “anti-Russian” Western countrie...
- UN condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine ahead of anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- Zelensky wants Xi Jinping meeting following China’s peace plan (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s Xi to meet Putin in Moscow next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Moldovan government resigns in wake of multiple crises (Category: Breaking News)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he plans to meet China’s leader Xi Jinping to discuss Beijing’s proposals on ending the war in Ukraine. Speaking on the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, he said the proposal signalled that China was involved in the search for peace. “I really want to believe that China will […]
- Zelensky wants Xi Jinping meeting following China’s peace plan (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope tells Zelensky he is ‘praying for peace’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden tells Zelensky his country will never stand alone (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s Xi to meet Putin in Moscow next week (Category: Breaking News)
BBC reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he plans to meet China’s leader Xi Jinping to discuss Beijing’s proposals on ending the war in Ukraine. Speaking on the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, he said the proposal signalled that China was involved in the search for peace. “I really want to believe […]
- Taliban and China firm agree Afghanistan oil extraction deal (Category: Breaking News)
- China elects Li Qiang as premier (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s Northern city of Mohe reports coldest temperature (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s debt outlook downgraded as economy slows (Category: Breaking News)
BBC reported that the UN General Assembly in New York has overwhelmingly backed a resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nearly a year ago. It called for the withdrawal of troops from Ukraine and a halt to fighting. The motion was backed by 141 nations with 32 abstaining and seven – including Russia – voting […]
- US to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles in latest aid package (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope condemns human ‘hunger for wealth and power’ at Christmas Eve Mass (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden tells Zelensky his country will never stand alone (Category: Breaking News)
- Zelensky wants Xi Jinping meeting following China’s peace plan (Category: Breaking News)
Andy Murray continued his eventful start to the season with a notable win over Germany’s Alexander Zverev to put him into the Qatar Open quarter-finals. Britain’s Murray, 35, dug deep into his physical and mental reserves yet again to win 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 7-5 after an absorbing three-hour match in Doha. “I managed to stay […]
- Emma Raducanu loses in Cincinnati (Category: Breaking News)
- Andy Murray beats James Duckworth at Wimbledon (Category: Breaking News)
- Novak Djokovic & Rafael Nadal into last 16 at Roland Garros (Category: Breaking News)
- Brazil wear all-black kit in anti-racism message (Category: Breaking News)
The United Kingdom is among more than 30 countries that have pledged support to an ongoing ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in international sporting events amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It follows a summit involving all the nations earlier this month. The International Olympic Committee is “exploring a pathway” for Russians and Belarusians to compete […...
- UK among more than 30 countries to support ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes (Category: Breaking News)
- UK among more than 30 countries to support ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes (Category: Breaking News)
- Paris Mayor wants Russia banned from 2024 Olympics (Category: Breaking News)
- Nordic nations join calls for ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes to be upheld (Category: Breaking News)
The United Kingdom is among more than 30 countries that have pledged support to an ongoing ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in international sporting events amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It follows a summit involving all the nations earlier this month. The International Olympic Committee is “exploring a pathway” for Russians and Belarusians to compete […...
- UK among more than 30 countries to support ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes (Category: Breaking News)
- UK among more than 30 countries to support ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes (Category: Breaking News)
- Paris Mayor wants Russia banned from 2024 Olympics (Category: Breaking News)
- Nordic nations join calls for ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes to be upheld (Category: Breaking News)
The United Kingdom is among more than 30 countries that have pledged support to an ongoing ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in international sporting events amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It follows a summit involving all the nations earlier this month. The International Olympic Committee is “exploring a pathway” for Russians and Belarusians to compete […...
- UK among more than 30 countries to support ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes (Category: Breaking News)
- UK among more than 30 countries to support ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes (Category: Breaking News)
- Paris Mayor wants Russia banned from 2024 Olympics (Category: Breaking News)
- Nordic nations join calls for ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes to be upheld (Category: Breaking News)
BBC reported that US President Joe Biden has made a surprise visit to Kyiv – his first to Ukraine since Russia invaded almost a year ago. It comes as the anniversary of Russia’s invasion approaches on 24 February Biden said the United States would stand with Ukraine “for as long as it takes” and praised […]
The US has “formally determined” that Russia had committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine, US Vice-President Kamala Harris has said. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Ms Harris accused Russia of “gruesome acts of murder, torture, rape and deportation” since its invasion. World leaders at the conference called for long-term support of Ukraine. UK PM […]
- US says that Russia has committed crimes against humanity (Category: Breaking News)
- UN condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine ahead of anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden tells Zelensky his country will never stand alone (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope tells Zelensky he is ‘praying for peace’ (Category: Breaking News)
The United States has “formally determined” that Russia had committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine, US Vice-President Kamala Harris has said. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Ms Harris accused Russia of “gruesome acts of murder, torture, rape and deportation” since its invasion. World leaders at the conference called for long-term support of Ukraine. UK [...
- UN condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine ahead of anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s Xi to meet Putin in Moscow next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Thousands flee floods after dam collapse near Nova Kakhovka (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope tells Zelensky he is ‘praying for peace’ (Category: Breaking News)
Moldova’s government has collapsed and its pro-EU prime minister has stepped down after 18 months of political and economic turbulence. Europe’s poorest country was struggling with “multiple crises”, outgoing PM Natalia Gavrilita said on Friday. With the war raging in neighbouring Ukraine, Moldova has been facing inflation, high energy prices, a refugee influx and Russian [...
- Twitter outage sees users told they are over daily tweet limit (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump arrives in Florida ahead of court appearance (Category: Breaking News)
- Three people dead after torrential rain in New Zealand (Category: Breaking News)
- Amsterdam bans cannabis in its red light district (Category: Breaking News)
Moldova’s Government has collapsed and its pro-EU prime minister has stepped down after 18 months of political and economic turbulence. Europe’s poorest country was struggling with “multiple crises”, outgoing PM Natalia Gavrilita said on Friday. With the war raging in neighbouring Ukraine, Moldova has been facing inflation, high energy prices, a refugee influx and Russian [...
- Moldovan government resigns in wake of multiple crises (Category: Breaking News)
- Zelensky denies Ukraine attacked Putin or Moscow (Category: Breaking News)
- Zelensky wants Xi Jinping meeting following China’s peace plan (Category: Breaking News)
- UN condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine ahead of anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
The mayor of Paris does not want Russia to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games while the war in Ukraine continues. Anne Hidalgo said last month she was in favour of Russia competing under a neutral banner, but has changed stance. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said Russians and Belarusians may be allowed to compete […]
- Nordic nations join calls for ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes to be upheld (Category: Breaking News)
- IOC wants sanctions on Russia and Belarus to remain (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine accuses IOC of ‘double standards’ over Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics (Category: Breaking News)
The Olympic committees of five Nordic nations have backed calls for the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes to be upheld for the Paris 2024 Games. In a joint statement the Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish committees said: “Now is not the right time to consider their return.” The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has […]
- Paris Mayor wants Russia banned from 2024 Olympics (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine accuses IOC of ‘double standards’ over Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- IOC wants sanctions on Russia and Belarus to remain (Category: Breaking News)
- Max Verstappen fastest on first day of testing (Category: Breaking News)
Energy giant BP has reported record annual profits after oil and gas prices surged last year following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The company’s profits more than doubled to $27.7bn (£23bn) in 2022, compared with $12.8bn the year before. Other energy firms have seen similar rises, with Shell reporting record earnings of nearly $40bn last week. […]
- Saudi state-owned oil giant ‘Aramco’ sees record profit of $161bn (Category: Breaking News)
- Taliban and China firm agree Afghanistan oil extraction deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Twitter outage sees users told they are over daily tweet limit (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump arrives in Florida ahead of court appearance (Category: Breaking News)
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