- Russia suspends electricity supply to Finland, NATO to support Finland PM Sanna Marin
Moscow [Russia]: Russia’s largest electricity company RAO Nordic has suspended electricity supply to Finland from Saturday, owing to non-payment for the supplied electricity. According to the RAO Nordic Oy, there were certain problems pertaining to receiving electricity payments, owing to which they decided on suspending the supplies, reported TASS. Finnish national electricity transmission grid operator …Russia suspends electricity supply to Finland, NATO to support Finland PM Sanna Marin Read More »
- Ukraine Crisis: Japan bans exports of hi-tech goods to Russia
Tokyo [Japan: Japan has decided to ban the exports of high-tech goods – such as quantum computers, 3D printers and electron microscopes – to Russia, the country’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Friday. “Amid the international situation around Ukraine, our country is making a contribution to the international efforts for ensuring peace …Ukraine Crisis: Japan bans exports of hi-tech goods to Russia Read More »
- Russia Invades Ukraine : UK to allocate additional USD 1.6 billion in aid to Ukraine
London [UK]- British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has confirmed an additional funding package for Kyiv in the amount of 1.3 billion pounds (USD 1.6 billion), The Sunday Times reports. The funds will be taken from the Treasury’s emergency reserves and will come in addition to the United Kingdom’s existing 1.5 billion-pound support to …Russia Invades Ukraine : UK to allocate additional USD 1.6 billion in aid to Ukraine Read More »
- Alina Kabaeva included in proposed EU sanctions list, She is Putin’s Girlfriend!
Washington [US]: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s alleged girlfriend, Alina Kabaeva, is included in the sixth proposed package of European Union sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. According to two European diplomatic sources, Kabaeva, who has been romantically linked to Putin was included in proposed EU sanctions list, reported CNN. At this stage, names …Alina Kabaeva included in proposed EU sanctions list, She is Putin’s Girlfriend! Read More »
- India highlights food, energy, security challenges emanating from Ukraine war at UNSC
New York [US]- Highlighting the food and energy security challenges emerging as a result of the ongoing war in Ukraine, India at United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday (local time) highlighted the “disproportionate impact on the Global South and developing countries” of the ongoing disruptions. Speaking at the UNSC briefing on Ukraine, India’s permanent …India highlights food, energy, security challenges emanating from Ukraine war at UNSC Read More »
- German President holds talks with Zelenskyy after diplomatic scandal: Reports
Berlin [Germany]: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which the counterparts discussed “misunderstandings of the past,” media reported on Thursday, citing the German president’s office. It was a first phone conversation between the presidents since a series of political and diplomatic scandals broke out between Berlin and …German President holds talks with Zelenskyy after diplomatic scandal: Reports Read More »
- PM Modi holds talks with French President Macron, discusses defence cooperation
Paris [France]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (local time) held talks with the newly re-elected French President Emmanuel Macron, discussing a range of bilateral issues including defence, space, civil nuclear cooperation and people-to-people linkages, as well as regional and global issues. The two leaders held talks at Elysee Palace, the official residence of the …PM Modi holds talks with French President Macron, discusses defence cooperation Read More »
- PM Modi arrives in Paris to meet French President Macron
Paris [France]- Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the French capital Paris on Wednesday on the final leg of his three-nation visit. During his visit, PM Modi will meet the newly re-elected French President Emmanuel Macron. PM Modi’s visit to France is third on the list of the three-nation visit, which included Germany and Denmark. …PM Modi arrives in Paris to meet French President Macron Read More »
- PM Modi invites Nordic companies to invest in Sagarmala project
Copenhagen [Denmark]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday invited Nordic companies to invest in the Blue Economy sector, including the Sagarmala project and asked the sovereign wealth funds of the Nordic countries to invest in India. As a part of Sagarmala Programme, more than 800 projects at an estimated cost of around Rs 5.48 lakh …PM Modi invites Nordic companies to invest in Sagarmala project Read More »
- PM Modi meets Danish PM Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen
Copenhagen [Denmark]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a private tour of the residence of his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen after he reached the Danish capital for a one-day visit that will include several engagements including talks with leaders from Nordic countries. “Walking the talk PM @narendramodi and @Statsmin PM Mette Frederiksen …PM Modi meets Danish PM Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen Read More »
- Ukraine crisis, a lesson for US to prepare for Chinese invasion of Taiwan
Washington [US]: The Ukraine-Russia conflict has become a guide for the United States to prepare a strategy to defend Taiwan against a possible attack by China, according to an analysis. The US military has in a report on the strategic assessment of the Ukraine crisis detailed the need to prepare a strategy on how to …Ukraine crisis, a lesson for US to prepare for Chinese invasion of Taiwan Read More »
- Putin to undergo cancer treatment, handover power to loyalist Nikolai Patrushev
Moscow [Russia]: Russian President Vladimir Putin might undergo cancer surgery while temporarily handing over power to the secretary of the country’s Security Council Nikolai Patrushev, unverified media reports claimed. Putin has reportedly been told by doctors that he must undergo an operation, the New York Post reported citing a Telegram channel purportedly run by a …Putin to undergo cancer treatment, handover power to loyalist Nikolai Patrushev Read More »
