Shares dive, oil soars after Russian action in Ukraine

Beijing:  Stocks plunged and oil prices surged by more than 5 per barrel Thursday after President Vladimir Putin launched military action in Ukraine, prompting Washington and Europe to vow sanctions on Moscow that may roil the global economy. Market benchmarks in Europe and Asia fell by as much as 4% as traders tried to figure […]

Pak PM Imran Khan in Moscow, set to meet President Putin amidst Ukraine conflict

Pak PM Imran Khan in Moscow, set to meet President Putin amidst Ukraine conflict

Moscow: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday began his engagements in Moscow by laying a wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier’ and is scheduled to meet Vladimir Putin, hours after the Russian President ordered a special military operation in eastern Ukraine, ignoring last-minute appeals and warnings from the West. Khan who arrived in Russia […]

Ukraine cuts diplomatic ties with Russia

Kyiv: Ukraine’s president says his country has cut diplomatic ties with Russia after it was attacked. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the decision to rupture ties with Moscow on Thursday after it launched a massive air and missile attack on its neighbour and Russian forces were seen rolling into Ukraine. Ukrainian officials say the country’s military […]

After Drone Activity, 3 Boxes Carrying IEDs, Grenades Found In RS Pora Arnia Jammu: Police

  Jammu: Police on Thursday claimed recovery of three remote controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), six grenades and a pistol besides other ammunition in RS Pora area of Jammu.   The recovery comes hours after Border Security Force (BSF) said to have fired at “drone” along the international border in RS Pora and Arnia sectors […]

Ukrainian govt websites hit by cyberattacks amid Russia’s military operation

  London/Kiev: As Russia began military operations against Ukraine, key Ukrainian government websites were down early on Thursday as multiple cyber attacks hit the country. The websites of the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers, and those of the ministries of foreign affairs, infrastructure, education and others, were down, reports CNN. “In a separate and potentially more […]

Russia attacks Ukraine as defiant Putin warns US, NATO

Russia attacks Ukraine as defiant Putin warns US, NATO

Moscow: Russian troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions, warning other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to consequences you have never seen .Big explosions were heard before dawn in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa as world leaders decried the start of an […]

Low Visibility Delays Many Flights At Srinagar International Airport

Low Visibility Delays Many Flights At Srinagar International Airport

  Srinagar: Many passengers were left stranded at the Srinagar International airport as flight operations were hit adversely on Thursday morning due to poor visibility which has delayed many departures or arrivals so far.   Director, Airports Authority of India, Srinagar, Kuldeep Singh siad  that delays are occurring “due to visibility issues”. Reportedly one flight […]

UN chief urges Putin to ‘give peace a chance’

  United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is telling Russian President Vladimir Putin to not send Russian troops against Ukraine and “give peace a chance”. Guterres opened an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council late Wednesday saying the day was full of rumours and indications that an offensive against Ukraine is imminent. In the […]

Ukrainian airspace closed to civilian flights

  Washington: Airspace over all of Ukraine has been shut down to civilian air traffic, according to a notice posted to air crews early Thursday. A commercial flight tracking website shows that an Israeli El Al Boeing 787 from Tel Aviv to Toronto turned abruptly out of Ukrainian airspace before detouring over Romania, Hungary, Slovakia […]

Putin announces military operation in Ukraine

Putin announces military operation in Ukraine

  Kyiv,: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it’s intended to protect civilians. In a televised address, Putin said the action comes in response to threats coming from Ukraine. He added that Russia doesn’t have a goal to occupy Ukraine. Putin said the responsibility for bloodshed lies with […]