- Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates: The fighting between the two countries entered its 73rd day with no signs of peace. Thousands of people have been killed in the war, with the latest attack on Azovstal steel work plant.
Updated on May 07, 2022 06:38 AM IST
Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates: The fighting between Vladimir Putin’s Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky’s Ukraine is continuing for the 73rd straight day, with no signs of peace between the two countries. The Ukrainian forces have accused Russia of violating ceasefire aimed at evacuating civilians who were trapped underground in the bombed Azovstal steel work plant.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday to take a “powerful step” and visit Kyiv on May 9.
While the United Kingdom is donating an additional 287 mobile generators to the war-torn country, US president Joe Biden is set to sign lend-lease for Ukraine into law on May 9.
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May 07, 2022 06:38 AM IST
UN council backs UN chief’s efforts to find a peaceful solution to the war
The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted its first statement on Ukraine since Russia’s military action began on February 24, expressing “strong support” for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ efforts to find a peaceful solution to the 10-week “dispute.”
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May 07, 2022 06:21 AM IST
UK government donates additional 287 mobile generators to Ukraine
The UK government is providing an additional 287 mobile generators to Ukraine which are enough to power nearly 8,000 homes. They will be used for hospitals, shelters and other essential services.
Russia war LIVE updates: UK donates additional 287 mobile generators to Ukraine
- Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates: The fighting between the two countries entered its 73rd day with no signs of peace. Thousands of people have been killed in the war, with the latest attack on Azovstal steel work plant.
Updated on May 07, 2022 06:21 AM IST
US warns of North Korea nuclear test ‘as early as this month’
- The State Department went public with its assessment amid mounting US frustration with North Korea, which has conducted 14 weapons tests since January.
Published on May 07, 2022 06:11 AM IST
UN Security Council, including Russia, to express concern about Ukraine
Statements of the Security Council are agreed by consensus. The brief text drafted by Norway and Mexico is due to be formally adopted at a meeting later on Friday, diplomats said.
Published on May 06, 2022 11:22 PM IST
Massive explosion damages hotel in Cuban capital, 8 deaths reported
- The blast that ripped away large sections of the outer wall at the Hotel Saratoga, a 19th century structure in Old Havana, apparently was due to a gas leak, according to the Twitter account of the office of President Miguel Díaz-Canel, who went to the site.
Published on May 06, 2022 10:57 PM IST
Emergency declared in Sri Lanka again as anti-govt protests escalate
Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s spokesperson said he invoked the tough laws to “ensure public order” after trade unions staged a nationwide strike Friday demanding his resignation over a worsening economic crisis.
Published on May 06, 2022 10:40 PM IST
Remain deeply concerned about worsening situation in Ukraine: India at UN
- Pratik Mathur, counsellor at India’s Permanent Mission to United Nations, said India believed that no solution can be arrived at by shedding blood and at the cost of innocent lives.
Updated on May 07, 2022 01:45 AM IST
Female teachers to be reinstated in Afghanistan schools
The Nimroz education department has confirmed that all the female Afghan teachers who lost their jobs after the fall of the Afghan government will once again be employed at schools in need, reported the Tolo news.
Updated on May 06, 2022 10:42 PM IST
Mariupol ‘destroyed completely’, says Zelensky
Zelensky, speaking on a video call to the Chatham House think-tank in London, was asked how the fall of the strategic city could affect the course of the conflict.
Published on May 06, 2022 10:22 PM IST
Ukraine war: Didn’t help Kyiv sink Russian warship Moskva, says US | 10 points
The Ukrainian forces have accused Russia of violating ceasefire aimed at evacuating civilians who were tapped underground in the bombed steelwork plant. The evacuation comes at a time when US First Lady Jill Biden is in Europe where she will also meet the Ukrainian refugees by visiting Romania and Slovakia.
Published on May 06, 2022 09:54 PM IST
Covid-19: China postpones 19th Asian Games until 2023
The 19th edition of the multi-sports Games was scheduled to take place in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, less than 200 km southwest of Shanghai, which is currently battling its worst Covid-19 epidemic
Updated on May 06, 2022 04:48 PM IST
‘Heartbroken’, says Elton John on civilians suffering in Ukraine’s Mariupol
- John has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine since the beginning of the war. The ‘Rocket Man’ singer took to Instagram just two days after Russia’s invasion and wrote, “We are heartbroken and appalled to see this conflict unfold.”
Published on May 06, 2022 02:10 PM IST
Written by Ishika Yadav | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
UK PM Johnson suffers heavy losses in London in local elections
The ballot is the first electoral test for Johnson since he became the first British leader in living memory to have broken the law while in office.
Published on May 06, 2022 12:11 PM IST