Sanctions only make world economy worse: China
A foreign ministry spokesperson also said global economic recovery requires the concerted efforts of the international community.
Israel’s Supreme Court paves way for demolishing 8 Palestinian villages
The court said the Palestinians had not been permanent residents when the Israeli military declared the area a firing zone in the 1980s.
The US, divided within, needs to reinvent itself: Harvard’s Graham Allison
While the US is in dire straits, it has a magical capacity to always rise from the ashes and reinvent itself, says Harvard Professor Graham Allison.
Russian arms sales to South-east Asia take a hit from Ukraine war
Sanctions and poor performance in battle make it harder to maintain market share.
Kishida, Pope Francis affirm cooperation for nuclear-free world
They also condemned civilian killings during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and voiced their determination to bring back peace.
US to boost defense posture, prepositioned stocks in Indo-Pacific: Defense secretary
The US defense chief also said the defense department plans to spend some $6 billion in fiscal year 2023 to boost its deterrence posture in the Indo-Pacific.
PM Modi again appeals to Russia and Ukraine to have ceasefire
The appeal was made by Modi while making a statement following talks with the Danish Prime Minister in Copenhagen.
More than 3,000 civilians killed in Ukraine so far: UN
The UN human rights office also said the real toll was likely considerably higher, citing difficulties.
EU set to ban Russian oil, ministers hold crisis talks on gas
EU countries have paid more than €46 billion ($47.43 billion) to Russia for gas and oil since it invaded Ukraine on Feb 24.
RI declines to confirm Ukrainian G20 invitation
Indonesia, under its presidency of the G20, faces growing calls to invite Zelensky to at least some of the G20 meetings.