Nepal bans imports of luxury goods amid dwindling forex reserves
The government response follows growing concerns that the country could face an economic crisis.
EU defies gas ‘blackmail’ as Russia pushes deeper into Ukraine
Earlier, Moscow cut off gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland. However, the president of the European Commission confirmed that they are now receiving gas from their EU neighbours.
Zelensky says Jokowi invited him to G20 summit
Several members have called for Russia to be excluded from the summit, but Indonesia has demurred, saying it is too early to decide.
Russia to expel eight Japanese diplomats as retaliation
It is unusual for Japanese diplomats to be expelled from a foreign country, and Tokyo-Moscow relations are expected to deteriorate further.
Russia to cut gas to Poland and Bulgaria, making energy a weapon
Moscow is also making good on a threat to halt gas supplies to countries that refuse Putin's demand to pay for the fuel in roubles.
South Korea, US agree on first joint research to develop defense space strategy
The research will be the first official document in which the respective defense departments propose the development direction of space policy.
North Korea, Russia develop ‘strongest ever’ mutual support on global issues: State media
North Korea’s recent statements are notable given that North Korea and Russia have explicitly supported each other, particularly at the United Nations.
Dalai Lama congratulates Emanuel Macron for re-election as French President
The Nobel laureate and Tibetan spiritual leader congratulated Emanuel Macron for getting re-elected as President of France for a second term.
Xi, Putin congratulate Macron on re-election
Macron is the first French president in two decades to win a second term, and is set to begin efforts to unite a deeply divided nation.
Ukraine war: Why India makes an ideal peacemaker
The writer says Delhi should seize the opportunity to bring an end to the conflict, a move which will burnish its credentials for a permanent place in the UN Security Council.