Jewelry prices rise over supply shortage following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The hike follows concerns over a supply shortage in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, coupled with the yen’s decline.
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Russian strikes in southern Ukraine kill owner of key grain exporter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the country may harvest only half its usual amount of grain this year due to the invasion.
Russia must honor agreement it made and allow grain to reach the world
The attack on the port of Odessa undermines mediation efforts and raises grave questions about whether Russia is willing to seriously implement the agreement.
Ukraine and Russia seal grain deal as US pledges more military aid
The deal means around US$10 billion worth of grain will be available for sale with roughly 20 million tons of last year's harvest that can now be exported.
North Korea recognizes two Russian-backed breakaway regions in Ukraine: State media
North Korea is now the third country, after Russia and Syria, to recognize the Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic as independent states.
Zelensky vows to regain Lsyschansk after last holdout in eastern region falls
Russia said its capture of the city of Lysychansk, the last holdout in the key region, gave it full control of eastern Luhansk.
Jokowi offers to deliver message from Ukraine’s Zelensky to Putin
Mr Widodo’s visit took place as Russian forces intensified attacks on fronts across the country and Nato branded Russia the most “direct threat” to allied security.
S’pore teen behind T-shirt worn by Ukraine President Zelensky
The black T-shirt worn by President Volodymyr Zelensky had been passed to him by its Singaporean creator Ava Soh.
Kyiv in ‘no danger’ but prepared: Ukraine minister
According to reports, Russian forces moved into Ukraine in late February, rapidly taking over control of several towns around the city, but withdrew from those suburbs a month…
Ukraine’s Zelensky imposes sanctions on Russia’s Putin and his allies
The sanctioned officials included Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, veteran Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.