Putin shows inclination for talks to defuse Ukraine crisis: Analysts
After months of tension sparked by Putin's build-up of troops near Ukraine's borders, his intentions remain opaque.
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Indonesia urges ‘utmost restraint’ in Ukraine-Russia crisis
Indonesia's foreign ministry previously said that it was preparing contingency plans for Indonesians currently living in Ukraine.
What does the Ukraine crisis mean for Taiwan?
The writer says while the US has no treaty obligation to defend either Ukraine or Taiwan, its interests in both are not symmetrical.
Ukraine invasion may come ‘any day’: White House national security adviser
As Russia masses troops near the border, Moscow has said it is not planning an invasion but could take unspecified military action.
China, Russia partner up against West at Olympics summit
The two nations said their relationship was superior to any Cold War era alliance and they would work together.
Kremlin: US sanction on Putin will be ‘destructive’
The Kremlin has previously said any US sanctions personally targeting Putin would be akin to crossing a red line.
The tightrope walk on decentralised finance and cryptocurrencies
Since its inception following the Global Financial Crisis in 2007-2008, cryptocurrency has always been a two-edged sword, abundantly subjected to scepticism.
World Bank calls for vaccine equality
World Bank president David Malpass also said that inflation is problematic for people in poorer countries.