Europe
Turkey’s Erdogan urges Vladimir Putin for ceasefire
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in a call with Vladimir Putin urges a ceasefire and better humanitarian conditions in Ukraine.
"Erdogan noted the importance of a...
Politics
Erdogan to host Ukraine-Russia talks whereas NATO not aiming for regime change in Russia
"The meeting is expected to begin tomorrow afternoon and last until evening. Ankara's mediation on Ukraine will be the top item on the agenda,"...
Asia
Sri Lanka runs out of paper, schools close, no fuel, 10-hour power cuts
Sri Lankan papers run out of newsprint; the economic crisis exacerbates, there is no food, electricity, fuel, people are fighting to survive.
Tourism, COVID and...
Asia
Bahrain shuts down Indian restaurant after denying entry to woman in veil
Gulf Daily News reports authorities in Bahrain shut down Lanterns, an Indian restaurant after denying entry to a woman wearing a veil.
The Indian eatery in...
Economy
Oil prices rise due to attack on Saudi oil facilities
Oil prices have climbed as reports of attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia rekindled concerns over supply shortages.
Oil prices have climbed as reports...
Asia
Putin’s war endangers ruins $81 bn economy in Sri Lanka
Putin's war destroys $81 billion economy in Sri Lanka, nation faces “solvency” issues because of risks stemming from unsustainable debt levels.
The International Monetary Fund...
Europe
Israeli PM Naftali to be on India visit from April 2 to expand bilateral ties
Israeli PM Naftali Bennett expressed delight over his first scheduled official visit to India on April 2 this year at the invitation of his...
Asia
Boeing 737 crashes in mountain in China bursting into flames, 132 aboard
A Boeing 737 aircraft crashes in a mountain in China bursting into flames, 132 people aboard. The number of casualties not presently known.
Beijing: A...