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‘G7 and like-minded countries’ must continue sanctions on Russia over Ukraine, says Japan

Japan's foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, who made the comments, said he hoped the sanctions would encourage Russia to put an end to its aggression in Ukraine 'as soon as possible'.

US to abide by nuclear weapons limit set in New START treaty until 2026 if Russia does same

Russian President Vladimir Putin on 21 Feb said Moscow was suspending participation in New START, last remaining pact limiting US and Russian strategic nuclear arms.

US to stop giving Russia some data required under New START arms control treaty

State Department said it would also stop giving Russia telemetry information on launches of US intercontinental and submarine-launched ballistic missiles.

Russia fines WhatsApp 3 million roubles for not deleting information about drug Lyrica, says RIA

WhatsApp, however, has previously been fined for its alleged refusal to comply with Russian data law and store Russian users' data on servers in the country.

US NSA penetrated thousands of Apple phones in spy plot, says Russia’s Federal Security Service

The Russian spy agency said telephones belonging to foreign diplomats based in Russia and former Soviet Union had been targetted.

Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills 3, including 2 children; 14 injured, says Ukraine

Ukraine authorities said the impact was from shot-down cruise or ballistic missiles. The attack struck Desniansky region as well as Dniprovskiy district.

US encouraging ‘Ukrainian terrorists’ by ignoring drone attacks on Moscow, says Russia

Russia has long accused what it calls the 'collective West' of staging a proxy war against Moscow by supporting Ukraine with military and financial aid.

Russia may ban surgery to change gender under draft bill, reports TASS

The bill would prohibit medical workers from 'performing medical interventions designed to change the sex of a person', TASS said, but exempts surgery to treat congenital anomalies in children.

‘Too late for mediation’ — Zelenskyy aide says Ukraine peace plan only way to end Russia’s war

Chief diplomatic adviser Ihor Zhovkva said that Ukraine wanted the implementation of its peace plan and not a ceasefire since it envisages the full withdrawal of Russian troops.

Russia puts US Senator Graham on wanted list, opens criminal probe into his ‘remarks’

In edited clip released by Ukrainian president's office of Graham's meeting with Zelenskyy, he was shown saying ‘Russians are dying’ and ‘US support was best money we've ever spent.’

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Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?