Biden-Putin summit not in the plans anymore: WH

New Delhi (IANS) White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has announced that a proposed meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin "certainly is not in the plans" anymore after the latter's decision to declare…

Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine after recognising rebel regions

Kiev/Moscow (IANS) After signing a decree to recognise Ukraine's rebel regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered more troops to perform "peacekeeping functions" in the conflict-hit eastern…

India warns Ukraine developments could 'undermine' peace security, calls for restraint

United Nations (IANS) As the UN Security Council met for a late-night emergency session, India warned that the latest actions of Russia in regard to Ukraine could "undermine peace and security" and called for restraint and de-escalation.

Addressing…

One-third unlikely to vote for Aus govt in upcoming polls

Canberra (IANS) One-third of Australians are less likely to vote for the incumbent Australian government over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic and health funding, a poll revealed on Tuesday.

According to the new Essential poll, which…

Ex-Pak ISI chief named in 'Suisse secrets' list of global money laundering

New Delhi (IANS) Akhtar Abdur Rahman Khan, one of former Pakistan President Gen Ziaul Haqs closest aides and the man largely credited with establishing the mujahideen network to counter Russias invasion of Afghanistan, is one of thousands of figures…

Credit Suisse leak shows it catered to dozens of criminals, dictators, intelligence officials

New Delhi (IANS) Despite two decades of pledges by Credit Suisse to crack down on illegitimate funds, data leaked from the bank reveals that it catered to dozens of criminals, dictators, intelligence officials, sanctioned parties and political actors…

Bank of Spies: Gen Zia's aide siphoned CIA cash meant for Afghan jihadis

New Delhi (IANS) The 'Suisse Secrets' data reveals that 15 intelligence figures from around the world, or their close family members, have held accounts at the Zurich-based global investment bank, Credit Suisse.

The accounts, many of…

Biden accepts 'in principle' meeting with Putin: White House

Washington (IANS) White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announced that President Joe Biden has "accepted in principle" a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Psaki's confirmation late Sunday night of a potential Biden-Putin…

Russia plans biggest war in Europe since 1945: UK PM

New Delhi (IANS) Evidence suggests that Russia is planning "the biggest war in Europe since 1945", UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the BBC.

"All the signs are that the plan has already in some senses begun," he said on Saturday from Munich…

Putin could annex former Soviet states after Ukraine

New Delhi (IANS) UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin will keep waging war on neighbouring countries if he is allowed to invade Ukraine, the Daily Mail reported.

As the Russian President put on a huge…