Biden believes Russia will invade Ukraine in the next several days

New York (IANS) US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he believes Russia will invade Ukraine in the next several days, noting that Russia has added more troops to the border, The Hill reported.

"Yes, I do," Biden told reporters when…

Ukraine hit by massive cyber attack amid standoff with Russia

Kiev (IANS) Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has suffered a major cyber attack that prevented users from accessing its website, amid heightened tensions with Russia.

Two Ukrainian banks also lost access to online banking services, according…

Indian nationals asked to leave Ukraine temporarily

Kiev/New Delhi (IANS) In a latest advisory issued on Tuesday, the Embassy of India in Kiev has asked Indian nationals in Ukraine, particularly students whose stay is not essential, to consider leaving the country temporarily in the wake of the current…

No sign of any de-escalation from Russia so far: NATO chief

New Delhi (IANS) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has said that it has not seen any sign of de-escalation on the ground from the Russian side with regard to Ukraine.

Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in Brussels, "We…

Imran Khan dismisses China inclination impression

Islamabad, (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has dismissed the impression that the country is inclined towards China more than any other country, insisting that Pakistan desires for maintained relations with everyone.

"We do not…

Thousands protest against Covid vax mandates in Aus capital

Canberra (IANS) Thousands of Australians gathered in the nation's capital to protest against Covid-19 vaccine mandates.

Up to 10,000 people during the weekend took to the streets of Canberra to urge the federal, state and territory governments…

Putin planning to invade Ukraine on Feb 16

New Delhi (IANS) Russia is planning to invade Ukraine on February 16, a credible intelligence report has claimed, as US President Joe Biden urgently arranged a telephone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Saturday in a bid to prevent…

US has always used Pakistan: Imran Khan

New Delhi (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the US has always used his country for its purposes, The News reported.

"Whenever the US needed us, they established relations, and Pakistan became a frontline state, and then…

Japan's Covid advisory panel approves extension of quasi-emergency

Tokyo (IANS) The Japanese government's advisory panel on Covid-19 measures has approved the extension of quasi-emergency restrictions currently in place in Tokyo and 12 prefectures that are set to expire on Sunday amid concerns over a new virus…

US seizes 94K stolen Bitcoins worth $3.6 bn in biggest ever crypto haul

San Francisco (IANS) In a biggest-ever cryptocurrency haul, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized and recovered over 94,000 Bitcoins worth $3.6 billion, stolen from crypto exchange Bitfinex by a US-based entrepreneur couple in 2016.

The…