China takes aim at Quad, saying it provokes confrontation

United Nations (IANS) China has criticised the Quad as a "small clique" that is "bent on provoking confrontation" and warned that it will be to their "detriment".

China's Permanent Representative Zhang Jun told the Security Council on Thursday…

Ukraine and Russia trade accusations of shelling

New Delhi ( (IANS) Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed rebels in the country's east have traded fresh accusations of shelling and other ceasefire violations, The Guardian reported.

Ukraine's ministry of defence says it has…

India's crackdown on Chinese firms, apps getting 'increasingly unhinged': China

New Delhi (IANS) India's crackdown on Chinese firms and mobile apps is "becoming increasingly unhinged" and the action is nothing but "politically-motivated crackdowns on businesses from China", state-run Chinese paper Global Times has said.

Beijing govt, CCP powerfully intervene on behalf of Chinese companies

China's government continues to employ a wide array of interventionist industrial policies and supporting measures, which provide substantial government guidance, massive financial resources and favourable regulatory support to Chinese industries…

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…