UK police say will issue 20 initial fines in ‘Partygate’ probe
Public outcry over the so-called ‘partygate’ scandal left Boris Johnson fighting for political survival in recent months. ― Reuters pic LONDON, March 29 — British...
Finland must guard against Russia influence in Nato debate, says security service
Russia’s influence and current military action in Ukraine has made its neighbours restless. — Reuters pic HELSINKI, March 29 —Finland expects neighbouring Russia to mount...
Ukraine offers neutrality in exchange for Nato-style security guarantees at Russia talks
The proposals would also include a 15-year consultation period on the status of annexed Crimea and could come into force only in the event of...
Russia says it will drastically cut military activity near Kyiv, Chernihiv
Russia’s General Staff will reveal in more detail the decisions that have been taken after the delegation has returned to Moscow, Fomin said. — Reuters...
US Senators want Russia removed from UN Human Rights Council, says letter
Opposition to the Russian invasion is one of the rare areas of bipartisan agreement in the bitterly divided US Congress. — Reuters pic WASHINGTON, March...
Biden to make lynching a US hate crime with signing of Emmett Till bill
The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 422-3. . — Reuters pic WASHINGTON, March 29 — President Joe Biden today will...
Brazil’s Bolsonaro ‘super well’ after overnight stay in hospital
Jair Bolsonaro was hospitalised in Brasilia late yesterday after feeling abdominal ‘discomfort’. — Reuters pic BRASILIA, March 29 — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged...
Philippines protests Chinese ship incident in South China Sea
It is the latest of more than 200 diplomatic protests that the Southeast Asian country has filed against China. — Reuters pic MANILA, March 29...
CDC: Omicron sub-variant BA.2 makes up about 55pc of Covid variants in US
A resurgence of Covid-19 cases in parts of Asia and Europe has raised concerns that another wave could follow in the United States. ― Reuters...
Blinken says no sign Russia serious on Ukraine peace efforts
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Moscow should end its aggression now and pull its forces back. — Reuters pic RABAT, March 29 —...