Soros marks Russia’s invasion as WW III to destroy civilisation
“I was surprised that Xi is clearly giving Putin carte blanche to invade and start a war against Ukraine,” Soros said…reports Asian
G7 nations to strip Russia of ‘most favoured nation’ status
The move will revoke important benefits of Russia’s membership of the World Trade Organization and ensure that the products of Russian companies
EU, UK open probe into Google-Meta ad deal
The investigation concerns a September 2018 agreement, which Google code-named “Jedi Blue”, between Google and Meta for the participation of Meta’s Audience
EU to phase out Russian energy
Faced with rising fuel prices, Europe should not be dependent on Russia for gas, Macron said, adding that it should also be
EU prepares to counter rising Taliban threat
The EU proposes and is implementing, screening Afghan nationals and others evacuated from Afghanistan. Another critical recommendation suggests taking a military manual
EU steps up investments in Africa to counter China
The Africa-Europe Investment Package of EUR 150 billion (USD 170 billion), announced during the summit, also supports a common ambition for 2030
CIA chief says Xi ‘unsettled’ by Russia’s Ukraine invasion
The reality of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including the targeting of civilians and displacement of millions of Ukrainians, may have shifted
Russia-Ukraine crisis to take hit on India’s manufacturing sector
Besides, lower manufacturing growth will have a direct bearing on the country’s GDP growth as well as job creation…reports Asian Lite News
Russia hits nuclear research facility in Kharkiv
Russia has been targeting nuclear sites in Ukraine since it started the war on February 24….reports Asian Lite News Ukrainian authorities said
Putin retaliates with export bans
The ban covers exports of telecom, medical, vehicle, agricultural and electrical equipment, as well as some forestry products such as timber….reports Asian