Oil prices have skidded in hopes of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. US Crude oil fell over $3 a barrel while Asian shares trade mixed.

US Crude oil falls over $3 a barrel

The aviation regulator has clamped down on Comair. South African airline Comair's entire fleet has been grounded, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.

South African airline Comair's fleet grounded: Hundreds of passengers stranded

Despite fierce Russian bombardment in Ukrainian cities, the two sides resumed dialogue aimed at ending Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Russian and Ukrainian delegations are holding a dialogue via video conferencing this time.

Negotiations continue between Russia and Ukraine, talks to lay ground for Zelenskyy-Putin meet?

Iraq's foreign ministry summoned Iran's ambassador to protest against a ballistic missile attack on its northern Kurdish regional capital of Erbil, it further called it a flagrant violation of the country's sovereignty.

Iraq summons Iranian ambassador to protest against Erbil missile attack

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters day 19 there is no end to the relentless shelling by Russia. As the Russian troops continue to inch closer to the Ukrainian capital, at least two people have been killed and three others injured.

Russian troops inch closer to Ukrainian capital, Kyiv braces for more Russian strikes

International Center for Peacekeeping in Lviv region fired by planes from Russia. Western allies have strongly condemned the attack.

US condemns Russian attack on Ukrainian military base

On the 19th day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a fourth round of talks between Ukraine and Russia is currently underway. Describing the talks with the Russian side as hard, Kyiv's lead negotiator has said that both sides are outlining their specific positions.

Fourth round of Russia-Ukraine talks underway

India will start vaccinating children in the 12 to 14 age group from Wednesday. Along with this age group of children, all Indian citizens above the age of 60 are also eligible for a booster shot against Covid-19.

All above 60 to get booster shot in India

The United States has issued a stern warning to China saying that it will face harsh consequences if it helps Moscow evade west imposed sanctions. Beijing meanwhile has accused Washington of spreading disinformation over China's role in the Ukraine war.

'China to face consequences if it helps Russia,' US issues stern warning

As the Russia Ukraine war enters day 19, there is no end to the relentless shelling by the Russian forces and as the Russian troops continue to end closer towards the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. At least two people have been killed in a Russian strike on a residential building in the capital.

Two killed in Kyiv suburbs after being hit by artillery shelling

Russian troops escalated the offensive in the western part of Ukraine. Russian airstrike hit a Ukrainian military base that killed at least 35 people and left over 134 injured close to the polish border. The president of Ukraine has now issued a grim warning to the NATO members after this attack.

Zelenskyy warns of attack on NATO soil after Russian airstrike

Indian government has announced that the country will start its covid-19 vaccination for 12 to 14 years old from March 16. The health ministry said that the Corbevax will be administered to the new age group as it is India's first indigenously developed covid-19 vaccine.

India to vaccinate 12-14 year old against covid-19

Russian invasion of Ukraine continues. Take a look at how the situation is developing in Donetsk. Russian state media has released footage of what it claims the village of Novotroitske shows military convoy with letter 'Z' ON IT.

Russia releases village of Novotroitske, 'Z' painted on military convoy vehicles

Ukraine expects a new wave of attacks on the Kyiv, Kharkiv and Donbass regions after a slowdown in Russia's offensive.

Ukraine: Expecting new attacks on Kyiv, Kharkiv, Donbass

With each passing day Russia seems to be turning its cruise on the Ukrainian capital. Russia has said to have surrounded Kyiv from three sides in a pincer attack our correspondent Anas Mallick is in Lyiv and brings in all exclusive information.

Russian troops inches closer towards Kyiv, intense fighting on outskirts of capital

Russia has rammed up its offensive against Ukraine with the heads of Ukrainian government officials reportedly being targeted. Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelensky has alleged that Russia has kidnapped the mayor of city Melitopol, Ivan Fedorov.

Mayor of Ukraine's Melitopol city kidnapped by Russia, alleges President Zelenskyy

Now it's day 18 of the Russian invasion and the Russian forces are continuing to pound the port city of Mariupol in the south which is endured some of the worst fighting since Russia invaded.

Mariupol: Satellite images show heavy damage | Day 18 of Russian invasion

Now Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that Russia is now adopting a fundamentally different approach in the talks to end the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy: Moscow is adopting fundamentally different approach

An estimated 2.3 million Ukrainians have fled from their country so far. If the Russian invasion were to continue in the days to come then the United Nations expects that anywhere from 6 to 7 million Ukrainians will be seeking refuge in other European Nations.

Russia Ukraine invasion: UN estimates 7 million will need refuge

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is now in its 18th day. Russian forces are advancing to Ukraine's capital from the North West and North East.

Russian forces advance towards Kyiv from 3 different directions

Saudi Arabia executed 81 men in one day in the largest mass execution in recent memory. Out of 81, 73 were Saudi nationals, 7 were Yemenis and 1 Syrian.

Largest mass execution in recent memory: Saudi Arabia executes 81 men in one day

A day after India admitted accidental firing of a missile that landed in Pakistan territory, Pakistan has now demanded a joint probe into the accident. The Indian defense ministry on Friday acknowledged the incident of the missile that landed in Pakistan's district.

India accidently fires missile into Pakistan, latter seeks joint probe

Russia has ramped up the attack against Ukraine with the heads of Ukrainian government officials reportedly being targeted. in the latest reports suggest Russian military has installed a new mayor in the city of Melitopol after detaining former mayor.

New mayor installed in Ukraine's Melitopol after former mayor's ‘abduction’

China is currently battling a surge in covid-19 cases, the country has reported more than 3000 new covid-19 cases which is the highest figure since February 2020.

China records 3400 new covid-19 cases on Sunday, steps up covid measures

Russian troops continue to unleash their assaults on southern Ukrainian cities. The local authorities are also ramping up their measures to fortify the region against further Russian air raids.

Russia ramps up attacks in southern Ukraine, Odessa residents fortify city

The Russian forces are advancing towards the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in the north west and the north east regions. A top Ukrainian official stated that Kyiv effectively is 'under seige'.

Top Ukrainian official: Kyiv effectively 'under seige'

North Korea is upset with Pakistan. On March 7, the Pakistani police raided the North Korean Embassy. It was looking for a huge stash of illegal liquor but did not find any. Pyongyang now wants Pak to punish the cops. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: North Korea is upset with Pakistan: Here's Why

British border guards turned away Ukrainian refugees in Calais citing 'incomplete paperwork'. In France, right-wing leaders want to expel Arab refugees and welcome Ukrainians. Palki Sharma tells you how racism is shaping Europe's refugee policy.

Gravitas: Britain turns away Ukrainian refugees

Turkey has decided to mediate in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. For Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, this crisis presents an opportunity. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Turkey taking advantage of war in Ukraine?

Ukraine's Presidential Adviser says only China benefits from the war. How? Beijing has struck a deal with Saudi Aramco. Chinese companies are mulling investments in Russian oil firms. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Ukraine invasion: How China is benefitting

Russia's deputy Prime Minister reached out to India's petroleum minister seeking more investments in Russia's energy sector. Will India agree to buy more Russian oil? Can New Delhi help Russia blunt western sanctions? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Putin bets on India's help to rescue energy sector

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