Several other countries have imposed sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine. Beyond the alliance of western countries, Japan has called Moscow's moves an unacceptable violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and international law.

Japan, Australia, EU impose sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine

The United Nations human rights expert on Myanmar on Tuesday urged the Security Council to take strong actions to stop countries, including two Council members, from supplying arms to the junta, saying they are used to kill civilians.

UN rights expert urges cutting off weapon supply to Myanmar junta

The decisions that Russian president takes in the next few days will impact not just Ukraine but also its allies. What will it mean to them? Will they be caught in another cold war or could they be in the line for a next takeover? More details coming up!

Will conflict spiral out of Ukraine? Decoding implications of Russian invasion on Ukraine and allies

Russia has recognized rebel-held areas of eastern Ukraine as independent republics. How will this move affect European security? Can NATO and Russia reach some sort of middle ground? Watch WION's interview with Estonia's former President Toomas Hendrik Ilves.

Estonia's Ex-President speaks to WION | How will Putin's moves in Ukraine affect European security?

Developments in Ukraine has made Taiwan located halfway across the world nervous that China might take advantage of a distracted West and increase pressure on the island. Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen has ordered the island's armed and security forces to step up their surveillance and remain alert for any Chinese military activity in the region.

Taiwan cautious of Chinese aggression amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions

A day after Germany halted the crucial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, its economic minister said that it's possible that the pipeline can be completely shut down. These comments came after Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered troops into eastern Ukraine.

Germany halts key Nord Stream 2 project amid Russia-Ukraine crisis

Russia's recognition of Ukraine's rebel regions has drawn differing views within Ukraine. Kyiv residents have refused to accept it while Donetsk celebrated the move.

Kyiv residents express shock, Donetsk celebrates Putin's recognition of Ukraine's two regions

It looks like the future of mobility is all electric and now Germany's Mercedes-Benz expects to have factories producing exclusively electric vehicles by second half of the decade but they'll steer clear of building EV-only plants.

Mercedes-Benz foresees EV-only production lines

Hadrian's wall is the largest piece of Roman architecture built on the British isles constructed in 122 AD, it has stood for 1900 years but now climate change is posing a big threat to it, our next report gets you all the details.

Climate change threatens Hadrian's Wall

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has disclosed details of the possible sanctions that Moscow could face if it were to resort to invading into Ukraine. She has pointed out that Russia could potentially be cut off from the international financial markets altogether and could also be denied access into major export goods, listen in.

'No access to financial markets of Russia plans to invade Ukraine,' warns EU

Russian president Vladimir Putin recognized Ukraine's breakaway regions of Donetsk and Lugansk as independent. He said that he was confident that Russian citizens would support the decision through this move.

Putin: Ukriane's two breakaway regions Donetsk and Lugansk are independent

As tensions continue to escalate between Russia and Ukraine, India's permanent representative to UN TS Tirumurti has now said that escalation along the border is matter of a deep concern and diplomacy is the only solution.

UNSC Meet: 'Escalation of Russia-Ukraine crisis a matter of deep concern,' says India's TS Tirumurti

The Indian government called for immediate de-escalation on the Russia-Ukraine crisis and also for taking into account legitimate security interests of all countries.

Ukraine-Russia tensions: India calls for dialogue, immediate de-escalation

Nearly two years of covid-19 restrictions have been brought to an end. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the parliament announced details of his government's plan for living with covid-19 by treating it like any other transmissible illness such as flu.

England ends covid-19 restrictions, Boris Johnson announces details of 'living with covid' plan

Protest against covid-19 mandates continue in New Zealand, police has arrested eight individuals following an operation of installing concrete barriers around the country's parliament.

New Zealand police arrests 8 people as covid-19 vaccine mandate protest escalates

Protest against covid-19 mandates continue in New Zealand, police has made arrests following an operation of installing concrete barriers around the country's parliament. Human faeces hurled at police officers in Wellington.

New Zealand police arrests anti-vaccine protesters

After weeks of warnings to de-escalate military maneuvers in eastern Ukraine, US has now imposed a series of limited sanctions on the two Russian-backed areas in eastern Ukraine's Donbass region. The move came after Putin signed a presidential decree recognizing the independence of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine.

United States announces new sanction as Russia backs Ukraine's rebel regions

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has his hopes pinned on the FATF plenary. Pakistan is looking to exit the grey list of global anti-terrorist funding and anti-money laundering.

FATF to review progress made by Pakistan o exit the grey list of anti-terrorist funding

Russia's recognition of Ukraine's rebel regions has drawn differing views within Ukraine. Kyiv residents have refused to accept it while Donetsk celebrated the move, there were celebrations in the center of the city of Donetsk, some residents of rebel controlled Donetsk celebrated with fireworks.

Donetsk residents celebrate recognition, wave Russian flags

Markets across Asia tumbled on Tuesday morning as tensions between Ukraine and Russia continued to escalate.

Asia markets sink as tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalate

Tensions have ratcheted in eastern Ukraine following Russian recognition of independence of separatist regions, fears of an invasion are now growing in the countries. Recognition of the rebel-held territory's independence will effectively shatter the Minsk peace agreements. John Blaxland , International Affairs expert shares his views on the same.

Russia recognizes independence of Ukraine separatist regions, US condemns move

Russian president Vladimir Putin recognized Ukraine's breakaway regions of Donetsk and Lugansk as independent. He said that he was confident that Russian citizens would support the decision through this move. On more on this we are joined by Dr Kadira Pethyagoda, International Affairs expert to shed more light on this.

Putin recognizes Ukraine's breakaway regions of Donetsk, Lugansk as independent, a call for concern?

Tensions have ratcheted in eastern Ukraine following Russian recognition of independence of separatist regions, fears of an invasion are now growing in the countries. Recognition of the rebel-held territory's independence will effectively shatter the Minsk peace agreements.

Fears of Russian invasion growing in Eastern Ukraine

Russia's decision to recognize two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent with “peacekeeping operation” into the area has accelerated the crisis. Watch this report for more.

Ukraine's 2 breakaway regions are independent, Russian envoy speaks at the UNSC

Hundreds flee from the eastern Donbass region after reports of shelling and the OSCE will be holding its security meeting later in the day today. The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged for an immediate ceasefire in the area.

Explosions heard in Ukraine's Donetsk, OSCE calls for security meet to discuss de-escalation

After months of ongoing protests against covid-19 protocols, the Canadian police have now reclaimed the capital Ottawa from the protesting truckers.

Freedom convoy protests ends, police reclaim Canadian capital Ottawa

Nearly two years of pandemic linked closing, Australia has fully reopened its global borders to travelers outside the country but they should be vaccinated against covid-19, this as tourists returned and hundreds of people were united with family and friends once again.

Australia welcomes back tourists nearly after two years of Covid linked closing

Thousands rallied in the capital Khartoum demonstrating against last year's military coup and as United Nations Human Rights expert arrived in the country, a Sudanese man was shot dead by security forces. Regular protests have rocked the northeast African country since its Army chief led a military takeover in October.

Sudan rocked by regular protests, thousands rally in capital Khartoum

EU: 'Russia to be cut off from International financial markets if it plans to invade Ukraine'

Western powers have now stepped up their diplomatic efforts to try and see if an invasion by Russia into Ukraine can be averted. France has held a series of talks with all parties involved in a bid to try and de-escalate the rising hostilities.

France proposes Ukraine summit; Biden, Putin to de-escalate tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has said that the US-Iranian deal that is taking shape is now weaker than the original agreement that was signed way back in the year 2015. Naftali Bennett has also underlined his concerns that this potential deal that could be struck between Iran and six world powers led by the United States could actually make Middle East a lot more volatile.

Israel PM Naftali Bennett slams emerging Nuclear Deal

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