Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday to apprise him of the ongoing Russian invasion and asked for India’s support in the United Nations Security Council against Kremlin.

Top 10 world news: Russia shuts airspace to flights from Bulgaria, Poland, and more

Ukraine's Defence Ministry on Friday claimed that more than 1,000 Russian servicemen had been killed so far in the Ukrainian conflict. Also, France's finance minister Bruno Le Maire on Friday said that the European Union (EU) wants to cut all links between Russia and the global financial system.

Top 10 world news: Russia ready to negotiate with Ukraine, and more

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called on its people to “fight for country” as Russia launched wide-ranging attacks targeting multiple cities. Also, Igor Polikha, the ambassador of Ukraine in India said that India should intervene in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi should speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt this invasion.

Top 10 world news: Zelensky urges its people to 'fight for country,' and more

Following an order by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, army reservists aged 18-60 are being conscripted. Taiwan's military has been ordered by President Tsai Ing-wen to stay ready in case of disruption by ‘outside force’ amid the Ukraine crisis.

Top 10 world news: Zelenskiy demands 'immediate' security guarantees from Russia, and more

British health minister Sajid Javid on Tuesday claimed that the "invasion of Ukraine has begun" saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent actions towards Ukraine show he has chosen confrontation with the West over diplomatic dialogue.

Top 10 world news: UK minister says Russian invasion has begun, oil hits 7-year high and more

Ukraine on Monday firmly denied Russian claims that Russian forces had killed five Ukrainian "saboteurs" who allegedly crossed the border to stage an attack, heightening fears of an all-out war.

Top 10 world news: Ukraine denies its 'saboteurs' crossed into Russia, and more

Belarus' Defence Ministry has said Russia and Belarus would extend joint military exercises that had been due to end on Sunday. Queen Elizabeth, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Top 10 world news: Russia and Belarus extend military drills near Ukraine, and more

Russia on Saturday launched its “planned” nuclear drills hours after the US said that the Russian troops manned near Ukraine’s border are “poised to strike”. The drills come amid tensions boiling between the West and Russia over the Ukraine conflict.

Top 10 world news: Russia launches nuclear drills, UK & France to develop new missiles and more

The number of Russian military stations surrounding Ukraine has risen to 149,000, according to the Ukrainian Defence Minister, Oleksiy Reznikov. Also, China is finding itself a 'great opportunity' to strengthen its strategic tie-ups in the Middle East as the US is now slowly withdrawing.

Top 10 world news: Russia-Ukraine crisis, China aims to strengthen relations in Middle East, and more

A British politician has said that he will raise the issue of Prince Andrew's case in the country's parliament to seek assurances that public money will not be used to pay for the sexual assault lawsuit settlement.

Top 10 world news: Prince Andrew's sexual assault case, Deltacron in UK, and more

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, stated today that his country has not seen proof that Russia is withdrawing more troops. It comes after Russia stated it was drawing out additional troops—this time from the Crimean peninsula.

Top 10 world news: Ukraine wary of Russian claims of troops withdrawal and more

President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Russia does not want war after Western capitals accused Moscow of amassing troops near Ukraine with plans to invade. The website of UK-based human rights group Hong Kong Watch could not be accessed through some networks in the Chinese-ruled city, stoking concerns of internet censorship in the global financial hub, the organisation said.

Top 10 world news: Putin says Russia 'of course' does not want war, and more

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told President Vladimir Putin during a carefully choreographed meeting on Monday that there was "always a chance" to find agreement with West on security concerns.

Top 10 world news: Russian minister sees chance of agreement, Germany to ease Covid curbs, and more

The United States said diplomacy could still resolve a standoff with Moscow over Ukraine but added that the risk of a Russian invasion was high enough to warrant pulling US embassy staff out of Kyiv.

Top 10 world news: US says diplomacy still open to end Ukraine standoff, and more

US President Joe Biden reportedly told the Western allies during a phone call that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, could launch an attack on Ukraine on February 16.

Top 10 world news: Russia may attack Ukraine on Feb 16, Valieva controversy, and more

French President Emmanuel Macron refused a Kremlin request to take a Russian Covid test when he arrived to see President Vladimir Putin. There were many speculations as to why this was done.

Top 10 news: Macron refuses Russian Covid test over fears of DNA theft, Blinken on Ukraine crisis, and more

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov issued a stern warning on Thursday saying that western threats to Moscow would do little to de-escalate tensions over Ukraine.

Top 10 world news: Russia issues warning, Anti-jewish hate grows in the UK, and more

The Food and Drug Administration of the United States may halt cancer drugs and other medicines made in China. In less than two weeks, all the remaining Covid restrictions will be removed in England, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday.

Top 10 world news: US FDA may halt approval of China-made cancer drugs, and more

A US federal judge has ordered the Air Force to pay more than $230 million in damages to survivors and relatives of victims of a 2017 Texas shooting for failing to report the perpetrator's criminal record.

Top 10 world news: Texas church shooting, India summons South Korean envoy and more

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has announced a state inquiry into the widening Pegasus spying scandal. Also, for the third time in a row, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi topped the ‘Global Leader Approval’ with 72 per cent rating, leaving behind global leaders including US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Top 10 world news: Pegasus spying scandal, Indian PM Modi tops ‘Global Leader Approval', and more

The United States said Sunday it was not sending troops to start a war with Russia after deploying 3,000 additional soldiers to Germany and Eastern Europe over the Ukraine standoff with Moscow.

Top 10 world news: US on sending troops, Lata Mangeshkar laid to rest, and more

US President Joe Biden's administration has waived sanctions on Iran's civilian nuclear programme. Also, the Taliban on Friday released 14 women prisoners in Kabul in a bid to tackle global pressure.

Top 10 world news: Scott Morrison accused of being 'hypocrite', Taliban releases women prisoners, and more

Russia recognises Taiwan as an inalienable part of China and rejects the island's independence in any form, according to a joint Russian-Chinese declaration released on Friday.

Top 10 world news: Russia opposes Taiwan's independence, India calls off Musk's request, and more

The symbolic green national flag of Saudi Arabia which depicts a sword and is inscribed with Islam’s creed as the birthplace of the faith is expected to undergo minor changes.

Top 10 world news: Saudi Shura Council proposes amendments to national flag law, and more