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As a result of the West's punishing sanctions, pharmacies in Russia are running out of crucial medicines. Prices have risen by up to 20% as consumers hurry to stock up on supplies that are running out.

Russia seeks India drug imports as pharmacies run short of medicines amid Ukraine war, sanctions

Russia has been attacking Ukraine's port city of Mariupol for weeks. After Russian forces entered Ukraine on February 24, Mariupol has received a near-constant battering from Russia with strikes destroying large part of the city.

Ukraine Conflict: Why a victory in Mariupol is important to Russia

Irrespective of whether it is Imran Khan's 'Naya Pakistan' or Shehbaz Sharif's 'Purana Pakistan', the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is always cash-strapped. Pakistan is turning off the lights in homes and businesses because it can no longer afford to acquire coal or natural gas from other countries to run its electricity plants.

Pakistan is turning off lights in homes and businesses. Here is why 

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As Russia renewed its attack on Kyiv, a missile reportedly struck a residential area in Kharkiv in which at least two people were killed. In Mariupol which has witnessed weeks of fighting, Russia's defence ministry declared: "Their only chance to save their lives is to voluntarily lay down their arms and surrender".

Russia sets Sunday deadline for Ukraine troops to surrender in Mariupol

Ukraine war: Russian defence ministry claims they 'destroyed' military factory outside Kyiv

A military hardware factory in Ukrainian capital Kyiv was targetted in a strike early on Saturday (April 16). The development has come a day after Russia bombed missile unit outside Kyiv.

Russia targets military factory in Ukrainian capital Kyiv

To provide security assistance to Ukraine, the United States on Wednesday (April 13) announced an additional $800 million in military aid for the war-torn country.

In $800 million military assistance, US gives heavier and high-power capabilities equipment to Ukraine

Viktor Medvedchuk: Ukraine captures Vladimir Putin ally; Zelensky offers to swap him for captured Ukrainians

As Russia continues its war operations in Ukraine, US President Joe Biden accused Russian forces of committing genocide in the country. "Yes, I called it genocide," Biden said, adding, "We will let the lawyers decide internationally whether or not it qualifies, but it sure seems that way to me.

Ukraine war: President Biden accuses Russian forces of committing 'genocide'

Amid a disrupted food chain supply in parts of the world which has been triggered due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, India is all set to set up its wheat export.

Egypt planning to add India as a wheat import origin this month: Report

Chancellor Olaf Scholz surprised the world, and his own country, when he responded to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with a 100 billion euro ($108 billion) plan to arm Germany, send weapons to Ukraine and end his nation’s deep dependence on Russian energy.

Ukraine war pushes Germans to change. They are wavering.

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has created a sense of urgency among the other countries to strengthen their defence capabilities, especially in Europe. For example, recent reports stated that Finland and Sweden are poised to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as soon as possible.

'Will not bring security to Europe': Russia warns Finland and Sweden against joining NATO

Oxfam on Tuesday warned that inflation due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine can push a quarter of a billion people into extreme poverty. The charitable organisation executive director Gabriela Bucher said, “Without immediate radical action, we could be witnessing the most profound collapse of humanity into extreme poverty and suffering in memory.

Oxfam warns Russia's invasion of Ukraine can push quarter of a billion people into extreme poverty

European Union has closed Bloc's ports to Russian vessels and will reduce dependence on Russia. On the other side, the EU has also rolled out additional funding to boost Ukraine's army.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: 'Russia faces a long descent into isolation,' says EU Prez

A driver died ramming his car into the gate of the Russian embassy in Bucharest early on Wednesday, police in the Romanian capital said in a statement. A video recorded before firefighters arrived showed the front of the car in flames as it remained wedged in the gate.

Man dies crashing car into Russian embassy in Romanian capital

On Monday, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner stated that the European Union (EU) will "not be able" to function without Russian gas supplies. The politician made this statement as the EU prepares to impose further sanctions against Russia in the aftermath of the events in Bucharest.

Ukraine war: Germany says 'not possible' to do without Russian gas

After apparent proof of mass atrocities by Russian forces surfaced from the Ukrainian city of Bucha, near the capital Kyiv, US President Joe Biden called for his Russian counterpart to face a war crimes tribunal on Monday.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Biden calls for Putin to face war crimes trial for Bucha killings

Ukraine war: Russia 'categorically' rejects accusations of Bucha killings and atrocities, orders probe

As the US defence department announced it will be sending $300 million in "security assistance" to Ukraine, a US defence official claimed Russian troops had likely "abandoned Hostomel airfield", however, Kyiv is still under artillery fire and airstrikes.

Some Russian troops still in Chernobyl 'exclusion zone': Ukraine

As Russian troops continue their war in Ukraine, the country's defence ministry said Russian troops were on "partial retreat" from the north of Kyiv. Earlier this week, Russia had said it would be scaling back operations around Kyiv and Chernihiv located in northern Ukraine during peace negotiations in Istanbul, however, reports claim fighting continues in some areas.

Russia making 'slow but noticeable' withdrawal from northern areas: President Zelensky

According to reports, China had launched cyberattacks on Ukraine before the Russian invasion. Reports claim the cyberattacks were targeted at Ukraine's military and nuclear targets.

China launched cyberattack against Ukraine before Russian invasion: Report

According to reports, India is expected to face shortage of sunflower oil by at least 25% or 4-6 lakh tonnes. Battling the edible oil demand, India had to procure Russian sunflower oil but is it enough?

Impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the Indian kitchen

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