Monthly Archives: March 2022

Russia blocks media outlets, others hacked over Ukraine war

Moscow, Feb 28 (AP) Websites of several Russian media outlets were hacked on Monday, with a message condemning Moscow's invasion of Ukraine appearing on...

UNHRC expresses concern over Sri Lanka’s lack of accountability for past human rights violations

Colombo, Feb 28 (PTI) The UN Human Rights High Commission (UNHRC) on Monday expressed concern over the lack of accountability on part of the...

Ukraine, Russia envoys talk under shadow of nuclear threat

Kyiv, Feb 28 (AP) Russian and Ukrainian delegations met for talks Monday amid high hopes but low expectations for any diplomatic breakthrough, after Moscow...

China opposes US, EU sanctions against Russia; says will carry out normal trade with...

Beijing, Feb 28 (PTI) China, a close ally of Russia, said on Monday that it was opposed to illegal unilateral sanctions and will continue...

Toyota’s Japan production halted over suspected cyberattack

Tokyo, Feb 28 (AP) Toyota is suspending production at all 28 lines of its 14 plants in Japan starting on Tuesday, because of a...

USD 500 million MCC grant will boost Nepal’s power sector, reduce transport costs &...

Kathmandu, Feb 28 (PTI) The US has commended Nepal for ratifying the contentious Washington-funded USD 500 million MCC grant, saying it will result in...

Russia-Ukraine crisis: 352 civilians killed, over 1,600 others injured in conflict so far

Kyiv, Feb 28 (AFP): Ukraine's interior ministry said 352 civilians have been killed during Russia's invasion, including 14 children. It said an additional 1,684...