Daughter of Russian ideologue killed in suspected car bomb attack

Published On: August 21, 2022 08:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

Aug 21: The daughter of an ultra-nationalist Russian ideologue who advocates Russia absorbing Ukraine was killed in a suspected car bomb attack outside Moscow, Russian state investigators said on Sunday.

Zelenskiy warns of 'ugly' Russian attack before Independence Day

Published On: August 21, 2022 06:45 AM NPT By: Reuters

August 21: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Saturday warned Ukrainians to be vigilant in the coming week as they prepare to celebrate their Independence Day, as fresh blasts hit Crimea and a missile wounded 12 civilians near a nuclear power plant.

KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Bhutan will ban the import of all vehicles except utility vehicles, heavy earthmoving machines and agriculture machinery to save dwindling foreign exchange reserves, the government said in a notice seen by Reuters on Friday.

HELSINKI, Aug 20: Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said on Friday she had taken a drugs test following the publication of video footage this week that showed her partying with friends, and vowed she had never used illegal drugs.

KYIV/LVIV, Ukraine, August 19: The U.N. chief and the presidents of Turkey and Ukraine discussed ways to end the war started by Russia and secure Europe's largest nuclear power station, which has come under shelling at the front lines.

Ukraine says fighting 'deadlocked' ahead of UN chief visit

Published On: August 18, 2022 07:50 AM NPT By: Reuters

KYIV, August 18: Ukrainian forces said on Thursday they had beaten back a Russian attack in the southern region of Kherson, while shelling by Kremlin forces in Kharkiv in Ukraine's north killed seven people as the near six-month war grinds on with no let up in fighting.

Blasts hit Russian base in Crimea, Ukraine targets supply lines

Published On: August 17, 2022 07:25 AM NPT By: Reuters

KYIV, August 17: Russia blamed sabotage for explosions at one of its military bases in Moscow-annexed Crimea while Kyiv hinted it was responsible as Ukrainian officials said their strategy was to destroy supply lines supporting Russia's invasion.

KABUL, August 16: The Taliban and their supporters waved the group's black and white flag on the streets of Afghanistan on Monday to celebrate a year since they marched into the capital and took power after a stunning series of battlefield victories.

Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi for six years for corruption

Published On: August 16, 2022 08:00 AM NPT By: Reuters

August 16: A court in military-ruled Myanmar sentenced deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to six years in prison on Monday after finding her guilty in four corruption cases, a source with knowledge of the proceedings said.

KYIV, August 16: Ukraine called for new sanctions on Russia and highlighted the consequences of catastrophe at Europe's biggest nuclear plant, where fresh shelling nearby has renewed a blame game between both sides.