June 16: The head of Ukraine's military on Wednesday said Russia had concentrated its main strike forces in the north of Luhansk region and were trying to attack simultaneously in nine directions.

Germany's daily COVID-19 infections top 100,000 again

Published On: June 15, 2022 05:27 PM NPT By: Republica

BERLIN, June 15: Germany recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 infections within one day for the first time since April, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases said on Tuesday. Germany's national seven-day rate per 100,000 inhabitants more than doubled during the last week to around 447, according to the RKI.

KYIV, June 15: Russia told Ukrainian forces holed up in a chemical plant in embattled Sievierodonetsk to lay down their arms by early Wednesday as it fights to maintain momentum in its battle for control of eastern Ukraine.

ROME, June 14: Pope Francis has blasted the “ferocity and cruelty” of Russian troops in Ukraine while praising the “heroism” and “courage” of Ukrainians to defend their land.

Russian forces cut off last routes out of eastern Ukraine city

Published On: June 14, 2022 08:03 AM NPT By: Reuters

KYIV, June 14: Russian forces cut off the last routes for evacuating citizens from the eastern Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk, a Ukrainian official said, as the Kremlin pushed for victory in the Donbas region.

WASHINGTON, June 14: Federal health officials said Sunday that kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe and effective for kids under 5, a key step toward a long-awaited decision to begin vaccinating the youngest American children.

India, China growing markets for shunned Russian oil

Published On: June 13, 2022 01:10 PM NPT By: Associated Press

NEW DELHI, June 13:  India and other Asian nations are becoming an increasingly vital source of oil revenues for Moscow despite strong pressure from the U.S. not to increase their purchases, as the European Union and other allies cut off energy imports from Russia in line with sanctions over its war on Ukraine.

KYIV/LVIV, June 13: Russian forces have blown up a bridge linking the embattled Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk to another city across the river, cutting off a possible evacuation route for civilians, local officials said on Sunday.

India records 8,582 fresh COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

Published On: June 12, 2022 05:30 PM NPT By: Republica

NEW DELHI, June 12: As many as 8,582 fresh COVID-19 infections were recorded in India in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry on Sunday.

Ukraine: Russia said to be using more deadly weapons in war

Published On: June 12, 2022 07:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KYIV, Ukraine, June 12: Ukrainian and British officials warned Saturday that Russian forces are relying on weapons able to cause mass casualties as they try to make headway in capturing eastern Ukraine and fierce, prolonged fighting depletes resources on both sides.