Poland envoy to India Adam Burakowski has assured full cooperation to India when it comes to its evacuation plans for Indian nationals in the country. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Envoy Adam said, ” I can assure you that Polish authorities are fully cooperating with India”, explaining, “Poland and other countries which border…Continue Reading

Personally monitored by the external affairs minister, coordinated through a ‘situation room’, using transport on air and on land, India is leaving no stones unturned to help evacuate thousands of its citizens caught in the crossfire of the Ukraine-Russia war. Spearheaded by the Ministry of External Affairs and joined by embassies across the region, the…Continue Reading

A message by Rahul Shrivastava, Indian Ambassador in Romania to the evacuated Indians from Ukraine has gone viral. During a last-minute announcement before the evacuation flight took off from Bucharest, he said, “I know you have come through a very long and arduous road journey. So the last thing in your mind is an announcement…Continue Reading

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comMELBOURNE, Feb 27 (Reuters) – The Canterbury Crusaders underlined their status as Super Rugby Pacific favourites in the second round as the Wellington Hurricanes pulled off a great escape against the Auckland Blues.Seeking a sixth championship in as many years, the Crusaders roared back from a 13-point deficit…Continue Reading

Tennis – ATP 500 – Abierto Mexicano – The Fairmont Acapulco Princess, Acapulco, Mexico – February 26, 2022 Spain’s Rafael Nadal in action during the final against Britain’s Cameron Norrie REUTERS/Henry RomeroRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comFeb 27 (Reuters) – Australian Open champion Rafa Nadal captured his fourth title in Acapulco on Saturday,…Continue Reading

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comDUBAI, Feb 27 (Reuters) – Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Sunday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL* GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rally, oil dips as investors digest sanctions on RussiaRegister now for FREE unlimited access…Continue Reading

A beach lifeguard is seen at the Atlantis The Palm hotel, as the Emirates reopen to tourism amid coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates July 7, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed JadallahRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comDUBAI, Feb 27 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates, the Middle East tourism and commercial hub, over the…Continue Reading

LONDON/NEW YORK, Feb 27 (Reuters) – A decision by Western allies on Saturday to block “selected” Russian banks from the SWIFT payments system will inflict a crippling economic blow, but also cause much pain to their own companies and banks. And the allies still have room to do more.The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication…Continue Reading

Andrew Forrest, Australian billionaire and Chief Executive Officer of Fortescue Metals Group, in London, Britain, October 25, 2021. REUTERS/Ben Makori//File PhotoRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comMELBOURNE, Feb 27 (Reuters) – Australian iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest, who’s been betting big on a global green revolution, said on Sunday he was investing A$3 billion…Continue Reading

SWIFT preparing to comply with curbs on Russian banksOil terminal, gas pipeline set ablazeUkraine president says Russian forces being repelledRussia says its troops are advancingKYIV, Feb 27 (Reuters) – Russian forces have attacked oil and gas facilities in Ukraine, sparking huge explosions, officials said on Sunday, as Western allies prepared new sanctions, including banishing key…Continue Reading