Vinod Daroz explores ideas of oneness through ceramic art Ceramic artist Vinod Daroz returns to Hyderabad with vibrant multi-hued installations putting forth newer narratives The Hindu · Feb 25, 2022
China Refrains from Condemning Russia Despite Intensifying Ukraine Attack China stuck to its message on Friday of refusing to call Russia's action in Ukraine an "invasion" or criticize Moscow despite intensifying assaults from Russia's military in the Eastern European country which are leading to growing casualties. China reiterated that it believes in respecting the territorial integrity of all countries,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022
UK politics live: Boris Johnson imposes sanctions against Putin and Lavrov – as it happened Latest updates: PM also urges leaders to take ‘immediate action’ to ban Russia from Swift payment system; sending Nato forces to Ukraine would risk leading to ‘existential’ threat, says minister The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022
Ukraine-Russia crisis: Asian economies brace for inflation hit Conflict in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia are expected to drive energy prices higher across Asia. Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2022
Ukraine Crisis Reshaping Biden’s Presidency Russia’s expanding invasion of Ukraine has opened a new and perilous chapter in Joe Biden’s presidency, testing his aspirations to defend democracy on a global level and thrusting him into a long-term struggle to restore European security. It’s a far different trajectory than he imagined when his administration began last… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022
Morrison turns blowtorch on China for being soft on Russia Scott Morrison and his ministers have strongly attacked China over its failure to denounce Russia’s invasion of Ukraine or to use its influence to press President Putin to pull back. The Conversation · Feb 25, 2022
China hits back at Biden assertion of 'stain' over Ukraine China's foreign ministry hit back on Friday against U.S. President Joe Biden's comment that any country that backed Russia's invasion would be "stained by association", saying that it was countries that interfered in the domestic affairs of others that would see their repuations stained. Reuters · Feb 25, 2022
Biden Takes Veiled Swipe at China in Condemning Russia Backers on Ukraine US President Joe Biden on Thursday said any country that backed Russia's onslaught in Ukraine would be "stained by association," after China rejected calling Moscow's move an invasion and instead urged all sides to exercise restraint. Ukrainian forces battled Russian invaders on three sides after Moscow mounted an assault on… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022
Chinese news outlet had accidentally published ‘rules’ for pro-Russia reporting days before invasion The ‘instructions’ and a senior editor’s comments exemplify China’s stand on the invasion The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022
Ukraine-Russia crisis: Will China be Putin’s economic lifeline? Beijing has emerged as a key player with the potential to undermine the international pressure campaign against Moscow. Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2022
Effort under way to challenge Russia’s right to seat on UN security council In wake of Ukraine invasion, diplomats consider if Russia can be removed as one of five permanent security council members The Guardian - US · Feb 25, 2022
Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.63% on Friday Shenzhen Component Index closed up 1.21% Caixin Global · Feb 25, 2022
Taiwan dismisses concern Ukraine crisis could spill over to Asia TAIPEI: Taiwan's president played down concerns that Russia's invasion of Ukraine could trigger a similar crisis in Asia, warning against any efforts to use the crisis in Europe to sow panic in Taiwan. The Times of India · Feb 25, 2022
For Taiwan, Russia's invasion of Ukraine feels far away As Russia presses ahead with its attack on Ukraine, many analysts and internet users have drawn comparisons to Taiwan, another place that could face an invasion by its larger neighbor, in this case China The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022 Live updates: Ukrainian military battles Russian forces The Ukrainian military is reporting significant fighting northwest of the nation’s capital as Russian forces apparently try to advance on Kyiv from the north
Reuters · Feb 25, 2022 Hong Kong families despair as COVID rules may separate them from children Guada, a mother of two young children and pregnant with twins, cries herself to sleep at night, worried that Hong Kong's severe COVID-19 rules will separate her from her kids or force her to give birth alone.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022 Australia Slams China 'Lifeline' to Russia Australia on Friday pilloried China's failure to denounce the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as well as Beijing's "unacceptable" decision to ease restrictions on a key Russian export in the face of Western sanctions. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the world must unite to condemn Russia, voicing particular concern "at the…
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 25, 2022 Risks in overreliance on overseas for drugs This is the third installment in a series that explores Japan's vulnerabilities in areas including the protection of vital information and supply networks, prompting the Japanese government to expedite efforts to pass an "economic security promotion law."
The Times of India · Feb 25, 2022 China prepares to evacuate its nationals from Ukraine after Russian military action BEIJING: China is gearing up to bring back its nationals from Ukraine by chartered flights following the massive military operations launched by Russia against the east European country, the official media reported on Friday.
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022 World leaders fine-tune sanctions meant to punish Russia Twenty million dollars in U.N. humanitarian funds for Ukraine
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2022 Scott Morrison denounces China for offering Russia trade ‘lifeline’ Australian government working with Nato to send nonlethal military equipment and medical supplies to Ukraine and will continue ‘rolling wave of sanctions’
The Conversation · Feb 25, 2022 How Russia's invasion of Ukraine will ripple through the global economy and affect Australia When Vladimir Putin became the first Russian leader to visit Australia – for the 2007 APEC summit in Sydney – I had a chance to ask him what he thought of Australia.
ABC News · Feb 25, 2022 China accused of undermining sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine The Prime Minister slams China for liberalising trade with Russia, accusing Beijing of undermining Western sanctions put in place over its invasion of Ukraine.
Reuters · Feb 25, 2022 Australia imposes more sanctions on Russia, criticises China's response Australia imposed more sanctions on Friday against Russia targeting several of its elite citizens and lawmakers, and said it was "unacceptable" that China was easing trade restrictions with Moscow at a time when it invaded Ukraine.
Inverse · Feb 25, 2022 China just discovered strange glass balls on the far side of the Moon China's Yutu-2 rover spotted odd glass spheres on the far side of the Moon, the latest strange discovery by the rover on the little-explored side of our Moon.