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Ukraine Oil Price Surge Casts Shadow over Ramadan Meals

Cheap and tasty, fried potatoes have become a staple in Lebanese mother Mona Amsha's kitchen in recent years. But with sunflower oil prices soaring due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, she fears even fries will be out of reach this Ramadan. "In 2021, when the prices were already up, I…

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Asian stocks fall after China manufacturing weakens

Asian stock markets are lower after Chinese manufacturing weakened and Russian shelling around Ukraine’s capital shook hopes of progress in peace talks

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Thursday briefing: Ukraine bracing for new attacks in the east

Peace talks to resume on Friday … biggest maternity scandal in the history of the NHS … and photographing the most distant star ever seen

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Pentagon Says Russian Troops Are Repositioning

In its most specific description of Russian forces moving away from Kyiv, the Pentagon said “less than 20 percent” of the Russian contingent in the vicinity of the Ukrainian capital are starting to “reposition.” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby gave no specific troop number on Wednesday.

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Seafood biz braces for losses of jobs, fish due to sanctions

The global seafood industry is preparing for major disruption due to new sanctions on Russia

The Independent UK

Ukraine morning briefing: Russia announces Mariupol ceasefire as Zelensky vows to fight for Donbas

The big stories from day 35 of the Russian invasion

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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Zelensky Discuss Ukraine Crisis

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call Wednesday with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. The leaders discussed the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis and the progress made in the Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations. During…

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Why is Vladimir Putin demanding Russian gas is paid for in roubles?

Plan could be extended to include exports of oil, grain, fertilisers, coal, metals and other key commodities

The Guardian - UK

As it happened: Russia pledges to allow humanitarian corridor into Mariupol

The Russian defence ministry said it would allow a humanitarian corridor to be established from Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia starting on Friday, Tass news agency reported, after a request to Russian President Vladimir Putin from French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Read our live blog to see how…

France 24

UK Spy Chief Says Putin Advisors Fear Telling Truth on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin's advisors fear telling him the truth about his "failing" Ukraine war strategy, the head of Britain's top communications spying agency said Thursday. Putin had "massively misjudged" the invasion, the director of Britain's intelligence agency GCHQ Jeremy Fleming said in a prepared speech to the Australian National…

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Biden team weighs a massive release of oil to combat inflation

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration is weighing a plan to release roughly a million barrels of oil a day from US reserves, for several months, to combat rising gasoline prices and supply shortages following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to people familiar with the matter.

The Times of India

Oil prices dive as Biden weighs massive reserves release

SINGAPORE: Oil prices dived more than $5 a barrel on Thursday as the United States is considering the release of up to 180 million barrels from its strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) over several months to calm soaring crude prices.

Bangkok Post

Turkey leads pack of countries vying to mediate between Ukraine and Russia

The Nato member that arms Ukraine and will not impose sanctions on Russia seems respected enough by both sides to host talks

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UK spy chief says Russian soldiers disobey orders in Ukraine

A U.K. intelligence chief says demoralized Russian soldiers in the Ukraine are refusing to carry out orders, sabotaging their own equipment and accidentally shot down their own aircraft

Reuters

Taiwan studying Ukraine war tactics, discussing with U.S.

Taiwan's defence ministry has set up a working group to study the tactics of the war in Ukraine, including how the country has been able to hold out against Russia, and has been discussing this with the United States, its minister said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Ukrainian president says defense is at a 'turning point'

The Ukrainian president says his country’s defense against the Russian invasion is at a “turning point.”

Reuters

Russia against U.S., NATO military presence near Afghanistan - TASS

Russia considers the presence of any United States or NATO military infrastructure in countries bordering Afghanistan unacceptable, the TASS news agency cited Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as saying on Thursday.

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Australia to send money for more military aid to Ukraine after Zelenskyy request

The $25 million is for "defensive military assistance" including radar systems, as well as food and medical supplies.

Reuters

Russia concerned at Islamic State's plans to destabilise Central Asia -report

Russia is concerned about the plans of militant group Islamic State to destabilise central Asia and spread instability to the country as well, the RIA news agency said.

Al Jazeera

India-Russia explore a rupee-rouble payment scheme to bypass war

If this mechanism picks up, it could also open a window for Indian exporters to ramp up sales to Russia.

The Independent UK

Ukraine news - live: Russians leave Chernobyl as Zelensky says ‘difficult battles ahead’ in south and Donbas

More attacks will come as Kremlin shifts forces elsewhere in the country, says Stoltenberg

The Independent UK

DNC, Clinton campaign agree to Steele dossier funding fine

Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee have agreed to pay $113,000 to settle a Federal Election Commission investigation

Tribune News Service

US criticizes India over Russia talks as Lavrov visits Delhi

The U.S. and Australia criticized India for considering a Russian proposal that would undermine sanctions imposed by America and its allies, showing a deepening rift between the emerging security partners as Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov traveled to Delhi for talks.

Tribune News Service

Family of Texas veteran held prisoner in Russia meets with Biden at White House

FORT WORTH, Texas — A spokesperson for the family of Fort Worth native Marine veteran Trevor Reed confirmed President Joe Biden met with Reed's parents Wednesday about efforts to free their son from wrongful imprisonment in Russia.

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