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Quad meets amid tensions over Ukraine

Sudden summit convened by President Biden as divisions emerge between India’s abstentions and U.S., Japan, Australia’s tough line on Moscow 

The Hindu · Mar 3, 2022

A million refugees have fled Ukraine - UNHCR head

A million people have fled Ukraine in a week after Russia invaded the country, the head of the United Nations refugee agency said on Twitter.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Ukraine latest: Zelenskyy website down after another night of attacks by Russia

The President told his people that Russian attackers would be 'destroyed everywhere'.

Wales Online · Mar 3, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war may knock $1 trillion off global GDP

LONDON: The conflict in Ukraine could knock $1 trillion off the value of the world economy and add 3% to global inflation this year by triggering another supply chain crisis, according to the UK’s National Institute for Economic and Social Research.

The Times of India · Mar 3, 2022

India says no report of its students being held hostage in Ukraine

India said on Thursday it had not received any reports of its students being held hostage in Ukraine after Russia accused Ukrainian authorities of forcibly keeping a large group of them in the city of Kharkiv as "human shields".

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

China Positions Itself as Mediator Between Russia, Ukraine

A mediation attempt would divert international attention from China’s controversial goal of unifying with Taiwan, experts say.

The News Lens · Mar 3, 2022

Asian stocks rise after Fed chair supports smaller rate hike

Asian stock markets have rebounded and oil prices climbed after the head of the Federal Reserve said he supports a smaller rise in interest rates than some expected

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

Russia-Ukraine conflict could increase COVID transmission, warns WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict is likely to increase Covid-19 transmission and in turn increase the risk of large numbers of people developing severe disease.

The Times of India · Mar 3, 2022

Warning that average UK energy bills could soar to £3,000 a year as oil and gas prices rise to record levels

Wholesale gas prices in the UK reached a record high of £4.50 per therm on Wednesday

Wales Online · Mar 3, 2022

Refugee count tops 1 million; Russians besiege Ukraine ports

The U.N. refugee agency says 1 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia's attack began, making it the swiftest exodus of refugees this century

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022