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Russia-Ukraine conflict: UN General Assembly set to censure Russia

UNITED NATIONS, March 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations General Assembly is set to reprimand Russia on Wednesday over its invasion…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Pres Biden announces closure of US airspace to Russian planes

A Russian Aeroflot airlines plane takes off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) WASHINGTON, March 2 (NNN-Xinhua) — US President…

World Bank announces more than $1 bn in aid for Afghanistan

WASHINGTON, March 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Bank announced more than $1 billion in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, stating the…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Top UN court to hold Ukraine war hearings on March 7, 8

 THE HAGUE, March 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Court of Justice said it would hold genocide hearings on March 7…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Oil tops $110, equities sink on rising Ukraine war fears

 PARIS, March 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Crude surged past $110 a barrel Wednesday and equities sank with investors growing increasingly fearful…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Canada shuts ports to Russian ships over Ukraine invasion

Cargo ships with their shipping containers are seen in the Port of Montreal TORONTO, March 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada ratcheted…

UN to take first step towards ‘historic’ plastic treaty

NAIROBI, March 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations is to launch formal negotiations on Wednesday for a global treaty to…

US renews advisory on Shabaab attack in Kenyan airspace

Al-Shabaab are in possession of weapons capable of hitting aircrafts WASHINGTON, March 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The American government has renewed…

US Pres Biden to host Southeast Asian leaders in Washington in late March

US President Joe Biden WASHINGTON, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden will play host to a special summit of…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: US backs IOC call for Russia sports ban

LOS ANGELES, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Olympic chiefs threw their support behind International Olympic Committee’s calls for Russian athletes to…