Fearing Putin’s media law, TikTok suspends posting of new videos from Russia

In light of Russia's new 'fake news' law, TikTok will suspend live streaming while it reviews the safety implications of the new law. However, TikTok will continue to evaluate the evolving circumstances in Russia to determine.

Australian PM urges China to denounce Russian violence in Ukraine

Scott Morrison pressed China to shape the actions of its Russian ally and prove that Beijing is committed to global peace and the principle of sovereignty. Important to note, China has avoided direct criticism of the war and expressed sympathy for Russia's justifications.

Russia warns countries against hosting Ukraine military aircraft

Russia's Defense Ministry spokesman said if any country provides airfields for Ukraine's military aviation with subsequent use against the Russian armed forces, it "may be regarded as the involvement of these states in an armed conflict."

PM announces Rs. 500b to uplift South Punjab

The Prime Minister unveiled the mega initiatives aimed at socio-economic and infrastructural development of South Punjab while addressing a big public gathering in Mailsi city of district Vehari.

Russia recruiting Syrian combatants to fight in Ukraine?

Moscow is recruiting Syrians skilled in urban combat to fight in Ukraine. Russia has offered volunteers from the country between $200 and $300 to go to Ukraine and operate as guards for six months at a time, according to US officials quoted by the Wall Street Journal.

Russia announces temporary ceasefire in Ukraine

The Russian defence ministry said its units had opened humanitarian corridors near the cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha which were encircled by its troops, Russia's RIA news agency reported.

North Korea fires 9th ballistic missile of 2022 ahead of South’s election

Despite biting international sanctions over its nuclear weapons, Pyongyang has ignored US offers of talks since high-profile negotiations between leader Kim Jong Un and then-US president Donald Trump collapsed in 2019.

UN Chief condemns ‘horrific’ bomb attack at Peshawar mosque

Secretary-general Antonio Guterres extended his condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government of Pakistan and wished a speedy and full recovery to those who were injured.

Australian fans honor cricket hero Shane Warne

In memory of Shane Warne, Australian cricket fans laid down a few items beloved by Warne -- a "meat pie from a service station, and a packet of Winfield Blue (cigarettes), and half a dozen VBs (beers)."

Russia must stop assault against Ukraine: G7 countries

G7 foreign ministers say they are deeply concerned with the catastrophic humanitarian toll taken by Russia’s continuing strikes against the civilian population. They also condemned Russian aggression.

Russia’s crypto demand on rise as it faces global sanctions

The price of Bitcoin soared over 14% on Feb. 28, the day after the US and its allies agreed to bar some major Russian banks from the international payment system SWIFT. Altcoins and the crypto market, in general, followed suit in the following days.

China plans to increase military spending by 7.1 percent in 2022

Beijing has poured billions of dollars into defence modernisation in recent years as it aims to transform its huge military into a world-class force rivalling that of the United States and other Western powers.