Chitra Ramkrishna -- a high-flying executive once feted as the "queen of the bourse" -- allegedly took business advice from a mystic throughout her 2013-2016 tenure at one of the world's largest derivatives exchanges.

Mr. Putin would have less of a problem with the repression becoming known of the pro-Kyiv wing of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in areas of Ukraine that Russia controls, including Crimea and the breakaway republics of Donetsk and Luhansk.

Shipments from the world's second-largest economy were valued at $544.7 billion in the first two months, the data from the General Administration of Customs showed. Exports to Russia rose 41 percent compared to the same period in the previous year.

The agreement comes as Saudi Arabia aims to localize the field of military industries which is in line with its Vision 2030. Saudi Arabia will take advantage of the Chinese company’s vast experience spanning over 20 years in research and development.

Brent North Sea crude oil for May delivery reached $139.13 shortly after electronic trading opened around 2300 GMT, heading towards a 2008 record high. The price per barrel of Brent oil has increased 33 percent since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24.

Prime Minister Imran Khan announced the Ehsaas Riyayat Ration Scheme on Monday, which will provide a monthly subsidy of 30% on everyday products to 20 million households. Flour, cooking oil, ghee, and pulses prices will be significantly cut under the targeted subsidy for the poor.

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.

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.

Irrespective of Northern Pakistan’s hidden treasures and our tourism potential, our state and society have not harvested the bounty optimally. Some basic impediments needing immediate attention are identified as approach/entry and infrastructure, state’s policy level apathy.

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 Khan's severe criticism of the EU won praise from many in Pakistan. Netizens took to Twitter to appreciate the premier for strongly asserting Pakistan's stance. They are praising him for his "bravery" in lashing out at the EU.

Ahmad Nawaz, the survivor of the brutal Army Public School (APS) attack in Pakistan’s Peshawar, again earned pride for the country as he was elected as president of the Oxford Union, the most famous debating society based at the Oxford University.