News

African Union slams Russian invasion of Ukraine, calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’

Nairobi – The African Union on Thursday condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine and called for an “immediate ceasefire”, saying... Read more

25 Feb, 2022

Countries

South Africa tells Russia to ‘immediately’ pull out of Ukraine

Johannesburg – A “dismayed” South Africa on Thursday urged Russia to pull its forces out of Ukraine hours after Moscow... Read more

24 Feb, 2022

World

Putin launches ‘military operation’ in Ukraine… warns ‘full-scale invasion’ is under way

Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a military operation in Ukraine on Thursday with explosions heard across the... Read more

24 Feb, 2022

World

Facing Russian threat, Ukraine calls up reservists

Kyiv – Ukraine on Wednesday began calling up reservists into the armed forces and urged its citizens to leave Russia... Read more

23 Feb, 2022

Business

UK to impose sanctions on Russian banks and individuals

London – Britain will impose sanctions on five Russian banks and three “very high-net worth individuals” following the deployment of... Read more

22 Feb, 2022

World

France says Macron, Putin agree to work for east Ukraine ceasefire

Paris – French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Sunday agreed to work for a ceasefire... Read more

21 Feb, 2022

Technology

Sites of Ukraine defence ministry, state banks under cyberattack

Kyiv – Ukraine said on Tuesday that the sites of the country’s defence ministry and armed forces as well as... Read more

16 Feb, 2022

World

UK readies 1 000 more troops as Johnson visits Nato, Poland

London – Britain said on Wednesday it was ready to deploy 1 000 more troops to deal with any... Read more

10 Feb, 2022

World

US officials say Russia preparing full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Washington – Russia has stepped up preparations for an all-out invasion of Ukraine but it is not clear if... Read more

6 Feb, 2022

World

Biden threatens Putin with personal sanctions over Ukraine

Washington – The United States on Tuesday warned Moscow of damaging sanctions, including measures personally targeting Vladimir Putin, if... Read more

26 Jan, 2022