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Putin weighing up use of chemical weapons in Ukraine: Biden
The US President said Putin's "back is against the wall and now he's talking about new false flags he's setting up including, asserting that we in America have biological as well as chemical weapons in Europe – simply not true. I guarantee you", the Guardian reported. "They are also suggesting that Ukraine has biological and chemical weapons in Ukraine. That's a clear sign he's considering using both of those. He's already used chemical weapons in the past."
Christian scholars denounce Putin's religious ideology behind Ukraine war
The declaration, organised by Dr Brandon Gallaher from the University of Exeter and Dr Pantelis Kalaitzidis, from Volos Academy in Greece, has expressed horror at the suffering in Ukraine and the weaponisation of Christianity in Russia. It is now available in over 10 languages, and has so far garnered 1,127 signatures, including from nearly 20 Russian experts. "The Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, is a historic threat to the people of Orthodox Christian tradition," the scholars wrote.
Imran challeged to prove media houses bought by political parties
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Pakistani media has challenged Prime Minister Imran Khan to prove his "scandalous allegations" that media houses have been bought by political parties and some were being funded by foreign sources, Dawn reported.
Ukraine war: Most urban Indians think inflation rise will impact household finances
As the Russia-Ukraine war is nearing a month, YouGovs latest data shows that nearly two-thirds of urban Indians (64 per cent) feel the ongoing crisis may have an impact on Indias economy leading to an increase in fuel prices. Just about the same number (63 per cent) think it will increase the price of essential commodities.
Russia bans FB, Instagram; labels Meta as 'extremist'
In its ruling on Monday, the Prosecutor General's Office of Russia said that the lawsuit was aimed at protecting Russians from "a violation of their rights", reports Xinhua news agency. "Meta has violated its own rules by allowing posts with violent speeches towards the Russian military and has ignored more than 4,500 requests to remove fake information on Russia's special military operation and calls for unauthorised rallies," the prosecutors said.
'If required, US Fed will go for more aggressive rate hikes to curb inflation'
"The labour market is very strong, and inflation is much too high," Xinhua news agency quoted Powell as saying in prepared remarks for the National Association for Business Economics'(NABE) annual economic policy conference in Washington D.C. "There is an obvious need to move expeditiously to return the stance of monetary policy to a more neutral level, and then to move to more restrictive levels if that is what is required to restore price stability," he said.
US Senate begins hearings for Biden's SC nominee
In his opening statements on Monday, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin highlighted Jackson's qualifications, as well as the historic nature of her nomination by President Joe Biden, reports Xinhua news agency. "President Biden nominated you because he knew your qualifications are outstanding," the Illinois Democrat said. "Your professional record and life experience tell us what kind of lawyer, what kind of judge, and what kind of person you really are."
'Russian ultimatum can only be met if entire Ukraine is destroyed'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia's ultimatum to end the ongoing war can only be met if entire Ukraine was destroyed. "(Russians say) we have an ultimatum, here are the conditions, do it, and then we end the war. This is wrong and doesn't lead anywhere. This is not about me. This is about the unity of the people and the government. We, together, are not able to do that.
UNGA to vote again on Ukraine: Spokesperson
The 11th Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly will be held after a letter requesting the resumption was received by UNGA President Abdulla Shahid, Xinhua news agency quoted his spokesperson Paulina Kubiak as saying to reporters. "A draft resolution sponsored by Ukraine and other member states has been submitted and is being processed," she said.
Russian will not put on pause its military action against Ukraine while conducting peace talks
"You see, a pause in the operation, any pause, is used by the nationalist units to regroup, used to continue attacks against the Russian military," the official explained. He claimed Russian troops in Ukraine have experienced this before "on multiple occasions." Russian troops won't give 'nationalists' time to regroup, Moscow has revealed.
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