China, India call for negotiated way out of Ukraine war
China calls on Russia and Ukraine to 'keep the crisis from spilling over' and affecting developing countries.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 214
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 214th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Photos: Russian police crack down on anti-war demonstrations
More than 730 people were arrested across Russia at protests against the military call-up order.
‘A form of colonialism’: Activists demand climate reparations
Campaigners say it is the G20 countries that produce 80 percent of global greenhouse emissions.
Polls open in Italy election with right-wing bloc set for victory
Millions set to cast ballots in an election that could see the far-right coalition of Giorgia Meloni win power.
Iran vows ‘decisive action’ as Mahsa Amini protests continue
Warning comes as protesters return to the streets despite a crackdown in which at least 41 people have been killed.
Russia’s Lavrov vows ‘full protection’ for any annexed territory
Ukraine says Lavrov's comments raise possibility of use of nuclear weapons, condemns them as 'totally unacceptable'.
N Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US-S Korea drills
Japan condemns 'unprecedented pace' of North Korean missile launches, lodges official protest through Beijing embassy.
Russians defy Putin’s mobilisation push, hundreds arrested
Rights groups say more than 730 people were detained at anti-war protests across the country.
At UN, Mali army-appointed PM slams France, praises Russia ties
Abdoulaye Maiga lashes out at the former colonial ruler, the UN as he praised the 'exemplary' cooperation with Russia.
Israeli forces accused of killing ‘defenceless Palestinian’ man
Israel says the 36-year-old man 'attempted ramming attack', but Palestinians say it was a 'traffic accident'.
In Russia’s far east, fear and defiance against military call-up
Long queues form at Russia's borders as men try to leave the country as they fear being called up to fight in Ukraine.
Russia stiffens penalty for desertion; replaces top general
The move comes as the Kremlin stages a vote in occupied region of Ukraine weeks after suffering battlefield setbacks.
TotalEnergies invests $1.5bn in Qatar gas expansion project
TotalEnergies to invest $1.5bn in Qatar's North Field South gas project as Europe scrambles to find new energy sources.
Death toll from Lebanon migrant boat tragedy rises to 89
More people are believed to be missing as up to 150 people were on board the small boat that sank off Syria.
Hurricane Fiona knocks out power as it hits eastern Canada
Hurricane Fiona knocks out power in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick as it makes landfall.
Iran responds to Ukraine diplomatic demotion over Russia drones
Foreign ministry didn't reject claims of drones sales but said Tehran maintains policy of ‘active neutrality'.
Elon Musk greenlit to activate Starlink internet for Iranians
Legal guidance by the American government on expanding internet services to Iranians was changed despite US sanctions.
Italy elections: Campaigning is over. Now what?
Italians will vote on Sunday to elect a new parliament with a right-wing coalition tipped to form a solid majority.
‘Hostile narrative’: Turkey slams Greek PM’s UN remarks
Ankara accuses Athens of distorting facts after Greek PM says Turkey is undermining regional peace and stability.