World News in Brief: February 25
Abdulla Shahid, president of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on Thursday called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and peaceful means to settle disputes.
Indonesia on alert after magnitude 6.2 quake hits Sumatra
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the near the western coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island on Friday, the country's geophysics agency BMKG said, though there was no risk of a tsunami or immediate reports of major damage.
NATO to step up presence in eastern part of alliance, not inside Ukraine
Allies of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) agreed to further beef up its forces on its eastern flank near Ukraine but it has no intention of sending troops into Ukraine, NATO's Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday.
ASEAN, UK boost trade cooperation
NDO/VNA – ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi and UK Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan have discussed overall economic ties between the two sides.
Putin authorizes "special military operation" in Donbass
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday authorized "a special military operation" in the Donbass region, and Ukraine confirmed that military targets across the country were under attack.
Thailand reports record 23,557 new coronavirus cases
Thailand reported on Thursday a record daily increase of 23,557 new coronavirus infections, as the country deals with an outbreak driven by the Omicron variant.
Gas problem
NDO - In the context that tension between Russia and the West over Ukraine has not been completely resolved, the European Union (EU) is “busy” finding other gas supplies, in case of a conflict outbreak and Moscow cutting off Europe’s supply.
Energy sector methane emissions 70% higher than official figures -IEA
Emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane coming from the global energy sector are 70% higher than officially reported, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday, with the coal sector identified as the biggest single source.
World News in Brief: February 22
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed two decrees recognizing "the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR)" and "the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR)" as independent and sovereign states.
Sri Lanka says open to talks with IMF as economic situation worsens
Sri Lanka is open to discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other multilateral lenders for assistance, a cabinet spokesman said on Tuesday, as it faces its worst economic crisis in years.
Laos starts COVID-19 vaccination rollout for children aged 6-11
NDO/VNA – The Lao government begins nationwide rollout of COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 6 to 11 from February 21.
World News in Brief: February 21
Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on the need to continue dialogue on Ukraine, Interfax cited the Kremlin as saying on Monday, a day after the two leaders spoke by phone.
