In Pics: What happened across the world on Aug 29

Bangalore, Aug 29: Ukraine's president Petro Poroshenko called an emergency meeting of the nation's security council and canceled a foreign trip on Thursday, declaring that "Russian forces have entered Ukraine," as concerns grew about the opening of a new front in the conflict.

Meanwhile, Pakistani police have registered allegations of abetting murder against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his brother over the June killing of 14 supporters of a cleric who is currently leading thousands of anti-government demonstrators in Islamabad .

OneIndia News brings to you news from across the world in pictures.

Imran Khan's supporters rally in Lahore

Supporters of Pakistan's cricket celebrity-turned-politician Imran Khan rally against government in Lahore, Pakistan.

Ukraine on alert as Russian forces enter the country

A school damaged by shelling in the town of Donetsk, eastern Ukraine.

Volcano erupts in Papua New Guinea

A huge smoke billows from Mt. Tavurvu after an eruption in Kokopo, east New Britain, Papua New Guinea.

Indonesia hosts United Nations Alliance of Civilization (UNAOC) meeting

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, center in front row, poses for photographs with heads of delegations during an opening ceremony of the United Nations Alliance of Civilization (UNAOC) meeting in Bali, Indonesia.

Ronaldo receives player of the year award

UEFA President Michel Platini, right, gives the trophy for best player of the year to Real Madrid Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo, during the UEFA Champions League draw, at the Grimaldi Forum, in Monaco.