India’s central bank hikes interest rates to tame inflation
The fourth straight increase is part of the central bank's effort to tame stubbornly high inflation.
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US announces ‘severe’ Russia sanctions over annexation in Ukraine
Joe Biden accuses Moscow of 'trampling on the United Nations Charter' as US targets hundreds in new sanctions package.
West condemns Russia’s ‘illegal’ annexation of Ukraine provinces
Russia's move to proclaim the annexation of four Ukrainian provinces has drawn prompt rebuttals by Western countries.
Putin’s speech on annexation: What exactly did he say?
President Vladimir Putin announced that four occupied regions of Ukraine would formally be incorporated into Russia.
Palestinians mourn boy, 7, who died from ‘fear’ of Israeli forces
Funeral of Rayan Suleiman, who died after being chased by Israeli troops, took place in the occupied West Bank.
Brazil votes: Bolsonaro allies stand firm in Amazon bastion
Far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro trails in national polls, but leads by a wide margin in Brazilian state of Roraima.
Ukraine accelerates bid to join NATO after Russia’s annexation
President Zelenskyy to submit 'accelerated' NATO application after Putin annexes occupied Ukrainian regions.
Amid war, Europeans support a more ‘geopolitical European Union’
The latest Transatlantic Trends survey finds that Europeans consider the EU equally important to NATO for safety.
Putin announces Russian annexation of four Ukrainian regions
The move has been condemned by Ukraine and Western countries and represents major escalation in seven-month war.
Ukrainians dismiss Russian attempt to annex more of their country
Everyday Ukrainians, officials, and many observers say Russia's move is little more than a sham.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 219
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 219th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Half of Russians feel anxious, angry about mobilisation: Poll
Forty-seven percent of respondents express anxiety following President Vladimir Putin's troop call-up announcement.
Thousands of UK’s Royal Mail workers launch 48-hour strike
The walkout over a pay dispute comes after failed negotiations, hitting postal deliveries across the UK.
Eurozone inflation hits record 10 percent
ECB is expected to hike rates as price growth in the 19 eurozone countries accelerated to 10 percent this month.
Heavy gunfire, soldiers on the streets in Burkina Faso capital
Soldiers seen along the main avenue in Ouagadougou leading to the presidential palace and national television station.
What you need to know about Bosnia’s general election
If Croat and Serb nationalist candidates win presidency seats, an even worse security crisis may unfold, analysts say.
Indonesian officials targeted by spyware: sources
Targets reportedly included chief economic minister, senior military personnel and two regional diplomats.
Climate change gets ‘highest priority’ in US, Pacific agreement
Partnership deal signed by 14 nations follows historic summit at the White House and comes as China extends influence.
Thai court to rule on Prime Minister Prayuth’s political future
Constitutional Court is expected to deliver a decision on whether PM Prayuth Chan-ocha has exhausted his term limit.
Putin signs ‘independence’ decrees for Zaporizhia, Kherson
Putin to host formal ceremony in Moscow after declaring Ukrainian lands 'independent' in major escalation of war.