What is behind Putin’s demand for Russian gas be paid in roubles?
Moscow threatens to halt contracts supplying Europe with a third of its gas unless they are paid in Russian currency.
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Ukraine war should not hinder Iran deal revival, US analysts say
Amid criticism of Russia's involvement in nuclear talks, JCPOA supporters say US must press on with diplomacy.
Curfew in Sri Lanka as protesters try to storm president’s house
Curfew in parts of Colombo as demonstrators set fire to police vehicles and block roads amid worsening economic crisis.
Greenwashing? UN appoints panel to probe firms on climate efforts
Many businesses pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but some environmentalists now warn of empty promises.
Ukraine says most Russian forces have left Chernobyl power plant
Most Russian troops have left the defunct nuclear facility and only a 'small number' remain, Ukraine's Energoatom says.
UN: Afghans need $4.4bn to have enough to eat
UN head called for donations to stave off a crisis as he launched the UN's biggest ever single-country funding drive.
Explainer: How the US’s strategic petroleum reserve works
Joe Biden is releasing millions of barrels from the United States' crude oil stash. Here's what you need to know.
US mortgage rates climb steeply, slowing housing boom
Mortgage-rate locks to buy second homes dropped last month to the lowest level since May 2020, according to Redfin.
Target will let shoppers use food stamps to pay for online orders
The US retail giant is following the footsteps of Walmart and Amazon, in a move to help attract lower-income shoppers.
‘I needed to be here’: Indigenous delegates speak their truths
Al Jazeera speaks to Indigenous delegates meeting with Pope Francis to demand an apology for residential schools.
US, UK say they won’t tell India what to do on Russian imports
While Western nations are curbing imports of Russian energy amid Ukraine war, India has purchased oil from Moscow.
Ethiopia: Supreme Court upholds bail for journalist
The top court has upheld the order to release the journalist, who has been imprisoned for four months without charges.
Kenya: Supreme Court blocks controversial constitutional reforms
The reforms would've been the biggest change to Kenya's political system since it introduced a new constitution in 2010.
Protester killed as Sudanese rally against coup, economic crisis
A protester was shot in the chest as thousands in Khartoum rallied against an army coup and worsening living conditions.
Inflation bites: US prices hike is tempering consumer demand
Americans are dealing with the fastest pace of price increases in 40 years.
Timeline: Russia’s siege of Ukraine’s port city of Mariupol
The ongoing siege of the strategic city of Mariupol has trapped tens of thousands of people with dwindling supplies.
Tunisia caught between president and parliament as crisis deepens
Both Tunisian parliament and President Saied are trying to exert authority, as Saied announces parliament's dissolution.
Putin: Russia will enforce rouble payments for gas from Friday
Russia supplies about a third of Europe's gas, so energy is the most powerful lever at Putin's disposal.
Biden releasing one million barrels of oil per day to cool prices
Barrels will come from US's strategic petroleum reserve, as Russian invasion of Ukraine has sent prices skyrocketing.
DRC parliament votes out economy minister over inflation
Legislators blamed Jean-Marie Kalumba for soaring prices of goods and mismanagement of the fishing industry.