Xi tells Biden Russia-Ukraine fighting is in ‘no one’s interest’
Call between two leaders comes amid US concerns that China could aid Russia in its invasion of Ukraine.
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Argentina’s Senate approves IMF deal, avoiding default
The agreement restructures $45bn debt, postponing repayment until 2026; critics fear the deal will hurt the poor.
Fearing front-line deployment, some Russians resist conscription
As the war in Ukraine continues, some young men aged 18 to 27 opposed to the conflict have fled Russia.
West African bloc says it won’t abandon Burkina Faso after coup
The Economic Community of West African States had suspended Burkina Faso without sanctions after the January 24 coup.
Norway boosts military spending to beef up border with Russia
The NATO member says a Russian attack is not likely but its neighbour has become 'more dangerous'.
Four European countries expel 20 Russian diplomats
Russia threatens with 'an appropriate answer' as Bulgaria, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia expel a total of 20 diplomats.
Brittney Griner’s Detention In Russia Has Reportedly Been Extended For Two More Months
The WNBA star was detained at a Moscow airport on drug charges. Supporters fear she's being held as a political hostage amid Russia's war in Ukraine.
Peru court authorises release of ex-President Alberto Fujimori
Decision draws angry rebuke from President Pedro Castillo, who called on international courts to 'protect justice'.
Little progress at talks as Russia bombards Ukrainian cities
Ukraine's capital Kyiv came under renewed Russian shelling on Thursday as negotiators deem talks 'complicated'.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Hundreds of civilians killed, UN says
Top UN official tells Security Council that deaths of civilians, including children, demand 'thorough investigation'.
Russia says it transferred bond payment to avoid default
The payments are seen as the first test of whether Moscow will meet international debt obligations despite sanctions.
Blinken accuses Russia of committing ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine
Top US diplomat says Washington will ensure 'accountability and consequences' for abuses committed in Ukraine.
Russia gives Sberbank licence to issue, exchange digital assets
The move may open new opportunity for the major lender to blunt the effect of Western sanctions.
US allows Ukrainians fleeing war into the country through Mexico
Mexican official says at least 310 Ukrainians have reached the northern border city of Tijuana by air this month.
Russian TV protester resigns, turns down asylum offer
Marina Ovsyannikova says she has refused an asylum offer in France despite potentially facing further prosecution.
Photos: Mariupol residents escape besieged, devastated city
About 30,000 people have been evacuated from the city, which has been under Russian bombardment for more than two weeks.
Biden holds virtual talks with Irish PM after positive COVID test
Irish premier's one-on-one meeting with US President Joe Biden was held by video after Micheal Martin tested positive.
UN votes to secure formal presence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
Without using the word Taliban, resolution spells out new, one-year mandate for the UN political mission in Afghanistan.
About 30 Turks remain sheltering in Mariupol mosque
While about 50 Turkish citizens have escaped the besieged city in recent days, about 30 remain.
European space agency suspends Mars mission with Russia
ESA had previously said that the mission was 'very unlikely' because of Russia's war in Ukraine.