Zelenskyy urges Ukraine no-fly zone in Canada parliament address
Ukrainian president gets multiple standing ovations in Canada's parliament as he calls for more international support.
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Photos: Residential areas hit in Kyiv leaving at least four dead
More than half of Kyiv's three million inhabitants have fled the city since the start of the Russian offensive.
Yuan jumps after report Saudis consider its use in oil deals
Sanctions imposed on Russia have brought to the fore questions about alternatives to US currency-based markets.
Police arrest man suspected of shooting homeless in NYC, DC
Attacks over the past two weeks in New York and Washington, DC had targeted unhoused people on the streets, killing 2.
Iran returns passport of detained UK national Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Lawyer hopeful for aid worker's release almost six years on from her detention.
UK blacklists 350 more Russians, imposes new import tariffs
The UK announces new sanctions on Russian individuals, hiked tariffs on Russian imports and banned export goods.
US stocks gain, oil drops as investors eye Fed hike decision
The equity market rebounded after a three-day slide while crude hovered near $95 a barrel.
‘Significant success’: Puerto Rico formally exits bankruptcy
The exit means that the US Caribbean territory’s government will resume billion-dollar payments to bondholders.
US producer prices increased 10% in February from a year ago
The rise underscored inflationary pressures that set the stage for a Federal Reserve rate rise this week.
UN chief: Ukraine war hitting poor nations amid rising prices
Antonio Guterres says the least-developed countries import a lot of their wheat from Ukraine and Russia.
China says it does not want to be impacted by Russia sanctions
Foreign minister says Beijing is 'not party' to Russia-Ukraine war as pressure grows on it to withdraw Moscow support.
Turkmenistan leader’s son wins presidential election
The election commission announces after an unusual delay that Serdar Berdymukhamedov secured nearly 73 percent of votes.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day 20
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 20th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Digital and NFT art reigns at Art Dubai
A serious shift in the global art scene is under way with increasing interest in digital mediums, including NFTs.
India reviews ops after missile accidentally fired into Pakistan
Procedures for operations, maintenance and inspection of weapons are being reviewed after last week's accidental launch.
Israel says government sites targeted by cyberattack
Israel says it is not immediately clear who was behind what may be the largest ever cyberattack on the country.
Activists briefly seize London mansion linked to Oleg Deripaska
Protesters waving the Ukrainian flag take over the property, saying they want it to house those fleeing the Ukraine war.
Cruise ship with thousands on board runs aground in Caribbean
Officials hope Norwegian Escape, stranded off the north coast of the Dominican Republic, can be refloated at high tide.
India court upholds Karnataka state’s ban on hijab in class
By upholding ban in BJP-ruled state, court could set precedent for the rest of the country with 200 million Muslims.
Russia-Ukraine war: Marina Ovsyannikova interrupts Russian show
Act of dissent comes amid crackdown on independent journalism and anti-war protests in Russia.