Biden’s ‘posturing’ on Russian oil risks wider conflict: Analysts
The global economy could be facing one of the largest energy supply shocks ever, oil experts warn.
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Lebanese fearful as fuel and wheat shortage deepens
The war in Ukraine has left cash-strapped Lebanon scrambling for alternative sources of fuel and wheat.
Photos: World rallies for Women’s Day under Ukraine war shadow
Rallies held for International Women's Day as protesters in Europe in Europe urge solidarity with war-torn Ukraine.
US and Europe ramp up pressure on Russian oil and gas: Live news
Russia says it will provide humanitarian corridors to evacuate Ukrainian civilians after effort in Mariupol fails.
Apple introduces new iPad Air, iPhone SC, Mac desktop computer
It is likely to be Apple's most prolific year for new product releases.
Ukraine accuses Russia of shelling Mariupol evacuation corridor
Ukraine accuses Russia of shelling humanitarian corridor from the besieged city of Mariupol as some civilians flee Sumy.
First US Capitol riot trial: Defendant convicted on all counts
Guilty verdict could give US prosecutors more leverage in plea negotiations with other January 6 riot defendants.
Proud Boys leader charged with conspiracy over US Capitol riot
Prosecutors accuse Henry 'Enrique' Tarrio of helping plan and direct the assault on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
UK to phase out Russian oil imports by end of 2022
British PM Boris Johnson says the UK will 'move away from dependence on Russian oil' throughout this year.
McDonald’s joins US firms shutting down Russia operations
Company says it can't ignore the 'human suffering' in Ukraine after facing pressure to suspend operations in Russia.
Russia facing setbacks in Ukraine, US intelligence officials say
CIA director says Putin's assumptions about Ukraine before the invasion turned out to be 'profoundly flawed'.
Photos: Mariupol residents suffer as Russian forces lay siege
Russian and Ukrainian authorities have committed to setting up evacuation routes but efforts have repeatedly collapsed.
Biden wants health benefits for US ‘burn pit’ war veterans
Tens of thousands of US military personnel who served in Iraq and Afghanistan were exposed to toxins from 'burn pits'.
EU announces plan to slash Russian gas imports this year
The European Commission has announced a plan to reduce gas imports from Russia by two-thirds this year.
Canada’s ‘petro-provinces’ see opportunity in Russia-Ukraine war
Amid calls to ban Russian oil and gas, environmentalists slam pro-oil 'opportunism' and call for energy transition.
US Congress passes bill to make lynching federal hate crime
Senate unanimously approves legislation to federally ban lynching, 'weapon of racial terror' used against Black people.
Russia-Ukraine war: Biden bans US imports of Russian oil and gas
US president says move aims to put pressure on Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to end deadly attacks on Ukraine.
Women rally in Pakistan despite attempts to shut down protest
Thousands of women attend events marking International Women's Day, known as the Aurat March in Pakistan.
Israeli troops demolish Palestinian homes in West Bank
Israel demolishes the homes of two people accused of carrying out a deadly attack in the occupied West Bank last year.
French far right’s Zemmour backs limited welcome to Ukrainians
The presidential contender says France is 'closer to Christian Europeans' as he backs giving visas to Ukrainians.