Is the Ukraine war weakening Putin’s position in Russia?
While increasingly isolated, analysts say the Russian leader is unlikely to be ousted by a mass uprising or coup.
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Russia-Ukraine live news: ‘Appalled’ G7 backs war crimes probe
G7 countries welcome International Criminal Court's investigation into possible war crimes committed in Ukraine.
Biden administration unveils new asylum rule on US-Mexico border
US says new rule will expedite asylum claim processing, but rights groups caution it may lead to quick deportations.
Apple is working on a hardware subscription service for iPhones
The service would be Apple’s biggest push yet into automatically recurring sales.
Edward Johnson III, fund pioneer who led Fidelity, dies at 91
Johnson’s four-decade tenure transformed the firm into the Wall Street and investment giant that it is today.
Petroecuador declares force majeure on cargoes of Russian diesel
Banks have declined to provide the funds to pay for the deliveries following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Biden renews warning to China against aiding Russia in Ukraine
Joe Biden says he did not issue threats to China's Xi Jinping in call, but made 'consequences' of helping Moscow clear.
Blinken to visit Israel, West Bank, Morocco and Algeria
Ukraine war, Arab-Israeli normalisation and two-state solution on agenda during secretary of state's visit, US says.
Putin’s war to wipe out 15 years of progress for Russian economy
Russia's economy is expected to contract 15 percent in 2022, followed by a decline of 3 percent in 2023, economists say.
UN General Assembly demands Russia end Ukraine war
UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding aid access, civilian protection in Ukraine and criticising Russia.
Court charges Lebanon’s Geagea over Beirut violence
Christian politician Samir Geagea charged with involvement in October Beirut violence, the worst in a decade.
Lawsuit seeks to prevent Marjorie Taylor Greene from re-election
Legal bid says Republican should be disqualified from running for Congress because of her support for the Capitol riot.
Taxi! Uber to list New York City cabs on its app
The new pact until recently would have been unthinkable, as both camps fought hard for the same customers.
What is the US state of Florida’s so-called ‘don’t say gay’ bill?
The bill would limit discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms in the state.
NATO agrees to bolster eastern flank, increase aid to Ukraine
NATO to send more battle groups to eastern Europe and will boost Ukraine's defence against potential chemical attack.
US to accept up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees, provide more aid
President Joe Biden says US 'has an obligation' to respond to refugee crisis spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Photos: Drought in Somalia worsened by funding gap, Ukraine war
Millions of people in the Horn of Africa are facing severe hunger as a result of the worst drought in 40 years.
Philip Morris, maker of Marlboro cigarettes, to exit Russia
It would be a big step out of a key market that generated 6 percent of total revenue last year.
Ethiopia declares unilateral truce to allow aid into Tigray
Ethiopia said it was declaring 'an indefinite humanitarian truce effective immediately'.
Bulgaria ends controversial ‘golden passports’ scheme
The scheme offered residency and citizenship in return for substantial investment.