Putin announces gas currency switch for ‘unfriendly countries’
Rouble firms after Putin announcent that Russia would start selling its gas to 'unfriendly countries' in roubles.
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Supreme Court nominee Jackson faces last day of Senate questions
Ketanji Brown Jackson is facing a second day of questioning on her judicial views by politicians in the US Senate.
UN’s labour agency suspends cooperation with Russia
ILO suspends cooperation with Russia, except when related to humanitarian assistance, until it halts its war on Ukraine.
UK’s Sunak announces $7.9BN tax cut to fend off inflation pain
Chancellor of the Exchequer Sunak laid out several measures to help shield Britons from a squeeze on living standards.
Ukraine war: Why is Russia encouraging foreign fighters to join?
Analysts say the Kremlin may have been inspired by Ukraine's similar step and warn of ominous consequences.
Oil climbs as EU considers beefing up sanctions on Russian crude
WTI topped $113 a barrel while global benchmark Brent reached $119 Wednesday morning in New York.
Nigeria: Dutch court rejects suit of ‘Ogoni Nine’ widows against Shell
The court said there was insufficient evidence to support claims of the families of the activists executed in 1995.
Russia-Ukraine war is hurting Zimbabwe’s struggling economy
The war's ripple effects are hitting developing nations like Zimbabwe hard as supplies of fuel, food are disrupted.
Zelenskyy slams UN over failure on Ukraine in Japan address
Zelenskyy praised Japan for its stance against Russia, as he seeks UN reforms to face global security challenges.
Military attacks endanger people with limited mobility in Myanmar
Over 60s and those with disabilities face greater risks as military crackdown on anti-coup movement continues.
US, EU slam Russia’s new sentencing of opposition leader Navalny
EU foreign policy chief decries extra nine years handed to Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny as 'politically motivated'.
Ukraine live news: Zelenskyy says 100,000 trapped in Mariupol
Ukraine's president says Russian siege of strategic port city has left residents without food, water and medicines.
Russia could use nuclear weapons if existence threatened: Kremlin
Kremlin spokesperson says Russia has a 'concept of domestic security' that outlines when nuclear weapons can be used.
Russia intensifies Mariupol bombardment as street fighting rages
Russia claims its forces have taken control of about half of the besieged port city, as thousands seek to evacuate.
Russia has ‘failed’ to achieve objectives in Ukraine, US says
Top Biden aide says US president will impose 'further sanctions' against Russia during trip to Europe this week.
‘Cowboy for Trump’ guilty of illegally entering Capitol grounds
But US judge finds New Mexico county official Couy Griffin not guilty of disorderly conduct during January 6, 2021 riot.
Some European countries lift COVID curbs too ‘brutally’: WHO
The UN health agency sees cases rising in 18 out of 53 countries in Europe, 'likely' due to the BA.2 sub-variant.
Jamaicans call for reparations as British royal couple arrives
Jamaican leaders demand apology and slavery reparations as Prince William and Kate visit as part of Caribbean tour.
Saudi Arabia welcomes ‘positive points’ in Lebanese PM statement
Saudi Arabia hopes to contribute to 'the restoration of Lebanon's role and status on the Arab and international levels'.
Would an international bailout save Sri Lanka’s economy?
International rating agencies warn the island nation is on the verge of defaulting on its debt.