Biden imposes new Russia sanctions, decries ‘beginning invasion’
US sanctions target Russia's sovereign debt and two large Russian financial institutions as Ukraine tensions rise.
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The other Russian interventions in its periphery
An explainer on what led to Russian interventions in Abkhazia and South Ossetia in 2008 and Crimea and Donbas in 2014.
Prosecutor: Officers ‘chose to do nothing’ as George Floyd died
The defence says Floyd's death was a tragedy but that does not make it a crime.
EU agrees on sanctions against Russian individuals and entities
EU foreign policy chief Borrell says the sanctions unanimously agreed by 27 member states will hurt Russia.
Russian oil sells at deep discount on Ukraine crisis
The weakness in Russian crude runs counter to much of the rest of the physical market.
Pakistan’s PM Khan to visit Russia amid Ukraine tensions
Prime Minister Imran Khan and a high-level delegation due in Russia on Wednesday for a two-day official visit.
Putin backs separatists’ claim to Donbas region of Ukraine
Russian president says he recognises the territorial claims of self-declared separatist republics in eastern Ukraine.
Top US court rejects Trump bid to shield Capitol attack records
House committee is probing Trump supporters' attempts to block certification of President Biden's 2020 election win.
US consumer confidence declines slightly but still remains high
American consumers are feeling confident even as prices for just about everything continue to soar.
Iran: Controversial internet control bill passes committee stage
Parliamentary committee approves general outlines of the bill, which could be finalised within weeks.
Is war more likely after Russia recognised rebel statelets?
And what could happen next?
Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Qatar: Who said what
Producing nations say they will not be able to provide replacement gas if sanctions against Russia affect Europe.
Italy rescues nearly 600 migrants off Calabria, finds one dead
Hundreds of people were found packed into overcrowded fishing boats in bad weather off the coast of Calabria.
Eighteen foreigners remain jailed in Kazakhstan over unrest
Kazakhstan's human rights commissioner says 14 Uzbek, two Russian and two Kyrgyz nationals remain in detention centres.
IMF says Somalia funding at risk over election delays
Election delays could mean IMF's planned reforms will not be endorsed in time for its review by mid-May.
Central Europe braces for an influx of Ukrainian refugees
Poland, Slovakia and other states are ready to welcome Ukrainians fleeing tensions with Russia.
Pakistan’s PM Khan wants TV debate with Indian counterpart Modi
Pakistani leader says it would benefit people in the subcontinent if differences could be resolved through debate.
Germany indicts man for sale of military machinery to Russia
Alexander S is charged for selling restricted goods to a company in Russia and acting on behalf of a Russian spy agency.
Ukraine crisis: Germany halts Nord Stream 2 approval process
German Chancellor Scholz says move is in response to Russia's recognition of separatist-held regions in east Ukraine.
Indian CEO gives $530,000 in shares to driver, house help
CEO of Indian bank gifted 900,000 shares or 3.7 percent of his holding to his staff, money they will use to buy homes.