EU’s sanctions on Russia weigh on own economy
Experts posit that banning “more than two thirds” of Russian oil imports to the bloc will not be easy, especially at a time when high inflation is threatening economic…
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Bereaved wife recounts horrors of Ukraine war
Details of Russian “war crimes” targeting civilians continue to emerge as witnesses and bereaved family members talk of their harrowing experiences.
100 days of Ukraine war: Kyiv learn to live with daily air raid sirens, curfews
As the war in Ukraine hits the 100-day mark, the sheer scale of the failure of Russia's plan is by now undeniable.
Ukraine says its troops have retaken ground from Russia in eastern city
It was “not realistic” that the city would fall in the next two weeks even though Russian reinforcements were being deployed, said Sergiy Gaidai, governor of Luhansk province.
OPEC+ agrees bigger output boost amid Russian isolation
As the economic screws have tightened around Russia, prices have further soared, putting pressure on the cartel to open the valves more widely and relieve the market.
Russia braces for economic upheaval as Ukraine war sanctions start to bite
With billions in financial reserves and money still coming in from exports, Russia is yet to feel the full impact of Western sanctions imposed over its offensive in Ukraine, but…
Reading into the recent speeches of the US ambassador
Ever since opening up with China in 1971, the US-China relationship developed to become a crucial aspect of global stability and significantly contributed to worldwide prosperity.
To deter China on Taiwan, Biden needs to reassure
Even as he strengthens deterrence, Biden needs to reassure China that the United States is not covertly encouraging Taiwan to declare independence.
War-hit Ukraine keeps World Cup dream alive
Andriy Yarmolenko, Roman Yaremchuk and Artem Dovbyk scored the goals for Ukraine to set up a play-off final away to Wales on Sunday (May 29) for a place in Qatar later this year.
US sending missile systems to Ukraine, but unclear if they’re a game-changer
The new rockets enable Ukrainians to strike key targets more precisely, however, President Biden said, “we are not going to send to Ukraine rocket systems that can strike into…