United on Ukraine, EU tackles the devil in details at summit
Two weeks into the war, divisions among EU leaders have started to surface on integrating Ukraine and severing energy ties with Moscow.
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Thailand to donate THB2 million for Ukraine humanitarian aid
The Thai Embassy in Poland has been assigned to deliver the aid through the Ukrainian Red Cross or some international organisation.
Japan, US to hold talks on foreign affairs, defense
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is expected to be a major topic of discussion, in addition to measures to strengthen US-Japan defense cooperation.
S’porean ex-actor Ix Shen has reached western Ukrainian city of Lviv near Polish border
More than two million people have fled Ukraine, and around 1.8 million people have been displaced, according to estimates from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
IS confirms death of leader, names new chief
The death of Quraishi, 45, was another crushing blow to IS two years after the violent Sunni Muslim group lost longtime leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a similar raid in 2019.
Biden signs executive order on cryptocurrencies
The executive order lays out a national policy for digital assets across six key priorities, including consumer and investor protection and financial stability.
Is eco-shaming enough to save the planet?
While it has a cheekily exploitative ring to it, eco-shaming has provided the much needed fillip to environmental awareness.
US to begin work on ‘digital dollar’: White House
Amid the explosive rise of private cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, the US effort will study benefits and potential risks.
Economic impact of war in Ukraine, Western sanctions on Russia spark growing concern in China
Beijing imports significant amounts of energy and agricultural products from Russia and Ukraine.
IAEA reports damage to 2nd Ukraine nuke facility
The UN body said Ukrainian authorities reported an attack took place on March 6, adding that no increase in radiation levels were reported.