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Ukraine asks G7 to step up arms supply, pressure on Russia amid war

Ukraine's foreign minister said his country remains willing to engage in diplomatic talks with Russia to unblock grain supplies and to achieve a political solution to the war in Ukraine

Australian Prime Minister Morrison launches campaign days before poll

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's coalition trails the centre-left Labour Party opposition in most opinion polls as the administration seeks a rare fourth three-year term in elections on Saturday

Aramco's profits surge 80% in Q1 as company cashes in on global volatility

Saudi Aramco's profits soared more than 80% in the first three months of the year, as the state-backed company cashes in on the volatility in global energy markets and soaring oil prices

'Neutral' countries in Europe recede as Finns, Swedes edge toward NATO

Security concerns over Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine changed the calculus for Finland and Sweden which have long espoused neutrality

Putin warns Finland on NATO membership, says it would harm relations

Putin told Sauli Niinisto that Finland's abandonment of its traditional policy of military neutrality would be an error since there are no threats to Finland's security

10 killed in shooting in New York's Buffalo supermarket, suspect arraigned

Police officials said the 18-year-old gunman, who is white, was wearing body armour and military-style clothing when he pulled up and opened fire at people

As Elon Musk's $44-bn buyout looms, Twitter searches for its soul

It's been a messy few weeks for Twitter. One thing is certain: the turmoil will continue, inside and outside of the company

US: Interfaith group asks Starbucks to drop vegan milk surcharge

In a statement issued Friday, an interfaith coalition led by Nevada-based Hindu activist Rajan Zed pressed the coffee chain to end the surcharges it called unethical and unfair.

Ukraine favourite to win Eurovision Song Contest amid war with Russia

The Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra is heavily tipped to win by bookmakers, which are giving the group that mixes traditional Ukrainian rhythms, costumes and dance moves with contemporary hip hop

Ukraine official says Russia withdraws from Kharkiv, batters east

Russian troops are withdrawing from Ukraine's second-largest city after weeks of heavy bombardment, the Ukrainian military said as Kyiv and Moscow's forces engaged in a battle for the country's east

GOP's new midterm attack: Blaming Biden for baby formula shortage

Biden insisted there's nothing more urgent we're working on than addressing the shortage

Qatar faces new terror funding accusations, embassy seeks more information

The Qatari Embassy said it needed more information before it could comment about the reported investigation, and did not immediately comment on the lawsuit

US, Russian defense chiefs speak for first time since Ukraine's invasion

The officials said the hour-long call didn't appear to signal any change in Moscow's war in Ukraine

North Korea confirms 21 new deaths, 174,440 more show Covid symptoms

The country imposed nationwide lockdowns on Thursday after confirming its first Covid-19 cases since the start of the pandemic

New Zealand PM Jacinda tests positive for coronavirus, plans US visit later

Ardern, who is fully vaccinated, had been isolating at her Wellington residence since Sunday after her fianc Clarke Gayford tested positive for the virus.

Power dynasty crumbles: How Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa family fell from grace

With one brother president, another prime minister and three more family members cabinet ministers, it appeared that Rajapaksa clan had consolidated its grip on power in Sri Lanka

Russian pipeline sanctions raise fear of interruption in gas supplies

Natural gas prices rose Friday after Russian state-owned exporter Gazprom said it would no longer send supplies to Europe, citing new sanctions that Moscow imposed on European energy companies.

Tottenham beats Arsenal 3-0 to tighten race for Champion League spot

Tottenham revived its hopes of beating Arsenal to the final Champions League qualification position by overwhelming its fierce north London rival in a 3-0 win in the Premier League

EU envoy to Iran nuclear talks, colleagues detained at German airport

Enrique Mora of Spain, who has long led the EU delegation at the talks in Vienna, said the incident happened Friday morning as he was trying to make a connecting flight from Tehran to Brussels

Biden looks to nudge ASEAN leaders to speak out on Russia over Ukraine

The White House is also trying to demonstrate that it is stepping up in the Pacific even as the administration has been focused on the war in Ukraine