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Ukraine anxiously awaits first group of evacuees from Mariupol steel plant

A first group of civilians trapped for weeks inside a steel plant in Mariupol under Russian siege was expected to reach a safe city on Monday, as a new attempt was launched to allow people to leave.

EU energy ministers meet to discuss Russian gas, sanctions over Ukraine war

The European Commission is working on a sixth round of measures which could include oil restrictions, but Russia-dependent countries like Hungary and Slovakia are wary of taking tough action

No fireworks for Israeli Independence Day celebrations over PTSD concerns

Israel marks 74 years since its creation on Thursday, and festivities begin the night before

People shift to comfortable office wears as workplaces reopen amid Covid

After working remotely in sweats and yoga pants for two years, many Americans are rethinking their wardrobes to balance comfort and professionalism as offices reopen

Russia resumes shelling in Mariupol after civilian evacuations: Ukraine

Ukrainian National Guard brigade commander Denys Shlega estimated that several hundred civilians still are trapped at the site alongside nearly 500 wounded soldiers and numerous dead bodies

Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls US visit 'powerful' signal of support amid war

In a televised address on Sunday evening, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his meeting with Pelosi included discussions of defense supplies to Ukraine, financial support and sanctions against Russia

Japan PM visits Thailand to discuss bilateral relations, Myanmar crisis

Japanese officials have said Kishida would also discuss a possible Reciprocal Access Agreement with Thailand, aimed at deepening their defense cooperation

Nadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players amid Ukraine war

The prominent players affected by the ban include reigning U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, and French Open runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who are all from Russia

Russian troops advancing in east but Ukraine forces fighting back: Official

The Ukrainian army says that a Russian offensive along a broad front in the country's east has been stalling amid human and material losses inflicted by Kyiv's forces.

Operation underway to evacuate people from Mariupol steel plant: UN

The United Nations has confirmed that an operation to evacuate people from a steel plant in the bombed-out Ukrainian city of Mariupol is underway.

Egypt's Suez Canal chief says April revenues hit all-time record at $629 mn

The unprecedented income came as the Suez Canal in March increased transit fees for ships passing through the waterway

NATO exercises begin along its eastern flank, says Poland's armed forces

Poland's armed forces said Sunday that military exercises involving thousands of NATO soldiers have begun.

Italy, Greece relax Covid-19 restrictions ahead of tourism season

Italy and Greece relaxed some COVID-19 restrictions on Sunday, in a sign that life was increasingly returning to normal before Europe's peak summer tourist season.

Trade Unions take out May Day rallies across Europe to honour workers

In France, the May Day rallies are meant to show Macron the opposition he could face in his second five-year term and to power up against his centrists before June legislative elections

US lawmakers in Kyiv vow to help Ukraine defeat Russian President Putin

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has praised the courage of the Ukrainian people and vowed continued support to help Ukraine defeat Russia after leading a congressional delegation to Kyiv

Russian cyber soldiers launch disinformation campaign to target leaders: UK

Russian cyber soldiers have launched a new offensive against foreign leaders, targeting social media platforms with a large-scale disinformation campaign that seeks to legitimise the Ukraine invasion

Despite payment, investors brace for Russia to default on its debts

Prices for Russian credit default swaps fell sharply overnight after Moscow used its precious foreign currency reserves to make a last minute debt payment.

Ukrainians plead for Mariupol rescue; Russian military advance crawls

Ukrainian forces fought village by village Saturday to hold back a Russian advance through the country's east

China manufacturing weakens further as lockdowns continue

The monthly purchasing managers' index, released by China's National Bureau of Statistics, fell to 47.4 in April, down from 49.5 in March on a 100-point scale

Kim warns North Korea could 'preemptively' use nuclear weapons

Kim expressed firm will to continue developing his nuclear-armed military so that it could preemptively and thoroughly contain and frustrate all dangerous attempts and threatening moves