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European Union proposes Russian coal ban in new sanctions

Russian coal would be easier to replace than Russian gas because coal comes by ship and there are multiple global suppliers

Ukrainian governor Serhiy Haidai warns residents over acid tank hit

Haidai warned that nitric acid is dangerous if inhaled, swallowed and in contact with skin and mucous membranes

British government's plan to sell TV's Channel 4 draws criticism

Unions and industry groups also criticised the decision

Germany's president Steinmeier admits mistakes in policy toward Russia

Steinmeier told ZDF television Tuesday that we failed on many points, including efforts to encourage Russia toward democracy and respecting human rights

Australia accelerates missile upgrade as Russia and China pose threats

Australia has accelerated plans to buy long-range strike missiles years ahead of schedule because of growing threats posed by Russia and China

Harvard students' site helping Ukraine refugees find housing

More than 18,000 prospective hosts have signed up on the site to offer assistance to refugees seeking matches with hosts in their preferred or convenient locations

Biden-Obama: White House reunion to celebrate healthcare reform

Obamacare sign-ups have increased under Biden's stewardship, and more generous taxpayer subsidies have cut costs for enrollees, albeit temporarily.

Oil prices up, Asian shares slip after tech rally on Wall Street

Shares fell Tuesday in Asia and oil prices advanced after a tech-driven rally on Wall Street. Trading was light with many regional markets including those in China closed for holidays.

Japan's top envoy brings back 20 displaced Ukrainians from Poland

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi returned from Poland on Tuesday with 20 Ukrainians displaced by Russia's ongoing war on their country

Russia urged to stop using land mines in its war in Ukraine

A top official in the global campaign against the use of land mines urged Russia on Monday to stop its troops in Ukraine from laying the weapons that too often kill and maim civilians.

Masters is all about Tiger Woods, even with so many subplots

Woods consumes attention at every Masters he plays. It's been that way since the first of his five green jackets he won 25 years ago.

World Bank says war shocks to drag on Asian economies in coming months

Disruptions to supplies of commodities, financial strains and higher prices are among the impacts of the war in Ukraine that will slow economies in Asia in coming months, says the World Bank

Ukraine's president Zelenskyy to address UN Security Council on war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the U.N. Security Council for the first time Tuesday at a meeting

Putin should face war crimes trial for Bucha killings: US President Biden

President Joe Biden on Monday called for war crimes trial against Russia President Vladimir Putin and said he'd seek more sanctions after reported atrocities in Ukraine.

Turkey's inflation hits 61%, climbs to new 20-year high

Yearly inflation in Turkey hit 61.14 per cent on Monday, climbing to a new 20-year high and deepening a cost of living crisis for many households.

Russia faces global outrage over bodies in Ukraine's streets

Ukrainian officials said the bodies of 410 civilians were found in towns around Kyiv that were recaptured from Russian forces in recent days

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urges Russia to negotiate

He added that the Russian leadership needs to think faster if it has what to think with

99% world's population breathes poor-quality air: World Health Organisation

Particulate matter, especially PM2.5, is capable of penetrating deep into the lungs and entering the bloodstream, causing cardiovascular, cerebrovascular (stroke) and respiratory impacts

Senate panel to vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson nomination to Supreme Court

While it won't delay the process for long, it's another blow for Democrats who had hoped to confirm Jackson with bipartisan support

Timeline: The life and career of Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam will retire after her five-year term expires on June 30