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Russia shifts focus to Ukraine army, tries to force Kyiv into surrendering

Russia has increasingly focused on grinding down Ukraine's military in the east in the hope of forcing Kyiv into surrendering part of the country's territory to possibly end the war.

Russia-Ukraine war threatens food supplies in fragile Arab world

Layal Aswad was already exhausted by Lebanon's devastating two-year economic collapse. Now, amid the Russia-Ukraine war, she finds herself struggling to put food on the table for her family of four.

Nuclear weapon fears in US amid Russia-Ukraine war, says new poll

Russia's war on Ukraine has most Americans at least somewhat worried that the U.S. will be drawn directly into the conflict and could be targeted with nuclear weapons

'CODA', directed by Sian Heder, wins best picture trophy at 2022 Oscars

"CODA", an intimate and heartwarming story about a family, scripted history by becoming the first film with a cast of predominantly deaf actors to win the top Oscar prize

Australia, New Zealand worried by China deal with Solomon Islands

The Australian and New Zealand prime ministers on Monday voiced concerns about the potential for a Chinese military presence on the Solomon Islands.

German chancellor clarifies stand after Biden's comment on Putin's rule

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says that neither NATO nor US. President Joe Biden aim to bring about regime change in Russia.

Biden spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre tests Covid positive after trip

White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said she tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday after returning from Europe with President Joe Biden

N Korea's Kim Jong Un vows to develop more powerful means of attack

North Korea said on Monday leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to develop more powerful means of attack, days after the country's first intercontinental ballistic missile launch in more than four years.

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy discusses upcoming talks with Russia

Ukraine's priorities at the Ukrainian-Russian talks in Turkey this week will be sovereignty and territorial integrity, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told his nation

Much of China's Shanghai locked down as mass Covid-19 testing begins

China began locking down most of its largest city of Shanghai on Monday as part of its strict Covid-19 strategy, amid questions over the policy's economic toll on the country.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy pleads for help, says Russia wants to split nation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the West of cowardice while another top official said Russia was trying to split the nation in two, like North and South Korea.

Average US gas price drops 6 cents over 2 weeks to $4.37 a gallon

The average US price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline dropped 6 cents over the past two weeks to $4.37 per gallon.

El Salvador declares state of emergency amid wave of gang-related killings

El Salvador's congress granted President Nayib Bukele request to declare a state of emergency early Sunday amid a wave of gang-related killings over the weekend.

EU envoy held talks in Tehran amid hopes to restore nuclear agreement

Leading European Union envoy held talks in Tehran on Sunday, Iran's state-run media reported, amid hopes that an agreement to restore Iran's tattered nuclear deal with world powers could be completed

Iran Foreign Minister suggests flexibility to restore nuclear deal

Iran's FM said that the country's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard accepted the idea of continuing to be sanctioned by the US if it meant the restoration of Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers

China says no survivors in plane crash with 132 people on board

The flight from the city of Kunming in southwestern China was flying at 29,000 feet (8,800 metres) on Monday when it suddenly nosedived into a mountainous area

Three powerful explosions heard near Ukraine's western Lviv city: Governor

Russia continues to pound cities throughout Ukraine explosions rang out Saturday near the western city of Lviv, a destination for refugees that has been largely spared from major attacks

Cryptocurrency aid for Ukraine: Innovation or just a sideshow?

Since Feb 26, when Ukrainian officials began tweeting calls for cryptocurrency donations, the Ukrainian government says it has taken in more than $60 million of its $200 million goal as of Wednesday

'Your freedom is ours': US President Biden affirms allegiance to Poland

On his final day in Europe, President Joe Biden on Saturday sought to reassure Poland that the United States would defend against any attacks by Russia

Ukraine asks Qatar, others to boost energy exports amid war

The loss of Ukrainian wheat already has worried Mideast nations like Egypt, which rely on those exports