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Explained: What would a Russian bond default mean after Ukraine invasion?

Ratings agencies say Russia is on the verge of defaulting on government bonds following its invasion of Ukraine, with billions of dollars owed to foreigners

From trade to truffles: EU slaps more sanctions on Russia after Ukraine war

Pure-bred horses, truffles, a soccer club owner and a media company chief.

Pfizer seeking authorisation for 4th Covid dose for seniors: Report

Drugmaker Pfizer is expected to request authorisation this week for an additional Covid-19 booster dose for seniors, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Russia-Ukraine war may lead to rethinking of US defence of Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine and his push to upend the broader security order in Europe may lead to a historic shift in American thinking about defence of the continent

20,000 evacuate besieged port city of Mariupol in Ukraine as Kyiv is hit

An estimated 20,000 civilians fled Mariupol by way of a humanitarian corridor in the biggest evacuation yet from the Ukrainian port city, while Russian forces stepped up their bombardment of Kyiv

UN refugee chief in Kabul to say Afghans not forgotten amid Ukraine war

The head of the UN refugee agency has come to Kabul to tell Afghans they have not been forgotten despite the devastation of Russia's war on Ukraine

US generals say Afghanistan, Somalia pullouts hurt terror fight

The complete US military withdrawals from Afghanistan and Somalia last year have made it more difficult for the United States to counter terror groups that aspire to attack America and its allies

UN urges world not to forget 19 million hungry Yemenis amid Ukraine war

The UN humanitarian chief has urged the world not to forget the conflict in Yemen where one of the world's gravest global humanitarian catastrophes has left 19 million people facing hunger this year

US Senate approves resolution probing Putin and his regime for war crimes

The US Senate unanimously approved a resolution seeking investigations of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for war crimes over the invasion of Ukraine

British PM Boris Johnson to visit Saudi Arabia for oil supply talks

Johnson will also use the trip to press Saudi Arabia to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a Foreign Office official said Tuesday

Wall Street heads for gains after world shares sink, oil falls about 8%

The sell-off gathered pace late in the session despite the release of data showing strong increases in Chinese retail sales, industrial production and investment in January-February

World share prices sink as coronavirus, war trump strong China data

World share prices have fallen, with Hong Kong down almost 6% and Shanghai sinking 5% as virus lockdowns and rising numbers of COVID cases in China threaten to disrupt manufacturing and trade.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Kyiv under fire as NATO leaders visit capital

Russia's offensive in Ukraine edged closer to central Kyiv on Tuesday, with a series of strikes hitting a residential neighbourhood

Polish, Czech, Slovenia leaders head to Kyiv as war intensifies

They are to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal

Sebastian Coe says sports must fight to keep Russia banned

Sports federations have set precedents by banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from competition following the invasion of Ukraine and they must remain firm: Olympic great Sebastian Coe

La Liga: Benzema stays hot as Madrid keeps momentum after PSG win

Karim Benzema stayed hot as Real Madrid kept momentum from its epic win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League with a 3-0 victory at Mallorca to extend its Spanish league lead.

Boris Johnson blames Russian oil 'addiction' for invasion of Ukraine

Johnson underscored his drive for energy independence, saying West's failure to wean itself from Russian oil and natural gas after the annexation of Crimea paved the way for the invasion of Ukraine.

Leaders of Poland, Czech, Slovenia travel to Kyiv in EU show of support

The leaders of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia are travelling on Tuesday to Kyiv which is currently under fire, on an EU mission to show support for Ukraine as Russia's invasion intensifies

Russian offensive edges closer to central Kyiv, more talks planned

The Russian offensive in Ukraine edged closer to central Kyiv on Tuesday even as the two countries kept open a narrow diplomatic channel with more planned talks.

Ukraine war hitting poor countries dependent on wheat, says UN chief

UN chief has warned that Ukraine war is holding a sword of Damocles over global economy, especially poor countries that face surging food, fuel prices and are now seeing their breadbasket being bombed