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Covid-19: China locks down city of 9 million amid new spike in cases

Residents are required to remain home and undergo three rounds of mass testing, while non-essential businesses have been closed and transport links suspended

UEFA opens disciplinary case against PSG chief Al-Khelaifi

UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaifi over heated incidents after the team's Champions League loss at Real Madrid

Bonner century anchors West Indies to 62-run lead on Day 3

Late-bloomer Nkrumah Bonner's career-best century anchored West Indies to a 62-run lead against England on an attritional third day of the first test at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium

Republican senators urge Biden to send Polish warplanes to Ukraine

Republican US senators are imploring the Biden administration to reverse course and allow the transfer of Poland's MiG fighter jets to the Ukrainians.

Saudi Arabian oil refinery in Riyadh attacked by drone, sparking small fire

An oil refinery in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, was attacked by drone, causing a small fire that did not cause injuries or affect supplies, the energy ministry said Friday.

Explained: What does sanctions mean for Roman Abramovich, Chelsea

The decision to sanction Roman Abramovich and freeze his assets has left Chelsea to continue playing only with the approval of the British government under special conditions

$13.6 bn aid package for Ukraine, allies wins final Congressional approval

A $13.6 bn emergency package of military and humanitarian aid for besieged Ukraine and its European allies easily won final congressional approval Thursday.

UNSC to discuss Russia claim of US military biological activity in Ukraine

Council diplomats confirmed the meeting scheduled for 10 am EST, speaking on condition of anonymity ahead of an official announcement.

Premier Li Keqiang offers China's help for ''grave'' Ukraine situation

China's premier on Friday called the situation in Ukraine grave and offered Beijing's help in playing a positive role for peace while continuing to refuse to criticise Russia.

Covid-19: US extends mask rule for travel while weighing new approach

Federal officials are extending the requirement for masks on planes and public transportation for one more month through mid-April while taking steps that could lead to lifting the rule.

China closes legislative session amid Ukraine, Covid-19 worries

China is wrapping up the annual session of its rubber-stamp legislature against the backdrop of Beijing's controversial position on the war in Ukraine and a COVID-19 surge.

UN Security Council to meet on Russian claim of US labs in Ukraine

The UN Security Council will meet on Friday at Russia's request to discuss what Moscow claims are "the military biological activities of the US on the territory of Ukraine."

US authorities reverse course, allows Ukrainian family to seek asylum

US authorities allowed a Ukrainian woman and her three children to seek asylum Thursday, a reversal from a day earlier when she was denied entry

Canada will take as many Ukraine refugees as it can: Justin Trudeau

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday during a visit to Poland that his country will take as many refugees fleeing war in Ukraine "as we can".

Joe Biden announces major non-NATO ally status for Colombia

President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he intends to designate Colombia as a major non-NATO ally

North Korea testing new long-range ICBMs, says US, warns more coming

The Biden administration says two North Korean missile launches in recent weeks were test firings of a powerful new long-range ICBM and warned Thursday that a full-range test could soon follow.

US misjudged Ukraine's will to fight Russia, intel officials admit

Top U.S. intelligence officials admitted Thursday that they underestimated Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russia's invasion

How will Covid-19 end? Experts look to past epidemics for clues

Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the world has seen a dramatic improvement in infections, hospitalizations and death rates in recent weeks, signaling the crisis appears to be winding down

Covid-19 infections on uptick in older adults in England, says study

Researchers said the increase could be driven by more socializing since all coronavirus restrictions were lifted in late February, as well as waning protection from the vaccine booster.

Kamala Harris embraces call for war crimes probe of Russia

Absolutely there should be an investigation, and we should all be watching, said Harris