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New vaccine rules may allow tennis ace Novak Djokovic to play French Open

New vaccine rules could allow Djokovic to play French Open France is easing its vaccination rules later this month, which could pave the way for Novak Djokovic to compete at this year's French Open

Russian forces take control of crucial Ukrainian energy hub and seacoast

Russian forces battled for control of the city that is home to biggest nuclear power plant in Europe in Ukraine's south on Thursday and gained ground in their bid to cut off the country from the sea

Russian forces seize key Ukrainian port, pressure others: Report

The fighting at Enerhodar, a city on the Dnieper River that accounts for about one-quarter of the country's power generation, came as the two sides met for another round of talks

Ukraine crisis: Vladimir Putin claims Russia is offering safe corridors

Putin, speaking in a video call with members of his Security Council, has charged that Ukrainian nationalist groups are preventing civilians from leaving

Ukraine crisis: Russia says another round of talks expected soon

He confirmed that Russia and Ukraine reached a tentative agreement to create safe corridors for civilians to exit besieged cities and observe local cease-fires in areas where they will be created

Russia's war on Ukraine will worsen inflation, says Fed's Jerome Powell

Consumer prices are already rising at their fastest pace in four decades, having jumped 7.5 per cent in January compared with 12 months earlier

Ukraine and Russia begin second round of talks, says report

The talks are aimed at stopping the fighting that has sent more than 1 million people fleeing over Ukraine's borders, but the two sides appeared to have little common ground

Biden seeks $10 billion for aid to Ukraine, $22.5 billion for coronavirus

The USD 22.5 billion tied to the coronavirus would pay for testing, treatments and vaccines as well as investments in research and efforts to increase vaccinations worldwide

EU clears Moderna coronavirus vaccine for young kids, Pfizer boosters

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was previously granted a green light for use in children aged five and over last November

Ukraine crisis: Russia's war spurs corporate exodus, exposes business risks

Oil and gas companies, already feeling the heat from climate activists to invest in renewable energy, were among the companies that announced the most rapid and dramatic exits

Russian forces seize strategic Ukrainian seaport, pressure others

Russian forces have seized a strategic Ukrainian seaport and besieged another as part of efforts to cut the country off from its coastline

Ukraine crisis: Europe scrambles to reduce dependence on Russian gas

Europe is scrambling to reduce its dependence on Russia for energy and bracing for potential disruption to critical natural gas supplies as Russia's war in Ukraine sends prices to new highs.

Wall Street: US stocks flat in pre-market as Russia-Ukraine war rages

US markets were essentially flat in premarket trading while oil prices continued to climb as Russian forces bombarded Ukraine's second-largest city and besieged two ports.

Formula One terminates contract with Russia after Ukraine invasion

Formula One has terminated its contract with the Russian Grand Prix following the country's invasion of Ukraine, saying Thursday that Russia will not have a race in the future.

Moldova, Georgia expected to ask to join European Union

A senior European Union official says that in the wake of Ukraine's formal application this week to join the bloc, bids for entry are also expected imminently from Moldova and Georgia.

Russia ready to talk; won't stop targeting Ukraine military: Lavrov

Russia's foreign minister said that the West has continuously armed Ukraine, trained its troops and built up bases there to turn Ukraine into a bulwark against Russia

Israel PM calls on world leaders to push Russia, Ukraine to talks

Israel's prime minister is calling on world leaders to get Russia and Ukraine out of the battlefield and to the negotiating table after a week of fighting

China denies asking Russia not to invade Ukraine until post-Olympics

China denounced a report that it asked Russia to delay invading Ukraine until after the Beijing Winter Olympics as fake news and a very despicable" attempt to divert attention

ICC prosecutor launches war crimes investigation during Ukraine invasion

The International Criminal Court prosecutor has launched an investigation that could target senior officials believed responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide in Ukraine

Turkey's inflation hits 54%, deepening cost-of-living woes

Turkey's annual inflation rate further accelerated in February, official data showed Thursday, marking the biggest jump since 2002 and deepening the squeeze on households