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Ford splits electric vehicle, internal combustion into separate units

Ford is splitting its electric vehicle and internal combustion divisions into separate businesses.

Russia continues to batter Ukraine; both sides say ready for more talks

Russia renewed its assault on Ukraine's second-largest city in a pounding that lit up the skyline with balls of fire over populated areas, even as both sides said they were ready to resume talks

Amid Russian invasion, UN says Ukraine refugee surge soon to hit 1 mn

UNHCR had previously projected that as many as 4 million people might flee Ukraine, but noted that the agency will be re-evaluating its forecast

Japan offers to take in Ukrainian refugees amid Russian invasion

Japan's prime minister says his country will accept refugees from Ukraine, as Russia invades its eastern European neighbour.

Inflation in 19 nations using euro sets record of 5.8% in Feb

Inflation in Europe hit a record high for the fourth month in a row, raising questions about when the central bank should step in to ease the pain to people's wallets while Russia's invasion of Ukrain

Economic dangers from Russia's Ukraine invasion ripple across globe

Moscow's war on Ukraine and the ferocious financial backlash it's unleashed are not only inflicting an economic catastrophe on President Vladimir Putin's Russia.

Hong Kong reports record Covid cases; movements may be restricted

Hong Kong's leader said people's movements may be restricted during mandatory testing this month of the entire population for the coronavirus, as health officials reported a record 55,353 daily cases

China says it won't join US, its allies in financial sanctions on Russia

China won't join the United States and European governments in imposing financial sanctions on Russia, the country's bank regulator said

Covid cases, deaths continue to fall globally, but pandemic yet to end: WHO

The Western Pacific was the only region where COVID-19 increased, with about a third more infections than the previous week

Germany to give $720 million to Holocaust survivors globally

Germany has agreed to extend another $720 million (647 million euros) to provide home care and supportive services for frail and vulnerable Holocaust survivors

OPEC, allies weigh oil output amid steep hikes, Russian invasion

The OPEC+ coalition of oil producers led by Saudi Arabia and non-cartel members led by Russia are weighing whether to increase oil production by 400,000 barrels per day in April

Kremlin says Russia ready to resume talks with Ukraine today evening

A Kremlin spokesman says a Russian delegation will be ready on Wednesday evening to resume talks with Ukrainian officials about the war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Russia tries to 'erase history'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concern that Russian attacks could threaten holy religious sites and said Russian troops are trying to erase our history

'Minister No': Russian FM Sergei Lavrov embodies Moscow's steely posture

As Russia's top diplomat during the invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is embodying the Kremlin's defiant posture with a mixture of toughness and sarcasm.

United Nations: Climate change to uproot millions, especially in Asia

As the world's most rapidly sinking major city, Jakarta demonstrates how climate change is making more places uninhabitable.

UN General Assembly to vote on resolution demanding Russia stop war

Country after country, from Europe's economic powerhouse to a tiny Pacific island nation, have lined up to lash out at Russia's invasion of Ukraine

United Airlines ends its use of Russian airspace, suspends two India routes

United Airlines said Wednesday it has stopped using Russian airspace for flights between the US and Mumbai and Delhi in India.

Economic dangers from Russia's Ukraine invasion ripple across globe

Even before Putin's troops invaded Ukraine, the global economy was straining under a range of burdens

United Nations: Africa, already suffering from warming, will see worse

Although Africa has contributed relatively little to the planet's greenhouse gas emissions, the continent has suffered some of the world's heaviest impacts of climate change, from famine to flooding.

Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic splits with longtime coach Marian Vajda

Novak Djokovic and coach Marian Vajda are no longer working together, splitting up after 15 years and 20 Grand Slam titles.