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Sri Lanka open to buying Russian oil, says PM Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka may be compelled to buy more oil from Russia as the island nation hunts desperately for fuel amid an unprecedented economic crisis, the newly appointed prime minister said

Zimbabweans are counting their toes as inflation soars more than 130%

An internet rumour blazed through the country that desperate people were selling their toes for cash

Taiwan independence: China threatens to go to war, says report

Despite their lack of formal diplomatic ties, Washington is Taiwan's strongest backer and source of arms, and US law requires it to treat threats to the island as matters of 'grave concern.'

Capitol riots hearings begin, focus on extremists and Trump in Jan 6 attack

With never-seen video, new audio and a mass of evidence, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will attempt to show the harrowing story of the deadly violence

Foreign companies will regret leaving Russia, says Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin says foreign companies that have left Russia will regret their decision.

European Central Bank raises 2022 inflation forecast to 6.8% from 5.1%

The ECB now sees inflation over its 2 per cent target throughout its projection horizon, accepting that rapid price growth is not nearly as temporary as it had forecast for the past year

Grammys add five new categories, including songwriter of the year

The four other categories include best spoken word poetry album, alternative music performance, Americana music performance and score soundtrack for video games and other interactive media

Blue line metro services disrupted thrice in a week; DMRC cites repair work

Delhi's blue line metro service operating between Dwarka and Noida was disrupted for a third time this week

Fears of global food crisis grow as Russia's war in Ukraine continues

Ukrainian and Russian forces battled fiercely for control of a key eastern city, while fears of a global food crisis escalated as millions of tons of grain pile up inside the besieged countr

Train derailment kills at least 21 passengers in east Iran; 87 injured

The train, operated by the state-run Islamic Republic Railway, carried some 350 people as it travelled from the town of Tabas, some 550 km (340 miles) southeast of Tehran, to the city of Yazd

Russia says will allow Ukraine grain exports, wants Western sanctions off

Russia and Turkey on Wednesday voiced support for the creation of a safe maritime corridor in the Black Sea so Ukraine can export grain to global markets amid an escalating world food crisis.

Iran switches off two of UN nuclear watchdog's cameras, says report

The move appeared to be a new pressure technique as Western nations seek to censure Iran at a meeting this week in Vienna at the International Atomic Energy Agency

Govt hikes MSP for paddy, other kharif crops as sowing season begins

The support price of 'A' grade variety of paddy has been hiked to Rs 2,060 per quintal from Rs 1,960.

Japan criticises Russia for suspending fishing pact amid worsening ties

Japan criticised Russia's announcement suspending an agreement that allows Japanese to fish in waters near disputed islands, as relations between the countries deteriorate over the war in Ukraine

Actor McConaughey calls for gun legislation amid spurt in shooting cases

In a highly personal 22-minute speech, McConaughey offered a full-throated exhortation for a gridlocked Congress to pass gun reforms that can save lives without infringing on Second Amendment rights

Proud Boys documentarian to be among first Jan. 6 witnesses in US attack

Federal authorities have linked more than three dozen people charged in the Capitol siege to the Proud Boys

Russia has returned 210 dead Mariupol defenders: Ukraine's intel agency

Ukraine's military intelligence agency says Russia has so far turned over the bodies of 210 Ukrainian fighters killed in the battle for Mariupol.

Syrian, Russian air forces conduct joint drill over Syria amid Ukraine war

The air forces of Russia and Syria conducted a joint drill over the war-torn country, the first since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began more than three months ago, Syria's Defense Ministry says

Ukraine facing sexual violence and trafficking crisis amid Russian war: UN

Sexual violence in Ukraine, especially against women and girls, remains prevalent and underreported, and the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country is turning into a human trafficking crisis

US VP Kamala Harris to headline dinner for South Carolina Democrats

Vice President Kamala Harris is returning to South Carolina this week to headline a fund-raising dinner for Democrats in the state, which plays a key role in the presidential nominating process