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Analysis: Russia-Ukraine crisis reshaping Joe Biden's presidency

Biden is confronted with the outbreak of the worst fighting in Europe since World War II

Novak Djokovic to be replaced from No 1 by Daniil Medvedev after Dubai loss

Novak Djokovic will fall from No. 1 in the ATP rankings and be replaced by Daniil Medvedev after losing 6-4, 7-6 (4) to Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Championships.

UN allocates $20 million to scale up Ukraine humanitarian aid

With deaths rising, we are seeing images of fear, anguish and terror in every corner of Ukraine, the UN chief said

Ukraine conflict: UNSC vote on resolution on Russia scheduled for Friday

Ukrainians are fighting a vastly more powerful Russian army all over their country, with deaths reported on both sides and explosions in several cities

Russia-Ukraine war: EU to sanction Russian banks, energy, others

The EU Council president accused Russia of using "fake pretexts and bad excuses" for justifying its invasion of Ukraine and said sanctions will hurt the government.

Weighing success of sanctions against Russia tough in Ukraine conflict

After Putin announced the launch of military operations against Ukraine, President Joe Biden promised that on Thursday the US and allies would announce further consequences against Russia

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju accuses Akhilesh Yadav of insulting Lord Buddha

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday accused Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav of insulting Lord Buddha by allegedly not accepting his bust at an election rally in Uttar Pradesh.

Russia attacks Ukraine as defiant Putin warns US, NATO of 'consequences'

Explosions heard before dawn in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa as world leaders decried the start of an Russian invasion.

Asian markets follow Wall Street lower amid simmering Ukraine crisis

Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney sank. Oil prices advanced on unease about possible disruption of Russian supplies.

International Space Station 'largely isolated' from tensions over Ukraine

Lawmakers have specifically exempted space cooperation from previous sanctions and can be expected to make similar arguments against targeting it

Wall Street losses mount amid simmering Russia-Ukraine crisis

The S&P 500 fell 1.8% to an 8-month low

Ford CEO says no plan to spin off EV business, but change coming

Shares of Ford, which is based in Dearborn, Michigan, fell 2% to $16.95 Wednesday. They have lost about one-third of their value since hitting a 2022 high on Jan. 14.

Ukraine hit by more cyberattacks, destructive malware amid Russia tensions

Officials have long said they expect cyber attacks to precede and accompany any Russian military incursion

Ukraine govt websites hit by more cyberattacks, destructive malware

Ukraine's parliament and other government and banking websites were hit with another wave of cyberattacks and destructive malware Wednesday, by unidentified attackers, said cybersecurity researchers.

Ukraine rebels seek Russia's help, potentially marking prelude for war

Kremlin said rebels in eastern Ukraine asked Russia for military help on Wednesday to help fend off Ukrainian "aggression."

Ukrainian president pleads for peace amid growing fears of Russian attack

In an emotional address to the nation late Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Moscow's claims that his country poses a threat to Russia

Dollar jumps to five-year high versus yen; rupee slides 30 paise

The dollar index rose 0.009 per cent, with the euro up 0.03 per cent to $1.1297

Covid: Omicron surge could differ per country, says WHO

A top World Health Organisation official says low hospitalisation and death rates in South Africa due to the omicron variant cannot be considered a template for other countries

RBI appoints Ajay Kumar Choudhary, Deepak Kumar as new Executive Directors

Prior to being promoted as ED, Kumar was heading the Department of Information Technology of the RBI, while Choudhary was Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Supervision

OPEC and allies to decide crude oil output amid omicron spike

Analysts say the group is likely to add 400,000 barrels of oil per day in February, sticking with the road map it has followed since August