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Gold set for weekly gain as Ukraine crisis and inflation lift appeal

Gold has gained about 1.4% so far in the week. Most markets will be closed on Friday for a holiday

Ukraine says missiles hit Russian flagship, crew forced to evacuate

Russia's Defence Ministry confirmed the ship was damaged but not that it was hit by Ukraine it said ammunition on board detonated as a result of a fire of as-yet undetermined causes

Neighbours back Ukraine, demand accountability for war crimes

Russia invaded on Feb 24 with the goal, according to Western officials, of taking Kyiv, toppling the government and installing a Moscow-friendly one.

Australia imposes new sanctions against 14 Russian companies

The Australian government has imposed targeted financial sanctions against 14 Russian-state-owned enterprises while calling upon Russia to withdraw its military forces immediately from Ukraine.

Massive support pours in for the education of Ukrainian refugees amid war

Expanding on the $5 million Ukraine First Emergency Response grant announced in March, 'Education Cannot Wait' (ECW) on Thursday announced a new, initial $1.5 million allocation

UN says Russia-Ukraine war threatens to devastate many poor nations

Russia's war on Ukraine threatens to devastate the economies of many developing countries that are now facing even higher food and energy costs and increasingly difficult financial conditions

Putin to hold meeting on situation in oil, gas sector says Dmitry Peskov

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a meeting on Thursday on the situation in the oil and gas sector, with the main report to be made by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak

Russia loses all 4 elections to UN committees; Global isolation for Moscow

Russia, contesting elections to four UN committees, lost all of them, including one to Ukraine, a verdict being seen as Moscow's isolation on the global stage.

US considering sending high-level official to meet Zelenskyy: Reports

The Biden administration is considering sending a high-level official to Kyiv to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sputnik News Agency reported citing Politico.

Canada to provide Ukraine with $398 mn loan amid Russian military operation

The Ukrainian Finance Ministry said it had signed a $398 million loan agreement with the Canadian government amid the Russian military operation.

BRICS countries support Russia-Ukraine talks for comprehensive solution

BRICS countries, consisting of China, Russia, India, Brazil and South Africa, expressed their concern over the humanitarian situation in and around Ukraine

UN chief calls for action to mitigate global impact of Ukraine conflict

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for action to mitigate the global impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on food, energy and finance systems.

Global traders to reduce Russian oil purchases from May 15: Report

LONDON (Reuters) -Major global trading houses are planning to reduce crude and fuel purchases from Russia's state-controlled oil companies as early as May 15, sources said, to avoid falling foul of European Union sanctions on Russia.

Russia-Ukraine war threatening developing economies, warns UN

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched a report stressing that the war is supercharging a crisis in food, energy and finance in poorer countries

US considering sending high-level official to meet Zelenskyy in Kyiv

The United States has committed 1.7 billion dollars in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia began its "special military operation".

Ukraine President Zelenskyy 'thankful' for $800 mn in military aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he's sincerely thankful to the U.S. for the new round of $800 million in military assistance.

Biden approves $800 million in new military assistance for Ukraine

President Joe Biden has approved an $800 million package of military assistance, including additional helicopters and the first provision of American artillery.

Finnish government submits security report preparing for NATO membership

The Finnish government has submitted to parliament a report on changes to Finland's foreign and security policy environment following the Ukraine crisis.

Live: Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested after manhunt, say reports

Live news updates: Of the 29 people who were hospitalized in connection with the subway shooting, 10 remain hospitalized: CNN.com.

Biden: Russia war a 'genocide,' accuses Putin of wiping out Ukraine

President Joe Biden on Tuesday said Russia's war in Ukraine "amounted to genocide," accusing President Vladimir Putin of trying to "wipe out the idea of even being a Ukrainian."