Tag: Ukraine
Congress Votes to Suspend Russia Trade Status, Ban Oil
Congress voted overwhelmingly on April 8, 2022, to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban imports of Russian oil, escalating U.S. economic pressure on…
Germany seeks to boost renewable energy and cut Russian imports.
For German families and small business owners, the high cost of energy has become an everyday burden—one that the government now says it will tackle...
UN to vote on suspending Russia from the rights council.
In the town of Bucha, northwest of Ukraine's capital Kyiv, the streets once filled with the sounds of daily life fell silent after Russian troops...
Mariupol’s dead put at 5,000 as Ukraine braces in the east.
ANDRIIVKA, Ukraine: The mayor of the besieged port city of Mariupol put the number of civilians killed there at more than 5,000. As Ukraine...
The US hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following.
WASHINGTON USA: The U.S. rolled out a new wave of financial sanctions on Wednesday against Russia. That President Joe Biden said would place a...
Asia’s US$350bil gas projects intensify the clean energy debate.
For families across Asia, the promise of a gas-powered future is a promise of cleaner air indoors and out. In cities from Manila to Hanoi,...
Wins for pro-Putin leaders buttress autocracies in Europe.
BUDAPEST, Hungary: After two nationalist European strongmen won overwhelming victories in elections on Sunday. One of the first foreign leaders to congratulate both were...
US Demands Russia Suspension from UN Rights Council
The United States announced on April 4, 2022, that it will seek Russia's suspension from the United Nations Human Rights Council, citing mounting evidence of…
Russia faces global outrage over bodies in Ukraine’s streets.
BUCHA, Ukraine: Moscow faced global revulsion and accusations of war crimes. After Russian pullout from the outskirts of Kyiv revealed streets strewn with corpses...
Ukraine Finds 410 Civilians Shot, Burned in Bucha
Ukrainian officials said Sunday that 410 civilians have been found shot, burned or bound in towns north of Kyiv only days after Russian troops withdrew…
Secret intelligence has an unusually public role in the Ukraine war.
Intelligence services from the U.S. and UK have unusually disclosed strategic assessments about Russia's war, highlighting Vladimir Putin's misinformation, troop demoralization, and internal military challenges through public statements.
Lithuania cuts off Russian gas imports and urges the EU to...
For the nearly 2.8 million people living in Lithuania, a significant change has taken place in their daily lives. The country has cut itself off...
Ukrainian forces retake areas near Kyiv amid fear of traps.
KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian troops moved cautiously to retake territory north of the country’s capital on Saturday using cables. To pull the bodies of civilians...
Russian space chief: Sanctions could imperil space station.
The lives of astronauts and the communities that support them are being impacted by the uncertainty surrounding the International Space Station. The future of the...
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan protests to the U.S. about alleged...
In the midst of a tense political landscape, the lives of millions of Pakistanis hang in the balance as their government navigates a complex web...
European inflation soars to a record 7.5% on fuel, food costs.
LONDON: Inflation in Europe soared to another record, according to new EU figures released in a fresh sign. That rising energy prices fueled by...
Cyberattack in Ukraine war affected thousands across Europe.
A cyberattack targeting a satellite network used by Ukraine’s government and military agencies shortly after Russia’s invasion also knocked offline tens of thousands of...
Poland to end Russian oil imports; Germany warns on gas.
Poland moves to halt Russian oil imports by year's end, signaling EU's growing resolve to reduce energy dependence. Germany urges conservation as energy security becomes critical amid ongoing conflict.
US Demands Tougher UN Sanctions After N. Korea ICBM Test
On March 27, 2022, the United States called for tougher UN sanctions after North Korea test-fired its biggest intercontinental ballistic missile to date, with Kim…
Activists stage global climate protest, slam Ukraine war.
For 19-year-old Oleinikova, speaking out against the Russian government’s actions in Ukraine carries a daily risk of imprisonment. Yet, alongside fellow Russian activist Arshak Makichyan,...
Russians shift focus from Kyiv, scaling back goals in war?
WASHINGTON USA: Russian forces in Ukraine seem to have shifted their focus from a ground offensive aimed at Kyiv the capital. Instead, prioritize what...
Ukraine war drives the US, EU deal to undercut Russian energy
BRUSSELS: With stunning speed, Russia’s war in Ukraine is driving Western Europe into the outstretched arms of the United States again. Especially apparent when...
Biden pledges new Ukraine aid warns Russia on chemical weapons.
For families in Ukraine, the war is not a summit agenda—it is a daily struggle for food, medicine, and safety. As President Joe Biden and...
The U.S. reinstates 352 product exclusions from China tariffs.
WASHINGTON USA: The U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Wednesday it has reinstated 352 expired product exclusions from U.S. "Section 301" tariffs on Chinese...
