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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,...
Guyana OKs Exxon’s $10B Yellowtail offshore oil project.
The lives of nearly 800,000 people in Guyana are about to change with the government's approval of ExxonMobil's $10 billion Yellowtail offshore oil and gas...
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…
WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
The World Health Organization reports that nearly all global inhabitants breathe air exceeding safe limits, with pollutants penetrating lungs and causing millions of preventable deaths annually.
Wildfires Followed by Floods to Surge 8-Fold in US West
A new study published in Science Advances on April 3, 2022, warns that the U.S. West will face a dramatic increase in the one-two punch…
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...
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…
The US, EU sign data transfer deal to ease privacy concerns
For millions of Europeans, the simple act of checking a social media feed, sending an email, or making an online purchase has carried a quiet,...
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...
The U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine invasion.
The lives of millions of people in Ukraine have been changed forever since the invasion by Russian forces, which has also had a ripple effect...
Intel Invests $88 Billion in European Chip Expansion
LONDON UK: U.S. chipmaker Intel unveiled plans on Tuesday to invest up to 80 billion euros ($88 billion) across Europe. As part of an ambitious…
U.S. Senate Democrats float stock buyback tax.
To pay the $3.5 trillion bill, Biden and congressional Democrats have been pushed to raise taxes on wealthy and corporations. But those who represent...
U.S. OPENS PROBE INTO TESLA’S AUTOPILOT OVER EMERGENCY VEHICLE CRASHES
On Monday, a formal safety probe has been opened against Tesla's auto driver system by the U.S. auto safety regulators. A number of crashes...
