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EU foreign policy chief Borrell says the sanctions unanimously agreed by 27 member states will hurt Russia.

The weakness in Russian crude runs counter to much of the rest of the physical market.

Prime Minister Imran Khan and a high-level delegation due in Russia on Wednesday for a two-day official visit.

Russian president says he recognises the territorial claims of self-declared separatist republics in eastern Ukraine.

House committee is probing Trump supporters' attempts to block certification of President Biden's 2020 election win.

The 2019 lawsuit cited a discrepancy in World Cup prize money payments to the men's and women's teams in 2014 and 2015.

American consumers are feeling confident even as prices for just about everything continue to soar.

Parliamentary committee approves general outlines of the bill, which could be finalised within weeks.

The Olympic Games are increasingly slipping into irrelevancy.

Following a trend across Latin America, Colombia decriminalises abortion - making it legal up to 24 weeks.

Who has followed Russia in recognising the Moscow-backed statelets in Ukraine? And what is life like there?

While government-friendly media celebrate, many outside the corridors of power are critical of their president's move.

The S&P 500 was little changed, while the Nasdaq 100 inched higher after a trading holiday on Monday.

The three men are found guilty of violating the civil rights of Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery.

First convoy carrying food aid being allowed to pass through country to address Afghan humanitarian crisis.

Musk’s counsel also claims the SEC is targeting Tesla and its CEO because Musk is an outspoken critic of the government.

The 50-metre tall grain silos shielded several Beirut neighbourhoods from the blast that killed more than 200 people.

President Putin has recognised the independence of Ukraine's two rebel regions, heightening tensions.

Only a third of Uganda's population has been vaccinated against COVID-19 and the government is keen to change that.

And what could happen next?

Producing nations say they will not be able to provide replacement gas if sanctions against Russia affect Europe.

Hundreds of people were found packed into overcrowded fishing boats in bad weather off the coast of Calabria.

Kazakhstan's human rights commissioner says 14 Uzbek, two Russian and two Kyrgyz nationals remain in detention centres.

Election delays could mean IMF's planned reforms will not be endorsed in time for its review by mid-May.

Poland, Slovakia and other states are ready to welcome Ukrainians fleeing tensions with Russia.

Pakistani leader says it would benefit people in the subcontinent if differences could be resolved through debate.

Alexander S is charged for selling restricted goods to a company in Russia and acting on behalf of a Russian spy agency.

German Chancellor Scholz says move is in response to Russia's recognition of separatist-held regions in east Ukraine.

CEO of Indian bank gifted 900,000 shares or 3.7 percent of his holding to his staff, money they will use to buy homes.

As international alarm grows, analysts say Moscow's intention is to cause 'permanent internal chaos' in Ukraine.

Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise added to the latest round of sanctions after years of campaigning.

Russian recognition of Ukraine separatist regions runs risk of a serious conflict, UN political chief warns.

Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad says Syrian gov't 'will cooperate' with the two Moscow-backed separatist-held regions.

The Turkish president wants to boost business ties with African countries.

Tehran says 820,000 jabs donated by Poland were manufactured in the US and will be returned.

Mining operations in Burkina Faso have become increasingly dangerous at small and larger mines.

How a lanky pacer went from a village in Pakistan's remote north to being named cricketer of the year.

Analysts see both winners and losers from crisis, with China likely to benefit from diversion of Russian exports.

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, who in 2016 became youngest international master at 10, beats Carlsen in online championship.

Sixteen people injured after drone, said to have been launched from Sanaa airport, destroyed.

Afghanistan's army disintegrated in the face of a Taliban onslaught ahead of the August 31 US-led force withdrawal.

Lawyers fear US immigration authorities will block vast majority of applications for humanitarian parole.

Asia-Pacific shares sink after Putin recognises two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine.

Security Council to convene amid calls for sanctions as Ukraine's president says international borders remain intact.

More than 14,000 people have been killed in fighting between Ukraine's army and Moscow-backed separatists since 2014.

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has been a source of controversy since the first brick was laid a decade ago.

The Russian president's decision to recognise the independence of Ukrainian separatist regions draws condemnation.

A Washington Post investigation says many children also go without medical care as they have no birth certificates.

Get to Know Each Other is a play but also part of a wider social programme that includes group psychological support.

Following are extracts from a televised speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine.