Ukraine Says 'Confrontational' Russia Talks Moving Forward As West Plans More Sanctions
Talks between Ukraine and Russia are confrontational but moving forward, President Volodymyr Zelensky said as the West plans to announce more sanctions against the Kremlin amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Biden Heads To Europe As Russian Offensive Stalled, Besieged Mariupol Burns
Joe Biden flies to Europe on Wednesday for an emergency NATO summit, the U.S.
Biden Heads To Europe As Russia Shells Cities, Besieged Mariupol Burns
U.S. President Joe Biden flies to Europe on Wednesday for an emergency NATO summit on Ukraine, where invading Russian troops are stalled, cities are under bombardment and the besieged port of Mariupol is in flames.
Veteran Envoy Becomes First Top Official To Quit Kremlin Since Ukraine War Began
A veteran Kremlin envoy has resigned and left Russia with no intention to return, a source said on Wednesday, the first senior official reported to have quit since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine a month ago.
In First, Kremlin Veteran Quits Over Ukraine War And Leaves Russia
A veteran envoy of President Vladimir Putin has resigned over the Ukraine war and left Russia with no intention to return, two sources said on Wednesday, the first senior official to break with the Kremlin since Putin launched his invasion a month ago.
In First, Veteran Putin Aide Quits Over Ukraine War And Leaves Russia
A veteran aide of President Vladimir Putin has resigned over the Ukraine war and left Russia with no intention to return, two sources said on Wednesday, the first senior official to break with the Kremlin since Putin launched his invasion a month ago.
As Ukraine War Ends First Month, Putin Hits Back At Sanctions With Oil Payment Changes
Russian forces bombed areas of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Wednesday, a month into their assault, while Western leaders gathered in Brussels to plan more measures to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt his campaign.
As Ukraine War Enters Second Month, Western Leaders To Put More Pressure On Russia
Russian forces bombed areas of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Wednesday as Western leaders began gathering in Brussels to plan more measures to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt his month-old campaign.
Biden Arrives In Europe For Ukraine War Summits, NATO To Bolster Eastern Flank
Russian forces bombed areas of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Wednesday and U.S.
Japan Eyes Fresh Spending Package To Cushion Blow From Fuel Spike
Japan's ruling coalition on Wednesday agreed to compile a fresh stimulus package to cushion the economic blow from surging fuel and grain prices caused by the war in Ukraine.
Japan To Compile Fresh Stimulus Package To Cushion Fuel Blow, PM Says
Japan's ruling coalition on Wednesday agreed to compile a fresh stimulus package to cushion the economic blow from surging fuel and grain prices caused by the war in Ukraine.
US Less Optimistic Over Reaching Iran Nuclear Deal
US less optimistic over reaching Iran nuclear deal
US Announces Deal With UK To End Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
US announces deal with UK to end steel, aluminum tariffs
Venezuela's Opposition Presses U.S. To Hold Off Its Consideration Of Oil Imports
Sidelined in high-level talks between the United States and Venezuela, the South American country's opposition is pressing Washington to condition any easing of oil sanctions on political concessions, three people involved in the matter said, adding new hurdles to oil companies hoping to resume operations there.
Utah Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Trans Girls In School Sports
Utah Governor Spencer Cox on Tuesday vetoed a Republican-backed bill that would ban transgender girls from participating in girls' sports in schools, calling it a flawed measure with serious legal and financial risks.
U.S. Plans To Allow In More Ukrainians After Few Refugees Admitted
The Biden administration plans to launch an effort this week to make it easier for some Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion of their country to come to the United States after only a handful of refugees were admitted in the first two weeks of March, according to three people familiar with the matter.
UK's Sunak Tries To Ease Cost-of-living Hit With Tax Cuts
British finance minister Rishi Sunak cut fuel duty and softened some of a looming payroll tax increase on Wednesday as he sought to alleviate a severe cost-of-living squeeze against the backdrop of slowing economic growth.
Disney Employees Stage Walkouts To Protest Company Response To Florida Bill
Employees of the Walt Disney Co staged walkouts and social media campaigns on Tuesday to protest the company's response to Florida legislation that would limit classroom discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Ordinary Ukrainians Do Their Bit To Support The War Effort
Ordinary Ukrainians do their bit to support the war effort
Exclusive: To Counter China Influence, U.S. Names Envoy To Lead Pacific Island Talks
The United States on Tuesday named former senior diplomat Joseph Yun to lead languishing talks with three tiny but strategically important Pacific Island countries, a signal that countering China remains a U.S.
To Counter China Influence, U.S. Names Envoy To Lead Pacific Island Talks
The United States on Tuesday named former senior diplomat Joseph Yun to lead languishing talks with three tiny but strategically important Pacific Island countries, a signal that countering China remains a U.S.
How Coppola Nearly Refused 'Godfather' Offer 50 Years Ago
How Coppola nearly refused 'Godfather' offer 50 years ago
Fortress Kyiv Holds Breath Ahead Of Feared Russian Assault
Fortress Kyiv holds breath ahead of feared Russian assault
Exxon Appoints Former GM Executive To Lead Its Energy Transition Business
Exxon Mobil Corp. on Tuesday appointed Dan Ammann, former president of automaker General Motors, to lead the oil company's energy transition business effective May 1.
Managed IT Service Providers React To Microsoft Partner Program Changes
Microsoft will be resetting its partner program (Microsoft Partner Network) and changing it significantly. Read more about the change here.
Biden Europe Trip Targets Western Unity, Tighter Russia Sanctions
Biden Europe trip targets Western unity, tighter Russia sanctions
Biden Approval Rating Drops To New Low Of 40%, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds
U.S. President Joe Biden's public approval rating fell to a new low of 40% this week, a clear warning sign for his Democratic Party as it seeks to retain control of Congress in the Nov.
U.S., Britain To Continue Trade Dialogue In Scotland In April
Top trade officials from the United States and Britain will meet in Scotland in April after two days of talks in the U.S.
Most Dealers See UK Trimming Gilt Issuance Plans In 2022/23
British government bond issuance will fall closer towards pre-pandemic norms in the coming financial year, when the market's biggest buyer over the last decade - the Bank of England - will move to the sidelines, according to a Reuters poll of primary dealers.
Jamaicans Protest For Slavery Reparations Ahead Of Visit By British Royals
Jamaican activists on Tuesday held a protest to demand slavery reparations as Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate prepared to visit the island nation as part of a Caribbean tour that has fueled renewed scrutiny of the British Empire's colonial legacy.
