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An AirBridgeCargo Airlines Boeing 747-87U arrives at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport in Roissy-en-France carrying 21-million face masks during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in France May 25, 2020.

Airspace Closures After Ukraine Invasion Stretch Global Supply Chains

Global supply chains, already hit hard by the pandemic, are facing further disruption and cost inflation as airspace closures after Russia's invasion of Ukraine affect the air freight industry.

More Supply Chain Pain As Airspace Closures Hit Air Cargo

Global supply chains, already hit hard by the pandemic, face new disruption and cost pressure as airspace bans following Russia's invasion of Ukraine raise concerns over a fifth of air freight.

European Union Talks To U.S. About Widening Airspace Ban On Russia

The European Union is speaking to U.S. counterparts about extending a ban on Russian flights, it said on Tuesday, as it gave more details of the EU's closure of airspace to Russian aircraft imposed after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

U.S. Poised To Follow Canada, Europe On Russian Aircraft Ban

The United States is set to ban Russian flights using American airspace following similar action by the European Union and Canada, government and industry officials told Reuters, a move likely to trigger Russian retaliation.

U.S. Follows Canada, Europe On Russian Aircraft Ban

The United States will follow the European Union and Canada in banning Russian flights from its airspace, President Joe Biden said on Tuesday evening, in a move likely to trigger Russian retaliation.

A boy receives polio vaccine drops at a clinic in Kiev, Ukraine, October 21, 2015.

Fears Of Medical Shortages And Disease In Ukraine After Russian Invasion

Ukraine is running low on critical medical supplies and has had to halt urgent efforts to curb a polio outbreak since Russia invaded the country last week, public health experts say.

Supporters say Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam, sentenced to death for trafficking 43 grams of heroin into Singapore, has an IQ of 69, a level recognised as a disability

Singapore Court Urged To Show 'Mercy' To Disabled Man On Death Row

Singapore court urged to show 'mercy' to disabled man on death row

Kyiv Mule drinks, traditionally called a Moscow Mule, stand ready at Caddies bar and grill in Bethesda, Maryland, on February 28, 2022

Make Mine A 'Kyiv Mule': Americans, Canadians Drop Russian Vodka

Make mine a 'Kyiv Mule': Americans, Canadians drop Russian vodka

While Brazil has lured millions of vacationers and expatriates, Latin America's largest economy is also shedding thousands of citizens every year as they head to other countries seeking greater economic opportunities and better security

Disillusioned And 'Betrayed' -- Brazilians Flock Abroad

Disillusioned and 'betrayed' -- Brazilians flock abroad

This Maxar satellite image taken and released on February 20, 2022 shows an overview of a helicopter deployment, a battle group and troops, in Valuyki, Russia

Russia Invasion Convoy Masses Near Ukraine Capital

Russia invasion convoy masses near Ukraine capital

A woman reacts as she takes part in an anti-war protest, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Istanbul, Turkey February 28, 2022.

TikTok War: How Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Played To Social Media's Youngest Audience

When Russia invaded Ukraine last week, some of social media's youngest users experienced the conflict from the front lines on TikTok.

Customers wearing masks shop in front of partially empty shelves at a supermarket during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Hong Kong, China February 28, 2022.

Hong Kong Residents Brace For Citywide Lockdown As Leader Calls For Calm

Hong Kong residents braced for a city-wide lockdown, emptying supermarkets and pharmacies on Tuesday, even as leader Carrie Lam called for calm and appealed for the public not to worry over a compulsory mass COVID-19 testing plan.

Hong Kong Residents Empty Supermarkets Ahead Of City-wide Lockdown

Hong Kong residents braced for a city-wide lockdown, emptying supermarkets and pharmacies, even as leader Carrie Lam called for calm on Tuesday and appealed for the public not to worry over a compulsory mass COVID-19 testing plan.

Hong Kongers are trouble finding a variety of items including meat, vegetabes, frozen foods, noodles, paracetemol and testing kits

Lockdown Fears Spark Panic Buying In Hong Kong

Lockdown fears spark panic buying in Hong Kong

A Hong Kong domestic worker on her Sunday rest day

Virus Wave Deepens Grim Conditions For Hong Kong Domestic Workers

Virus wave deepens grim conditions for Hong Kong domestic workers

India's traditional balancing act between Russia and the West is being tested by the Ukraine crisis

Ukraine Crisis Stretches Indian 'Neutrality' To The Limit

Ukraine crisis stretches Indian 'neutrality' to the limit

China has promised to slash emissions -- but is struggling to kick its coal habit as economic growth slows

China Backpedals On Climate Promises As Economy Slows

China backpedals on climate promises as economy slows

Employees wearing face masks work at a factory of the component maker SMC during a government organised tour of its facility following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Beijing, China May 13, 2020.

Global Factory Activity Strong In Feb But Ukraine Crisis Clouds Outlook

Factories around the world sustained a brisk recovery in February amid signs the Omicron coronavirus variant was having less of an impact, but the Ukraine crisis has rapidly emerged as a risk to supply chains and is likely to exacerbate cost pressures.