Crypto will not save Russia from sanctions, experts say

Faced with the toughest economic sanctions ever imposed on a major power, Moscow has limited options to lessen the pain.

Across the US, CBD glut inspires gamble on industrial hemp

A small group of pioneers is looking to harness the potential of the untapped US market for hemp seeds and fibre.

Facebook to restrict access to Russian state media outlets in EU

Meta's head of global affairs says company will limit access to RT and Sputnik in EU amid Russian attack on Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine: ICC to launch probe into possible war crimes

International Criminal Court prosecutor says there is 'reasonable basis' to believe that crimes occurred in Ukraine.

Companies head for the exit in Russia as sanctions intensify

The West has moved to punish Russia with a raft of measures over its invasion of Ukraine.

US expelling Russian diplomats from UN mission in New York

US mission to UN accuses Russian diplomats of 'espionage activities', but Moscow's envoy slams move as 'hostile'.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges no-fly zone: Russia-Ukraine live news

Ukrainian president does not specify how or who would enforce no-fly zone for Russian missiles and planes.

Western companies in Russia’s oil and gas sector

Some facts about exposure of Western oil and gas companies to Russia.

As Russia’s isolation grows, China hints at limits of friendship

Chinese state-owned financial institutions have been quietly distancing themselves from Russia’s beleaguered economy.

Will escalating sanctions shift fortress Russia? It’s not a given

Sanction resilience and understanding the West’s pain points are part of Putin’s long-term calculus.

FIFA bans Russian flag, anthem at matches over Ukraine invasion

European nations say FIFA's measures are inadequate, call for Russia to be expelled from World Cup.

Russian rouble plunges to record low amid outrage over Ukraine

Investors flock to safe haven currencies including the US dollar and yen amid growing international isolation of Moscow.

Russia-Ukraine talks due as battle for Kharkiv rages – Live news

Ukraine's military says Russian forces are 'continuing shelling in all directions' as Kyiv and Moscow prepare for talks.

Key questions after Putin’s nuclear announcement

Experts weigh in after President Putin put nuclear forces on high alert in dramatic escalation of East-West tensions.

Cricket: Australia arrive in Pakistan for first tour in 24 years

Australian team begins first tour of the South Asian country in nearly quarter of a century amid tight security.

‘It was hell’: Long lines of Ukrainian refugees at Poland border

Polish government says more than 115,000 Ukrainian refugees have crossed over, most from the main border crossing of Medyka.

‘Not going to leave’: Ukrainians in Mariupol await Russian attack

Throngs of Ukrainians have volunteered to give blood since Russia launched a full-scale invasion on the country.

Abramovich hands over control of Chelsea to club’s foundation

Chelsea's Russian owner says he is handing over care of Premier League club to trustees of its charitable foundation.

Russian forces meeting ‘strong and wide’ Ukraine resistance

Analysts say the Russian military may have been caught off guard by the level of pushback by Ukrainian fighters.

‘In all directions’: Russia vows new attacks: Live News

Battle for the Ukrainian capital intensifies as Russian forces close in on the capital Kyiv.

Russian invasion of Ukraine enters third day: What we know so far

Reports of artillery blasts in Kyiv as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns of impending Russian assault on the capital.

‘Nazi-style course of action’: Ukraine blasts Russia at UNSC meet

Ukraine envoy also accuses Russia of violating rules by continuing as UNSC president during votes concerning Moscow.

New US COVID guidelines allow most Americans to go mask-free

New US coronavirus masking policy is broken down into three risk categories based on hospital capacity and cases.

Russia vetoes UNSC resolution decrying Ukraine attack: Live News

US envoy to UN slams Russia's 'bold, brazen' invasion that has forced tens of thousands of Ukrainians from their homes.

Gunfire and explosions heard as Kyiv braces for Russian assault

Russian forces bomb Kyiv as EU leaders announce sanctions against President Putin and his foreign minister.

Russia limiting access to Facebook over fact-checking row

US social media giant says it refused to comply with Russian order to stop fact-checking and content warning labels.

‘Russia is against war’: Thousands rally in rare show of dissent

Hours after Putin ordered his troops into Ukraine, Russians across the country took to the streets to slam his actions.

Three ex-cops found guilty of violating George Floyd’s rights

US jury convicts Tou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane of depriving George Floyd of his right to medical care.

Parents of US teen charged in school shooting to stand trial

Gun used in the shooting was given to Ethan Crumbley by his parents as an early Christmas present, prosecutors say.

US stocks end sharply higher; Nasdaq gains 3 percent

The S&P 500 rose more than 1 percent and the Dow Jones also ended in positive territory.

US sanctions on Russia affect defence, tech, finance

The White House unveiled measures to isolate Russia from the global financial, tech and trade system.

Ukraine invasion redraws airline route map, planes avoid airspace

Planes, crews are stranded in Kyiv, and airlines skirt Ukraine's airspace as Russia invasion continues.

Russian troops advancing closer to Kyiv, US says: Live News

Some 100,000 people have fled their homes as US official says Russian troops advancing towards Ukraine's capital.

How a gay man from Singapore found acceptance in Australia

Australia decriminalised homosexuality 40 years ago but in many former British colonies, sex between men remains illegal

Russian billionaires see wealth tumble as tensions escalate

As Ukraine conflict intensifies, fortunes of Russia's super-rich have shrunk amid sanctions, sinking stock markets.

Tonga internet reconnected five weeks after volcanic eruption

Massive eruption and tsunami had ruptured undersea cable, leaving residents with only makeshift satellite connections.

Asian markets regain ground as investors hold breath on Ukraine

Investors see Russian troop movements near Ukraine and initial Western sanctions as leaving room to avoid war.

Colombia: How will expanded abortion rights affect women?

Rights activists see partial decriminalisation of abortion as a positive step for women's reproductive rights.

Hong Kong to test everyone on island for COVID three times over

Mass compulsory testing plan to begin in the middle of March, as the territory struggles to get control of Omicron wave.

‘Not peacekeepers at all’: UN chief condemns Russia move: Live

UN chief calls for immediate ceasefire as Western countries impose sanctions on Moscow over Ukraine crisis.

Fiji gets to tell its own climate story in new books for children

Publishers hope series will inspire the children of the Pacific to protect an ocean deeply connected to their culture.

Icahn’s board fight at McDonald’s pivots on pigs in small crates

McDonald’s is facing the most high-profile attack on its animal-welfare policies to date.

Taliban to create Afghanistan ‘grand army’ with old regime troops

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

Is the US doing enough for Afghans seeking escape?

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

Stocks slide, oil jumps as Russia orders troops to Ukraine region

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

UN to meet after Russia sends troops to eastern Ukraine: Live

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

Donetsk and Luhansk: Here’s what we know about the rebel regions

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

Who stands to gain or lose from the GERD?

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

The Facility: How a Protest Erupted in a US Detention Centre

Detained immigrants share their harrowing accounts of life inside a US detention facility during the pandemic.

Thai economy returns to growth in Q4 on exports, tourism

Southeast Asia's second-largest economy expands a seasonally adjusted 1.8 percent in last three months of 2021.

Amazon and India’s Reliance get set for next battle: cricket

Retail and entertainment giants will compete for exclusive five-year TV and digital broadcast rights for the IPL.

‘Important opportunity’: Myanmar Rohingya genocide case to resume

Experts say unease over military representatives appearing should not detract from securing justice for Rohingya.

Asian stocks trim losses on Biden-Putin summit hopes

Stocks in Japan, Australia and South Korea recover amid hopes for a diplomatic resolution to Russia-Ukraine standoff.

Biden and Putin agree ‘in principle’ summit amid Ukraine tensions

Meeting brokered by French President Emmanuel Macron will take place providing Russia does not invade Ukraine.

Roiling China, rapped in Malaysia: Namewee says goal is harmony

Notorious rapper, actor and filmmaker says his latest film project is supposed to bring people together.

As Australia reopens, crippled tourism sector feels cautious hope

International tourists are allowed to visit Australia from Monday for the first time in nearly two years.

France’s Macron, Russia’s Putin to hold phone call over Ukraine

Macron and Putin will have their fifth conversation this year in the latest diplomatic effort to avoid war.

The backyard astronomers turning stargazing into space portraits

For space enthusiasts the world over, astrophotography is a hobby, an art, a science - and sometimes an obsession.

Can the metaverse be a harassment-free zone?

Some of the problems we have IRL are going virtual with us.

Photos: Bautista Agut captures 10th tennis title at Qatar Open

Spaniard beat Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili in straight sets in the the 2022 Qatar Open final.

Nigeria’s looted Benin bronzes returned more than 100 years later

The two Benin bronzes, which were looted by British troops, have been returned to a traditional palace in Benin City.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy wants meeting with Russia’s Putin: Live

Ukrainian president seeking dialogue as shelling and bombing spike. Macron and Putin to have a call.

Ukraine leader seeks new security guarantees amid Russian threat

Volodymyr Zelenskyy extends olive branch to Putin as he demands stronger Western support in face of an invasion threat.

Q&A: The ‘Freedom Convoy’ is ending, but issues ‘not going away’

Disinformation expert Carmen Celestini speaks to Al Jazeera about border blockades, occupation that paralysed Canada.

Trump took classified items to Mar-a-Lago, National Archives says

The revelation could interest federal investigators responsible for policing the handling of government secrets.

Shades of the early pandemic as Omicron tests Hong Kong

As hospitals struggle with surge of patients, experts wonder whether Zero COVID policy contributed to city's problems.

Biden says US believes Putin has decided to invade Ukraine

US president says Russian attack could be 'in coming days', but says path of diplomacy still open to reduce tensions.

Photos: Ottawa police push to end weeks-long trucker occupation

Many protesters remain defiant, refusing to leave the downtown core of Canada's capital despite repeated warnings.

Jittery week: Wall Street falls as investors eye Ukraine crisis

Traders also took risk off the table ahead of a United States holiday on Monday.

Indonesia: Dutch sorry for independence war ‘extreme violence’

Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologises after study shatters long-held belief that cases of violence were isolated.

US adds Tencent, Alibaba sites to list flagging counterfeit sales

The list identifies 42 online markets and 35 physical markets alleged to engage in or facilitate piracy.

US Justice Department taps new cryptocurrency czar

Eun Young Choi will lead a team dedicated to investigating and prosecuting illicit cryptocurrency schemes.

US stocks take a hit as Ukraine crisis stokes fear

The Ukraine crisis adds to uncertainty about the path of the US Federal Reserve's tightening plans to fight inflation.

As ‘Great Firewall’ looms, fears for Hong Kong’s free internet

Beijing's crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong is casting doubt over the future of the business hub's open internet.

Argentina’s central bank raises interest rate to 42.5 percent

Buenos Aires's monetary tightening takes it one step closer to the goals set out with the International Monetary Fund.

Ahmaud Arbery’s killers repeatedly used racial slurs, court hears

FBI agent testifies in US hate crimes trial that men convicted of Arbery's murder made racist comments in texts, online.

Honduran ex-president appears in court amid US extradition push

Juan Orlando Hernandez is accused of facilitating drug smuggling from Colombia and Venezuela via Honduras to the US.

Chipmaker Nvidia forecasts upbeat current-quarter revenue

The world's largest maker of graphic and AI chips is banking on the supercharged demand for data centres.

Shop till you drop: Shopify plunges 17% on weaker growth outlook

The Canadian e-commerce company said that the pandemic-inspired shopping surge is beginning to slow down.

US and Iranian officials suggest nuclear talks nearing conclusion

Iranian negotiator says deal is 'closer than ever' as US State Department stresses that days ahead will be 'decisive'.

Kashmir men spend over 100 days in jail for cheering Pakistan win

Three Kashmiri students languish in jail for celebrating the Pakistan cricket team's win against India in October.

Fed prepared for faster interest-rate hikes if inflation persists

Surging inflation has spurred some United State central bankers to revise up their outlook for rate increases this year.

The all-powerful ‘Minister’ and Australian immigration detention

Refugees say they are at the mercy of 'The Minister' - three politicians with the power to grant visas and release.

‘They grabbed my arms’: The sick refugee deported by Australia

Refugee says he was forced onto a plane with hardened criminals and sent back to a country he fled in fear of his life

Wall Street climbs on hopes of easing geopolitical tensions

US stocks halted a 3-day drop as Russian President Putin said he hoped for a diplomatic outcome to the Ukraine crisis.

US jury rejects Sarah Palin’s lawsuit against The New York Times

Palin had sued the newspaper claiming it maliciously and erroneously linked her campaign to a mass shooting.

Record expansion: Colombia’s economy grows the most in 115 years

A consumption boom and soaring prices for basics like oil, coal and coffee caused GDP to rocket 10.6% in 2021.

Chile’s constituent assembly begins debating new constitution

Constituents are discussing host of measures, such as water and Indigenous rights, that could end up in new magna carta.

Honduras ex-President Hernandez detained as US seeks extradition

The US is seeking to extradite former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez on drug trafficking allegations.

Airbnb sees strong first-quarter revenue on travel resurgence

Guests of the short-term home rental company are staying longer and paying higher prices.

Japan’s economy rebounds in Q4, growing annualised 5.4 percent

Outlook for sustained recovery clouded by rising raw material costs and spike in Omicron infections.

What’s next for Canada’s ‘Freedom Convoy’?

Canadian protest against COVID-19 restrictions is influencing similar movements around the world.

Myanmar military committed war crimes in Karenni state: Report

Fortify Rights says evidence shows military massacred civilians, as it urges ASEAN to support arms embargo on regime.

Indonesian islands bank on Singapore bubble for tourism revival

Batam and Bintan are hoping travel bubble will bring back visitors after collapse of tourism during the pandemic.

US: Tough border rhetoric dominates in lead-up to Texas election

Republican leaders vying for Texas governorship trying to 'out-Trump' each other ahead of March 1 vote, observers say.

US judge to dismiss Sarah Palin’s lawsuit against New York Times

Ex-Alaska governor accused US newspaper of damaging her reputation in editorial falsely linking her to a mass shooting.

Trudeau invokes emergency powers in response to trucker protests

Canada's PM says move aims to support, strengthen law enforcement amid ongoing anti-government blockades and rallies.

Wall Street closes lower after another session of wild swings

Traders are assessing simmering geopolitical tensions over Ukraine and the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.

German chancellor arrives in Ukraine ahead of Russia visit: Live

Scholz visits Kyiv, Moscow to try to defuse escalating tensions; US, Ukraine leaders reiterate commitment to diplomacy.

Palestinian teen killed in West Bank clashes with Israeli forces

Clashes erupted after Israeli soldiers prepared to demolish the home of a man accused of killing an Israeli in December.

‘Selfish, stupid’ COVID protesters get short shrift in Wellington

Residents express increasing frustration with group of a few hundred occupying areas near parliament for a second week.

Vietnam to end COVID curbs on international flights

Southeast Asian country says it will lift curbs on flights with all markets starting February 15.

‘Not a dumping ground’: Pacific condemns Fukushima water plan

Northern Mariana Islands says proposal for wastewater from stricken plant to be stored on site must be considered.

Biden promises ‘swift’ response if Russia invades Ukraine

The US will respond 'swiftly and decisively' against Russian aggression, US president tells his Ukrainian counterpart.

Photos: Protests in Ottawa swell as US border blockades continue

US-Canada border bridge access remains blocked as other demonstrations ramped up in cities across Canada.

Pro-Dbeibah forces rally in Libya as political crisis deepens

Tobruk-based HoR parliament named Bashagha the new PM but incumbent Dbeibeh rejected the move.

Armed men kidnap five UN staff in southern Yemen

UN official says the organisation is working on releasing the staff, who were abducted on Friday in Abyan governorate.

US justifies Ukraine embassy drawdown amid Russia tensions: Live

Blinken: A diplomatic solution is still possible, but the risk of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine is high.

Sudan: Burhan dismisses sanctions threats, lauds ties with Israel

The military leader says intelligence sharing between Tel Aviv and Khartoum helped arrest suspected fighters in Sudan.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Biden-Putin talks yield no breakthrough

The US president promises a swift response if Russia invades Ukraine while Kremlin denounces US's 'peak hysteria'.

Myanmar military marks 75th Union Day, announces prisoner amnesty

Military chief Min Aung Hlaing issues 'pardon order' to release 814 prisoners to commemorate Union Day anniversary.

In Sierra Leone’s swamps, female farmers make profits and peace

After conflict with mining companies, some female farmers have adapted to work on an overlooked yet abundant ecosystem.

Kyrgyzstan’s Horses: Wings of Pride

Riding the spirit of Kyrgyz culture.

US delays decision on COVID vaccine for children under 5

US FDA postpones decision to approve shot for young children by at least two months, seeking more data.

‘Theft’: Advocates decry US decision to withhold Afghan funds

President Biden's move to put aside Afghan funds for 9/11 victims sets 'problematic precedent', advocates say.

Americans should leave Ukraine within 48 hours, White House warns

US NSA Jake Sullivan urges Americans to leave quickly, as Biden coordinates with European allies on response to Russia.

Ukraine, inflation fears pummel US stocks but oil surges

With Brent touching $95 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate at $93.78, talk of $100 oil no longer seems far fetched.

Back to the future: Super Bowl ads bet on nostalgia, escapism

Advertisers want Americans to forget pandemic woes during Sunday's big game as they sell them EVs, robots and Bitcoin.

US urges citizens to leave Ukraine amid Russian invasion threat

State Department warns it will not be able to evacuate US citizens in event of Russian military action.

US to help UAE replenish missile defence interceptors: General

US will do 'do everything' it can to help UAE defend itself against Houthi attacks, head of US Central Command says.

Cops say safety prompted no-knock warrant ahead of Locke’s death

Amir Locke, a Black man, was shot and killed by police who entered apartment where he was sleeping in Minneapolis, US

US approves major $14bn arms sale to Indonesia

US to sell Indonesia up to 36 F-15 fighter jets, engines and related equipment, including munitions and communications.

Trump says he is still in touch with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

Author says Trump claims Kim is the only foreign leader he has corresponded with since leaving office.

US stocks end sharply lower after red-hot inflation report

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.1 percent.

Ford, Toyota halt some output amid Canadian trucker protests

Anti-vaccine mandate protests in Ottawa have been causing gridlock in the Canadian capital since late January.

‘Move on’: New Zealand police break up Wellington trucker protest

The group had converged on Wellington on Tuesday to show their opposition to vaccine mandates and masks.

Biden pledges US support against Houthi attacks to Saudi king

US president speaks by phone to Saudi King Salman amid intensifying Yemeni rebel attacks on the Gulf kingdom.

Nicaragua sentences journalist to 13 years for ‘conspiracy’

Miguel Mora is latest opposition figure convicted and sentenced amid crackdown on dissent in Central American nation.

Uber’s revenue jumps as riders venture out after Omicron surge

The ride-sharing app's fortunes have ebbed and flowed along with COVID-19 infection rates and restrictions.

Disney earnings top estimates as Disney+ subscriptions surge

Disney+, the company's two-year-old streaming service, kept profits afloat when the pandemic disrupted business.

Oil closes below $90 per barrel for a second day

The possibility of a nuclear deal with Iran could bring some relief to a tight oil market.

Fears for Māori as New Zealand opens up amid Omicron wave

Experts say vaccine rollout failed to involve the Indigenous community or recognise their greater health risks.

US vice president’s husband led out of event after bomb threat

The incident comes after similar threats were made against several Black colleges and universities across the country.

Republican leader rebukes RNC for censure of Jan 6 investigators

Senior US senator rejects RNC claim January 6 was 'legitimate political discourse'; calls it 'a violent insurrection'.

Lyft reports first full-year adjusted profit as riders pay more

Customers were eager to step out and travel and pay a record amount for trips during the last three months of 2021.

‘Their lives matter’: Building owners sued over deadly Bronx fire

Lawsuits allege neglect in building blaze that killed 17 people in mostly immigrant community in New York last month.

North Korea pledges to boost economy amid ‘complicated problems’

Supreme People's Assembly gathering comes amid mounting economic woes caused by economic sanctions, pandemic controls.

COVID-19 tames race to replace Duterte as Philippine president

Community lockdowns, curbs on mass gatherings present challenges as campaigning starts for May 9 polls.

US and Germany working in ‘lockstep’ on Ukraine crisis: Biden

After meeting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, US president threatens to halt Nord Stream 2 if Russia invades Ukraine.

Amazon hikes salary caps to $350,000 for corporate, tech workers

The e-commerce giant more than doubled the max base salary it pays employees from $160,000 to $350,000.

Tesla receives SEC subpoena in ongoing quarrel over Musk tweets

In 2018, Tesla CEO Elon Musk settled an SEC lawsuit over his tweet about taking the electric vehicle company private.

US offers $10 million reward for information on ISKP leader

ISKP, an Afghanistan affiliate of ISIL (ISIS), had claimed responsibility for deadly attack on Kabul airport last year.

At least 10 killed as cyclone sweeps through Madagascar

Cyclone Batsirai, the second severe storm in as many weeks, tears roofs from homes and triggers widespread flooding.

Peng Shuai denies ‘disappearing’ after sex assault claim

Tennis star also tells French journalists that she did not make assault allegation and is retiring from the sport.

Why do cases of missing Black women rarely make US headlines?

Advocates for women of colour say Lauren Smith-Fields case highlights racial bias by media and police.

In Southeast Asia, decades-long deals stymie shift away from coal

Power purchase agreements that ensure "coal lock-in" are complicating the region's transition away from fossil fuels.

Can Sinovac protect Indonesia from the Omicron wave?

Most of the vaccinated in the archipelago have been given the Sinovac shot.

Mane converts decisive penalty as Senegal win AFCON final

Mane, voted tournament's best player, missed a penalty but converted another to take his side past Egypt.

Lata Mangeshkar: India’s beloved singer given state funeral

Mangeshkar, who gave voice to thousands of songs for Bollywood films, died aged 92 in Mumbai.

Tunisia’s president dissolves top judicial watchdog

Kais Saied's move caps months of his sharp criticism of Tunisia's judges and raises fears about judicial independence.

Thousands across Canada join truckers protesting COVID curbs

Protesters rally in cities across Canada as Ottawa police call for more resources to end truckers' blockade in capital.

N Korea grows nuclear programme, profits from cyberattacks: UN

Confidential UN report says North Korea continued to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes in 2021.

Guterres expects China to let UN rights chief visit Xinjiang

UN secretary-general tells Chinese leaders they must allow Michelle Bachelet to make a 'credible visit' to Xinjiang.

Sharjeel Imam: Indian activist languishes in jail for a speech

Rights activists say Imam is being punished for opposing a controversial citizenship law pushed by the ruling BJP party.

Thousands protest in Ukraine’s Kharkiv against Russian threat

Thousands march through the city chanting 'Kharkiv is Ukraine', in show of solidarity with country.

China urges ‘flexibility’ over N Korea launches amid US rebuke

Beijing says US should 'accommodate' Pyongyang's concerns as Washington insists 'bad behaviour' should not be rewarded.

US COVID death toll, sped by Omicron, surpasses 900,000

The United States hits grim milestone as new cases are declining, but deaths are at more than 2,400 per day on average.

Biden administration restores sanctions waiver to Iran

US State Department official says waiver needed to allow for technical discussions key to talks on nuclear deal return.

US stocks power higher on bullish sentiment from Amazon earnings

The retail giant surged 14 percent on Friday on a price increase for its Prime memberships.

Apple, Broadcom win new trial in $1.1BN Caltech patent case

A US court threw out a jury verdict ordering Apple and Broadcom to pay $1.1bn to the California Institute of Technology.

Morocco rescuers race to save boy trapped in well for days

Rescue effort to save five-year-old Rayan, who fell down a deep well, gripped the kingdom with thousands glued to TV.

North Korea’s Kim calls Winter Olympics ‘great victory’ for China

Kim Jong Un tells Chinese President Xi Jinping he also wants to further improve relations between the two countries.

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi faces new charge amid fresh violence

New corruption charge announced as military forces reportedly burned down as many as 400 houses in northwest Sagaing region.

As winter storm moves across US, ice becomes bigger concern

Multiday storm dumped more than a foot of snow in parts of the Midwest and triggered warnings from Texas to Maine.

Amazon raises Prime membership fees to offset growing costs

Amazon shares jumped 12 percent in after-hours trading after slumping 8 percent during the day.

Ukraine crisis: US accuses Russia of planning ‘false flag’ attack

Amid ongoing tensions, Moscow rejects Washington's accusation it is fabricating a 'pretext' to invade Ukraine.

Nasdaq sheds 4% as worst tech selloff since 2020 tanks US stocks

Facebook owner Meta suffered a historic drop that wiped more than $250bn from its value.

Ardern moves to relax New Zealand’s tough border controls

Prime Minister acknowledges heartache caused by strict quarantine rules, but says measures saved lives.

Gen Z in China and India more environmentally conscious: Report

Credit Suisse Research Institute survey suggests youth in emerging economies more likely to buy sustainable products.

Twelve migrants found frozen to death near Turkey-Greece border

Turkey's interior minister accuses Greece of stripping the group of their clothes before deliberately sending them back.

Chinese exiles: Boycott Winter Olympics over Uighur ‘genocide’

Dissidents join rights groups in warning against any effort by Beijing to use Games as 'sports-washing opportunity'.

Meta shares plunge 18 percent as Facebook users stall

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, also said current-quarter revenue would fall below estimates.

Pakistan army posts come under deadly attacks in Balochistan

Rebels attack two security posts in Balochistan province killing a soldier, the army said.

Spotify projects slow start to new year due to pandemic unknowns

The company's shares plunged as much as 17 percent in after-hours trading.

Pfizer asks US to authorise COVID jabs for children under age 5

The nation's 19 million children under 5 are the only group not yet eligible for vaccination against coronavirus in US.

US asks for UN Security Council meeting on North Korea: Diplomats

North Korea's weekend launch of Hwasong-12 'mid-range ballistic missile' has sparked fears and condemnation.

US opioid crisis: Native American tribes reach $590m settlement

Three US drug distributors and drugmaker Johnson & Johnson agree to deal resolving tribal claims over opioid epidemic.

Starbucks earnings come up short as Omicron dents recovery

Shares of Starbucks were down 3.5 percent in extended trading, following a 16 percent drop last month.

Google parent Alphabet beats earnings expectations

The search-engine giant's internet advertising and cloud computing businesses benefitted from surges in online shopping.

NSO Group offered ‘bags of cash’ to access cell network: Reports

US whistle-blower accuses Israeli firm of making offer in 2017 call, Washington Post and other outlets have reported.