Russia-Ukraine war: Putin approves bringing 'volunteer' fighters from Syria, elsewhere

Russian forces expanded their offensive in Ukraine on Friday, striking new areas in the country’s west, while Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the recruitment of “volunteers” from Syria and elsewhere to join the fight.

China amplifies unfounded Russian claim of US funding Ukraine biolabs

As Russia’s attack on the Ukraine continues, China is spreading unfounded claims that the U.S. is financing biological weapons labs in Ukraine.

China locks down city of 9 million amid new spike in COVID-19 cases

Residents of Changchun are required to remain home with one family member allowed to venture out to buy food and other necessities every two days.

Russia-Ukraine war: Major cities bombarded as civilians try to flee

The Russian invasion of Ukraine entered its third week on Thursday, with Russian forces continuing to bombard major cities and desperate civilians hoping to escape through agreed-upon safe corridors.

Husband returns to Ukraine after Silicon Valley wife, children killed by mortar fire

Tatiana Perebeinis was chief accountant for SE Ranking, a Silicon Valley startup with headquarters in London and a large workforce in Kyiv. Also killed were her daughter, Alise, 9, and son, Nikita, 18. The family’s dogs also died, he said.

Russia-Ukraine war: Key developments as invasion hits 2-week mark

Ukraine has banned wheat exports in an effort to stave off food shortages, while concerns are intensifying over safety at the country's nuclear plants, including Chernobyl.

Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear power plant loses power, sparking fear of radiation leaks

The Chernobyl plant in Ukraine is disconnected from the grid due to damage inflicted by Russian occupying forces, sparking concerns of radioactive contamination if the cooling of spent nuclear fuel stops.

Malaysia will reopen borders on April 1 after two years

Malaysia will reopen its borders on April 1 after two years and lift remaining coronavirus restrictions on businesses as it moves to restore normal life.

Mexico finds 11 bodies in clandestine pits near US border

Investigators used backhoes Sunday and Monday to excavate a series of pits, many holding several bodies, in San Luis Rio Colorado, across the border from Yuma, Arizona.

WHO says COVID-19 boosters are needed, reversing previous guidance

An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.

President Biden bans Russian oil imports over Ukraine war

The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a glaring omission the massive sanctions put in place on Russia over the invasion.

What does a US ban on Russian oil accomplish?

Amid rising gasoline prices in the U.S. — the average price has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2008 — the Biden administration has faced growing pressure to impose further sanctions on Russia, including a ban on oil imports.