Pregnant woman, baby die after Russian airstrike on Mariupol maternity hospital

A pregnant woman and her baby have died after Russia last week bombed the maternity hospital where she was meant to give birth in Mariupol, Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian airstrike hits base in western Ukraine, kills 35

Russia has escalated attacks in western Ukraine, striking a military base where its troops had trained with NATO forces and bringing the conflict closer to Poland and other members of the bloc.

Russia seeks military aid and equipment from China amid Ukraine conflict, U.S. official says

A U.S. official said that Russia is seeking military aid for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Officials from the U.S. and China are meeting Monday amid tensions between both countries over the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Cashless and flightless, thousands of Russian tourists stuck in Thailand

Thousands of Russian tourists are stranded in Thailand's beach resorts because of the war in Ukraine, many unable to pay their bills or return home because of sanctions and canceled flights.

Saudi Arabia executes 81 people in one day

Saudi Arabia says it has executed 81 prisoners, including those convicted of killings and belonging to militant groups.

Two years into the pandemic, the world takes cautious steps forward

On the two-year anniversary of the start of the pandemic, people are shedding their masks and getting back to normal as COVID-19 deaths and cases plummet.

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.

Ukraine refugee crisis just one of many around globe

Sadly, the world's population of refugees grows by the day. The Ukraine crisis is just one of so many around the world.

FBI: NYC 'Russian propaganda center' founder charged

Federal authorities accused a woman who has citizenship in both Russia and the U.S. of founding what prosecutors described as a "Russian propaganda center" in New York City using funding from the Kremlin.

Ukrainian official: Mariupol evacuation fails; residents are 'hostages'

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Mariupol, a city of 430,000 in Ukraine. Corpses lie in the streets. Hungry people break into stores in search of food and melt snow for water.

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.

Russia now has the most sanctions of any country in the world, database shows

The U.S. and international partners have sanctioned Russia’s largest banks, its central bank and finance ministry, and moved to block certain financial institutions from the SWIFT messaging system for international payments.

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.