China blames NATO for pushing Russia-Ukraine tension to 'breaking point'
Beijing urges Washington to avoid undermining its rights or interests in handling the Ukraine issue and ties with Russia
US charges two siblings in $124m cryptocurrency fraud
Accuses them of defrauding retail investors out of millions of dollars with a digital token
Pakistan, US launch TIFA to boost trade
AUSTR for South and Central Asia Christopher Wilson says US congress considering renewal of GSP programme
Iran sticks to nuclear talks 'red lines' as U.S. warns time is short
Raisi says Iran pursues nuclear negotiations in full accordance with the framework set by the Supreme Leader
US prepared to move alone in banning Russian oil imports
Europe relies on Russia for crude oil but becomes more open to the idea of banning Russian products
China says friendship with Russia is 'rock solid'
Just last month, China and Russia on the opening day of the Winter Olympics declared a "no limits" partnership
Volkswagen plans 2b euro electric car plant in Germany
German auto giant seeks to overhaul its business in the face of stiff competition from US rival Tesla
Financial screws turned on Russia as insurers exit
Trading halts come as Britain, EU and the US continue to roll out financial sanctions on Russia
UAE relations with US facing 'stress test': Emirati diplomat
Yousef al-Otaiba was speaking days after the UAE abstained in a UN Security Council vote on a resolution demanding a Russian withdrawal from Ukraine
US Senate confirms Donald Blome as next American ambassador to Pakistan
Position had been lying vacant for four years since Ambassador David Hale completed his tenure in 2018
In another first, Pakistani-American named senior aide to New York City mayor
Ahsan Chughtai tasked with developing ties with South Asian, Muslim communities in NYC
Putin win in Ukraine would worsen humanitarian crisis: Blinken
He warns that the Kremlin is also ramping up its repression within Russia
Five dead as man kills three children, himself in California church
The three children were under the age of 15, while another adult victim was not immediately identified by investigators
Stocks dive, oil surges as Russia attacks Ukraine
The dollar and gold prices have also rocketed higher as Russian forces landed troops on its south coast
Iran appears ready to swap prisoners with US as talks approach 'finish line'
Iran's Raisi urges world to reject US sanctions
U.S.-UAE push for another $4 billion in farming climate change investment
US official says that US and UAE are seeking additional global investment in an initiative launched last year
US sees 'more forces moving into' Ukraine border region
Austin speaks as Russia announces Friday that it is withdrawing more tanks from areas near Ukraine's border
Rouble firms to 75 vs dollar as Russia reports troop pullback
'We expect the dollar-rouble pair to enter the 73-75 range today,' say Promsvyazbank analysts
US says war appears imminent after shelling on Ukraine front line
Biden says there is now every indication Russia is planning to invade Ukraine and is preparing a pretext to justify it
'Redemption' as Canada beat US for fifth women's ice hockey gold
Canada led 3-0 in the second period and held on to win
Girl found underneath staircase in New York, two years after going missing
Six-year-old Paislee Shultis has been found alive and in good health
Russian pullout meets UK scepticism, Ukraine defence website still hacked
Oil prices recoup losses after slipping more than 3pc in previous session as investors gauge impact of easing tensions
New Zealand's Ardern labels anti-vaccine mandate protests 'imported'
Hundreds of protesters continue to occupy lawns in front of the distinctive 'Beehive' parliament for a seventh day
Biden, Zelensky pursue 'diplomacy and deterrence' in Ukraine crisis: W.House
The White House says that Biden reaffirmed the commitment of the US to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity
Top Taliban diplomat in Qatar in bid to unlock Afghan aid
The delegation will meet with the EU delegation in Doha, diplomatic missions and officials from Gulf countries
Maintain ties with everyone, says PM on country’s strategic direction
Cites his team and Rawalpindi also clear on the approach to not become part of any camp
Putin told Biden his security ideas do not tackle main Russian concerns
Biden and Putin speak by phone amid high tension over a Russian military buildup near Ukraine
Protesters defy injunction order, continue to occupy key US-Canada bridge
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised President Joe Biden quick action to end the crisis
Biden and Putin to speak as Ukraine warnings mount
Putin also plans to speak with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday
Angelina Jolie advocates for US domestic violence law
The Hollywood actor's voice broke as she acknowledged the women and children 'for whom this legislation comes too late' in a speech in Washington DC
