As the West isolates Russian President Vladimir Putin, India has doubled down on buying Russian oil. India’s prime minister calls his country’s friendship with Moscow “unbreakable.”
Qatar’s LNG exports help Europe avoid Russia
European countries have been working to reduce their dependence on Russian energy since it invaded Ukraine a year ago.
Body of Ghana footballer Atsu arrives home after Turkey quake
The body of 31-year-old Ghanaian football player Christian Atsu has arrived home in Accra.
Revisiting Ögütlü: Little comfort for village in mourning
The earthquake has left its mark on the landscape, on the houses, and of course, on the people.
African Union summit: Talks focus on conflict in DR Congo
African leaders were in Ethiopia’s capital for the final day of the African Union summit.
UK industrial action: What strikes are coming up?
The UK has been hit by a barrage of industrial action as nurses, teachers, civil servants, rail workers, university staff, physiotherapists, Royal Mail workers and ambulance staff strike over pay and conditions.
Boris runs away from questions on his NI Protocol comments
Boris Johnson runs away from questions about his NI Protocol comments.
Brazil’s glitzy Carnival is back in full form
Samba songs were ringing out ’til dawn at Rio de Janeiro’s sold-out parade grounds. Hundreds of raucous, roaming parties were flooding the streets. (Feb. 20)(AP video/Lucas Dumphreys and Mario Lobão)
Well-wishers make pilgrimage to The Carter Center
Dozens of well-wishers made the pilgrimage Sunday to The Carter Center in Atlanta, a day after the center revealed that former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice care. (Feb. 20)
Israeli Missile Attack Kills at Least Five in Damascus, Syria Says
At least five people were killed and 15 were injured on Sunday during missile strikes on Damascus, according to Syria’s state-run media. The agency said Israel had attacked a civilian neighborhood as well as an art institute and part of Damascus’s anci…