Saudi oil chief says energy security imperiled by attacks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Saudi Arabia’s oil chief said markets are going through a “jittery period” and reiterated Tuesday that the kingdom’s ability to ensure energy...
Ukraine refugees near 4 million. Will exodus slowdown last?
MEDYKA, Poland—A slowdown for good or a temporary lull during the storm of war? While the number of refugees who have flooded out of Ukraine...
Bangsamoro women at the helm of peacebuilding and community resilience in BARMM
Throughout the history of the Bangsamoro, the harsh realities of poverty, underdevelopment, and violence amid armed conflict have disproportionately impacted Bangsamoro women. For years, societal...
DA calls for tighter measures vs bird flu
Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar called on local government units (LGUs) to strengthen efforts against bird flu as the Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed outbreaks...
Ukraine seeks cease-fire agreement in Russia talks
Ukraine is striving for a cease-fire agreement in talks with Russian negotiators starting Tuesday in Turkey and sets a “minimum” goal of improvement in the...
Ukrainians claim to retake ground ahead of latest talks
LVIV, Ukraine—Ukrainian forces claimed to have retaken a Kyiv suburb and an eastern town from the Russians in what is becoming a back-and-forth stalemate on...
China’s lockdowns seen costing the country $46 billion a month
China’s Covid lockdowns are likely costing the country at least $46 billion a month, or 3.1 percent of GDP, in lost economic output, and the...
Australia set to increase defense, security budget
CANBERRA, Australia—Australia’s government will increase spending on defense and national security while reducing household expenses, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said before he reveals the budget Tuesday...
Hong Kong’s Covid toll leads some to eco-friendlier coffins
HONG KONG—Hong Kong’s deadliest coronavirus outbreak has cost about 6,000 lives this year—and the city is now running out of coffins. Authorities have scrambled to...
PBA thrillers at Big Dome
BARANGAY Ginebra will try again, but Meralco will do it for the first time. Although blunted on Sunday, the Gin Kings are still favored to...