Guyana OKs Exxon’s $10B Yellowtail offshore oil project.
Guyana has granted ExxonMobil permission to develop its fourth offshore oil field, the Yellowtail Project. With a $10 billion investment, the project aims to produce up to 250,000 barrels per day, adding to the company's existing Liza and Payara fields. The development is expected to come onstream by 2025.
The US to seek Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council.
The United States is moving to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council following reports of potential war crimes in Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield cited increasing evidence of violence against civilians in Bucha near Kyiv, calling for Russia to be held accountable for its actions.
WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
The World Health Organization warns that nearly all global populations breathe air failing quality standards, with pollutants causing respiratory issues and millions of preventable deaths annually.
Ukraine reports 300 dead in airstrike on Mariupol theater
Ukrainian officials report 300 civilians killed in Russian airstrike on Mariupol theater, marking potentially the deadliest civilian attack of the conflict. The bombing of the shelter, marked with "CHILDREN" in large letters, has sparked international condemnation of potential war crimes.
‘No mercy’: Mariupol bombing compared to Nazi war crimes.
Polish President Andrzej Duda draws parallels between Russia's bombing of Mariupol and Nazi destruction of Warsaw, as over 3.5 million Ukrainian refugees flee to neighboring countries amid ongoing conflict.
EU slams ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine but new sanctions unlikely
European Union countries accused Russian forces of war crimes in Ukraine, focusing on civilian casualties in Mariupol. German Foreign Minister Baerbock called the attacks on infrastructure "clearly war crimes," while EU foreign policy chief Borrell described the situation as a "massive war crime."
‘No city anymore’: Mariupol survivors take train to safety.
Survivors of Mariupol's brutal siege recount their traumatic escape, describing a city reduced to ruins, where they endured weeks of bombardment, hunger, and desperation before finally finding safety on a train to western Ukraine.
EU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury
The European Union and United Kingdom have expanded sanctions against Russia, focusing on luxury items like pure-bred horses and truffles. The measures aim to restrict Russian oligarchs' access to global markets and limit the country's economic resources in response to ongoing conflicts.
Asia stocks extend losses as Ukraine war, China’s Covid-19 surge hit...
Asian stocks dropped on Tuesday as investor sentiment was dampened by escalating COVID-19 cases in China, ongoing Ukraine-Russia tensions, and anticipated US interest rate increases. MSCI's Asia-Pacific index fell 1.97%, with Chinese stocks experiencing significant weakness, reflecting growing economic uncertainty in the region.
Refugee exodus reaches 2.8 million as Russian strikes hit west Ukraine
Thousands of refugees flee Ukraine following Russian attacks near the Polish border, with UN data showing over 2.8 million people have left the country. European officials predict up to 5 million may ultimately seek refuge, marking the fastest-growing refugee crisis since World War II.
