Leaders of Saudi Arabia and the UAE are reportedly ignoring phone calls from US President Joe Biden. Has Biden failed to rally US allies against Russia? Despite a 50-year career in politics, what explains Biden's foreign policy shortcomings? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia, UAE ignore phone calls from Biden

President Joe Biden banned Russian oil and other energy imports to the United States, piling pressure on Vladimir Putin to halt the assault on Ukraine, but an effort to evacuate civilians from the besieged port city of Mariupol failed.

Russian invasion of Ukraine: What you need to know right now

Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ukraine will no longer be seeking NATO membership, a delicate issue cited by Russia as a reason for invading its pro-Western neighbor.

Zelensky gives up on joining NATO, says he does not want to lead a nation 'begging something on its knees'

Joe Biden is reportedly planning a Saudi Arabia trip to push Riyadh into producing more oil. He also dispatched officials to repair America's frayed ties with Venezuela. Will Biden's mission to tame oil prices succeed? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Joe Biden's mission to tame oil prices

Two US citizens jailed in Venezuela were released following high-level talks with the US delegation in Caracas. One of those freed on Tuesday is Gustavo Cárdenas, an executive with Citgo, a US refining company once controlled by Venezuela's state oil firm.

Venezuela releases two US citizens as Maduro & Biden attempt to bridge gap amid Russia crisis

President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered government agencies to begin work on creating a digital US dollar, weighing the risks and benefits of a move that could be a game-changer for the global financial system.

US President Joe Biden orders work to begin on future 'digital dollar'

The Biden administration announced Tuesday that it intends to contribute $150 million over the next three years to a global effort aimed at rapidly producing a vaccine in case a new biological threat emerges.

To fight Covid abroad, US aims to contribute to vaccines for next disease

US President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil and other energy imports on Tuesday in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine. WION's Anas Mallick and Susan Tehrani brings you more insights.

Breaking News: US President Joe Biden bans Russian oil imports

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced ban on import of Russian oil into US. The decision has been taken in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Biden personally announced the decision in front of the media.

Joe Biden bans US import of Russian oil, global economy to face heat?

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck on Tuesday issued an "urgent appeal" to OPEC oil producers to ramp up output following a spike in prices and supply fears due to the Ukraine crisis.

Germany issues 'urgent appeal' to OPEC oil producers to ramp up output following price hike

President Biden’s advisers are discussing a possible visit to Saudi Arabia this spring to help repair relations and convince the Kingdom to pump more oil. WION's Susan Tehrani brings you more insights.

Reports: Biden advisers weigh Saudi Arabia trip for more oil

Russian Invasion of Ukraine enters day 11 and protests around the world against Russian invasion has raged further. In the latest, Biden spoke to Ukraine President Zelensky.

Ukraine President Zelensky speaks to US President Biden to discuss security & financial aid

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine spoke with President Joe Biden of the United States about security and financial assistance for Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

Zelensky holds phone call with Joe Biden, pushes for more US support to Ukraine

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is an attack on not only this country, but also on the security of Europe, US President Joe Biden has said. In an interaction with reporters during a bilateral meeting with President Niinist of Finland on Friday, Biden said the two nations have been in regular touch for some time now.

Russian attack on Ukraine an attack on security of Europe, global peace: Biden

A day after Russian forces attacked and took control of a nuclear plant in Ukraine, the US said that it is a possible war crime committed by Russia.

US: Attack on a nuclear plant in Ukraine by Russia a possible 'war crime'

China will spend 7.1% more on defence this year, outpacing last year's hike and the government's modest economic growth forecast as Premier Li Keqiang seeks to safeguard the country's sovereignty, security and development interests.

China plans 7.1% defence spending rise this year, outpacing GDP target

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Digital weaponry: Russia using deepfakes to spread misinformation against Ukraine, claims report

Even as Russia lies in financial meltdown due to crippling Western sanctions imposed after Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, wealthy Russians are 'panic buying' luxury jewellery and watches that will likely have a high resale value.

Even as Ukraine suffers, luxury brands in Russia see sales rise as country’s rich panic-buy jewellery, watches

Russian Invasion of Ukraine enters day 9 and reports of a fire at Europe's largest nuclear plant has sent the world in shock. In the latest, Biden spoke to Ukraine President Zelensky.

The US to activate Nuclear response team amid reports of a fire at Europe's largest nuclear plant

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday accused Russian forces of resorting to "nuclear terror" and attempting to "repeat" the Chernobyl disaster after invading Russian forces attacked a nuclear power plant.

Ukraine crisis day 9: Zelensky accuses Russia of "nuclear terror", trying to "repeat" the Chernobyl disaster

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the United States has announced fresh set of curbs on Russian Oligarchs.

US announces fresh curbs on Russian Oligarchs amid Russian invasion of Ukraine

The US Supreme Court on Friday reinstated the death penalty for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who was convicted of killing three people and injuring hundreds of others with homemade bombs at the Boston Marathon in 2013.

US Supreme Court reinstates death penalty for Boston bomber

Biden speaks to Ukraine President Zelensky amid reports of a fire at Europe's largest nuclear plant

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, warned that his company's Starlink satellite broadband service could be the next "target" of Russian aggression in Ukraine. The warning follows one by an internet security researcher who warned that satellite communication devices could serve as "beacons" that Russia could target for airstrikes.

'Please use with caution': Elon Musk warns that starlink can be 'targeted' by Russia, advises caution

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