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American among civilians killed in Russian attack in Ukraine

The State Department confirmed on Thursday that an American citizen was killed in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv. The department did not immediately confirm the identity of the American, who was at least the second US citizen to be killed in the conflict, after the killing of journalist and filmmaker Brent Renaud last week. Chernihiv police said on Facebook there was a heavy artillery attack on the city and a US citizen was among the civilians killed. In Chernihiv, a city north of Kyiv, the capital, at least 53 people had been brought to morgues over the past 24 hours, killed during heavy Russian air attacks and ground fire, the local governor, Viacheslav Chaus, told Ukrainian TV on Thursday.

US House votes to suspend trade relations with Russia amid Ukraine conflict

US House of Representatives has voted to suspend normal trade relations with Russia, paving the way for the US government to impose higher tariffs on Russian goods

12 killed, 34 injured on healthcare facilities in 43 Ukraine attacks: WHO

WHO on Thursday said that at least 12 people have been killed and 34 people have been injured in at least 43 attacks on health care facilities in Ukraine amid intensified attacks by Russia

Russia holds UNSC Ukraine resolution, calls emergency meeting on US Biolabs

Russia halted its call for a vote on its draft resolution on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine over lack of support and will instead call for an emergency meeting to address US Biolabs in Ukraine

Russia says it transferred $117 mn bond payment to avoid default

Russia's FM said it transferred a $117 mn bond interest payment in an attempt to avoid a default on government debt but left it open if the money actually reached foreign investors by the deadline.

We have the might to put you in your place, Russia hits out at US

"It will not work - Russia has the might to put all of our brash enemies in their place," Medvedev said

No signs of Russia payment; confusion starts countdown to bond deadline

Russia says it has fulfilled order to pay $117 million in Eurobond interest, but bondholders in Europe say they have received no sign of the funds

Reliance may avoid Russian fuel after sanctions, says official

Sanctions on Russia have prompted many companies and countries to shun its oil, depressing Russian crude to record discount levels

Arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner extended to May 19: Russian media

Griner was detained at a Moscow airport, reportedly in mid-February, after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges allegedly containing oil derived from cannabis

India always exploring all possibilities in global energy markets: MEA

Asked about India's position on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, Bagchi said India has been in touch with all sides, including at the highest level

US working with Ukraine to produce biological weapons: Russia

The department said that during the work, Ukrainian scientists identified six families of viruses, including coronaviruses, and three types of pathogenic bacteria

Oil prices climbs over 9% amid warnings of Russian supply shortages

The oil market largely shrugged off a decision by the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday to raise interest rates by one-quarter of a percentage point, as anticipated.

JPM cuts Indian shares to 'underweight', trims target for MSCI EM index

The brokerage expects earnings to be lower this year, with commodity prices surging and Russia being excluded from MSCI EM index

Gold bounces on dollar retreat as focus turns to Ukraine crisis

The dollar and Treasury yields eased a day after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point, with investors having priced in an even stronger rate hike

Joe Biden to call China's Xi to discuss Russia, economic issues

The call follows an intense seven-hour meeting in Rome on Monday between White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan and senior Chinese foreign policy adviser Yang Jiechi

President Biden's China 'pivot' complicated by Russia's war in Ukraine

China's government has vacillated between full embrace and more measured responses as Russian President Vladimir Putin prosecutes his war, making the decisions for Biden far more layered.

Oil prices surge 7% amid warnings of Russian supply shortages

Benchmark Brent crude futures gained $7.47, or 7.6%, to $105.49 a barrel by 1427 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was up $6.85, or 7.2%, to $101.89 a barrel.

Accenture posts strong Q2, warns of potential impact from Ukraine conflict

Accenture forecast third-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates, but it excluded the impact of the war

After IOC, HPCL buys 2 mn bbl Russian crude, MRPL seeks 1 mn bbl

Western sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine has prompted many companies and countries to shun its oil. This has led to Russian crude being available in the market at deep discounts

Russia bogged down, blasting Ukrainian cities as war enters fourth week

Theatre blown up in besieged Mariupol, 53 civilians killed in Chernihiv, says governor; Putin lashes out at 'traitors and scum' at home