Reuters

Democrats in the House of Representatives have collected more than 160 signatures out of 218 needed for a petition that would allow the aid package for Ukraine to be put to a vote, bypassing the speaker.

In the United States, two influential political figures have launched the first presidential election runoff in almost 70 years.

Thousands of people protested in Bratislava against the pro-russian position of the Slovak government and in support of Ukraine.

Democrats in the U. S. House of Representatives want to bypass Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and force a vote on a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

The United States is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine worth up to $400 million.

The head of the IAEA said that the ban on Ukrainian personnel access to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant seized by Russia does not pose a direct security threat.

EU leaders will support a change in the European Investment Bank's lending policy to allow financing of defense projects to boost European defense production after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

European Union leaders are ready to impose significant new sanctions on Iran amid reports that Tehran has provided ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine.

China is providing economic and security assistance to Russia amid its war in Ukraine, supporting the aggressor country's industrial base, and threatening to influence the 2024 US elections. There are also expectations of potential aggression against Taiwan by China.

The British-American forces carried out air strikes in western Yemen, killing at least 11 people and injuring 14.

If no action is taken, Europe will face the catastrophic consequences of climate change, such as deadly heat waves, floods, and more than €1 trillion in annual economic losses from coastal flooding by the end of the century.

French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Ukraine, originally scheduled for February and repeatedly postponed, is now scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.

Five skiers from the same family have been found dead and one is still missing after they disappeared during a ski tour near Zermatt, Switzerland.

Emma Stone received an Oscar for Best Actress in the movie "The Poor and the Unfortunate".

Robert Downey Jr. won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the movie Open Heart.

Mstislav Chernov's Ukrainian documentary 20 Days in Mariupol, filmed during the siege of Mariupol in March 2022, won the Best Feature Documentary at the Academy Awards.

Heavy rains caused floods and landslides in West Sumatra, Indonesia, leaving 19 people dead, 7 missing, and more than 70,000 evacuated.

The US threatens Austria's Raiffeisen Bank with sanctions for continuing to operate in Russia, claiming that it is helping the Russian army.

A digital Marilyn Monroe created with the help of artificial intelligence made its debut at the South by Southwest tech conference 60 years after her death, expressing emotions and speaking in a familiar breathy voice.

Male office workers in Tokyo experienced simulated menstrual cramps to better understand and support their female colleagues.

Pope Francis calls on Ukraine to raise a white flag and negotiate with Russia to end the war, suggesting talks mediated by other countries such as Turkey, despite potentially legitimizing Russian aggression.

The U. S. Senate approves a $460 billion funding bill to keep the government open until September 30, 2024.

During President Zelenskyy's visit to Istanbul, Turkey is expected to emphasize its continued strong support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence.

The EU plans to present a negotiation framework for Ukraine's accession to the EU next week, European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis says.

Oil prices remained largely unchanged as investors weighed potential future interest rate cuts in the US and Europe.

France is planning to involve its defense companies in the production of military equipment and ammunition directly in Ukraine to support the country against Russian invasion.

Kristalina Georgieva, the current IMF Managing Director, is interested in securing a second five-year term and has received the support of France, which is a crucial factor for her re-election.

A 19-year-old student killed 6 Sri Lankan citizens, including 4 children and 2 adults, in a stabbing attack at their home in Ottawa, Canada.

Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair insisted on a significant increase in spending on the country's military needs, as Canada, a NATO member, currently spends less than 1. 4% of its GDP on defense, falling short of the 2% target.

The Russian missile strike on Odesa may have targeted the delegations of Ukrainian President Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis, exploding just 500 meters away.