It looks increasingly likely that Russia will be able to capture Bakhmut, but Kyiv has key reasons for trying to hold onto the besieged city in eastern Ukraine.
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Turkey-Syria reconstruction costs to come to ‘billions of dollars,’ World Bank says
The World Bank has slated roughly $1.8 billion of funding to Turkey and is pursuing relief aid for Syria, following last week’s devastating earthquakes.
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Europe is looking to tackle sky-high debt loads after signs it will dodge a recession
European officials sighed with relief Monday after new data suggested the region will avoid an economic recession.
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A big bang or a grinding assault? What to expect from Russia’s new offensive in Ukraine
The scope of Russia’s offensive remains uncertain but whatever happens, it comes at a tricky time for Kyiv.
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British semiconductor bosses threaten to move overseas as U.S. and EU splurge on chips
U.K. semiconductor bosses are pleading with the government for subsidies amid fears that some chip firms will be forced to move overseas.
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Electric Ram pickup debuts in Super Bowl ad that pokes fun at rivals, sex-drug commercials
The Ram Super Bowl spot spoofs ads for male sex-enhancement drugs using electric truck owners discussing problems they’ve had with their pickups.
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Massachusetts is the best place to raise a family in the U.S.—see which other states made the top 10 list
WalletHub compared the 50 states in the U.S. across 51 key indicators of family-friendliness to find the best places to raise a family.
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Aramco chief warns of possible oil supply shortages, as Chinese demand set to surge
The latest IEA oil market report forecasts global oil demand will hit a record 101.7 million barrels per day this year — with nearly half of that coming from China.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy tells Davos supplies of Western tanks must outpace another Russian offensive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday said the supplies of Western tanks must outpace another Russian attack.
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The threat of a transatlantic trade war is dominating Davos
The pressure is on the European institutions — but the question is how far are they willing to go?