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Wall Street stocks rise as traders shake off uptick in inflation

Wall Street stocks rise as traders shake off uptick in inflation

Global stock markets rose Tuesday after investors shrugged off a hotter-than-expected US inflation report and dived back into technology stocks.

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Haiti sees major step but crisis could still worsen

Haiti sees major step but crisis could still worsen

A political transition deal in Haiti marks a key step forward for the violence-ravaged country but far more needs to be done, with some experts warning the situation could deteriorate further.

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Aid boat bound for Gaza as UN agency chief decries 'war on children'

Aid boat bound for Gaza as UN agency chief decries 'war on children'

A Spanish charity boat taking food to Gaza left Cyprus on Tuesday in hopes of opening a maritime corridor to carry sorely needed aid to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory.

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US announces emergency Ukraine aid, as Poles warn of Russia threat

US announces emergency Ukraine aid, as Poles warn of Russia threat

US President Joe Biden announced an emergency $300 million military aid shipment for Ukraine on Tuesday, as Poland's leaders visited the White House to warn of the growing threat from Russia.

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Putin 'only understands force:' Russian chess legend

Putin 'only understands force:' Russian chess legend

Kremlin critic and chess legend Garry Kasparov on Tuesday called for a stronger Western response to Moscow's aggression in Ukraine and said Russian dissident voices must be included in efforts to stand up to Vladimir Putin.

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Queen Camilla immortalised as Barbie

Queen Camilla immortalised as Barbie

Barbie may not have won at the Oscars, but she made a new friend Tuesday: Queen Camilla, who was immortalised as one of the iconic dolls.

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Sidestepping Congress, White House announces Ukraine aid

Sidestepping Congress, White House announces Ukraine aid

The White House announced Tuesday a stopgap $300 million package of vital military aid to Ukraine, sidestepping Republicans in Congress amid fears that Russia's invasion is gaining ground.

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Afghanistan thrash Ireland by 117 runs to seal ODI series

Afghanistan thrash Ireland by 117 runs to seal ODI series

Mohammad Nabi made a key 48 before taking five wickets as Afghanistan defeated Ireland by 117 runs on Tuesday to complete a 2-0 victory in the three-match one-day international series in Sharjah.

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Haiti awaits new govt, but UN-backed mission in doubt

Haiti awaits new govt, but UN-backed mission in doubt

Haiti on Tuesday readied for a new government after its prime minister agreed to step down over spiraling gang violence, but a planned UN-backed stability mission floundered when lead-nation Kenya put its role on hold.

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PGA Tour, Saudi talks 'accelerating': Monahan

PGA Tour, Saudi talks 'accelerating': Monahan

PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan said Tuesday talks with the Saudi Arabian backers of LIV Golf were "accelerating" but was tight-lipped on how the proposed joint venture between the two bodies would work.

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