Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year

The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.

Ukrainians in Houston rally and call for a No-Fly Zone in Ukraine

For nearly two weeks Ukrainians living in Houston have been living on edge as their families remain trapped in a war-torn country with the death toll rising by the day.

Russian attacks halt planned civilian evacuations in Ukraine for 2nd time, official says

On Day 11 of Russia’s war on Ukraine, Russian troops shelled encircled cities, and it appeared that a second attempt to evacuate civilians had failed due to continued violence.

Gov. Greg Abbott talks border, Ukraine while in El Paso
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Russia's war in Ukraine was a topic of discussion for Governor Greg Abbott during a visit to El Paso for the annual Lincoln Day Dinner. The governor says the Texas Oil Industry could help Ukraine become less dependent on natural gas from Russia.

#StandWithUkraine rally held outside Houston City Hall
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Demonstrators with the Ukrainian American Cultural Club of Houston and the Consulate General of Ukraine in Houston gathered outside the City Hall for a #StandWithUkraine rally, calling for justice and peace.

Russia-Ukraine war: Cease-fire attempt fails amid more shelling

What looked like a breakthrough cease-fire to evacuate residents from two cities in Ukraine quickly is not holding, according to Ukrainian officials.

Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion

Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.

Russia-Ukraine war: What to know after Russians take Europe's largest nuclear plant

Russia's war on Ukraine is in its ninth day. U.N. and Ukrainian officials say no radiation was released from a Russian attack at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

Russia blocks Twitter, Facebook access, expanding media crackdown

Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.

Piano man plays music as Ukrainian refugees arrive in Poland

Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Medyka, Poland, were greeted with live music, as a man played the piano near the border crossing on March 4.

Houstonians collecting medical supplies to donate to Ukrainian soldiers

Several Ukranians living in Houston have banded together to collect medical supplies. The donations will be shipped over to help soldiers and refugees in the ongoing war against Russia.

Russian oligarchs are facing a growing number of sanctions
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Russia's wealthiest business leaders are scrambling to save their private yachts, as countries begin tracking down these vessels. This week, Russian-owned superyachts have been spotted heading to the Maldives, Seychelles, and Montenegro to avoid capture.

Airbnb offering free housing for up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees

Airbnb announced that they will help provide housing to some of the thousands of refugees fleeing Ukraine during the Russian invasion.

COVID-19 deaths, cases continue to fall around the world, WHO says

The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.

Russia-Ukraine War: Kharkiv holds out; Russians claim to control Kherson

Russia and Ukraine said Wednesday that they were prepared to hold talks for the second time since the Russian invasion of its neighbor began last week.