Ukrainian officials on Thursday claimed to have found two mass graves containing civilian bodies in a village in the Bucha region, where Russian forces allegedly killed hundreds. The Kyiv Region Police said on Facebook that two mass graves containing the bodies of nine civilians, including a 15-year-old girl, were discovered in the area, located close…

Oil prices climbed early Tuesday after Russia–Ukraine peace talks reached a stalemate, but eased toward the end of the day’s trading session as China and Japan—the world’s top oil consumers—reported weak economic data. Brent oil started April 12 at $100.14 and climbed over 4.7 percent to a high of $104.88 before hitting resistance and closing…

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is now confirmed as the next Supreme Court Justice. The Senate voted Thursday afternoon, and there were a few Republican votes to confirm President Joe Biden’s pick to the nation’s highest court. Repealing Title 42 could lead to millions of illegal aliens entering the United States on a yearly basis, according…

China has refused to condemn Russia over the Bucha killings amid an international outcry, urging all parties to avoid “unfounded accusations,” while calling violence against civilians unacceptable. On April 5, China’s ambassador to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, at a security council meeting urged restraint from all parties and end to what he called groundless…

Kyiv’s newly appointed ambassador to Australia has rejected any prospect of peace negotiations with Russia, urging Western countries, including Australia, to provide more weapons and heavy artillery to Ukraine to fend off attacks. Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko accused Russian forces of committing war crimes after hundreds of Ukrainian civilians were found dead with at least one…

U.S. wheat prices climbed for the second consecutive day amidst reports that more sanctions are being considered against Russia for its ongoing war in Ukraine and alleged crimes against the civilian population. U.S. wheat futures registered its lowest closing price in a month on April 1 at $9.84 per bushel. After rising on Monday, it…

Brussels has proposed sweeping new sanctions against Russia, including an E.U.-wide ban on Russian coal imports, as the West responds to allegations that Russian forces engaged in civilian killings and other atrocities in Ukraine. The European Union’s executive on Tuesday proposed a new round of sanctions against Moscow, including barring Russian imports worth nearly $10…

President Joe Biden is once again labelling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” and vowing to ratchet up U.S. sanctions against Russia in response to new images of violence on the outskirts of Kyiv. Images from the Ukrainian town of Bucha show bodies lying dead in the street with some thrown in hastily dug…

Australia has taken aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin “and his wealthy enablers” by banning the export of luxury goods to Russia, including wine, high value cosmetics, and parts for luxury vehicles. “These sanctions target President Putin and his wealthy enablers, not ordinary Russian consumers,” Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne announced on April 4. Australia…

Australia has taken aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin “and his wealthy enablers” by banning the export of luxury goods to Russia, including wine, high value cosmetics, and parts for luxury vehicles. “These sanctions target President Putin and his wealthy enablers, not ordinary Russian consumers,” Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne announced on April 4. Australia…