Airport terminals and flights erupted in applause, while some passengers said the abrupt policy change put them at risk.
Author: Victoria Kim
President Biden Accuses Russia of Committing Genocide in Ukraine
It was the first time the president has used the term to describe the Russia’s war. He emphasized it was a personal view, not a legal determination.
Japan Aligns With U.S. and Europe in Penalizing Russia Over Ukraine War
The country has announced a ban on Russian coal and restrictions on imports including timber, vodka and machinery. It is also expelling eight Russian diplomats.
Saudi Arabia will allow a million hajj pilgrims to visit Mecca, with Covid precautions.
Vaccinations and negative tests will be required for those who attend the annual ritual.
Ukraine’s Eurovision Team Set to Tour to Help War Effort
Kalush Orchestra, a group that mixes rap and traditional Ukrainian music, was given special permission to leave the country and play internationally.
What Are War Crimes, and How Are They Prosecuted?
World leaders have vowed to hold President Vladimir V. Putin responsible for any atrocities by Russian forces. Past experience shows such cases take years to build and prosecute.
Nuclear Agency Looks Into Reports of Radiation Poisoning at Chernobyl
Russian soldiers left the decommissioned nuclear plant and a nearby city after five weeks of occupation.
What is the Wagner Group?
The private Russian military force, which has close ties to President Vladimir Putin and has been used in war zones across the world, is expanding its presence in Ukraine.
Tyler Jacob of Minnesota Is Released After Being Held by Russian Troops
Tyler Jacob was taken off a bus by Russian soldiers at a checkpoint in Crimea, his mother said. He had been teaching English in the Ukrainian city of Kherson.