Hasit Shah

The EU described the move as “blackmail.”

Ukraine accused the Russians of a massacre in Bucha, drawing widespread international condemnation and denials from Moscow.

Russia-Ukraine peace talks didn’t reach a ceasefire but offered an opening for Putin and Zelenskyy to meet.

Tesla suspended production in Shanghai, and most businesses are closing, as covid cases spike.

Global stocks rose on expectations of a rise in rates for the first time since 2018.

Brent crude briefly fell below $100 a barrel, a week after reaching a 14-year high of $130 on March 6.

During big news events and slow days, here’s how stay informed but not overwhelmed.

The global reaction intensified, up to a point.

As well as being a global institution, the Queen is also the figurehead for the UK’s economic and diplomatic power.

The crossing had been blocked for six days by truckers demonstrating against covid mandates.

The world’s biggest automaker blamed the chip shortage for the 21% drop to $6.8 billion.

US airlines said there will be “major disruption” to flights when 5G goes live tomorrow (Jan. 19).

GM’s 90-year reign as the bestselling car maker in the US is over.

Emancipation Day, also marking the end of slavery, already exists as a holiday in Canada and South Africa, among other countries.

India has shipped 66 million shots since January, easily enough to vaccinate the whole of Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.

Quartz is a guide to the new global economy for people in business who are excited by change. We cover business, economics, markets, finance, technology, science, design, and fashion.

The home of the Beatles has too much “geographical significance” to belong to anyone.