Jackie Northam

Northvolt's CEO says the key driver behind the startup is to make Europe self-efficient and less reliant on China for supplies.

The events of the past two days raise many questions about the future of Vladimir Putin's Presidency and many are asking how he will recover from this most public of challenges to his leadership.

The rebellious leader of the Wagner mercenary group said he had ordered his troops back to base, but analysts say the serious challenge to the Russian president will diminish his authority.

The bill, signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni on Monday, calls for life imprisonment for anyone convicted of homosexuality. It drew swift condemnation from rights groups around the world.

China has increased its use of tariffs and import restrictions on countries that go against its foreign policy objectives. In Japan, G-7 leaders will discuss how to counter this economic coercion.

There's a race for dominance in electric vehicles and the batteries that power them. China leads right now, but other countries — including the U.S. — are trying hard to catch up.

After days of fighting in Sudan, President Biden has confirmed that all American government personnel and their families have been evacuated from the U.S. embassy in Khartoum.

The fighting in Sudan has trapped tens of thousands of international workers. Battlegrounds have included the nation's airport.

The White House says there are no plans to evacuate all Americans in Sudan as the fighting there tips into a second week.

Many American companies left Russia shortly after it invaded Ukraine. Others that waited are now finding it challenging to leave.

A large part of the world's supply of diamonds comes from Russia. The U.S. and Europe may try to cut off the revenue the country is raising from the gems given the war in Ukraine.

The U.S. is trying to step up enforcement of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine — looking to make countries and their companies fear losing business if they evade sanctions.

Iran and Saudi Arabia announced Friday they plan to re-establish diplomatic relations, following talks hosted by China on the sidelines of a political conference.

The U.S. has nominated Ajay Banga to head the World Bank. A naturalized American, Banga has decades of experience in finance but faces major challenges at the multilateral lending institution.

Russia's war in Ukraine is causing a shift in oil markets, creating new geopolitical alliances. Analysts say it's comparable to the 1970s Arab oil embargo. (Story aired on ATC on Feb. 28, 2023.)

Russia's war in Ukraine is causing a profound and permanent shift in the world's oil markets, creating new geopolitical alliances. Analysts say it's comparable to the 1970s Arab oil embargo.

It's a highly coordinated effort, but war and complicated politics can hamper progress. Dozens of countries have offered to help, including Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.

The European Union is cutting off imports of Russian oil products. It's meant as a blow to Vladimir Putin's economy but it will require new sources of vital diesel fuel for Europe.

Starting Sunday, the EU will prohibit imports of Russian gasoline, diesel and other products from Russian refineries used throughout Europe.

After already ending imports of Russian oil, Europe's next move against Russia's economy starts this weekend, when it stops buying oil products like the diesel fuel widely used across the continent.