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Asia is investing over US$350 billion in gas projects to reduce coal dependency, but experts warn this could potentially slow renewable energy adoption and lock in fossil fuel use for decades.

Guyana's government has approved ExxonMobil's $10 billion Yellowtail offshore oil project, marking the company's fourth field development. Expected to produce up to 250,000 barrels per day, the project will come onstream by 2025, adding to Exxon's existing Liza and Payara fields and strengthening Guyana's energy sector.

The United States plans to seek Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council, citing potential war crimes in Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield highlighted reports of civilian violence in Bucha as justification for holding Russia accountable.

The World Health Organization reports that nearly everyone worldwide is exposed to air that exceeds safe quality limits, with pollutants causing millions of preventable deaths annually by penetrating lungs and bloodstreams.

In a tragic escalation of the Ukraine-Russia war, Ukrainian authorities reported 300 civilian deaths from a Russian airstrike on a Mariupol theater shelter. The March 16 bombing, marked with "CHILDREN" in large letters, has intensified allegations of war crimes against Russian forces.

Polish President Andrzej Duda draws stark comparisons between Russia's assault on Mariupol and Nazi bombing of Warsaw, highlighting civilian suffering as over 3.5 million Ukrainian refugees flee to neighboring countries

European Union leaders accused Russian forces of committing war crimes in Ukraine, focusing on attacks in Mariupol that have resulted in significant civilian deaths. Despite strong condemnation, new sanctions appear unlikely at this time.

Ukrainian survivors from Mariupol recount their traumatic escape, describing a devastated city where bodies lined streets and residents were forced to drink melted snow. Fleeing with minimal possessions, they board a train to safety in Lviv, carrying memories of unimaginable hardship.

The European Union and United Kingdom have expanded sanctions against Russia, focusing on blocking oligarchs' access to luxury items like pure-bred horses and truffles. The measures also aim to limit Russia's global market engagement by preventing EU rating agencies from working with Russian clients and restricting steel export revenues.

Asian stocks fell on Tuesday as COVID-19 cases in China and ongoing Ukraine war concerns weighed on markets. MSCI's Asia-Pacific index dropped 1.97%, with Chinese stocks leading losses, reflecting broader economic uncertainties and potential demand disruptions.