US lawmakers propose a major cut in Ukraine aid after reaching the conclusion that funding Kiev to fight the war against Russia could cause a possible US government shutdown.

The United States House Committee on Appropriations has decided to make significant cuts to a Pentagon proposal to ramp up missile production for Ukraine.

Half a million Americans in Michigan are without power as an ice storm brings freezing temperatures to the US.

Russia plans to cut oil production "voluntarily" by 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) in March.

Iran reports gas supply cuts in five cities in northeast amid record demand for heating.

Russia hails a decision by OPEC+ to reduce oil production despite US opposition, saying it successfully countered the "mayhem" sown by Washington in global energy markets.

Russia has blamed the United States for triggering the worst gas supply crisis in Europe by pushing European leaders toward the "suicidal" step of imposing sanctions on Moscow over its military offensive in Ukraine.