Sweden: a history of neutrality ends after 200 years
May 28, 2022 11:49 am UTC| Politics
Swedens application to join Nato in May marks a major shift away from its longstanding position as a neutral state, stretching back to 1812. Yet following Russias invasion of Ukraine, the decision now appears to command...
May 28, 2022 11:06 am UTC| Politics
Yet more proposed Chinese security agreements in the Pacific Islands have been leaked. The drafts have been described by critics as revealing the ambitious scope of Beijings strategic intent in the Pacific and its...
How Ukraine war could boost tensions between US and China over future of Taiwan
May 28, 2022 11:03 am UTC| Politics
China is becoming more repressive at home and more aggressive abroad, according to the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken. Blinken made a major statement on US foreign policy on May 26 at George Washington University....
May 27, 2022 09:52 am UTC| Politics
Russias war in Ukraine has approached its third month, and Moscow continues to bombard Kyiv since invading in February. With Moscow launching an offensive in the southern and eastern territories of Ukraine, German...
Afghanistan: Taliban's restrictions look to make women, girls 'invisible', UN expert says
May 27, 2022 09:42 am UTC| Politics
The Taliban has increasingly imposed restrictive policies on Afghan women and girls months since retaking control of Afghanistan. A UN expert who visited the country said the restrictive policies by the insurgent group...
Iran: Incident at Parchin military complex leaves one killed, one wounded
May 27, 2022 08:55 am UTC| Politics
An incident occurred at Irans Parchin military complex this week, leaving two casualties. One was killed, and another was wounded in the incident, according to the countrys defense ministry. Irans defense ministry...
US Justice Department targeting Trump attorneys, advisers in fake electors investigation
May 27, 2022 08:30 am UTC| Politics
The US Justice Department has mostly kept silent about its ongoing investigations, particularly probes related to the attempt by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 elections and stay in power. With the focus...
Bank holidays: how a day off work affects the economy