North Korea: Kim Jong-un holds ruling party meeting to discuss economy
Feb 28, 2023 10:36 am UTC| Politics
This week, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a meeting of the nations ruling party to discuss the economy. The meeting comes amidst fears of food shortages. North Korean state media outlet KCNA reported that Kim...
Russia-Ukraine war: Two Russian soldiers sentenced to prison for shelling residential areas
Feb 28, 2023 10:35 am UTC| Politics
A court in Ukraine has sentenced two Russian soldiers to prison time for their involvement in the shelling of residential areas in eastern Ukraine. Both soldiers were arrested and have been detained since last...
Russia-Ukraine war: Russian offensive near Yahidne unsuccessful, Kyiv says
Feb 28, 2023 09:51 am UTC| Politics
The Ukrainian military said Russian forces were unable to succeed in their offensive near the town of Yahidne over the weekend. This follows the claim by the Russian Wagner mercenary group that they captured the village in...
NATO talks with Turkey, Finland, Sweden to resume on March 9
Feb 28, 2023 09:17 am UTC| Politics
Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavosoglu said the trilateral talks with Finland and Sweden over their NATO bids would resume in March. The discussions were put on hold due to the protests that took place in...
UK government calls on supermarkets to re-assess relationships with farmers
Feb 28, 2023 08:39 am UTC| Politics
The British government called on the major supermarkets in the country to reassess their relationships with farmers amidst a shortage of vegetables. This comes as the shortage has reached its third week. British food...
UK PM Sunak strikes deal with EU over Northern Ireland trade
Feb 28, 2023 07:49 am UTC| Politics
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak struck a deal with the European Union on the post-Brexit trade rules surrounding Northern Ireland. The deal comes after months of negotiations, and Sunak said the deal would pave the way...
Taiwan says China learning from Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Feb 28, 2023 06:04 am UTC| Politics
Taiwans defense minister said the Chinese military is learning from Russias invasion of Ukraine in the event of carrying out a military attack on the island. However, the minister noted that the Taiwan Strait waterway...
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