Russia-Ukraine war: US seize properties of sanctioned Russian oligarch, charges Russian national
Feb 28, 2023 06:03 am UTC| Politics
Russias war in Ukraine has resulted in an unprecedented number of sanctions against Moscow more than a year since the invasion. United States prosecutors said last week that they are looking to seize properties that belong...
Iran: Spanish national released after three months' jail time over protests
Feb 27, 2023 10:24 am UTC| Politics
Iran has released a Spanish national who was arrested during the ongoing protests, having been detained for three months. This follows Tehrans previous announcement that nine European nationals were arrested over their...
UK, EU deal over Northern Ireland trade deal will address trade issues
Feb 27, 2023 10:23 am UTC| Politics
Talks are ongoing between the British government and the European Union over the post-Brexit trade agreement concerning Northern Ireland. While the potential deal may address certain trade issues, there may be other...
Hungary signals further delay in ratification of Sweden, Finland's NATO bids
Feb 27, 2023 10:09 am UTC| Politics
The chief of staff to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban hinted at a possible further delay of Budapests ratification of Sweden and Finlands NATO bids. The top aide said that a vote may only be possible in the latter...
US House committee on China seeks answers from FBI chief over alleged Chinese-run police outposts
Feb 27, 2023 10:08 am UTC| Politics
The chair of the House committee on China is requesting answers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation director on the alleged Chinese-run police outposts in the United States. This follows the FBI chiefs concern over...
Afghanistan reopens key border crossing with Pakistan
Feb 25, 2023 10:34 am UTC| Politics
Afghanistans Taliban administration announced that they would be reopening the countrys key trade route with Pakistan. The reopening comes four days after the border crossing was closed off and left many trucks carrying...
UK: Labour Party pledges to make UK fastest-growing economy in G7
Feb 25, 2023 09:45 am UTC| Politics
The British opposition Labour Party has pledged to make the United Kingdom the fastest-growing economy among the G7 countries. The pledge is part of the plans by the party in a challenge to the governing Conservative Party...
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