UK: Firefighter trade union recommends new pay offer
Feb 13, 2023 09:58 am UTC| Politics
A British trade union representing firefighters recommended the new pay offer from fire service employers over the weekend. The recommendation follows the postponed strike action by the union for its members to vote. On...
South Korea court convicts lawmaker for embezzling 'comfort women' activist group funds
Feb 13, 2023 09:24 am UTC| Politics
Last week, a court in South Korea convicted a lawmaker for embezzling the funds of an activist group for the surviving comfort women in the country. However, the lawmaker was cleared of the other charges made against...
Myanmar coup: Junta to allow 'loyal' civilians to apply for firearm licenses
Feb 13, 2023 09:24 am UTC| Politics
The junta leaders of Myanmar are reportedly going to allow loyal civilians to apply for licenses to carry firearms. The reported move comes as experts have expressed concerns that allowing pro-junta civilians to carry...
UK gives Northern Ireland parties until January 2024 to form new government
Feb 11, 2023 01:21 am UTC| Politics
The United Kingdom announced a further delay in elections in Northern Ireland. The British government said the regions parties have until January 2024 to form a new government. On Thursday, the British government said...
Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy says Ukraine would join the EU after winning the war
Feb 11, 2023 01:07 am UTC| Politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he believed the country would be able to join the European Union once it wins the ongoing war with Russia. This comes as the country has filed an application to join, even as...
North Korea touts largest number of nuclear missiles during parade
Feb 11, 2023 01:06 am UTC| Politics
North Korea unveiled its largest number of nuclear missiles in its nighttime parade this week. Pyongyang has also hinted at a new weapon in development as the isolated nation continues its nuclear program despite...
Paraguay president to visit Taiwan next week
Feb 10, 2023 10:02 am UTC| Politics
Paraguay President Mario Abdo is set to visit Taiwan next week as the island nation looks to shore up ties with one of its longtime allies. The visit also comes ahead of an election in Paraguay in April that could mark the...
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