South Korea parliament votes to impeach minister over Itaewon Halloween crush
Feb 09, 2023 10:05 am UTC| Politics
The South Korean parliament this week voted to impeach the countrys interior minister over the response to the Halloween crowd crush in Itaewon last year. This would clear the way for the minister to become the first...
Afghanistan: Taliban administration to send aid to Turkey, Syria following devastating earthquake
Feb 09, 2023 09:33 am UTC| Politics
The governing Taliban administration of Afghanistan announced that they would be sending assistance to Turkey and Syria as both countries were affected by a deadly earthquake. The earthquake has left thousands dead, with...
Russia-Ukraine war: UK sanctions more Russian entities, individuals over military equipment supply
Feb 09, 2023 09:21 am UTC| Politics
The British government has imposed a new round of sanctions this week as Russias aggression on Ukraine is reaching one year. London has now targeted entities and individuals involved in the supply of military equipment for...
US: Biden vows 'to protect' country in SOTU speech
Feb 09, 2023 08:59 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address this week, pledging to work with the United States power rival China. He also vowed to protect the countrys sovereignty should China threaten it. On...
UK PM Sunak shuffles cabinet to boost pledges on economy
Feb 09, 2023 08:24 am UTC| Politics
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shuffled his cabinet this week in an effort to boost his pledges on the economy upon taking office. Sunak said the reshuffling would reflect his priorities as his government seeks to...
Iran unveils underground air force base
Feb 09, 2023 07:18 am UTC| Politics
Iran has reportedly revealed its underground air force base, the first such base that can house its fighter jets. This follows previous details revealed by Tehran of another base that houses drones. Irans IRNA news...
Feb 09, 2023 07:12 am UTC| Politics
Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands will be pooling funds to restore stocks of at least 100 Leopard 1 tanks that would be sent to Ukraine. This follows Berlins approval and authorization that the German-made tanks be...
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