Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv to replace defense minister Reznikov
Feb 07, 2023 09:45 am UTC| Politics
Ukraine has warned that Russia is gearing up for a new offensive coinciding with the first anniversary of its invasion this month. In what seems to be an unprecedented reshuffle of officials in Kyiv, Ukrainian defense...
South China Sea: Philippine coast guard boosts presence in disputed waters
Feb 07, 2023 09:28 am UTC| Politics
In an effort to counter Chinas attempts at encroaching on its maritime territory, the Philippine Coast Guard said it has boosted its presence in the highly contested South China Sea. The boosted presence would also aim to...
US: White House says $4.2 billion in private sector investments in Central America
Feb 07, 2023 08:11 am UTC| Politics
The White House said the private sector had made $4.2 billion in investments in Central America. The investments are part of an effort by Vice President Kamala Harris to address the long-running issue of migration. The...
Iran: Supreme Leader Khamenei pardons 'tens of thousands' of prisoners
Feb 07, 2023 08:09 am UTC| Politics
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has reportedly pardoned thousands of prisoners this week. Some of those who were pardoned were involved in the ongoing anti-government protests. Iranian state media IRNA reported on...
Iran-backed hackers stole, leaked data from French publication Charlie Hebdo, Microsoft says
Feb 07, 2023 03:19 am UTC| Politics
Security researchers at Microsoft last week said that hackers backed by the Iranian government were responsible for the leaking of customer data of the French satirical publication Charlie Hebdo. This follows the criticism...
South Korea FM touts US 'extended deterrence' in Washington visit
Feb 07, 2023 03:10 am UTC| Politics
South Korean foreign minister Park Jin touted the extended deterrence of the US and South Korea surrounding North Korea. This comes as South Korea has sought to receive assurances from Washington over extended deterrence...
US DOJ to review Memphis police following Tyre Nichols' killing
Feb 06, 2023 10:11 am UTC| Politics
The US Justice Department is set to review the Memphis Police Department following the killing of Tyre Nichols in January. The DOJs Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services will be participating in the...
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