Russia-Ukraine war: EU chief says Ukraine has unconditional support of bloc
Jan 30, 2023 07:44 am UTC| Politics
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Ukraine has the blocs unconditional support ahead of the upcoming EU-Ukraine Summit this week. Von der Leyen also stressed the importance of Ukraine prevailing against...
Iran: France demands release of French-Iranian national due to poor health
Jan 29, 2023 10:53 am UTC| Politics
The French foreign ministry has demanded Iran immediately release French-Iranian national Bernard Phelan to seek medical treatment due to declining health. The demand comes amidst Irans detainment of several other French...
UK PM Sunak defends appointment of Conservative chair amidst tax probe
Jan 29, 2023 05:29 am UTC| Politics
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended his appointment of Nadhim Zahawi as the chair of the governing Conservative Party. This comes amidst an investigation into a tax case surrounding Zahawi and calls from fellow...
Russia-Ukraine war: German arrested for suspected treason, allegedly passing intelligence to Russia
Jan 27, 2023 10:58 am UTC| Politics
Authorities in Germany arrested a man at Munich airport for suspicion of committing treason. The man was arrested for allegedly passing intelligence to Russia. The prosecutor-general in Germany issued a statement on...
Afghanistan: UN pushes for more exemptions to Taliban's ban on women aid workers
Jan 27, 2023 10:57 am UTC| Politics
Top officials at the United Nations said they are trying to push for more exemptions to the Talibans ban on women aid workers. However, the agency also expressed concern that foreign women aid workers could be targeted by...
Taiwan President Tsai appoints new intelligence chief
Jan 27, 2023 10:23 am UTC| Politics
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen appointed a new intelligence chief as part of a broader reshuffling of the islands government. The new appointment to the position also comes amidst growing tensions with China, which...
Russia-Ukraine war: Russia sanctions, Ukraine support on the agenda in G7 talks
Jan 27, 2023 10:12 am UTC| Politics
Russias invasion of Ukraine is expected to be on the main agenda for the G7 countries. Sanctions on Moscow and continued support for Ukraine is expected to be a priority for the worlds major economies in the talks this...
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