Jan 21, 2023 10:49 am UTC| Politics
British opposition leader Keir Starmer attended the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. Starmer said the international conference served as an opportunity to speak with potential partners for a future Labour...
South Korea, Iran ambassadors summoned by Seoul, Tehran over 'enemy' comments
Jan 21, 2023 10:08 am UTC| Politics
The South Korean and Iranian ambassadors were summoned by the countries respective foreign ministries this week following comments made by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol during a visit to the United Arab Emirates....
Russia-Ukraine: Sweden to send infantry fighting vehicles as part of new set of military aid
Jan 20, 2023 10:12 am UTC| Politics
The Swedish government has announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine this week. The new package included infantry fighting vehicles as well as an artillery system. Sweden announced a new military package...
North Korea parliament sets plans to meet economic goals following COVID-19 'upheaval'
Jan 20, 2023 09:42 am UTC| Politics
The North Korean rubber-stamp parliament has set plans to meet its economic goals and normalize its industrial production following the upheaval from the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislatures plans aim to boost production in...
Jan 20, 2023 08:27 am UTC| Politics
Germanys new defense minister Boris Pistorius pledged to strengthen the countrys armed forces, especially at a time when Russia is engaging in aggression against Ukraine. Pistorius also reiterated support for Ukraine at a...
Myanmar: Seven killed in military strikes on village in Sagaing
Jan 20, 2023 07:29 am UTC| Politics
The Myanmar military launched several air strikes on a village, killing seven civilians. The latest strikes come amidst ongoing rule by the generals that seized power from the countrys elected government. On Thursday,...
Suspect in EU graft investigation to cooperate, prosecutors say
Jan 20, 2023 07:10 am UTC| Politics
One of the suspects in the ongoing graft investigation that has rocked the European Parliament said that they intend to cooperate with the authorities in Belgium. Prosecutors said the suspect agreed to cooperate in...
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