Iran: UK considering designating Revolutionary Guards as terrorist organization, minister says
Jan 14, 2023 02:00 am UTC| Politics
A British minister said the United Kingdom is considering designating Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. However, there has yet to be a final decision on the matter. British foreign...
UK: Challenging, complex issues remain in UK-EU talks, says Ireland FM
Jan 13, 2023 12:09 pm UTC| Politics
Talks between the United Kingdom and the European Union are already taking place as both sides want to come to a solution regarding the Northern Ireland protocol. Irelands foreign minister said there are still challenging...
South Korea unveils plan to compensate victims of Japan's wartime forced labor
Jan 13, 2023 11:38 am UTC| Politics
The South Korean government introduced a strategy this week that would compensate those who are victims of Japans wartime forced labor. The compensation would come from its own public foundation, prompting criticism from...
Jan 13, 2023 11:23 am UTC| Politics
A Russian-installed official in the eastern Donetsk region confirmed that Ukrainian forces were still fighting in the town of Soledar. The confirmation comes despite claims by the Wagner mercenary groups chief that the key...
UK PM Sunak says ambulance strikes terrifying for patients needing urgent care
Jan 13, 2023 09:50 am UTC| Politics
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the current wave of strikes by ambulance workers is terrifying for those who are in need of urgent care. Sunaks comments come amidst criticism by trade unions that the government is...
US Supreme Court allows New York to enforce new gun control laws
Jan 13, 2023 09:39 am UTC| Politics
The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Democratic-led gun control law in New York. The latest ruling in favor of the law follows the high courts striking down of the states limits on carrying concealed...
North Korea: UN chief says up to Pyongyang to return to denuclearization talks
Jan 13, 2023 09:32 am UTC| Politics
The United Nations Secretary-General said it was up to North Korea to return to denuclearization talks amidst its ongoing developments in its nuclear arsenal. The UN chiefs comments contrasted with Chinas criticism of the...
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