Myanmar: 112 Rohingya detained for trying to leave country without documents
Jan 12, 2023 07:04 am UTC| Politics
Authorities in Myanmar have detained dozens of people who are part of the Rohingya Muslim minority this week. A court sentenced the group to several years in prison on charges of attempting to leave the country without...
UK: Legislation to curb strikes introduced in parliament
Jan 12, 2023 06:10 am UTC| Politics
The British government has introduced its legislation this week that will aim to curb strikes at a time of major industrial disputes. The legislation will require key public services to maintain a minimum level of service...
Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow appoints new chief of staff for ground forces
Jan 12, 2023 06:07 am UTC| Politics
Russia has appointed a new chief of staff for its ground forces in the war in Ukraine. The new chief drew mixed reactions from pro-Russian war pundits and allies of Russian leader Vladimir Putin over his performance on the...
South China Sea: Philippines Supreme Court strikes down 2005 energy deal
Jan 11, 2023 09:51 am UTC| Politics
The Supreme Court of the Philippines this week ruled to strike down an old energy deal the country has with China and Vietnam in the highly contested South China Sea. The court ruled that the deal was unconstitutional due...
US Supreme Court rejects GOP attorneys general bid to revive hardline immigration policies
Jan 11, 2023 09:42 am UTC| Politics
The United States Supreme Court rejected a bid by Republican attorneys general in several states to revive the hardline immigration policies during the Trump administration. Such policies included barring immigrants that...
UK FM hosts EU talks over Northern Ireland protocol
Jan 11, 2023 09:42 am UTC| Politics
British foreign minister James Cleverly hosted talks with European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic in London this week. The talks are an effort to make progress on resolving the long-running post-Brexit trade deal...
Russia-Ukraine war: White House says Iran may be contributing to war crimes
Jan 11, 2023 09:34 am UTC| Politics
Iran has come under heavy scrutiny for its involvement in Russias invasion of Ukraine due to Iranian-made drones being used by Moscow. The White House said Iran may also be contributing to the war crimes being committed in...
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