South Korea, US talk tabletop exercises, joint nuclear planning
Jan 05, 2023 06:28 am UTC| Politics
Officials in South Korea and the United States this week said both countries are discussing carrying out joint tabletop exercises and nuclear planning in order to counter the increasing threat from North Korea. The...
Russia-Ukraine war: Pro-Putin individuals in Germany sought to push pro-Moscow stance in Berlin
Jan 05, 2023 06:27 am UTC| Politics
An investigation found several individuals that sought to influence the German government to turn against Ukraine and adopt a more pro-Russia stance. The revelations come as European support for Ukraine can potentially...
Jan 05, 2023 04:56 am UTC| Politics
The arm-twisting, dealmaking and vote hunting around Kevin McCarthys quest to be named House speaker have put on full display the fact that razor-thin majorities in both the House and the Senate are becoming a fact of life...
Kevin McCarthy: why Republicans are preventing their own leader becoming US speaker
Jan 05, 2023 04:54 am UTC| Politics
For the first time in 100 years, the House of Representatives failed to elect a speaker after a first round vote and was forced to adjourn after three failed attempts. Republican leader in the House Kevin McCarthy led...
Afghanistan: Pakistan defense minister says terrorist groups are attacking Pakistan from Afghanistan
Jan 04, 2023 10:05 am UTC| Politics
The Pakistani defense minister alleged that armed terrorist groups are launching attacks on Pakistan from Afghan soil. The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan immediately denied such allegations. Speaking at a private...
Russia-Ukraine war: UK PM Sunak pledges long-term support for Ukraine
Jan 04, 2023 09:58 am UTC| Politics
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak assured Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the UK would continue to support Ukraine as it pushes back against Russian aggression. Sunak pledged long-term support for Ukraine...
Italian court delays extradition ruling on suspect in EU graft probe
Jan 04, 2023 09:07 am UTC| Politics
A court in Italy delayed its ruling on whether to extradite a suspect in the ongoing graft investigation that has affected the European Parliament. The delay comes as the judges are requesting more information from Belgium...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Biden administration tells employers to stop shackling workers with ‘noncompete agreements’
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects