Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy says Ukraine is a global leader, urges lawmakers to stay united
Dec 30, 2022 07:37 am UTC| Politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a speech to the countrys parliament, urging the chambers lawmakers to remain united amidst continued aggression from Russia. Zelenskyy declared that Ukraine was a global...
Afghanistan: UN Security Council condemns Taliban's restrictions on women
Dec 30, 2022 06:49 am UTC| Politics
The United Nations Security Council has condemned the increasingly restrictive policies the Taliban has put in place on women in Afghanistan. The panel especially condemned the latest decrees by the insurgent group barring...
UK calls on Iran to stop 'unfair' detainment of dual nationals
Dec 30, 2022 06:27 am UTC| Politics
The British government has called on the authorities in Iran to stop the unfair detainment of dual nationals. This follows Tehrans arrest of seven individuals linked to the United Kingdom over the ongoing...
US: Supreme Court upholds pandemic border restrictions
Dec 29, 2022 10:44 am UTC| Politics
The United States Supreme Court upheld the controversial border policy that allowed US officials to expel migrants trying to enter the country. The decision by the high court puts the policy in place for the meantime, as...
North Korea: Kim Jong-un unveils new military goals for 2023 in party meeting
Dec 29, 2022 10:25 am UTC| Politics
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un unveiled the new military goals for the isolated nation in the coming year during a recent meeting of the ruling party. The new plans reportedly hint at increased weapons testing and...
South Korea introduces $440 million to improve defenses following North drone incursion
Dec 29, 2022 08:43 am UTC| Politics
The South Korean government unveiled a $440 million strategy to improve the countrys defenses following a recent incursion by North Korean drones. The recent incursion marks the first time since the 2018 inter-Korean...
Russia-Ukraine war: Russia ramps up attack on Kherson region
Dec 29, 2022 08:42 am UTC| Politics
Russia has continued to bombard Ukraines energy infrastructure as the war reaches its 10th month. Russian forces have sought to target the reclaimed territory of Kherson in the south by increasing its attacks as well as in...
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