UK: Five more complaints expand Deputy PM Dominic Raab investigation
Dec 15, 2022 10:37 am UTC| Politics
The investigation into the conduct of British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has recently expanded as five more complaints surface. There are now eight complaints of Raabs alleged behavior that investigators will look...
Iran ousted from UN women's group over crackdown on ongoing protests
Dec 15, 2022 10:09 am UTC| Politics
Iran was removed from a United Nations womens rights group over its policies that are contrary to the rights of women and girls. The ousting of Iran follows its crackdown on the ongoing protests taking place across the...
Russia-Ukraine war: Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv
Dec 15, 2022 09:36 am UTC| Politics
Russia has launched air strikes across Ukraine, hitting its energy infrastructure in the nearly 10-month war. Moscow has now sought to target Ukraines capital Kyiv, launching drone strikes in the area. Russia launched...
Myanmar coup: Gold mining at unprecedented levels since coup, says activists
Dec 15, 2022 08:26 am UTC| Politics
Myanmar is still facing unrest since February last year when the generals overthrew the elected government in a coup. Activists have warned of the toll the coup has taken on the environment, saying that gold mining has hit...
South China Sea: Philippines says Chinese vessels 'swarming' in disputed waters 'unacceptable'
Dec 15, 2022 07:51 am UTC| Politics
The Philippines defense chief criticized the alleged swarming of Chinese boats in the highly contested waters of the South China Sea. The alleged presence of multiple Chinese boats in the contested waters is another sign...
EU, ASEAN agree on deepening economic ties, respect Ukraine's territory in first summit
Dec 15, 2022 07:49 am UTC| Politics
The two major blocs of the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations held their first summit this week. Both regional groupings agreed to deepen economic ties as well as reaffirm the respect for...
Russia-Ukraine war: G7 pledges to meet Ukraine's 'urgent requirements'
Dec 14, 2022 10:02 am UTC| Politics
The G7 countries have pledged to provide more assistance for Ukraine, including bolstering its air defense capabilities as Russian strikes continue across the country. Kyiv has also called for help in acquiring natural gas...
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