Dec 13, 2022 10:07 am UTC| Politics
The exiled Ukrainian governor for the Russian-occupied Luhansk region said that some members of the Russian Wagner mercenary group were killed in a strike by Ukrainian forces at a hotel. The governor noted that those who...
Iran imposes retaliatory sanctions on EU, UK officials
Dec 13, 2022 09:49 am UTC| Politics
Irans foreign ministry announced retaliatory sanctions on officials from the European Union and the United Kingdom. The sanctions are in response to the penalties issued by the bloc and the British government on Tehran for...
US: Biden administration working on 'next steps' for release of Paul Whelan
Dec 13, 2022 09:31 am UTC| Politics
Officials in the administration of US President Joe Biden are now in the process of discussing the next steps in order to secure the release of former Marine Paul Whelan, who is currently detained in Russia. The...
Dec 13, 2022 09:14 am UTC| Politics
A spokesman for the Taliban government in Afghanistan said that an attack took place at a hotel in the capital Kabul where Chinese nationals and foreigners are known to stay. Security forces fatally shot three of the...
Judge charges four people in EU parliament corruption probe
Dec 13, 2022 08:43 am UTC| Politics
A judge in Belgium has charged four people for allegedly accepting bribes from a Gulf state to influence decisions being made in the European Parliament. The charges come amidst an investigation into potential money...
South Korea calls on China to support dialogue with North Korea
Dec 13, 2022 08:19 am UTC| Politics
The South Korean foreign ministry said that foreign minister Park Jin told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to support Seouls efforts for dialogue with North Korea. This follows a similar appeal by South Korean President...
Russia-Ukraine war: Nobel Peace Prize recipients condemn war
Dec 13, 2022 08:10 am UTC| Politics
This years recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize spoke out against the ongoing war that Russia is waging on Ukraine, which is moving toward its 10th month. The recipients sent a strong, unified message but had some...
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