UK: Conservative lawmakers raise concerns about party's direction
Dec 13, 2022 07:29 am UTC| Politics
Lawmakers from the United Kingdoms governing Conservative Party have raised their concerns about the direction of the party and the government. The concerns mark the latest challenge under Prime Minister Rishi Sunaks...
Japan must increase military spending amidst growing China threat, says LDP lawmaker in Taiwan visit
Dec 12, 2022 09:54 am UTC| Politics
A member of Japans governing Liberal Democratic Party said the country must increase its defense spending amidst the growing threat posed by China in the region. The lawmakers comments come during a visit to the island...
Russia-Ukraine war: Russian strikes turn Bakhmut into 'burnt ruin', says Zelenskyy
Dec 12, 2022 09:40 am UTC| Politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian strikes had reduced the town of Bakhmut to ruins as the fighting in the region continues. Russian strikes across the rest of the country have also hit energy...
Afghanistan: Taliban returns public punishments
Dec 12, 2022 08:33 am UTC| Politics
Since taking over Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban has reintroduced policies that have become increasingly restrictive on Afghan women and girls. The insurgent groups return to carrying out public punishments has...
US: Joe Biden to back permanent G20 spot for African Union in upcoming summit
Dec 12, 2022 07:50 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden is set to extend his support for the African Union to be part of the G20 countries. The endorsement comes as Biden is looking to elevate the regional groupings role. The White House said Friday...
Iran: Ebrahim Raisi pledges to continue crackdown on protests
Dec 12, 2022 06:58 am UTC| Politics
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi pledged over the weekend to continue pursuing the crackdown on the ongoing protests across the country. Raisis pledge comes amidst criticism from a prominent cleric on the recent...
Russia-Ukraine war: Couple suspected of spying for Russia detained by Ukraine's security service
Dec 09, 2022 11:46 am UTC| Politics
Ukraines security service has detained a married couple in the port area of Odesa that have been suspected of spying for Russia. The couple was allegedly collecting information on potential military deployments as well as...
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