UK, France sign agreement to address asylum seekers crossing English Channel
Nov 15, 2022 10:52 am UTC| Politics
France and the United Kingdom signed an agreement addressing illegal migrants crossing the English Channel on small boats. The agreement, signed in Paris, would have more law enforcement officials patrol beaches to prevent...
US House Speaker Pelosi declines to say whether she will retain her leadership role
Nov 15, 2022 09:39 am UTC| Politics
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi weighed in on the midterm elections that have still to determine which party controls the House of Representatives. Pelosi said it was too soon to say whether she would remain House Speaker...
US: Joe Biden says US-ASEAN pact a key step to addressing 'biggest issues of our time'
Nov 15, 2022 09:36 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden touted the launch of the agreement between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the recent summit of the bloc in Cambodia. Biden said the pact between the US and ASEAN...
Iran: EU imposes sanctions on 29 individuals, three organizations over crackdown on protests
Nov 15, 2022 09:23 am UTC| Politics
The European Union has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting individuals and organizations linked to Tehrans crackdown on the anti-government protests. 29 individuals and three organizations are targeted by the new...
Russia-Ukraine war: US Treasury announces new sanctions on Russian military networks
Nov 15, 2022 08:40 am UTC| Politics
United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced a new set of sanctions on Russia as the war moves toward its ninth month. The new sanctions are targeting networks that allegedly supply military technology to Russia...
Taiwan President issues sharp rebuke to China ahead of elections
Nov 15, 2022 07:29 am UTC| Politics
Taiwan is set to hold its local elections in the coming weeks, with President Tsai Ing-wen issuing a sharp rebuke to China in the midst of tensions in the region. Tsai said that her mission in life was to ensure that the...
Nov 14, 2022 11:17 am UTC| Politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that prior to the reclaiming of the southern region of Kherson, Russian forces have destroyed the regions critical infrastructure. Zelenskyy added that all communication lines,...
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