UK delays Northern Ireland election until March
Nov 10, 2022 09:30 am UTC| Politics
The British government said it was further delaying holding an election in Northern Ireland until at least March 2023. London cited that it was to make more space for talks with the European Union over the post-Brexit...
US: SCOTUS Justices divided over Native American adoption law
Nov 10, 2022 09:14 am UTC| Politics
The United States Supreme Court heard arguments to a challenge to a law pertaining to the adoption or foster care placements of Native American children. Following three hours of arguments from both sides, the justices...
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine asks G20 for help on Russia's deportation of children
Nov 10, 2022 08:56 am UTC| Politics
Ukraine is set to appeal to the G20 countries in the upcoming summit for assistance on Russias deportation of Ukrainian children. This follows Kyivs claim that Russia has been illegally taking thousands of Ukrainian...
North Korea launches ballistic missile into East Sea
Nov 10, 2022 08:09 am UTC| Politics
South Koreas military reported that North Korea once again launched a ballistic missile into the sea. The launch this week was the latest in multiple missile and artillery firings by Pyongyang. South Koreas Joint Chiefs...
Nov 10, 2022 08:03 am UTC| Politics
Protests calling for the fall of Irans clerical regime continue to this day despite crackdowns from security forces on the demonstrations. A top Iranian army commander warned that should Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei order a...
Taiwan hopes to secure trade deal with UK, deepen cooperation
Nov 10, 2022 07:55 am UTC| Politics
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said that the island nation hopes to secure a trade deal with the United Kingdom while deepening cooperation with the administration of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Tsais comments...
UK PM Sunak optimistic on working with France to address illegal migration
Nov 10, 2022 07:40 am UTC| Politics
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with French President Emmanuel Macron during the COP27 climate summit in Egypt. The two leaders this week touched on the issue of migration, and Sunak said the two countries are in...
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