Nov 09, 2022 10:20 am UTC| Politics
Kyiv has maintained its main conditions in order for discussions with Russia to resume as the war moves toward its ninth month. The Ukrainian national security and defense council secretary said that for talks to resume,...
Sweden PM pledges firmer stance on crime, terrorism to seek Turkey's approval for NATO bid
Nov 09, 2022 09:57 am UTC| Politics
Sweden and Finlands bids to join the NATO alliance have run into opposition from Turkey over issues on terrorism and crime. In an effort to sway Turkeys decision, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson pledged a tougher...
EU, UK agree on working to solve issues on Northern Ireland protocol
Nov 09, 2022 09:51 am UTC| Politics
On the sidelines of the COP27 climate summit in Egypt this week, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. Both leaders agreed on working to resolve issues surrounding the...
Myanmar coup: Coup opponents make territorial gains in areas
Nov 09, 2022 09:09 am UTC| Politics
Myanmar has been under military rule since its generals seized power in a coup in February last year. Despite the countrys military possessing more modern arms and weapons, the coup opponents have made significant gains in...
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine says Russian forces looted, occupied homes in Kherson
Nov 09, 2022 08:25 am UTC| Politics
Ukrainian troops are advancing in the eastern and southern regions in a counter-offensive to reclaim occupied territories. As both sides gear up for intense fighting in Kherson, Ukraine said Russian forces have looted and...
Iran judiciary to deal firmly with protesters as demonstrations continue
Nov 09, 2022 07:19 am UTC| Politics
The Iranian judiciary said this week that they plan to deal with the protesters firmly as the demonstrations against the Islamic Republic continue. The response from the judiciary appears to be an indication that they...
Russia-Ukraine war: Russia suffering major losses in Donetsk, says Zelenskyy
Nov 08, 2022 10:19 am UTC| Politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia has been suffering major losses as the fighting takes place in the Donetsk region. Zelenskyy also said Moscow is gearing up for fresh attacks on Ukraines energy...
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