South Korea, Poland sign agreement to develop nuclear power
Nov 01, 2022 07:24 am UTC| Politics
The ministries from both South Korea and Poland announced that Seoul and Warsaw signed outline agreements to develop nuclear power in Poland. The agreements come as Poland is looking to reduce carbon emissions while South...
Iran: Canada imposes new sanctions over human rights abuses
Nov 01, 2022 06:53 am UTC| Politics
The Canadian government has imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran over human rights violations. This marks the fourth set of sanctions it has imposed on Tehran following its crackdown on the widespread anti-government...
South Korea, US begin joint military air drills
Nov 01, 2022 06:40 am UTC| Politics
South Korea and the United States started their largest joint military air drills amidst tensions in the peninsula. The joint exercises will take place for five days, despite protests from North Korea. US and South...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Ukrainian forces repel Russian offensive in Donetsk
Nov 01, 2022 06:39 am UTC| Politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces were able to repel an offensive by Russia in the region of Donetsk, which Moscow claims to have annexed. Zelenskyy added that prisoners were also taken in...
North Korea: US policy on North Korea remains the same, says Washington
Oct 31, 2022 10:01 am UTC| Politics
Last week, the United States said its policy on North Korea remains the same. The clarification from Washington follows a remark by a senior US official responsible for nuclear policy that the US is open to engaging in...
Iran: Germany, EU consider designating IRGC as 'terrorist organization'
Oct 31, 2022 10:00 am UTC| Politics
Irans leaders are looking to crack down on the ongoing protests that have been taking place for more than a month. The European Union and Germany are considering designating Irans Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist...
What is the difference between a populist and a dictator? The ancient Greeks have answers
Oct 31, 2022 08:55 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Giorgia Meloni is Italys new prime minister. Her party, Fratelli dItalia, received 26% of the vote and, as part of a far-right coalition, now controls a majority in both chambers of the legislature. According to Stern...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
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