Afghanistan: US will not back non-state actors, armed groups, Taliban says
Oct 18, 2022 09:38 am UTC| Politics
The United States has reportedly assured the Taliban government in Afghanistan that it will not back any armed groups or non-state actors in the country. This follows a known Western-backed armed groups continued challenge...
US: Joe Biden "no plans" to meet with Saudi Arabia's MBS in G20 Summit following OPEC+ decision
Oct 18, 2022 08:55 am UTC| Politics
A senior United States official said President Joe Biden does not have plans to meet with Saudi Arabias de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the upcoming G20 Summit in Indonesia. The absence of a meeting...
UK: Jeremy Hunt says he will raise £32 billion more in tax, scale back government energy price cap
Oct 18, 2022 08:19 am UTC| Politics
British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said he plans to raise an additional 32 billion a year in tax while scaling back the energy price cap plans of the government. This comes amidst the backlash that Prime Minister Liz...
Russia-Ukraine war: Former Russian diplomat says war brought on internal conflict in Russia
Oct 18, 2022 08:06 am UTC| Politics
The ongoing war Russia is waging on Ukraine has also resulted in internal discord that could lead to Vladimir Putins downfall or trigger a civil war. A former Russian diplomat warned that the war could also break Russia...
UK: New finance minister says government made 'mistakes'
Oct 17, 2022 09:58 am UTC| Politics
New British finance minister Jeremy Hunt admitted that the new government under Prime Minister Liz Truss had made mistakes. Hunt also suggested that tax increases may be considered as Truss continues to face backlash over...
North Korea threatens to take 'military countermeasures' against South Korea's provocations
Oct 17, 2022 09:37 am UTC| Politics
North Korea has accused South Korea of provocations as tensions flare in the peninsula following Pyongyangs missile launches. Pyongyang also threatened to take overwhelming action should Seoul continue to provoke. A...
Taiwan will not back down on sovereignty, will not compromise on freedom, democracy
Oct 17, 2022 09:27 am UTC| Politics
The island nation of Taiwan has reiterated its refusal to back down on its sovereignty. Taiwan has also stressed that it will not compromise its freedom and democracy amidst continued pressure from China. The Taiwanese...
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