Russia-Ukraine war: German chancellor says war part of Russia's crusade against liberal democracy
Oct 14, 2022 10:27 am UTC| Politics
In the nearly eight-month-long war in Ukraine, Russia has also resorted to threats to the West, believed to be an attempt to scare its leaders into reducing support for Kyiv. German chancellor Olaf Scholz said the war...
UK: Ousting PM Liz Truss would be a 'disastrously bad idea,' says foreign minister
Oct 14, 2022 09:59 am UTC| Politics
British foreign minister James Cleverly warned against trying to oust Prime Minister Liz Truss over the backlash her administration has received over her economic plan. Cleverly added that growing the countrys economy...
Iran judiciary chief orders harsh punishment for 'main elements of riots' amidst protests
Oct 14, 2022 09:55 am UTC| Politics
Protests continue in Iran following the death of a woman in the custody of the Morality Police. Irans judiciary chief has ordered harsh sentences to be imposed on those deemed the main elements of the riots. The Iranian...
Iraq: Rockets hit fortified Green Zone ahead of parliament session
Oct 14, 2022 09:46 am UTC| Politics
The Iraqi military reported that rockets hit the capital Baghdad in the fortified Green Zone. The incident comes ahead of a parliament session where lawmakers are set to elect a new president. Nine rockets hit the Green...
North Korea test fires two nuclear-capable missiles
Oct 14, 2022 08:44 am UTC| Politics
North Korean state media said Pyongyang has test-fired two nuclear-capable cruise missiles in what would be the latest in a series of launches that flared tensions in the Korean peninsula. This follows the previous reports...
Germany, NATO allies to jointly provide air defense systems for Ukraine
Oct 14, 2022 07:52 am UTC| Politics
Germany and several other NATO partners have agreed to jointly procure air defense systems for Ukraine. The need for air defense systems follows the recent air strikes Russia carried out across civilian targets earlier...
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine will battle through winter, says US
Oct 14, 2022 07:44 am UTC| Politics
Ukraine is expected to continue its counter-attack on Russian forces through the coming winter months, according to United States defense secretary Lloyd Austin. The prediction comes as countries are announcing deliveries...
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