US: Joe Biden warns Saudi Arabia of 'consequences' following OPEC+ oil cut
Oct 13, 2022 09:39 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden has pledged to take action following the announcement by the Saudi Arabia -led OPEC+ and Russia to cut oil production despite Washingtons objections to such a move. This follows the call by a Senator...
Iran: Dozens indicted for inciting 'riots' amidst ongoing protests
Oct 13, 2022 08:49 am UTC| Politics
Iranian officials said they had incited dozens of people they suspect of inciting the riots as the widespread protests over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini continue in the country. This follows orders by the countrys...
NATO to focus on air defenses for Ukraine, says US
Oct 13, 2022 07:14 am UTC| Politics
The defense ministers under the NATO military alliance, as well as its allies, are set to meet this week with Ukraine on the agenda. The US envoy to the alliance said the focus of the meeting was to provide Ukraine with...
Russia-Ukraine war: Joe Biden says Putin unlikely to use nuclear weapons
Oct 13, 2022 05:56 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden said Russian leader Vladimir Putin is not likely going to use a nuclear weapon in the war he is waging on Ukraine in his latest interview. Biden also criticized Putin for floating the idea of doing...
Oct 12, 2022 10:22 am UTC| Politics
The widespread bombardments of civilian targets in Ukraine by Russia were met with international condemnation. The leaders of the Bucharest Nine group of countries, including North Macedonia and Montenegro, said the...
UK: Supreme Court says decision on Scottish referendum will take months
Oct 12, 2022 09:32 am UTC| Politics
The British Supreme Court announced that it would take months before it can reach a decision on whether Scotland can hold an independence referendum next year. The comment by the UKs top court follows Scottish first...
US midterm elections: Former Democratic Senator warns about close races
Oct 12, 2022 09:12 am UTC| Politics
The United States is set to have its midterm elections in November that would determine whether the Democratic Party maintains its control of Congress or if the Republican Party regains the majority. A former Democratic...
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