Russia-Ukraine war: Japan PM says invasion of Ukraine 'tramples' UN charter
Sep 22, 2022 07:40 am UTC| Politics
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida condemned the ongoing war in Ukraine during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week. Kishida also expressed frustration at the response by the UN...
Putin's mobilisation speech: what he said and what he meant
Sep 22, 2022 07:05 am UTC| Politics
When Vladimir Putin took to Russian television on September 21 he wanted to send three clear headline messages. The first is that the threat of nuclear war is credible and serious. The second is that partial...
Putin plays the annexation card, pushing the war in Ukraine into a dangerous new phase
Sep 22, 2022 07:04 am UTC| Politics
A lot has changed since world leaders last met in person at the United Nations General Assembly: a global pandemic, a looming food crisis, economic stress, climate disasters and, of course, the Russian invasion of...
Sep 22, 2022 07:04 am UTC| Politics
What are Trump and his children accused of in the lawsuit? The complaint is over 200 pages long and contains many specific claims. But, at its heart, the complaint says the Trump Organization made false financial or...
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine reinforces hold on retaken territory as separatists call for referendum
Sep 21, 2022 09:55 am UTC| Politics
Ukraine has reinforced its hold on the retaken territories following its successful offensive. Ukrainian troops continue to march further in the eastern territory in areas that were abandoned which would clear the way for...
US: Joe Biden calls for passage of election 'dark money' transparency bill
Sep 21, 2022 09:23 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden called for Congress to pass the legislation aiming to require political action committees and other groups to disclose their dark money donors that contribute to over $10,000 in election cycles. The...
US aircraft carrier to visit South Korea for joint drills
Sep 21, 2022 09:14 am UTC| Politics
For the first time since 2018, a United States aircraft carrier will be visiting South Korea as both countries are set to undergo joint military drills. The joint military drills are to take place this week amidst concerns...
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