Russia-Ukraine war: UK says Russia's Black Sea Fleet relocating some submarines
Sep 21, 2022 08:42 am UTC| Politics
The British defense ministry said Russia has likely sought to move some of its submarines from the Crimean peninsula to southern Russia. The relocation of some submarines comes as Moscow is likely concerned that Ukrainian...
Iran: UN acting human rights chief says custody death must be impartially investigated
Sep 21, 2022 07:50 am UTC| Politics
The acting United Nations,human rights commissioner, called for an impartial investigation into the death of a woman in police custody in Iran. This follows the public outrage and protests that were triggered by the womans...
Myanmar coup: Junta threatens to jail those who show support of anti-coup resistance on social media
Sep 21, 2022 07:31 am UTC| Politics
The military junta in Myanmar has now sought to crack down on those who show support for the resistance movement online. The junta threatened to send those who showed moral support for coup opponents on social media to...
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen 'proud' of nation's efforts to help Ukraine
Sep 21, 2022 07:07 am UTC| Politics
Taiwans President Tsai Ing-wen praised the island nations efforts in helping Ukraine in its war with Russia, which is already moving into its seventh month. Tsai added that the efforts to help must continue. In her...
Russia-Ukraine war: Russian superstar Alla Pugacheva condemns war
Sep 20, 2022 10:08 am UTC| Politics
Since the beginning of Russias invasion of Ukraine, many within the country have denounced the war that has continued for nearly seven months. Prominent Russian superstar Alla Pugacheva joined those who have condemned the...
EU executive recommends suspending $7.5 billion in funding to Hungary
Sep 20, 2022 09:42 am UTC| Politics
The executive branch of the European Union has now sought to block $7.5 billion in funding for Hungary. The move to do so comes as Hungary is accused of corruption, making this the first case under a new sanction. The...
Afghanistan: Taliban, US carry out prisoner exchange
Sep 20, 2022 09:41 am UTC| Politics
The Taliban and the United States have carried out a prisoner swap that was confirmed this week. A US Navy veteran was traded for a key associate of the insurgent group. Afghanistans acting foreign minister Amir Khan...
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