EU chief says Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova, Western Balkans' futures are in the bloc
Sep 15, 2022 09:17 am UTC| Politics
The head of the European Commission gave the states that are aspiring to join the 27-member bloc some assurance this week. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, and the Western Balkan states all...
Afghanistan: US to transfer $3.5 billion Afghan central bank assets to Swiss-based trust
Sep 15, 2022 09:01 am UTC| Politics
The United States announced this week that it would be transferring $3.5 billion of assets of the Afghanistan central bank into the Swiss-based trust. The funds would be used to help Afghanistans economy as the trust would...
Armenia defense ministry reports new clashes with Azerbaijan troops
Sep 15, 2022 08:10 am UTC| Politics
Armenias defense ministry reported a renewed clash with Azerbaijani troops in what appears to be the worst fighting since 2020. The renewed clashes took place a day after what is seen as the deadliest fighting between the...
Taiwan's de facto envoy hosts foreign lawmakers in push for sanctions on China
Sep 15, 2022 08:09 am UTC| Politics
Taiwans de facto ambassador to the United States hosted foreign lawmakers in Washington this week. The gathering was among lawmakers who have expressed support for sanctions on China over its increased aggression on the...
Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy pays visit to recaptured Izium
Sep 15, 2022 07:58 am UTC| Politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid a visit to the city of Izium which was recaptured by Ukrainian forces in recent days as part of its ongoing counter-attack. This follows the major gains made by Ukrainian troops...
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine aims to liberate all Russian-occupied territories following gains
Sep 14, 2022 09:49 am UTC| Politics
Ukrainian forces are aiming to recapture all territories that were seized by Russia following the successes of its ongoing counter-offensive. This renewed push to liberate all occupied territories also comes as the United...
US: Joe Biden says it will take time to lower inflation
Sep 14, 2022 09:24 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden said that it would take some time to lower inflation which has become a global problem in recent months. Biden made the remarks ahead of the White House event touting the recently-passed Inflation...
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