US: Former FBI counter-intelligence official warns of risk of domestic terrorism
Sep 13, 2022 08:58 am UTC| Politics
The recent weekend marked the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, with US President Joe Biden speaking out against the extremism that fueled such attacks. However, a former FBI counter-intelligence officer warns...
UK: Fiscal event will still be planned this month, says PM
Sep 13, 2022 08:22 am UTC| Politics
The British government is still set on making a fiscal event this month despite the postponement of parliamentary business due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. However, no date has been set on when the event will take...
Afghanistan: UN expert says human rights have deteriorated under Taliban rule
Sep 13, 2022 07:42 am UTC| Politics
The UN special rapporteur on Afghanistan has warned of the current state of human rights in Afghanistan under the leadership of the Taliban. The expert said the country is heading towards an authoritarian regime paired...
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian forces recapture 500 square kilometers in southern territory
Sep 13, 2022 07:21 am UTC| Politics
Ukrainian forces are in the midst of their counter-attack in the effort to recapture territories that Russian forces seized in the past six months of the war. The Ukrainian military said it was able to recapture 500 square...
Iran nuclear deal: Mossad chief says deal will not stop Israeli operations
Sep 13, 2022 07:15 am UTC| Politics
Iran and other world powers are close to reviving the 2015 nuclear agreement despite protests from Israel. The head of the Israeli spy agency said the deal would not stop Israeli operations from taking place. In his...
Russia-Ukraine war: EU finance ministers support $5 billion loan to Ukraine
Sep 12, 2022 10:03 am UTC| Politics
The finance ministers of the European Union supported a $5 billion loan to Ukraine to help maintain the operations of its schools, medical centers, and other necessary establishments. Long-term support was also discussed...
US: Biden administration proposes to admit 125,000 refugees for 2023 fiscal year
Sep 12, 2022 09:54 am UTC| Politics
The United States has proposed a number of refugee admissions for the 2023 fiscal year. The State Department announced last week that the administration proposed to admit 125,000 refugees into the country for the coming...
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