Russia-Ukraine conflict: Latvia designates Russia as 'state sponsor of terrorism'
Aug 12, 2022 11:12 am UTC| Politics
Many countries have imposed sanctions and other measures on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine in February. This week, the government of Latvia has given Russia the state sponsor of terrorism designation for Moscows war in...
US House will pass Inflation Reduction Act this week, says Nancy Pelosi
Aug 12, 2022 10:49 am UTC| Politics
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the chamber is set to pass the Senate-approved Inflation Reduction Act. Pelosi said the House of Representatives will pass the major legislation on Friday. In a letter to colleagues,...
NATO: Sweden to extradite man to Turkey as part of agreement
Aug 12, 2022 10:31 am UTC| Politics
The Swedish government agreed this week to extradite a man convicted of fraud to Turkey. The extradition comes as Turkey demanded several people be extradited as part of the deal for the countrys bid to join the NATO...
UK: Boris Johnson stresses importance of UK-UAE cooperation on Ukraine
Aug 12, 2022 10:21 am UTC| Politics
This week, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan. The two leaders brought up the importance of coordination between the two countries surrounding Ukraine. In a...
Afghanistan: Blast in Kabul kills Taliban scholar
Aug 12, 2022 09:55 am UTC| Politics
Another attack occurred in Afghanistans capital Kabul this week, adding to the increasing attacks that took place within the country. A bombing at a seminary in Kabul has killed a prominent Taliban scholar. Taliban...
North Korea: Kim Jong-un orders lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, claiming 'victory' over pandemic
Aug 12, 2022 09:46 am UTC| Politics
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this week claimed victory over the COVID-19 pandemic in the country following its first formal acknowledgement back in May. Kim also ordered the lifting of pandemic restrictions. North...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Moscow ramps up air strikes hitting military positions, infrastructure
Aug 12, 2022 09:41 am UTC| Politics
Russia continues to bombard Ukraine as it seeks to seize control of both its eastern and southern territories nearly six months since the invasion in February. According to a Ukrainian general, Russian forces have ramped...
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