Iraq: Counterprotests take place as al-Sadr supporters continue sit-in
Aug 03, 2022 09:15 am UTC| Politics
The protests of supporters of Iraqi Shia leader Muqtada-al-Sadr resulted in an ongoing sit-in at the Iraqi parliament. As the sit-in continues, counter-demonstrations are also taking place by rivaling Shia...
Afghanistan: Citizens not aware of US strike on al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri
Aug 03, 2022 08:04 am UTC| Politics
The United States announced this week that it successfully carried out a drone strike that targeted al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. Following the news, many Afghans revealed that they did not know much about the alleged...
Iran deploys more centrifuges as Tehran proposes new round of discussions
Aug 03, 2022 07:20 am UTC| Politics
Iran has started feeding fuel into new centrifuges amidst stalled negotiations with world powers to restore the nuclear deal. The move also comes as Tehran has proposed a new round of discussions. In remarks on state...
Taiwan will dispatch forces to push back on 'enemy threats'
Aug 03, 2022 06:41 am UTC| Politics
Tensions around the island nation of Taiwan have flared in recent weeks in light of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosis visit. Amidst the tense situation, Taiwans defense ministry said it is ready to deploy its forces to...
Why Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan puts the White House in delicate straits of diplomacy with China
Aug 03, 2022 03:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Aug. 2, 2022 a highly controversial trip that has been strongly opposed by China. Such is the sensitivity over the islands status that even before Pelosis plane...
Aug 03, 2022 00:50 am UTC| Politics
Quick quiz: Whats the name of the compromise climate bill that U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, last week agreed to support? Hint: In addition to being the most significant climate change-curbing...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: UK says Russia continues assault in Bakhmut area
Aug 02, 2022 10:22 am UTC| Politics
The United Kingdoms defense ministry said this week that Russia has continued its assaults in the Bakhmut area in eastern Ukraine in the last four days. However, Russian forces apparently did not make quick progress in...
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