Russia-Ukraine conflict: US Congressional delegation visits Kyiv, pledges continued support
Jul 25, 2022 10:03 am UTC| Politics
Over the weekend, a top US Congressional delegation visited Ukraine and met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The delegation pledged Washingtons continued support for Kyiv as the war is in its fifth month. The top...
European Union files additional legal proceedings against UK over Northern Ireland bill
Jul 25, 2022 09:40 am UTC| Politics
Following the previous legal proceedings filed by the European Commission against the United Kingdom, four more legal proceedings were launched. This time, the suits were in response to the passage of a Northern Ireland...
US: California passes law allowing citizens to sue gun violators in pushback to Texas abortion bill
Jul 25, 2022 09:17 am UTC| Politics
Californias legislature responded to the widely criticized abortion bill enacted in Texas by passing a law targeting firearms. Over the weekend, Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law,...
UK: Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss pledge to tackle illegal immigration
Jul 25, 2022 09:04 am UTC| Politics
The race to become the next leader of the United Kingdoms Conservative Party and the new Prime Minister narrowed down to the final two candidates last week. In their respective arguments regarding policies they would...
Myanmar: International Court of Justice rules to proceed with Rohingya genocide case
Jul 25, 2022 08:18 am UTC| Politics
Myanmars junta government was dealt with a blow by the International Court of Justice at The Hague last week. The ICJ ruled that the lawsuit over Myanmars treatment of the Rohingya Muslim minority will proceed. Friday...
South Korea, US to resume live field training during joint military exercises
Jul 25, 2022 06:56 am UTC| Politics
Amidst tensions in the Korean peninsula, South Korea and the United States are keen to boost deterrence against the numerous missile and weapons tests that North Korea has carried out so far this year. Seoul and Washington...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Pope Francis says he has 'great desire' to visit Kyiv
Jul 25, 2022 06:39 am UTC| Politics
Pope Francis has repeatedly condemned the ongoing war in Ukraine, which is already in its fifth month. Over the weekend, the Pontiff said he has a great desire to travel to Kyiv as he seeks to put an end to the...
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