Russia and Iran's growing friendship shows their weakness not their strength
Jul 23, 2022 16:14 pm UTC| Politics
Facing economic and military difficulties in his invasion of Ukraine, the Russian president Vladimir Putin popped up this week in Irans capital Tehran. His plan was to show the world that, despite sanctions on Moscow and...
Why Donald Trump can't be prosecuted for 'dereliction of duty' for his inaction on Jan. 6
Jul 23, 2022 16:11 pm UTC| Politics
During the prime-time hearing on July 21, 2022 of the House January 6 committee, the two panel members leading the hearing used the phrase dereliction of duty to describe the conduct of then-President Donald...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: CIA chief says 15,000 Russians killed in war
Jul 22, 2022 10:02 am UTC| Politics
Moving towards the fifth month of Russias invasion of Ukraine, dozens of civilians were killed amidst the continuous shelling and strikes. According to the United States CIA chief said, Russia has suffered thousands of...
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warns Secretary of State to designate Russia as a terrorist state
Jul 22, 2022 09:29 am UTC| Politics
Russias invasion of Ukraine is one of the rare moments of strong bipartisanship in a divided US Congress. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned Secretary of State Antony Blinken to designate Russia as a terrorist state...
NATO: US Senate panel supports Finland, Sweden's accessions to alliance
Jul 22, 2022 08:53 am UTC| Politics
The NATO alliance is set to expand with the addition of Finland and Sweden, which placed membership bids this year. The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee this week voted in favor of Finland and Swedens accession to the...
UK: Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss become final two candidates in race to become prime minister
Jul 22, 2022 08:29 am UTC| Politics
The Conservative Party of the United Kingdom has narrowed down the candidates to become the next Prime Minister to its final two. Former finance minister Rishi Sunak and foreign secretary Liz Truss are chosen as the final...
Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19
Jul 22, 2022 07:42 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden this week tested positive for COVID-19. The White House said the US leader was only experiencing mild symptoms and is continuing to work in isolation. White House Press Secretary Karine...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects