South China Sea: China accuses US of making 'security risks' in Taiwan Strait transit
Jul 21, 2022 07:21 am UTC| Politics
In the highly contested South China Sea, there is also the disputed Taiwan Strait that China claims to have control over. Beijing criticized the US for making security risks when it sailed through the waterway. The...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: US, allies discuss possible training for Ukrainian pilots
Jul 21, 2022 07:09 am UTC| Politics
Almost five months into the war, the West, led by the United States, continues to provide Ukraine with weapons and ammunition to combat Russian forces. Washington, as well as its allies, are now considering potential...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Moscow says peace in Ukraine will be on its terms
Jul 20, 2022 10:56 am UTC| Politics
Russia continues to bombard Ukraine in its unprovoked assault that is moving towards its fifth month. A senior Kremlin official said that should there be peace in Ukraine, it would be on Russias terms. Former Russian...
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan
Jul 20, 2022 10:35 am UTC| Politics
The United States has increasingly stepped up its engagement with Taiwan, especially at a time when tensions are rife with China, which claims the island nation as part of the mainland. US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is...
UK: Rishi Sunak maintains lead as candidates to replace Boris Johnson narrow down to three
Jul 20, 2022 09:28 am UTC| Politics
This week, the UKs Conservative Party has further narrowed down the candidates to replace resigning Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Former finance minister Rishi Sunak maintained his lead among members of his party as the...
Iran prepared to export military equipment, weapons, student news says
Jul 20, 2022 08:50 am UTC| Politics
Amidst stalled negotiations between Iran and world powers to restart the nuclear deal, Iran appears to be preparing to get involved in military activities. A student news outlet reported that Tehran is prepared to export...
Albania, North Macedonia begin membership talks with EU
Jul 20, 2022 08:20 am UTC| Politics
After four years, the countries of Albania and North Macedonia have formally begun their talks on their membership in the European Union. The formal start of the talks with the two countries to eventually join the bloc is...
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Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
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