EU to provide additional $504 million in military assistance to Ukraine
Jul 19, 2022 09:37 am UTC| Politics
The West, led by the United States, has sought to provide Ukraine with military assistance as it imposes sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion. The European Union agreed this week to provide an additional 500...
US VP Kamala Harris stresses need for abortion protections in visit to Pennsylvania
Jul 19, 2022 09:11 am UTC| Politics
US Vice President Kamala Harris visited Pennsylvania this week to reiterate the importance of womens reproductive rights following the Supreme Courts overturning of Roe v. Wade. Harris stressed that women and girls would...
North Korea: US Treasury chief says any nuclear test from Pyongyang would be 'provocative'
Jul 19, 2022 08:18 am UTC| Politics
Following the multiple missile and weapon tests from North Korea come concerns that Pyongyang is gearing up for its first nuclear test since 2017. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said any nuclear test from North Korea...
South Korea, Japan foreign ministers begin talks to repair ties
Jul 19, 2022 07:54 am UTC| Politics
South Korea and Japan are seeking to repair ties and overcome historical tensions. South Korean foreign minister Park Jin traveled to Japan this week to meet with his Japanese counterpart as they begin talks to address...
Japan will not set defense spending ceiling in fiscal budget for next year
Jul 19, 2022 07:27 am UTC| Politics
Security is becoming a leading global issue next to inflation and rising gas prices that were made worse by the war in Ukraine. The Japanese government will not set a ceiling on its defense spending in its fiscal budget...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Six killed from Russian shelling in Toretsk
Jul 19, 2022 07:19 am UTC| Politics
Russia continues to focus its attacks on the eastern and southern territories of Ukraine as the war moves into its fifth month. A shelling by Russian forces in the eastern town of Toretsk killed six civilians, according to...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Moscow pledges to step up operations
Jul 18, 2022 09:48 am UTC| Politics
Russia continues to wage its war in Ukraine as the invasion is moving towards its fifth month. There are no signs of stopping as Moscow recently pledged to ramp up its supposed military operations in Ukraine. Over the...
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