Russia-Ukraine conflict: Macron says Ukraine needs a strong signal of support from Europe
Jun 16, 2022 07:33 am UTC| Politics
French President Emmanuel Macron sought to take a tougher stance in support of Ukraine as the war approaches its fourth month. In his visit to Romania, the French leader said Europe must make a strong show of support for...
US calls Taiwan Strait an international waterway in another pushback to China
Jun 16, 2022 07:15 am UTC| Politics
The US has echoed the response Taiwan has given to China over its comments on sovereignty over the Taiwan Strait. Washington pushed back on Chinas claims over the Taiwan Strait, saying the body of water was an...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: UN investigators in war crimes probe says no contact with Russia yet
Jun 16, 2022 07:01 am UTC| Politics
Several investigations have been launched to look into potential war crimes committed by Russian forces in its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The investigators of the UN probe said they have not yet contacted...
European Commission sues UK following plans on Northern Ireland protocol
Jun 16, 2022 06:45 am UTC| Politics
The United Kingdom has sought to make changes to the Northern Ireland protocol especially concerning trade. The European Union has recently filed to legally challenge the UK over the proposed plan to scrap out certain...
47 countries voice renewed concerns over alleged human rights abuses in China's Xinjiang province
Jun 16, 2022 06:28 am UTC| Politics
China has faced long-running allegations over its treatment of its Uyghur Muslim minority in the country. 47 countries recently voiced renewed concerns in the United Nations over the potential human rights abuses of the...
North Korea spent up to $642 million on its nuclear program in 2021, new report finds
Jun 16, 2022 06:16 am UTC| Politics Economy
Fears remain that North Korea is preparing for another nuclear test following a series of weapons tests this year, flaring regional tensions. A report by an international denuclearization campaign found that Pyongyang...
Joe Biden calls on oil companies to produce more to ease fuel prices
Jun 16, 2022 06:08 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden has looked to address the increasing oil prices, which have worsened due to the war in Ukraine. Biden recently called on the major oil companies in the country to produce more oil in order to ease...
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