North Korea: IAEA chief says work on expanding Yongbyon nuclear facility is advancing
Jun 07, 2022 09:15 am UTC| Politics
The United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, is also on alert with North Koreas nuclear program. The IAEAs chief, Rafael Grossi, said that work is being done on expanding the isolated...
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticized for blaming mass shootings on 'both sides'
Jun 07, 2022 08:53 am UTC| Politics
A dozen mass shootings have been reported in the US on the heels of the Buffalo mass shooting and the Uvalde mass shootings. Former New Jersey Republican governor Chris Christie came under fire for suggesting that both...
UK PM Boris Johnson pledges tax breaks, new plan for economic growth
Jun 07, 2022 08:10 am UTC| Politics
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is looking to regain the trust of lawmakers as he faces the possibility of being ousted from office. Johnson is reportedly pledging to propose tax breaks and a new plan for economic growth...
Iraq: UK national sentenced to 15 years in prison for smuggling artifacts
Jun 07, 2022 07:33 am UTC| Politics
A court in Iraq has convicted a British national to 15 years in prison for smuggling artifacts out of the country. The trial also came at a time when the country is looking to boost its tourism. This week, an Iraqi...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: UK says Ukraine counterattacks in Severodonetsk
Jun 06, 2022 10:58 am UTC| Politics
The war in Ukraine is moving towards its fourth month, with Russian forces looking to control its eastern and southern territories. UKs defense ministry said Ukrainian troops are launching their counteroffensive on...
Iran: Ali Khamenei blames West for recent protests
Jun 06, 2022 10:32 am UTC| Politics
Iran is experiencing some civil unrest following the collapse of a 10-story building, in which authorities and protesters pinned the blame on corruption in the government. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei accused the...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Kyiv districts bombarded by Russian missiles
Jun 06, 2022 10:07 am UTC| Politics
Despite failing to capture Ukraines capital Kyiv in the ongoing war, Russian forces launched a new offensive several weeks prior from the eastern region. Ukraine said that Moscow has now attempted to launch attacks at the...
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects