Why Biden’s sanctions may actually work to make Russia pay for invading Ukraine
Feb 26, 2022 09:54 am UTC| Politics
The Biden administration is delivering on its vow to impose severe sanctions against Russia for its military aggression against Ukraine. The new sanctions announced on Feb. 24, 2022, will cut off Russias major banks and...
F1 may discard Russian GP due to Ukraine invasion
Feb 25, 2022 18:28 pm UTC| Sports Economy Politics
Formula One could move or replace the Russian Grand Prix slated to take place on September 23 to 25 in its provisional calendar due to Russias invasion of Ukraine. According to Formula One, it has no further comment on...
Ivanka Trump considering to testify before Jan. 6 committee
Feb 25, 2022 10:33 am UTC| Politics
The congressional committee probing into the Jan. 6 insurrection has previously extended an invitation to former first daughter and White House adviser Ivanka Trump to testify. A report reveals that Ms. Trump is...
Donald Trump criticized: Gen. McCaffrey blasts ex-POTUS for praising Vladimir Putin amidst invasion
Feb 25, 2022 10:16 am UTC| Politics
Former President Donald Trump was the only one among the former US presidents to praise Russian President Vladimir Putin as Russian troops are engaged in a full-scale military operation in Ukraine. A retired general ripped...
Nancy Pelosi 'confident' in Capitol security ahead of State of the Union address
Feb 25, 2022 09:55 am UTC| Politics
With US President Joe Biden set to make his State of the Union address to Congress next week, security measures are being put in place. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed confidence in the security in the Capitol as...
Joe Biden imposes additional sanctions on Russia for invasion
Feb 25, 2022 09:14 am UTC| Politics
With Russia now conducting a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, US President Joe Biden has continued to impose sanctions on Russia. Biden announced an additional set of sanctions on Russia following the all-out assaults on...
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan discuss food security cooperation
Feb 25, 2022 08:49 am UTC| Politics
The international community has scrambled to send humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan as the country still faces a major humanitarian crisis following the Talibans takeover. The government of Uzbekistan expressed its...
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