Bernie Sanders criticizes Joe Manchin for opposition to Build Back Better bill
Dec 22, 2021 07:49 am UTC| Politics
With US President Joe Bidens Build Back Better social and climate infrastructure bill in the hands of the Senate, West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin recently expressed his opposition to the proposal. Vermont...
Donald Trump investigation: Ex-POTUS' lawsuit against NY AG criticized by legal experts
Dec 22, 2021 06:10 am UTC| Politics
Former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James in an attempt to block the investigation into his businesses from going further. According to legal experts, the lawsuit filed...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Vladimir Putin warns Russia will respond to 'unfriendly steps'
Dec 22, 2021 05:14 am UTC| Politics
Several world powers have come together to warn Russian President Vladimir Putin against attempting an invasion of Ukraine as of late. With tensions remaining high over the possibility, Putin recently pushed back against...
Afghanistan: Protesters call for release of frozen assets
Dec 22, 2021 04:50 am UTC| Politics
Since the Talibans takeover of Afghanistan in August, the assets of the country in international monetary institutions were frozen. Afghans are now protesting and calling for the release of the assets as the country faces...
Dec 21, 2021 10:59 am UTC| Politics
With tensions between Russia and Ukraine on a high, world powers are on alert in case Russia decides to carry out an invasion. UK Conservative Parliament member Tobias Ellwood recently criticized the UKs decision not to...
North Korea: Kim Jong-un accused of assassinating brother Kim Jong-Nam
Dec 21, 2021 09:42 am UTC| Politics
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il passed away 10 years ago, with his son Kim Jong-un succeeding him in leading the isolated nation. According to excerpts from the late dictators will, Kim Jong-un was accused of the alleged...
Hong Kong's 'patriots' elections result in record low voter turnout
Dec 21, 2021 09:25 am UTC| Politics
Following Chinas crackdown on Hong Kong, Beijing has sought to take further control through its legislative elections. The special legislative elections also drew a record low in voter turnout. Reuters reports that...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects