Oct 13, 2021 05:59 am UTC| Politics
With the Taliban in power in Afghanistan, the insurgent groups administration is looking to gain recognition from the international community through its pledges towards certain reforms requested. However, the insurgent...
North Korea: Kim Jong-un accuses US, South Korea of threatening peace
Oct 13, 2021 05:50 am UTC| Politics
North Korea has moved ahead with developing its nuclear program as of late, leading to several missile tests that have caused concern among other nations, including the US. In a recent speech, North Korean leader Kim...
Afghanistan: US says Taliban will be judged on their actions, not words following meeting
Oct 12, 2021 06:58 am UTC| Politics
With the Taliban now in control of Afghanistan, the insurgent group is looking to present its new government that would be different from their hardline views in their previous regime. Following the talks between officials...
Oct 12, 2021 06:42 am UTC| Politics
The bulk of US President Joe Bidens agenda remains in the air as congressional Democratic lawmakers are still debating on the major $3.5 trillion legislation. A columnist for the Washington Post said that Biden should...
Kevin McCarthy says Google is trying to 'control' thoughts
Oct 12, 2021 06:21 am UTC| Politics
In light of recent allegations made against social media platform Facebook, lawmakers like House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy seem to turn their attention to major search platform Google. This week, McCarthy accused the...
South China Sea: Taiwanese president formally takes stance against reunification with China
Oct 12, 2021 06:10 am UTC| Politics
Tensions between China and Taiwan remain high with the possibility of triggering widespread military conflict in the region. In the island nations recent celebration of its national day, Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen...
Oct 12, 2021 06:05 am UTC| Politics
In the midst of revelations regarding former White House adviser and former first daughter Ivanka Trump and the rest of the Trump family, more details have since emerged. A recent report revealed that twice-impeached...
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