Afghanistan: Taliban to turn former foreign military bases into special economic zones
Feb 21, 2023 08:24 am UTC| Politics
The Taliban administration in Afghanistan announced that they would turn former foreign military bases into special economic zones for businesses. The move comes as the countrys economy has struggled since the insurgent...
Russia-Ukraine war: UK ready to help any country that provides fighter jets, says PM
Feb 21, 2023 08:16 am UTC| Politics
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the United Kingdom is ready to assist countries that are willing to provide Ukraine with fighter jets. Sunak also urged allies to continue supporting Kyivs war efforts as the war...
Iran: London-based TV critics of Iranian regime move to US following threats
Feb 20, 2023 10:07 am UTC| Politics
A London-based television station known for being critical of the Iranian government has announced that it will be relocating to the United States. The relocation follows the increasing threats the station has received in...
Myanmar shadow government calls on US for more sanctions, increase funding for anti-junta forces
Feb 20, 2023 10:07 am UTC| Politics
The shadow government in Myanmar has called on the United States to impose more sanctions on the junta that seized power two years ago in a coup that has since led to unrest. The shadow government has also urged for more...
South Korea, US, Japan carry out joint air drills following North Korea ICBM launch
Feb 20, 2023 09:30 am UTC| Politics
South Korea, Japan, and the United States held a joint air drill over the weekend following the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by North Korea. The launch was the latest by Pyongyang amidst growing tensions...
Russia-Ukraine war: EU set to adopt new sanctions
Feb 18, 2023 10:54 am UTC| Politics
The European Union is reportedly set to adopt a new round of sanctions on Russia ahead of the first-year anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine next week. The latest proposed sanctions are estimated to be worth over $11...
Countries should warn China against military action on Taiwan, says US
Feb 18, 2023 10:28 am UTC| Politics
A senior US diplomat said all countries should warn China against taking any military action on the democratically governed Taiwan. The diplomat added that the US hopes Beijing does not use any upcoming visits by US...
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