North Korea plutonium stockpile at 70kg, says South Korea defense paper
Feb 17, 2023 10:58 am UTC| Politics
South Koreas latest defense white paper referred to North Korea as the enemy for the first time in six years, amidst growing tensions in the peninsula. The paper also noted an increase in Pyongyangs stockpile of...
South China Sea: Philippines, US to hold largest joint military drills
Feb 17, 2023 09:04 am UTC| Politics
The Philippines and the United States are set to hold their largest joint military drills this year. The announcement of the drills comes amidst growing tensions with China in the highly disputed South China...
North Korea food shortage worsening, says South Korea
Feb 17, 2023 08:50 am UTC| Politics
South Korea said this week that North Koreas food crisis appears to be worsening. This follows a media report that Pyongyang has cut food rations to its troops for the first time in over 20 years. The South Korean...
Russia-Ukraine war: Netherlands maintains support of tank deliveries to Ukraine
Feb 17, 2023 08:41 am UTC| Politics
The Dutch government has reiterated its support of sending battle tanks to Ukraine. This follows a report that claimed that the Netherlands and Denmark have withdrawn their support for sending tanks to Kyiv. The Dutch...
UK: Watchdog says Labour Party took steps to combat anti-semitism
Feb 16, 2023 10:48 am UTC| Politics
An equalities watchdog said that the British opposition Labour Party has taken steps to combat anti-semitism in the party in the past two years. The report follows Labour leader Keir Starmers pledge of zero tolerance for...
US: CBO warns of default if debt ceiling not lifted
Feb 16, 2023 10:47 am UTC| Politics
The United States Congressional Budget Office warned that the Treasury Department may end up exhausting all its funds from July to September unless the debt ceiling is lifted. The CBO has also said that the annual budget...
Russia-Ukraine war: NATO allies consider providing more arms to Ukraine
Feb 16, 2023 09:39 am UTC| Politics
Ukraines allies in the West are considering ramping up their supply of arms to Ukraine as the war moves into its first year in the coming days. The consideration comes amidst Russian attacks in the contested town of...
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