Former Taiwan VP Chen Chien-jen to become new premier
Jan 26, 2023 09:32 am UTC| Politics
Taiwans former vice president Chen Chien-jen is set to become the island nations new premier following the anticipated reshuffling of the presidential cabinet. The reshuffling also comes as the governing Democratic...
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian lawmakers draft defense transparency bill
Jan 26, 2023 09:21 am UTC| Politics
The lawmakers of Ukraines governing party drafted legislation that would boost transparency in the countrys defense procurement. The legislation comes amidst a corruption scandal surrounding an army food contract. The...
Targeted policies can help decarbonize Canada one home at a time
Jan 25, 2023 12:05 pm UTC| Politics
Be it through the food we eat, vehicle we use or way we live, we use fossil fuels and emit greenhouse gases in various activities in our daily lives. We need to reduce emissions across sectors, starting with our homes....
Jan 25, 2023 10:15 am UTC| Politics
Activists and victims of abuse in Myanmar have filed a criminal complaint in Germany over the alleged atrocities committed by the Myanmar military. The complaint accused Myanmars generals of genocide against the Rohingya...
Russia-Ukraine war: Poland requests transfer of 14 Leopard tanks to Ukraine
Jan 25, 2023 10:14 am UTC| Politics
The Polish government has now made a formal request to Germany to authorize its transfer of a dozen of its Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine. Warsaw said it now expects to receive a fast response from Berlin now that it has...
Afghanistan: UN aid chief raises concerns over women's rights in visit to Kabul
Jan 25, 2023 09:50 am UTC| Politics
The United Nations aid chief visited Afghanistans capital Kabul this week, relaying concerns about the Taliban administrations policies targeting women. The concerns follow the Talibans latest policies that barred women...
Turkey cancels meeting with Sweden, Finland over protests
Jan 25, 2023 09:16 am UTC| Politics
Turkey cancelled an upcoming trilateral mechanism meeting with Sweden and Finland in response to the weekend protest that took place in Stockholm that angered Ankara. The meeting comes as both Sweden and Finland are...
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