Russia-Ukraine war: US set to approve sending Abrams tanks to Ukraine
Jan 25, 2023 09:04 am UTC| Politics
US officials said Washington is set to send Ukraine some of its Abrams tanks in a shift from its previous opposition to doing so. The reversal comes amidst pressure from Kyiv, as Germany is also under pressure to send...
US: Police say motive of gunman in Los Angeles shooting remains unknown
Jan 25, 2023 07:33 am UTC| Politics
Authorities said the motive of the gunman behind the deadly shooting in Los Angeles remains unknown. The gunman killed 11 people before fatally shooting himself during the Lunar New Year celebrations over the...
UK PM Sunak asks ethics adviser to investigate tax case involving Conservative chair
Jan 25, 2023 07:26 am UTC| Politics
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has requested his ethics adviser to launch an investigation on a tax case involving a chairman of the governing Conservative Party. The probe was due to questions that need answering...
Iran: EU imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials, Revolutionary Guards
Jan 25, 2023 05:37 am UTC| Politics
The European Union has imposed sanctions on an additional 30 individuals and entities in Iran. The new sanctions were in response to Tehrans crackdown on the ongoing protests along with other human rights abuses. On...
Scottish elections: young people more likely to vote if they started at 16 – new study
Jan 25, 2023 04:45 am UTC| Politics
Around the world, interest in lowering the voting age is growing. Major efforts to change the laws are underway in Canada and New Zealand, while Germany recently lowered the voting age for European parliament...
Russia rekindles old friendship with South Africa, its ally against apartheid
Jan 25, 2023 04:42 am UTC| Politics
The recent announcement that the South African, Russian and Chinese navies will conduct joint exercises off the east coast of South Africa between February 17 and 27, has alarmed the United States. Washington has condemned...
Taiwan President Tsai says war with China not an option in letter to Pope Francis
Jan 24, 2023 10:44 am UTC| Politics
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen assured Pope Francis that military conflict with China is not an option in a letter the leader sent to the pontiff. Tsai also said that the only way to have good relations with China is for...
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