Taiwan to give cash payouts to citizens, premier says
Jan 05, 2023 08:40 am UTC| Politics
Taiwans premier said the Taiwanese government is set to give citizens cash payouts of nearly $200 this year. The payouts come as the island nation has experienced economic growth since 2021. Taiwanese Premier Su...
US Capitol Police chief says prepared for future attacks on Congress
Jan 05, 2023 07:30 am UTC| Politics
This week marks the second anniversary of the January 6 insurrection at the United States Capitol that saw dozens of law enforcement injured and several dead. The US Capitol Police chief says they are now prepared for...
Iran: French, Belgian nationals indicted for espionage
Jan 05, 2023 07:18 am UTC| Politics
The hardline judiciary in Iran has indicted two French nationals and one Belgian national on charges of espionage. The indictments come amidst deteriorating relations between the European countries and Iran. The...
South Korea, US talk tabletop exercises, joint nuclear planning
Jan 05, 2023 06:28 am UTC| Politics
Officials in South Korea and the United States this week said both countries are discussing carrying out joint tabletop exercises and nuclear planning in order to counter the increasing threat from North Korea. The...
Russia-Ukraine war: Pro-Putin individuals in Germany sought to push pro-Moscow stance in Berlin
Jan 05, 2023 06:27 am UTC| Politics
An investigation found several individuals that sought to influence the German government to turn against Ukraine and adopt a more pro-Russia stance. The revelations come as European support for Ukraine can potentially...
Jan 05, 2023 04:56 am UTC| Politics
The arm-twisting, dealmaking and vote hunting around Kevin McCarthys quest to be named House speaker have put on full display the fact that razor-thin majorities in both the House and the Senate are becoming a fact of life...
Kevin McCarthy: why Republicans are preventing their own leader becoming US speaker
Jan 05, 2023 04:54 am UTC| Politics
For the first time in 100 years, the House of Representatives failed to elect a speaker after a first round vote and was forced to adjourn after three failed attempts. Republican leader in the House Kevin McCarthy led...
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