Afghanistan: Pakistan defense minister says terrorist groups are attacking Pakistan from Afghanistan
Jan 04, 2023 10:05 am UTC| Politics
The Pakistani defense minister alleged that armed terrorist groups are launching attacks on Pakistan from Afghan soil. The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan immediately denied such allegations. Speaking at a private...
Russia-Ukraine war: UK PM Sunak pledges long-term support for Ukraine
Jan 04, 2023 09:58 am UTC| Politics
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak assured Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the UK would continue to support Ukraine as it pushes back against Russian aggression. Sunak pledged long-term support for Ukraine...
Italian court delays extradition ruling on suspect in EU graft probe
Jan 04, 2023 09:07 am UTC| Politics
A court in Italy delayed its ruling on whether to extradite a suspect in the ongoing graft investigation that has affected the European Parliament. The delay comes as the judges are requesting more information from Belgium...
UK: Nuclear fuel fund now open in bid to cut fuel reliance on Russia
Jan 03, 2023 11:55 am UTC| Politics
The United Kingdom announced that its nuclear fuel fund was now open following its first unveiling back in July. The fund aims to boost domestic nuclear fuel production as the country looks to cut down its fuel reliance on...
Iran: Top-tier football players detained following New Year's Eve party raid
Jan 03, 2023 09:56 am UTC| Politics
Iranian police carried out a raid at a New Years Eve party taking place in Tehran where several top-tier football players were temporarily detained. The players were temporarily detained in violation of Islamic law against...
UK PM Sunak postpones childcare reform policy
Jan 03, 2023 09:38 am UTC| Politics
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reportedly decided to postpone the childcare reform policy indefinitely. Sunaks shelving of the policy comes as the reforms that are reportedly being considered are narrowing...
Russia-Ukraine war: Russia acknowledges major fatality count in one of the deadliest war strikes
Jan 03, 2023 09:06 am UTC| Politics
Moscow has come under fire after it acknowledged the major fatality count in one of the deadliest strikes in the 10-month-old war. The acknowledgement resulted in outrage among Russian nationalists who demanded that the...
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
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