Russia-Ukraine war: Iran confirms drone sales to Russia, but says sale was 'months' before invasion
Nov 07, 2022 11:24 am UTC| Politics
Iran has come under more intense scrutiny over its alleged involvement in the war with Ukraine, accusing Tehran of supplying Russia with drones. For the first time, Iran has confirmed selling drones to Russia but clarified...
UK: Attack on immigration center 'terrorist' incident, authorities say
Nov 07, 2022 10:02 am UTC| Politics
The British police said the firebomb attack on an immigration center in Dover last week was a terrorist incident motivated by extreme right-wing ideology. This comes as immigration has been a divisive issue in the...
Russia-Ukraine war: US accuses Moscow of wanting to 'freeze' Ukraine into submission
Nov 07, 2022 09:11 am UTC| Politics
The United States has accused Russia of trying to freeze Ukraine into submission as the war moves toward its ninth month. The accusations come amidst Moscows push to move thousands of civilians out of the partially...
Nov 07, 2022 08:59 am UTC| Politics
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas over the weekend, reaffirming Washingtons commitment to a two-state solution. The call comes amidst tensions in the region, including...
Iran: Germany, EU plan to expand sanctions over crackdown on protests, report says
Nov 07, 2022 08:15 am UTC| Politics
Widespread protests have been taking place in Iran for more than a month since September, with security forces attempting to crack down on the demonstrations. With the Islamic Republic coming under heavy scrutiny, Germany...
Afghanistan: UN human rights chief calls on Taliban to release five activists
Nov 07, 2022 07:18 am UTC| Politics
The United Nations, human rights chief called on the Taliban government to release five people said to be detained by the insurgent group. The five people were apparently detained during a news conference that was hosted...
North Korea fires four ballistic missiles following US, Seoul joint drills
Nov 07, 2022 06:08 am UTC| Politics
In what would be the latest flare of tensions in the Korean peninsula, North Korea has again fired four more ballistic missiles into the sea. The firing of rockets comes as the military drills of the United States and...
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