Russia-Ukraine war: UK sanctions four Russian tycoons
Nov 04, 2022 06:28 am UTC| Politics
The West has imposed more sanctions on Russians as the war moves into its ninth month. The United Kingdom has announced sanctions on four Russian steel and petrochemical businessmen. The British government announced...
US says North Korea is supplying artillery shells to Russia
Nov 04, 2022 05:21 am UTC| Politics
North Korea is already under scrutiny by the international community for its multiple weapons and missile tests. As of late, the United States has alleged that North Korea is also getting involved in the war in Ukraine by...
North Korea launches missile that lands off South Korea's coast
Nov 04, 2022 02:50 am UTC| Politics
North Korea has ramped up its missile tests in recent months as it continues to protest South Koreas military drills with the United States and Japan. A missile launched by Pyongyang landed in South Korean waters for the...
Afghanistan: Seven injured in blast that hit bus carrying Taliban administration employees
Nov 04, 2022 02:38 am UTC| Politics
A blast in Afghanistans capital of Kabul hit a bus with employees of the Taliban government. Seven were injured in the incident, considered to be one of the latest attacks in urban areas in recent months. A spokesperson...
Nov 04, 2022 02:22 am UTC| Politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the international community to take more action to protect the grain corridor. This follows Russias sudden suspension of its involvement in the deal brokered by the United...
South Korea: Investigators conduct raid into police stations, emergency centers
Nov 03, 2022 10:00 am UTC| Politics
South Korean authorities have vowed to conduct a thorough investigation into the tragic Halloween crowd crush that took place in Itaewon over the weekend. Investigators this week raided nearby police stations and emergency...
Finland PM urges Turkey, Hungary to ratify Swedish, Finnish NATO membership
Nov 03, 2022 07:03 am UTC| Politics
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin urged Turkey and Hungary to approve Sweden and Finlands applications to join the NATO alliance. This comes as the two countries are the remaining members who have yet to ratify Sweden and...
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