Russia-Ukraine war: Russia warns against inspecting ''kamikaze' drones
Oct 21, 2022 10:37 am UTC| Politics
Russia has warned the United Nations against inspecting the kamikaze drones that Moscow used during its recent strikes across Ukraine. The warning comes amidst accusations that Iran was supplying such drones to help Russia...
US: Joe Biden releases 15 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve
Oct 21, 2022 09:38 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden announced this week that he ordered the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the countrys strategic reserves. The announcement follows the decision by the Saudi Arabia-led group of oil-producing...
UK: Liz Truss resigns amidst continued backlash on economic plan, internal conflict
Oct 21, 2022 08:58 am UTC| Politics
British Prime Minister Liz Truss announced this week that she would be stepping down as the countrys prime minister and leader of the Conservative Party. Trusss resignation comes amidst internal conflicts in the party and...
Iran: 14 foreign nationals arrested for participation in protests
Oct 21, 2022 08:08 am UTC| Politics
Security forces in Iran arrested and detained 14 foreign nationals for participating in the ongoing protests. The protests, which have been going on for weeks, sparked following the death of a young woman in the custody of...
US, South Korea hold river-crossing drills
Oct 21, 2022 07:56 am UTC| Politics
Troops from the United States and South Korea recently held drills across rivers this week. The river drills are part of the joint military exercises that have drawn the ire of North Korea. American and South Korean...
Oct 21, 2022 07:01 am UTC| Politics
A top Taiwanese security official said Chinese President Xi Jinping would be viewed as a sinner by all Chinese people should he order an invasion. The warning comes amidst tensions in the region between the island nation...
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian officials impose electricity restrictions following Russian attacks
Oct 21, 2022 06:40 am UTC| Politics
The recent barrage of Russian drone attacks damaged Ukraines electricity infrastructure. Kyiv has imposed restrictions on electricity usage in what was the first of such restrictions since Russia invaded Ukraine back in...
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