Iran: Siamak Namazi allowed one-week furlough
Oct 03, 2022 07:59 am UTC| Politics
Iranian-American national Siamak Namazi was recently granted release from prison on a one-week furlough. Namazis one-week release also comes as his father, Baquer Namazi, was allowed to leave the country to seek medical...
North Korea: US VP Kamala Harris criticizes 'brutal dictatorship' as Pyongyang fires more missiles
Oct 03, 2022 07:41 am UTC| Politics
United States Vice President Kamala Harris visited South Korea as part of her Asia tour, including a stop at the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas. In her remarks at the DMZ, Harris sharply criticized North...
Russia-Ukraine war: Austria condemns 'sham' referendum
Sep 29, 2022 09:58 am UTC| Politics
The Austrian government has condemned the annexation referendums of the partially-occupied Ukrainian territories. This follows reports by Russian-installed officials of so-called majority votes for the territories to...
UK: Labor Party leader calls for government to recall parliament
Sep 29, 2022 09:46 am UTC| Politics
The British opposition Labor Party leader Keir Starmer has called for the government to recall parliament and scrap plans to cut taxes and increase borrowing. Starmer said that the government should recall parliament...
US: $8 billion in pledges from private sector to help fight hunger
Sep 29, 2022 08:57 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden announced this week that the private sector had pledged $8 billion to fight hunger in the country. Hundreds of millions of dollars would be spent on ensuring meals after lawmakers failed to extend...
Iran: Journalist says Mahsa Amini's death is a 'tipping point' in the country
Sep 29, 2022 08:19 am UTC| Politics
Protests continue in Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of the countrys Morality Police. A US-based Iranian journalist said Aminis death marks a tipping point for Iran. Speaking with...
Afghanistan: Taliban signs deal with Russia for diesel, gas, wheat
Sep 29, 2022 07:54 am UTC| Politics
Afghanistans acting Commerce and Industry Minister said the insurgent group has signed a provisional deal with Russia to supply gas, diesel, and wheat. This comes as the ministry is looking to diversify its trading...
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