US will continue deepening unofficial ties with Taiwan, VP says
Sep 29, 2022 07:27 am UTC| Politics
United States Vice President Kamala Harris is currently on her Asia trip, meeting with leaders from Japan and South Korea. In her latest remarks, Harris said that Washington would continue to deepen its unofficial ties...
North Korea nuclear test may take place between October 16 and November 7, South Korea says
Sep 29, 2022 07:19 am UTC| Politics
South Koreas intelligence agency briefed lawmakers that North Korea may conduct its first nuclear test between October 16 and November 7. It would be Pyongyangs first nuclear test in five years. Two lawmakers told...
Sep 28, 2022 10:12 am UTC| Politics
Ukraine has now called on the European Union to impose more economic sanctions on Russia over its move to annex portions of the country in the ongoing referendums. Kyiv added that Moscows actions on occupied territories...
UK: Labor Party promises to establish public energy firm if elected
Sep 28, 2022 09:52 am UTC| Politics
The British opposition Labor Party has promised to set up a publicly-owned energy company if it wins the next election, according to party leader Keir Starmer. The move would help address the rising energy bills and it...
EU calls on Italy's new government to stick to reforms
Sep 28, 2022 09:47 am UTC| Politics
The European Union has called on the new government in Italy to adhere to its reform plans. This comes as the bloc has approved additional post-COVID-19 recovery funds. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen...
US: Transportation department approves EV charging station plans for all 50 states
Sep 28, 2022 09:40 am UTC| Politics
The United States Transportation Department has approved the plans for electric vehicle charging stations nationwide. All 50 states would have EV charging stations, including Washington DC and Puerto Rico. The...
Russia-Ukraine war: German authorities search yacht as part of probe on Russian billionaire
Sep 28, 2022 09:26 am UTC| Politics
Law enforcement authorities in Germany searched the motor of a yacht as part of the probe on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, officials announced this week. The search of the yacht was part of the efforts by officials...
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