Iran: Tehran summons British, Norwegian ambassadors over coverage of protests
Sep 27, 2022 08:32 am UTC| Politics
The protests in Iran continue over the death of a woman in the custody of its Morality Police, leading to widespread condemnation. Tehran has sought to paint the West as responsible for the demonstrations as it summoned...
South Korea: Yoon Suk-yeol says 'untrue' reports over hot mic remarks threaten to damage relations
Sep 27, 2022 08:23 am UTC| Politics
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said false reports of his hot mic comments could risk relations with the United States. Yoons latest comments follow the incident where he was caught cursing on a hot mic during his...
Afghanistan: US to provide $327 million in aid
Sep 26, 2022 11:17 am UTC| Politics
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said last week that Washington would be providing Afghanistan with $327 million in much-needed aid. The aid comes as the countrys humanitarian crisis has continued for more...
Iran to take decisive action on Mahsa Amini protests
Sep 26, 2022 10:46 am UTC| Politics
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said the country must take decisive action on the ongoing protests over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of Irans Morality Police. This also follows the escalated violence...
US VP Kamala Harris to discuss Taiwan security in meetings with Japan, South Korea
Sep 26, 2022 10:33 am UTC| Politics
United States Vice President Kamala Harris will be visiting Asia in the coming week. During her meetings with leaders in the region, Harris is expected to bring up the issue of Taiwans security. A senior Biden...
Russia-Ukraine war: Hundreds arrested for fleeing mobilization order
Sep 26, 2022 09:48 am UTC| Politics
Unrest has occurred in Russia following Vladimir Putins order for reserve troops in a partial mobilization. Russian police have since arrested hundreds of people over protests of mobilization. Security forces in Russia...
US: Biden administration in talks with Australia for nuclear-powered submarines, report says
Sep 26, 2022 09:00 am UTC| Politics
The Biden administration is reportedly in talks with Australia to build its first nuclear-powered submarines. The talks come as Australia is boosting its defense spending amidst a time when China is ramping up its presence...
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