Afghanistan: Taliban, US carry out prisoner exchange
Sep 20, 2022 09:41 am UTC| Politics
The Taliban and the United States have carried out a prisoner swap that was confirmed this week. A US Navy veteran was traded for a key associate of the insurgent group. Afghanistans acting foreign minister Amir Khan...
Iran nuclear deal: Tehran considers possible meeting during UNGA to restore agreement
Sep 20, 2022 09:08 am UTC| Politics
After more than a year of indirect negotiations, a restored nuclear deal may be imminent between Iran and other world powers. Tehran said it does not rule out meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly...
US: Joe Biden warned Xi Jinping against aiding Russia
Sep 20, 2022 08:43 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden warned his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that aiding Russia in its war in Ukraine would be a gigantic mistake. Biden cited that China would be potentially violating the sanctions the West has...
Myanmar coup: Six dead, 17 wounded from military helicopter attack
Sep 20, 2022 08:12 am UTC| Politics
A military helicopter in Myanmar attacked a school Monday, leaving six dead and 17 wounded from the assault. This marks the latest violent incident brought on by the military since the generals overthrew Myanmars elected...
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian forces focus on retaking Donbas
Sep 20, 2022 07:59 am UTC| Politics
The focus of the near-seven-month war between Russia and Ukraine has now turned to the Donbas region where pro-Russia separatists occupy portions of the territory. As part of its offensive, Ukrainian forces are now seeking...
Sep 20, 2022 06:19 am UTC| Politics
President Joe Biden has not for the first time suggested that the U.S. would intervene militarily should China attempt an invasion of Taiwan. What did Biden say and why was it significant? In an exchange on 60...
Russia-Ukraine war: UK says Russia increased attacks on civilian infrastructure
Sep 19, 2022 10:09 am UTC| Politics
The British defense ministry warned that Russia has ramped up its attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. The increased attacks follow weeks of gains made by Ukrainian troops. In the ministrys intelligence...
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