Russia-Ukraine conflict: Officials in Crimea claim to have 'neutralized' Islamist cell
Aug 18, 2022 06:28 am UTC| Politics
Officials in the Russian-annexed region of Crimea said it successfully stopped what is believed to be a terrorist cell of an Islamist group. This follows the recent explosions in Russian bases in the area. Sergei...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Finland to limit issuing visas to Russians
Aug 17, 2022 10:06 am UTC| Politics
The West, particularly other European countries, has begun to take action on Russia as part of the sanctions that were imposed following the war Russia continues to wage on Ukraine. Finland this week announced that it...
German prosecutors say no evidence to probe Chancellor Olaf Scholz in tax fraud scandal
Aug 17, 2022 08:57 am UTC| Politics
German prosecutors in Hamburg this week said there was no reason to suspect Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Scholz was accused by lawyers of aiding and abetting tax evasion connected to one of the biggest fraud investigations in...
UK PM candidates oppose Scotland independence push
Aug 17, 2022 08:34 am UTC| Politics
The candidates to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom and the leader of the ruling Conservative Party have outlined their stance on a new push by Scotland for independence. Foreign secretary Liz Truss and...
European Union to increase presence in Pacific region
Aug 17, 2022 07:39 am UTC| Politics
The European Unions ambassador to the Pacific Island nations said this week that the bloc was looking to increase its presence and engagement in the region. The push to increase engagement also comes amidst rising...
Afghanistan: Taliban marks 'victory day' in anniversary of returning to power
Aug 17, 2022 07:21 am UTC| Politics
The Taliban celebrated its one-year anniversary since it recaptured Afghanistan following the Wests military withdrawal. The insurgent group declared the day a day of victory as it celebrated next to the former US embassy...
Taiwan says footage of Chinese military near Penghu islands is not true
Aug 17, 2022 06:55 am UTC| Politics
China has stepped up its rhetoric on the island nation of Taiwan that it claims as its territory in recent months. Taiwan accused China of exaggerating its footage over a set of islands, saying its claims are not...
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