UK: Liz Truss to pledge a review of three financial watchdogs, report says
Aug 19, 2022 10:29 am UTC| Politics
UK foreign secretary Liz Truss is reportedly going to review the roles of three financial watchdogs if elected. This comes as Truss has apparently expressed concern over the countrys economic growth. A source in Trusss...
NATO prepared to intervene if Serbia-Kosovo tensions continue
Aug 19, 2022 09:41 am UTC| Politics
The NATO alliance said it is prepared to intervene in the tensions between Kosovo and Serbia should the two nations continue to be at odds. The alliance said it is ready to step up its peacekeeping forces in Kosovo should...
European Parliament to cooperate in probe on spying of Greek EU lawmaker
Aug 19, 2022 08:17 am UTC| Politics
The European Parliament is set to cooperate with Greek authorities, who launched an investigation into the alleged spying of a Greek member of the EU parliament. This follows the EU Parliaments condemnation of the...
US: Authorities report spike in weapons smuggling to Haiti, Caribbean
Aug 19, 2022 08:12 am UTC| Politics
Authorities in the United States have seen an increase in weapons being smuggled into Haiti and the Caribbean in recent months. Officials have also sought to boost efforts to counter the trade that has played a part in...
Afghanistan: 21 killed, 33 injured from attack on mosque in Kabul
Aug 19, 2022 07:46 am UTC| Politics
Afghanistan suffered yet another bombing in its capital Kabul in recent days. A bomb in a mosque during evening prayers this week killed 21 people and injured 33 others. Authorities in Afghanistan Thursday said the...
Taiwan unveils advanced fighter jet in rare night time demo
Aug 19, 2022 07:45 am UTC| Politics
The island nation of Taiwan this week unveiled what would be its most advanced fighter jet so far, followed by a nighttime demonstration of the aircrafts capability. The nighttime demonstration follows the ramped-up...
Aug 18, 2022 09:46 am UTC| Politics
Ukraines nuclear power firm Energoatom said Russia-based hackers launched a three-hour cyberattack on its website. The company said, however, that no significant issues were found from the attack. Energoatom issued a...
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