Russia-Ukraine conflict: EU court upholds broadcast ban for Russia Today
Jul 28, 2022 07:46 am UTC| Politics
Aside from economic sanctions on Russia, the West has also sought to target its media outlets. A European court has upheld the broadcast ban on the Russian state-owned channel Russia Today as part of the blocs...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: EU energy policy chief calls Russia's gas cuts 'politically-motivated'
Jul 27, 2022 10:14 am UTC| Politics
The European Union hit back against Russias move to cut gas deliveries to Europe amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine. The blocs energy policy chief called the move politically motivated. The European Unions energy policy...
Jul 27, 2022 09:36 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden took swipes at his potential 2024 presidential rivals, including his predecessor Donald Trump in his recent speech at a conference for Black law enforcement officials. In Bidens jab at his...
US VP Kamala Harris meets with Indiana Democratic lawmakers, discusses abortion access
Jul 27, 2022 08:40 am UTC| Politics
US Vice President Kamala Harris is leading the Biden administrations response to advocating for reproductive rights following the abortion laws in several states and the Supreme Courts overturning of Roe v. Wade. This...
Afghanistan: US, Taliban make proposals on release of reserves
Jul 27, 2022 08:15 am UTC| Politics
Since the Talibans return to power in Afghanistan nearly one year ago, the country faces an economic crisis as international institutions have frozen funds from its reserves. This week, the US and the insurgent group have...
Myanmar coup: Malaysia condemns executions as crime against humanity
Jul 27, 2022 07:49 am UTC| Politics
The recent executions by the Myanmar junta regime of four democracy activists led to widespread backlash and condemnation from countries and rights organizations. Malaysia described the executions by the junta as a crime...
Jul 27, 2022 07:31 am UTC| Politics
Taiwan is seeking to ramp up its defenses and preparedness as of late out of concerns regarding the war in Ukraine. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen recently oversaw the islands naval drills, praising the militarys resolve...
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