South Korea: Yoon Suk-yeol calls on aides to draft measures to tackle inflation
Jun 14, 2022 07:49 am UTC| Politics
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is looking to tackle the ongoing issues of the rising cost of living in the country in the midst of inflation. This week, Yoon reportedly called on his aides to develop measures that...
South Korea to boost defense capabilities to counter North Korea, defense chief says
Jun 13, 2022 10:17 am UTC| Politics
North Koreas repeated missile tests have caused tensions in the Korean peninsula, with South Korea and Japan coordinating with the US to take action. South Koreas defense chief said that his country would boost its defense...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: EU chief says opinion on Ukraine's membership may be made next week
Jun 13, 2022 09:57 am UTC| Politics
The ongoing war in Ukraine is approaching its fourth month, with Kyiv having applied to become a member of the European Union. According to the European Commission chief, an opinion on whether Ukraine can start the process...
Afghanistan: Minibus bombing in Kabul kills four people, police say
Jun 13, 2022 09:50 am UTC| Politics
Afghanistan has been hit with bombings and attacks in recent months since the Taliban took control of the country back in August of 2021. The latest blast occurred over the weekend in Kabul, killing four people and...
Taiwan remains willing to engage in goodwill with China, says premier
Jun 13, 2022 09:25 am UTC| Politics
Tensions remain high between China and Taiwan, with Beijing claiming the democratically-governed island as part of its territory. Taiwanese premier Su Tseng-chang said the island remains willing to engage with China on...
Myanmar coup: US diplomat says junta must restore democracy
Jun 13, 2022 08:47 am UTC| Politics
More than a year since seizing power from Myanmars elected government, the country remains in civil and political unrest from the crackdown by the military. With the shadow government and other militia groups fiercely...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Rocket attack in Chortkiv injures 22 people
Jun 13, 2022 07:38 am UTC| Politics
As the war moves into its fourth month, Russia has continued bombarding cities in Ukraine as it looks to capture more territory. Another Ukrainian city was hit by rockets over the weekend, injuring 22 people. Reuters...
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Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
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