UK PM Boris Johnson pledges tax breaks, new plan for economic growth
Jun 07, 2022 08:10 am UTC| Politics
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is looking to regain the trust of lawmakers as he faces the possibility of being ousted from office. Johnson is reportedly pledging to propose tax breaks and a new plan for economic growth...
Iraq: UK national sentenced to 15 years in prison for smuggling artifacts
Jun 07, 2022 07:33 am UTC| Politics
A court in Iraq has convicted a British national to 15 years in prison for smuggling artifacts out of the country. The trial also came at a time when the country is looking to boost its tourism. This week, an Iraqi...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: UK says Ukraine counterattacks in Severodonetsk
Jun 06, 2022 10:58 am UTC| Politics
The war in Ukraine is moving towards its fourth month, with Russian forces looking to control its eastern and southern territories. UKs defense ministry said Ukrainian troops are launching their counteroffensive on...
Iran: Ali Khamenei blames West for recent protests
Jun 06, 2022 10:32 am UTC| Politics
Iran is experiencing some civil unrest following the collapse of a 10-story building, in which authorities and protesters pinned the blame on corruption in the government. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei accused the...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Kyiv districts bombarded by Russian missiles
Jun 06, 2022 10:07 am UTC| Politics
Despite failing to capture Ukraines capital Kyiv in the ongoing war, Russian forces launched a new offensive several weeks prior from the eastern region. Ukraine said that Moscow has now attempted to launch attacks at the...
Myanmar coup: Junta rejects sentence appeals by activist, lawmaker, to face death sentence
Jun 06, 2022 09:58 am UTC| Politics
A prominent activist and a lawmaker for Myanmars ousted government are set to face their death sentences. This comes after the junta rejected the appeals against their death sentences. The junta has rejected the appeals...
North Korea fires eight missiles following joint military drills by US, South Korea
Jun 06, 2022 09:32 am UTC| Politics
North Korea continues moving forward with its weapons tests, having conducted multiple tests so far this year regardless of UN sanctions. Over the weekend, Pyongyang carried out its single-largest weapons test, firing...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects