Russia-Ukraine conflict: Missile attack destroys Odesa airport runway, officials say
May 02, 2022 09:51 am UTC| Politics
Russia continues to wage war against Ukraine as the conflict is moving towards its third month. Ukrainian officials announced that another part of the country was bombarded by Russian missiles. Ukrainian officials said...
Jan. 6 committee files motion to force Mark Meadows to testify
May 02, 2022 08:09 am UTC| Politics
The former chief of staff to Donald Trump was recently criminally referred to the Justice Department for contempt of Congress. The January 6 congressional committee recently filed a motion to force Mark Meadows to testify,...
Afghanistan: Taliban Supreme Leader makes second rare appearance to mark Eid al Fitr
May 02, 2022 07:41 am UTC| Politics
The Talibans Supreme Leader made another rare appearance over the weekend as Muslims everywhere are set to celebrate Eid al Fitr. The recent appearance is the second time the elusive leader was spotted in...
South Korea: Transition panel announces new slate of top aides
May 02, 2022 07:27 am UTC| Politics
South Koreas incoming President Yoon Suk-yeol is putting together the slate of individuals who will be serving in his administration when he takes office this month. Yoons transition committee has announced its new slate...
Joe Biden says stop targeting teachers in culture wars, warns against banning books
Apr 29, 2022 10:15 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden weighed in on the increasing culture wars happening in the country. During a White House event, Biden said teachers are being targeted by politicians and warned against banning books. Speaking at...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: NATO ready to maintain support for Ukraine for years
Apr 29, 2022 10:00 am UTC| Politics
While Ukraine is not a NATO member country, the nations under the alliance have been assisting Ukraine in the war waged by Russia, The alliances secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg announced that NATO is prepared to support...
US Congress passes legislation to help Taiwan regain WHO status, to be signed into law
Apr 29, 2022 09:31 am UTC| Politics
The US has shown its support for Taiwan in the midst of tensions in the region as Washington balances relations between the island nation and China. Congress this week passed a bill that would allow Washington to help...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
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