Iran bombing of tanker is part of a 'pattern' of aggression, says Israeli official
Aug 05, 2021 07:42 am UTC| Politics
The recent conflict surrounding Irans bombing of a tanker in the Arabian sea has many nations on alert for the next move coming from Tehran. Israeli defense minister Benny Gantz warns that the bombing is only part of a...
Joe Biden blasts GOP for ramping up efforts to undermine democracy
Aug 04, 2021 10:11 am UTC| Politics
The democracy of the US remains to hang in the balance in the aftermath of the 2020 elections and the January 6 insurrection. US President Joe Biden delivered another sharp rebuke towards Republicans who are increasingly...
Joe Biden vaccine: US meets 70 percent vaccination rate
Aug 04, 2021 10:07 am UTC| Politics
The Biden administration is increasing efforts to get Americans vaccinated in light of the surge in cases, especially of the Delta variant. This week, President Joe Biden has announced that the US has finally hit the 70...
Aug 04, 2021 09:37 am UTC| Politics
US Vice President Kamala Harris will be making her next few overseas engagements this month in her upcoming visits to Singapore and Vietnam. Harris is expected to promote the new administrations message in her trips to the...
Aug 04, 2021 09:29 am UTC| Politics
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy recently came under fire for his joke about hitting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a gavel should he become House Speaker in 2022. However, McCarthy is facing further backlash as a...
Aug 04, 2021 09:04 am UTC| Politics
Last week was the first hearing of the House Select Committee tasked with investigating the events of the Capitol insurrection last January 6. Following the testimonies of some of the injured law enforcement officials that...
South China Sea: Germany deploys warship into disputed waters
Aug 04, 2021 08:27 am UTC| Politics
As tensions continue to mount over the South China Sea, other nations are poised to monitor the situation in an effort to prevent any full-scale war from happening. This time, Germany has now deployed a few warships into...
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Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
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