South Africa riots: Record number of troops deployed largest since the end of Apartheid
Jul 16, 2021 07:42 am UTC| Politics
The region of South Africa is experiencing unrest with widespread riots and protests that occurred after the arrest of former South African President Jacob Zuma. With the riots and the violence ongoing, current South...
South China Sea: China forced into 'unorthodox' methods to assert control of contested waters
Jul 16, 2021 07:15 am UTC| Politics
In the dispute over the South China Sea, the US and its allies are set on deterring aggression by China in a bid to assert control over the waters. The attempts by the US to deter Chinese aggression in the body of water...
Cuba begins crackdown on anti-government protesters
Jul 15, 2021 09:47 am UTC| Politics
The economic collapse and worsening living conditions have led to widespread protests among Cubans in the country. Following an internet blackout, images have shown the Cuban governments forces starting its brutal...
Kevin McCarthy has yet to nominate remaining members of House 1/6 select committee
Jul 15, 2021 09:40 am UTC| Politics
So far, the 13-member lineup of the select panel that will investigate the January 6 insurrection has yet to be completed. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy recently said he has yet to decide which members to nominate...
Kamala Harris, Joe Manchin meet with Texas Democrats
Jul 15, 2021 09:13 am UTC| Politics
Democratic state lawmakers in Texas recently walked out on the special session surrounding Republican-backed bills that would further restrict voter access. Vice President Kamala Harris and West Virginia Democratic Senator...
Jul 15, 2021 08:42 am UTC| Politics
Previously, US President Joe Biden ordered the withdrawal of US troops stationed in Afghanistan, effectively ending a war that has been going for more than 10 years. The move was expectedly met with criticism, with Bidens...
Joe Biden meets with Senate Democrats on $3.5 trillion infrastructure proposal
Jul 15, 2021 08:31 am UTC| Politics
Following the successful passage of the COVID-19 relief bill, US President Joe Biden looks to pass proposals that would improve the countrys infrastructure and economy. Biden recently met with Democratic Senators to...
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects