Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Tells Chinese Envoy Ukraine Will Not Accept Ceding Land to Russia
May 18, 2023 10:06 am UTC| Politics
The Ukrainian foreign minister told the visiting Chinese envoy that Kyiv would not accept any peace proposals that would involve ceding territories to Russia as the war continues. The comments come amidst Moscows ramped-up...
May 18, 2023 09:53 am UTC| Politics
Northern Ireland is set to hold its local elections for council positions this week. The elections come as the Democratic Unionist Party is looking to use the elections as an opportunity to boost its calls for concessions...
Turkey Opposition Party Files Complaints Over Irregularities in Ballot Boxes Following Elections
May 18, 2023 09:17 am UTC| Politics
The main Turkish opposition party filed complaints this week against irregularities found in thousands of ballot boxes following the recent elections over the weekend. The complaints come as the presidential race is headed...
Myanmar Coup: China, Russia, Providing Lethal Aid to Myanmar Military, Says UN Expert
May 18, 2023 08:56 am UTC| Politics
Myanmar has been under a state of unrest since February 2021, when its generals staged a coup and overthrew the elected civilian government, forcing the country back into military rule. Despite sanctions imposed on...
North Korea: Kim Jong-Un Inspects Military Satellite Station
May 18, 2023 08:33 am UTC| Politics
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reportedly inspected the nations military satellite station, according to state media. Kim also approved the next steps that would be taken by the committee overseeing the launch. North...
Former UK PM Liz Truss Warns West Against Appeasing China During Taiwan Visit
May 18, 2023 07:28 am UTC| Politics
Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss warned the West against trying to appease China in her visit to the democratically governed island of Taiwan this week. Truss also stressed the need to support the island nation,...
Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Said It Shot Down Russian Hypersonic Missiles
May 17, 2023 12:36 pm UTC| Politics
Ukraine said this week that it was able to intercept a volley of Russian hypersonic missiles overnight. The claim signaled that Kyiv was able to intercept a weapon that Russia has often touted as all but...
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