UK: Sinn Fein Makes Sweeping Victories in Northern Ireland Local Elections
May 22, 2023 09:54 am UTC| Politics
The recent local elections in Northern Ireland have resulted in sweeping victories for the Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein. The nationalists overtook the pro-British Democratic Unionist Party by a wide margin following...
Germany Chancellor Scholz Says North Korea Missile Tests 'Threat to Peace and Security' in Region
May 22, 2023 09:50 am UTC| Politics
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed concern over the current situation in the Korean peninsula during a visit to South Korea. Scholz said the current ballistic missile tests conducted by North Korea posed a risk to...
May 22, 2023 09:28 am UTC| Politics
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged continued support for Ukraine for as long as necessary in the ongoing war. Trudeau added that it would include the training of Ukrainian troops and, potentially, pilots. On...
May 22, 2023 08:24 am UTC| Politics
Ukrainian forces are still aiming to encircle the key city of Bakhmut even as Russian forces claimed to have captured the territory. Kyiv said its forces were still advancing around the edges of the city as fighting for...
Taiwan President Tsai Says Military Conflict in Region 'Not An Option'
May 22, 2023 08:16 am UTC| Politics
Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen stressed the importance of maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait at a time of flared tensions with China. This also comes at a time when Beijing has ramped up its military drills close to the...
US: Biden Won't Agree to Bipartisan Debt Ceiling Deal on Republicans' Terms
May 22, 2023 08:08 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden said over the weekend that he would not agree on a bipartisan deal with congressional Republicans on the debt ceiling package solely on the terms of Republicans. This comes as House Republicans have...
Russia-Ukraine War: Japan Military Hospital to Treat Injured Ukrainian Troops
May 19, 2023 10:26 am UTC| Politics
The Japanese defense ministry said its military hospital in Tokyo will be treating two injured Ukrainian soldiers. This marks Japans latest measure to support Ukraine as the war continues for nearly 15 months. The...
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