Month: October 2022

Read More The US has its own critical needs it can spend billions of dollars on instead of sending it to Kiev, the Fox News host argued Ukraine’s “Christmas list” of demands for more assistance from the US should be rejected by Congress, popular conservative TV host Tucker Carlson said as he lashed out at…

Read MoreStatement by billionaire comes after Ukrainian ambassador attacked him over his proposed ‘peace plan’.Statement by billionaire comes after Ukrainian ambassador attacked him over his proposed ‘peace plan’.

Read More While some insist the unrest will eventually peter out, others warn there is something more fundamental at play A shaken Iranian political elite is struggling with whether to frame the protests shaking the country as primarily the product of a covert foreign intelligence conspiracy, or instead a dangerous warning that the values of…

Read More BRUSSELS, Oct 14 (IPS) – The update on September 26, 2022, of the human rights situation in Myanmar to the UN Human Rights Council says it all: “The people of Myanmar have been caught in a rapid downward spiral, with growing suffering, fear, and insecurity. Urgent action is needed to reverse this catastrophic…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Oct 14 (IPS) – The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has resulted in a never-ending flow of arms to the battle-scarred country— elevating the besieged nation to the ranks of one of the major recipients of US weapons and American security assistance. Read the full story, “Ukraine Rises from…

Read More Construction will begin as soon as possible, the Turkish leader says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has backed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin’s idea of creating an international natural gas hub in Türkiye, to deliver Russian supplies to Europe. According to the Turkish leader, both he and Putin have now ordered their respective…

Read MoreThe “mini-budget” rolled out by the duo caused the pound to plummet in value, interest rates to soar, and sparked chaos in financial markets.The “mini-budget” rolled out by the duo caused the pound to plummet in value, interest rates to soar, and sparked chaos in financial markets.

Read MoreUkraine has suffered one of its hardest weeks since the start of the war. Charlie D’Agata is in Zaporizhzhia where rescuers are searching through the rubble for the dead.Ukraine has suffered one of its hardest weeks since the start of the war. Charlie D’Agata is in Zaporizhzhia where rescuers are searching through the rubble…

Read More Move marks rise in younger consumers investing in classic sustainable pieces rather than buying disposable fashion Ben Affleck wore a dark suit, while his wife, Jennifer Lopez, chose a pinstripe dress. Laura Dern was in black tie, while Sylvester Stallone was in a smoothly brushed suede jacket. On the eve of his 83rd…

Read MoreThe group “Just Stop Oil” said the act was to demand that Britain halt all new oil and gas projects.The group “Just Stop Oil” said the act was to demand that Britain halt all new oil and gas projects.

Read More In England about one in 35 people had Covid in week ending 3 October, according to ONS data Covid infection levels are rising across much of the UK with more than 1.7 million people thought to have had the virus in the most recent week, data has revealed. About one in 35 people…

Read MoreOver 130 people were killed as they rushed to exit a stadium in East Java in one of the world’s worst sports disasters.Over 130 people were killed as they rushed to exit a stadium in East Java in one of the world’s worst sports disasters.

Read More Chancellor said to be pushing for full reversal of tax freeze, as Truss prepares to give press conference Friday’s politics news: latest updates Kwasi Kwarteng’s future as chancellor was in peril as government sources suggested splits with Liz Truss over the scale of the U-turn on parts of her disastrous mini-budget. Whitehall insiders…

Read More ‘She was not presented, in my recollection, as anything other than a grieving family member’ ‘She was not presented, in my recollection, as anything other than a grieving family member’

Read MoreSides will work together to set up a distribution centre in Turkey to export more gas via the TurkStream gas pipeline.Sides will work together to set up a distribution centre in Turkey to export more gas via the TurkStream gas pipeline.

Read MoreThe Russian government says work on the vital blast-hit bridge must be finished by July 2023.The Russian government says work on the vital blast-hit bridge must be finished by July 2023.

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Read MoreJanuary 2021 saw a 14% birth rate drop in Europe in comparison with previous years, research suggests.January 2021 saw a 14% birth rate drop in Europe in comparison with previous years, research suggests.

Read MoreA federal judge is scheduled to again decide the fate of a program that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were brought to the United States as childrenA federal judge is scheduled to again decide the fate of a program that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants…

Read MorePresident Joe Biden will head to a community college in Irvine, California, on Friday to meet with seniors and tout his administration’s efforts to reduce inflation and drive down costsPresident Joe Biden will head to a community college in Irvine, California, on Friday to meet with seniors and tout his administration’s efforts to reduce…

Read MoreUN Security Council resolution drafted by US and Mexico calls ‘Barbecue’ one of Haiti’s most influential gang leaders.UN Security Council resolution drafted by US and Mexico calls ‘Barbecue’ one of Haiti’s most influential gang leaders.

Read MoreChinese President Xi Jinping is presiding over a new era that prioritises political control over economic development.Chinese President Xi Jinping is presiding over a new era that prioritises political control over economic development.

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Read More Shane and Sheldon Shorey, aged six and seven, died after Jacob Steven Donn crashed a car in Wellington, in central west NSW, while he was drug-affected Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A driver who caused the deaths of two young brothers returning home from the…

Read More Chancellor makes early return from IMF meeting in Washington amid rumours around his job and that of prime minister Liz Truss The international trade minister, Greg Hands, has insisted it is “not unusual” for the chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, to be returning early from a trip abroad. Speaking on Sky News, Hands said: It’s…

Read MoreMany are trying to track down a person who staged a rare demonstration criticising Xi Jinping.Many are trying to track down a person who staged a rare demonstration criticising Xi Jinping.

Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 233rd day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 233rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read More The French leader should not have revealed his hand to Russia, Ben Wallace says President Emmanuel Macron revealed too much when he said France would not respond to the use of nuclear weapons by Russia in Ukraine with its own arsenal of nukes, British defense secretary, Ben Wallace has said. Macron pointed out…

Read More Panel’s first session since the summer is likely to be its last before midterm elections Panel’s first session since the summer is likely to be its last before midterm elections

Read MoreThe shooting in state capital Raleigh is the latest in a violent week across the US.The shooting in state capital Raleigh is the latest in a violent week across the US.

Read MoreWhen Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, it wasn’t clear what kind of leader he would beWhen Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, it wasn’t clear what kind of leader he would be

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Read MoreAuthorities have stepped up arrests of dissidents ahead of next month’s elections.Authorities have stepped up arrests of dissidents ahead of next month’s elections.

Read More Never-before-seen before footage shows dramatic and tense scene during Capitol riots Never-before-seen before footage shows dramatic and tense scene during Capitol riots

Read More Police describe suspect as white, juvenile male, but haven’t released other details yet Police describe suspect as white, juvenile male, but haven’t released other details yet