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US strike kills approximately 30 al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia
January 22, 2023
US strike kills approximately 30 al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia
The United States carried out a strike in Somalia that killed approximately 30 al-Shabaab fighters, US Africa Command said in…
China says 80% of population have had Covid-19, as millions travel for Lunar New Year
January 22, 2023
China says 80% of population have had Covid-19, as millions travel for Lunar New Year
Eight in 10 people in China have now been infected with Covid-19, a prominent government scientist has claimed. Wu Zunyou,…
New Zealand Education Minister Chris Hipkins bids to replace Jacinda Ardern as PM
January 21, 2023
New Zealand Education Minister Chris Hipkins bids to replace Jacinda Ardern as PM
Chris Hipkins, New Zealand’s education minister, is bidding to replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister, after her shock resignation announcement…
Why Germany is struggling to stomach the idea of sending tanks to Ukraine
January 21, 2023
Why Germany is struggling to stomach the idea of sending tanks to Ukraine
The past 12 months has forced European leaders to seriously rethink their approach to national security. If Russia’s invasion of…
Inflation in Japan hits highest level in 41 years
January 21, 2023
Inflation in Japan hits highest level in 41 years
Tokyo Reuters — Japan’s core consumer prices in December rose 4.0% from a year earlier, double the central bank’s 2%…
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fined for failing to wear seatbelt
January 21, 2023
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fined for failing to wear seatbelt
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been fined by police for failing to wear a seatbelt while riding in a…
US to designate Russia’s Wagner mercenary group as a ‘transnational criminal organization’
January 21, 2023
US to designate Russia’s Wagner mercenary group as a ‘transnational criminal organization’
The US Treasury Department will designate the Russian mercenary organization Wagner Group as a “transnational criminal organization” and will impose…
CIA director briefed Zelensky on US expectations for Russia’s battlefield planning
January 20, 2023
CIA director briefed Zelensky on US expectations for Russia’s battlefield planning
CIA Director Bill Burns briefed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv last week on the US’ expectations for Russia’s battlefield…
Russian election body begins preparations for presidential election campaign
January 20, 2023
Russian election body begins preparations for presidential election campaign
The organization responsible for conducting federal elections in Russia has begun preparations for a presidential vote next year, said Ella…
Putin loyalist dials up nuclear rhetoric as NATO partners push for more weapons for Ukraine
January 20, 2023
Putin loyalist dials up nuclear rhetoric as NATO partners push for more weapons for Ukraine
Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy head of Russia’s Security Council and key ally of President Vladimir Putin, on Thursday warned that…