Iran will avenge death of Revolutionary Guard colonel, says Ebrahim Raisi
May 24, 2022 08:58 am UTC| Politics
This week, Iran has pledged to take revenge for the killing of one of its top officials in the Revolutionary Guard. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi made the pledge amidst a time of uncertainty over the nuclear deal. In...
May 24, 2022 08:15 am UTC| Politics
Donald Trumps son-in-law and former White House adviser Jared Kushner oversaw policies related to the Middle East. A new report reveals that he, along with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, used their government positions...
Donald Trump lawsuit: Michael Cohen's testimony could pose perjury charges for ex-POTUS
May 24, 2022 07:32 am UTC| Politics
Twice-impeached, former US President Donald Trump is facing several legal battles and investigations. One lawsuit might lead to the former president also facing charges of perjury based on the testimony of his former...
San Francisco archbishop bans Nancy Pelosi from communion over abortion stance
May 24, 2022 06:31 am UTC| Politics
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi supports abortion even as she is a devout Catholic. The San Francisco archbishop has announced that the top House Democrat will not be eligible to receive communion over her abortion...
US VP Kamala Harris, Surgeon General warn of burnout among healthcare workers
May 24, 2022 06:13 am UTC| Politics
This week, US Vice President Kamala Harris and Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy addressed the increasing burnout among healthcare workers since the COVID-19 pandemic more than two years ago. Harris and Murthy also warned...
Russia's blockade could cause mass famine beyond Ukraine – but it’s a crime without a name
May 23, 2022 13:11 pm UTC| Politics
Trying to gauge the worst aspect of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is difficult. For some, it will be the illegal invasion itself. For others, the war crimes or crimes against humanity committed since. But measured in...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Kyiv says no ceasefire as Moscow ramps up offensive in Donbas
May 23, 2022 10:09 am UTC| Politics
Russia is looking to seize control of Ukraines eastern and southern territories after its failure to capture the capital Kyiv. As Moscow ramps up its attack in the Donbas region, Kyiv has ruled out making any...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects