Russia-Ukraine conflict: Ukraine prepared if Belarus decides to join Russia, says border official
May 05, 2022 09:55 am UTC| Politics
Ukraine continues to resist the offensive launched by Russia since dictator Vladimir Putin effectively declared an invasion back in February. An official from Ukraines border authority said that the country is prepared...
Democrats renew call to end Senate filibuster following Supreme Court draft leak
May 05, 2022 09:54 am UTC| Politics
Democrats are still faced with a hurdle that is the Senate filibuster when it comes to passing legislation targeting certain key issues. Following a leaked Supreme Court draft on Roe v. Wade, Democrats are renewing their...
May 05, 2022 09:20 am UTC| Politics
US Progressive Senator Bernie Sanders weighed in on the leaked draft Supreme Court opinion that would strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion ruling. Sanders said the Senate filibuster must be abolished in order to...
Iran to execute Swedish-Iranian national convicted of spying for Israel this month
May 05, 2022 09:19 am UTC| Politics
Iran and Israel have been at odds for years over issues that have affected the political environment in the region. Tehran is reportedly set on executing a Swedish-Iranian national convicted of allegedly spying for Israel...
US Supreme Court leaked draft to strike down Roe v. Wade ruling draws outrage
May 04, 2022 09:51 am UTC| Politics
Analysts have long anticipated that the conservative-majority Supreme Court may attempt to strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling on abortion rights in the country. The leaked draft majority opinion drew public...
US VP Kamala Harris slams GOP attempts to overturn landmark Roe v. Wade abortion ruling
May 04, 2022 09:45 am UTC| Politics
The recent leak of a draft US Supreme Court majority opinion on the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling has resulted in outrage among many. Vice President Kamala Harris blasted the Republicans seeking to bar the procedure in her...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Mariupol still bombarded with rockets as EU prepares oil sanctions
May 04, 2022 09:20 am UTC| Politics
Russia is continuing its offensive in the eastern and southern territories of Ukraine as the war approaches its third month. The port city of Mariupol remains bombarded by rockets in the midst of evacuations and as the...
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