Russia-Ukraine conflict: US says Russian forces losing momentum to Ukrainian resistance
Feb 28, 2022 07:44 am UTC| Politics
Russias invasion of Ukraine is underway following the military operations ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin into the country. Despite Russias military forces efforts to take control of Ukraine, US officials...
Joe Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court
Feb 28, 2022 04:11 am UTC| Politics
After weeks of speculation, US President Joe Biden has finally unveiled his nominee for the Supreme Court. Biden has nominated federal judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to succeed Stephen Breyer in the high court. Biden...
Ukraine: how Putin used a long proxy conflict to justify invasion
Feb 26, 2022 10:04 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
In the early hours of February 24, Russia attacked Ukraine, beginning with a barrage of airstrikes in the countrys eastern regions. Other major cities came under siege within a matter of hours, including Kyiv. Russian...
Beyond NATO, new alliances could defend democracy and counter Putin
Feb 26, 2022 09:58 am UTC| Politics
Russian aggression toward Ukraine continues. The nations of the world, and their current alliances, have so far proved ineffective at curbing Russian President Vladimir Putins ambitions. Right now at the United Nations,...
Why Biden’s sanctions may actually work to make Russia pay for invading Ukraine
Feb 26, 2022 09:54 am UTC| Politics
The Biden administration is delivering on its vow to impose severe sanctions against Russia for its military aggression against Ukraine. The new sanctions announced on Feb. 24, 2022, will cut off Russias major banks and...
F1 may discard Russian GP due to Ukraine invasion
Feb 25, 2022 18:28 pm UTC| Sports Economy Politics
Formula One could move or replace the Russian Grand Prix slated to take place on September 23 to 25 in its provisional calendar due to Russias invasion of Ukraine. According to Formula One, it has no further comment on...
Ivanka Trump considering to testify before Jan. 6 committee
Feb 25, 2022 10:33 am UTC| Politics
The congressional committee probing into the Jan. 6 insurrection has previously extended an invitation to former first daughter and White House adviser Ivanka Trump to testify. A report reveals that Ms. Trump is...
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