North Korea fired more than 20 missiles on Wednesday in the direction of South Korea, and at least one landed near the rivals’ tense sea border. South Korea retaliated by firing its own test missiles, sending some citizens to evacuate in underground shelters. This is the most missiles North Korea has ever fired in one […]
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N. Korea warns of powerful response to US drills
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry criticized the United States for expanding joint military exercises with South Korea that it claims are practice for a potential invasion, and it warned Tuesday of “more powerful follow-up measures” in response. The statement from the ministry came as the U.S. and South Korea conduct aerial drills involving more than 200 […]
Should America pay billions To Prop up Ukraine’s Economy?
Ukrainian leaders are calling on the U.S., European Union and International Monetary Fund to cover a predicted budget deficit of up to $55 billion, a shortfall which threatens to collapse Ukraine from within even while its troops steadily push back occupying Russian forces. Kyiv insiders told Newsweek that the U.S. is expected to cover between […]
Russia threatens to target Western satellites
Russian foreign ministry spokesman Konstantin Vorontsov this week threatened to target Western commercial satellites, like Telsa CEO Elon Musk’s Starlink, during a U.N. General Assembly meeting. Musk’s space exploration program, SpaceX, has donated roughly 20,000 Starlink satellites, for Kyiv’s use since Russia invaded Ukraine, at a cost that is expected to exceed $100 million by […]
Rishi Sunak is Britain’s new prime minister
Rishi Sunak, a former member of Boris Johnson’s Cabinet, is set to become the U.K.’s next prime minister after rival Penny Mordaunt dropped out of the race just minutes before the deadline. Just six weeks ago, Sunak had lost out against Liz Truss in the running for prime minister. But after several economic disasters that […]
Canada has banned all handgun sales
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ordered an immediate freeze on new sales of handguns on Friday. The ban on sale, purchase and transfer of handguns is effective immediately and is the latest legal action from Canada on gun violence. “Canadians have the right to feel safe in their homes, in their schools, and in their […]
Truss Resigns as Prime Minister After 44-Days
British Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced she is resigning from her post after admitting she couldn’t “deliver the mandate on which I was elected.” Truss will stand down as Conservative leader immediately, but will remain prime minister for another week whilst her party selects her replacement. Truss had been in the job for just […]
Martial law declared in Ukraine annexed regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law Wednesday in the four regions of Ukraine that Moscow annexed and given additional emergency powers to the heads of all regions of Russia. Putin didn’t immediately spell out the steps that would be taken under martial law, but said his order was effective starting Thursday. His decree gives […]
‘Kamikaze’ drones attack Kyiv
Russia has hit Ukraine with a wave of attacks, dive-bombing the capital, Kyiv, with what appear to be Iranian-made “kamikaze” drones. Air strikes hit critical infrastructure in three regions, cutting off electricity in hundreds of villages across the country, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmygal. At least eight people were killed, four in Sumy and […]
Xi Jinping Suggests China Could Invade Taiwan
In a major speech, President Xi Jinping has said China would “never promise to renounce the use of force” against Taiwan—prompting applause from delegates. “We will continue to strive for peaceful reunification,” Xi said as the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th National Congress kicked off in Beijing. “But we will never promise to renounce the use […]
XI to become China’s leader for another 5 years
Xi Jinping may be taking his country into uncharted territory when he emerges this month as China’s paramount leader for another five years. The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) 20th National Congress begins on October 16. The conclusion of the weeklong event is expected to pave the way for him to become the longest-ruling party boss […]
Biden asked Opec to postpone oil cuts to Nov.
Saudi Arabia said Thursday that the U.S. had urged the kingdom to postpone a decision by OPEC and its allies — including Russia — to cut oil production by a month. Such a delay could have helped reduce the risk of a spike in gas prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections next month. A […]