Biden feels pressure to respond to Iran after its attack on US troops killed three
The three US soldiers killed by Iranian-backed militants on Sunday are increasing political pressure on President Joe Biden to take direct action against…
Category: World
Research: Playing a musical instrument is good for brain health in old age
Playing a musical instrument or singing may help maintain a healthy brain later in life, according to a study published in the International…
UN chief pleads for UNWRA funding not to be stopped
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday, the 28th of January, pleaded to countries providing aid to continue financial support to the UN Relief…
Hungary open to use EU funds for Ukraine aid package, says Orban adviser
Hungary on Monday, the 29th of January, said it was ready to compromise on European Union (EU) aid to Ukraine, potentially allowing funding…
Zelensky publishes income as part of transparency campaign; Ukraine uncovers arms procurement fraud
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky published his income for two years on his presidential website, highlighting that it had decreased in 2021 and further…
Alabama becomes the first US state to use nitrogen gas for executions
On Thursday, the 25th of January, Alabama convicted murderer Kenneth Eugene Smith was executed using nitrogen gas, the first time such a method…
Polish cabinet approves draft law on over-the-counter emergency contraception
The Polish government on Wednesday, the 24th of January, approved a bill to make emergency contraceptive pills more accessible, reversing a restriction introduced…
Zelenskiy calls for an international investigation into the Belgorod plane crash
In a video address late on Wednesday evening, the 24th of January, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy accused Moscow of “playing with the lives of…
VIDEO | Russia alleges Ukraine shot down plane, killing its own 65 POWs
On Wednesday, the 24th of January, Russia accused Ukraine of deliberately shooting down a Russian military transport plane carrying 65 captured Ukrainian soldiers…
