ICC Takes Action Against Russia for Violations in Ukraine: Arrest Warrants for Putin and Other Officials Expected
The United Nations’ Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine has found that Russian forces have committed a wide range of violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law in various regions of Ukraine, many of which amount to war crimes.[0] In addition to wilful killings, torture, rape, forced transfers and the deportation […]
Continue reading UK Joins Allies in Banning TikTok from Government Devices
On Thursday, the United Kingdom joined its allies in the United States, Canada, and the European Union by banning Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from official government devices. Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden announced the “precautionary move” with “immediate effect”, noting it would apply to devices issued within ministerial and non-ministerial departments, but not to […]
Continue reading Historic Cyclone Freddy Sets New Record and Causes Devastation in Indian Ocean
Tropical Cyclone Freddy has made history by becoming the longest-lived tropical cyclone ever recorded in any of Earth’s oceans.[0] The deadly cyclone has set a new record, lasting 37 days and breaking the previous record of 31 days set by Hurricane John in 1994.[1] Freddy is also the first tropical cyclone ever to experience seven […]
Continue reading Poland and Slovakia to Provide Ukraine with MiG-29 Fighter Jets
Poland has offered to provide Ukraine with Soviet-designed MiG-29 fighter jets to help in its war against Russia, with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki saying the transfer could happen within the next four to six weeks. Slovakia has also announced that it will supply Ukraine with its MiG-29s in a joint process with Poland. The Polish […]
Continue reading Macron Defies Public Opinion With Pension Reform Vote
French President Emmanuel Macron has been pushing for changes to the country’s pension system since he was elected in 2017, as a way to shore up the financial position of a graying society and keep France competitive.[0] The reform would progressively raise the retirement age, with the new minimum of 64 years expected to be […]
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