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Russia February 20, 2024

Putin's chemical weapons program continues as Russia loses seat on world chemical warfare monitoring agency

The death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny highlights Russia's continued use of chemical weapons and violation of international law.

Russia February 20, 2024

Putin gifts North Korea's Kim Jong Un with Russian made limo

Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un a luxury Russian Aurus limousine demonstrating the special personal relations between the top leaders

Thailand February 19, 2024

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole for corruption-related offenses

Thaksin Shinawatra, the billionaire former prime minister of Thailand, has returned home after being released on parole for corruption-related offenses.

UNITED NATIONS February 19, 2024

'Unacceptable': Taliban demanded treatment 'similar to recognition' to attend UN meeting

U.N. secretary-general Antonio Guterres says the Taliban set unacceptable conditions for attending a meeting about Afghanistan, including treatment "similar to recognition."

US February 19, 2024

Native American families remain frustrated with unsolved missing persons, killings cases

An ongoing effort to notice Native American unsolved crimes continues as families march for answers years after their loved ones have gone missing.

World February 19, 2024

Canadian Foreign Minister says China, as an exporter, needs to increase Red Sea defense efforts

After a series of attacks on the Red Sea recently, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said China needs to step up their defense efforts to help protect the waterways.

China February 19, 2024

Former Bank of China chairman indicted on bribery charges following investigation

The former chairman of the Bank of China, Liu Liange, has been indicted on bribery charges as part of Chinese leader Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign.

Europe February 19, 2024

Palestinian foreign minister accuses Israel of apartheid in land occupation, urging UN to declare it illegal

The Palestinian foreign minister has accused Israel of apartheid, urging the UN's top court to declare Israel's occupation of sought Palestinian lands as illegal.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE February 17, 2024

WHO chief's dire warning: Disease X outbreak 'a matter of when, not if'

Disease X is certain to break out in the future, according to WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus, who said a global treaty is needed to protect the world when the next pandemic hits

Israel February 17, 2024

Urban warfare expert says Israeli military taking unprecedented steps to protect Gaza civilians

Israel is being held to ridiculous standards as it takes unprecedented steps to avoid harming civilians in Gaza and faces an unprecedented war, a West Point urban warfare expert says