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August 9, 2020

India to ban over 100 imports of military equipment items to boost ‘self-reliance’ 

The Indian government on Sunday said it will ban the imports of more than 100 items of military equipment in a bid to boost its own economy and improve self-reliance in weapons manufacturing.

August 9, 2020

American ex-Green Berets jailed over failed Venezuela attack

Two former U.S. Green Berets were sentenced by a Venezuelan court Friday to 20 years in prison for their role in a botched attack on Venezuela in May, aimed at toppling President Nicolás Maduro.

July 31, 2020

Hong Kong postpones legislative elections over coronavirus fears

Hong Kong has decided to postpone its legislative elections by one year, after officials say coronavirus has worsened in recent months, dealing a blow to pro-democracy candidates over the delay. 

July 23, 2020

Israel moves toward outlawing 'conversion therapy,' potentially becoming first Middle East country to do so

Israel became the first country in the Middle East Wednesday to take a step toward outlawing "gay conversion" therapy on Wednesday.

July 23, 2020

Top American diplomat in UK has support from State Department amid reports he made 'sexist, racist' remarks

The State Department is standing behind U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Woody Johnson amid reports he made "sexist, racist," and "cringeworthy" comments.

July 22, 2020

UK weighs plans to make foreign agents register after new report suggests bigger threat of Russian interference

Britain's ministers are considering making foreign agents register with the government in the United Kingdom after an intelligence report detailed allegations that there was Russian interference in the European Union referendum.

July 22, 2020

UK's Labour to pay whistleblowers over anti-Semitism claims plaguing party

Britain’s opposition Labour Party has agreed to pay substantial damages to seven whistleblowers who sued for defamation after they voiced concerns of anti-Semitism within the party.

July 7, 2020

Hong Kong national security law puts Taiwan on edge

The passage of a national security law on Hong Kong has put Taiwan on edge, with pro-democracy activists fearing that Beijing will soon have the self-ruled island in its crosshairs.

July 6, 2020

Chinese authorities detain outspoken critic of Xi Jinping

A Chinese professor who has gained notoriety for being one of the few outspoken critics of President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party was taken from his home Monday on what his friends and family maintain are trumped-up charges.

July 1, 2020

Russian voters keep Putin in power until 2036

Russian voters on Wednesday overwhelming approved amendments to Russia’s constitution that will keep President Vladimir Putin in power until 2036, concluding a weeklong vote that critics say was marred by pressure on voters and other irregularities.