KYIV (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Russia still has the potential to use precision-guided weapons on a large scale, as evidenced by its attacks on many important Ukrainian cities. Yuriy Ihnat, a spokesman for the Ukrainian air force said Russia launched 83 missiles,
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Minister of work and pensions department has informed that the expectation is that PM Truss will give the decision on whether to raise benefits in line with inflation in November. There has been no decision on uprating
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The native spirit of America is an exceptional way to keep warm in autumn and tastes great as a companion of a whiskey cocktail or neat. Below are the top five bourbons available in markets of the
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – It has come to light that Liz Truss disregarded the government’s own climate advisors when she opposed an energy-saving campaign this winter, as anger over her opposition to the idea has grown. In a letter to the
MOSCOW (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Security was stepped up in Russia after a damaging blast on Saturday destroyed parts of Russia’s key and only bridge to Crimea. Russia President Putin has now instructed the Federal Security Service of the country, FSB to
WASHINGTON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Arizona’s pre-statehood law that essentially criminalised abortions has been prevented from taking effect by an appeals court, at least for the time being. The Arizona Court of Appeals’ three-judge panel agreed with Planned Parenthood that a court
MOSCOW (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Part of the Kerch Bridge, a divisive representation of the Russian government’s control of the southern Ukrainian peninsula, a crucial logistical chain for the Russian military and one of Vladimir Putin’s prestige projects, was destroyed by a
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Eurovision Song Contest to be hosted next year in Liverpool. The organisers promise to put on “the best show for Ukraine.” The competition in May was won by the Ukrainian entry Kalush Orchestra; however, because of the
TEHRAN (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In retaliation to Tehran’s alleged sale of drone technology to Russia, Ukraine has started expelling Iranian students from the nation, Middle East Eye found out. Iranian students informed MEE that this was the justification given by Ukrainian
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conor Burns, the trade minister, has been fired from Liz Truss’ ministry “with immediate effect” in response to a serious misconduct allegation. While the issue is being looked into, the whip has also been suspended for the
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following objections raised by the prime minister’s office, the government ultimately decided against launching a public information campaign on reduced use of energy this winter, as BBC is informed. A source said there is a fairly well-developed
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – According to Home Office data, there were 155,841 hate crimes reported by police in Wales and England in the year ending March 2022, a 26% increase. 109,843 of these, or more than two-thirds, were hate crimes. But
JERUSALEM (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israeli official says Israel will reject Lebanon’s amendments to a US-drafted proposal on resolving a protracted dispute on the maritime border over gas-rich waters off the countries’ Mediterranean coasts, casting into question years of diplomatic efforts to
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Landlords believe efforts to make social housing more greener, safer and more liveable would be delayed significantly if policymakers cap rent hikes at 5% starting next year. They worry that this decision will cost them £3.5 billion
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – For the first time ever in its history of 106 years, the Royal College of Nursing is holding a vote among all of its members in the UK on going on strike. The union wants its 300,000
EXETER, United Kingdom (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Parents of a University of Exeter student who committed suicide at age 21 after failing his final year exams have urged for a new law requiring universities to reveal the number of students who have
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – While giving her keynote conference speech, Liz Truss promised to “get Britain through the tempest” and asserted that “everyone will benefit” from the outcomes of her economic policies. Greenpeace supporters heckled her. The prime minister admitted that
SEOUL (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The South Korean military issued an apology after a missile it fired during an exercise on Tuesday malfunctioned and plummeted to the ground, raising fears among locals that North Korea—which had conducted a missile test earlier in
CANBERRA (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Vulnerable Australian children who are stuck in Syrian prison camps for Daesh members will be the first citizens to return home, government’s plans assure, the Guardian reported, The most ill children will be given the priority for
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Few ministers will likely leave the Conservative conference with their reputations improved, it is probably safe to say. However, it may equally be argued that few individuals would have anticipated Jake Berry to be one of the
WASHINGTON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following the impact of Hurricane Fiona last month, Joe Biden acknowledged that Puerto Rico had faced numerous challenges over the previous five years but had not received adequate timely assistance. As a result, he announced on Monday
TOKYO (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In what is presumed to be a calculated escalation seeking Tokyo and Washington’s attention, North Korea launched a ballistic missile over Japan. Before crashing into the Pacific Ocean, the missile travelled 4,500 kilometres (2,800 miles). On another
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – This winter, there is “a significant risk” of gas shortages in the UK, which might affect the availability of power. According to Ofgem, there is a chance that the UK might experience a “gas supply emergency” as
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following a strong protest from Tory MPs, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has revealed that the government is abandoning plans to grant the wealthiest 1% a tax break. In a tweet, Mr. Kwarteng said that the policy had turned
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Recent statistics show the number of bird flu cases in continental Europe and the UK this summer has been “unprecedented,” and 47.5 million birds have been killed since autumn, last year. From places as far north as
CANBERRA (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A senior government official has stated that fans who showed Nazi salutes and insignia during the Australia Cup final “should be banned for life.” After initiating disciplinary proceedings, Football Australia (FA) stated that it seriously condemns the
LONDON, United Kingdom (Parliament Politics Magazine) – According to Buckingham Palace, King Charles will not go to the COP27 climate change meeting, which will take place in Egypt next month. It was in response to a Sunday Times article that claimed Liz
SEOUL (Parliament politics Magazine) – The South Korean military reported that North Korea launched two more ballistic missiles, marking the fourth launch of this nature this week as joint military exercises between Seoul, Tokyo, and Washington get more intense. The early Saturday
BEIRUT (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As negotiations progress with Israel, the U.S. envoy to Lebanon offered a proposal on Saturday for a maritime border demarcation to caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and President Michel Aoun. Since Israel’s founding in 1948, Israel and
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following the mini-budget, Prime Minister Liz Truss admitted there had been “disruption” in the UK economy. She said in a column in The Sun that she had “acted decisively” and would maintain an “iron grip” on the
WELLINGTON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An initiative by New Zealand to prevent the spread of hepatitis C has run into trouble because one of its advertisements, which showed individuals raising the middle finger, was considered to be too obscene to air. Ayesha
TEHRAN (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In an effort to “severely restrict” Iranian petrochemical and oil exports, the Biden government has launched a fresh round of sanctions against Iran. They promise to impose monetary penalties on a “regular basis.” The US accuses a
COPENHAGEN (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Denmark’s recent revelation of wearing t-shirts, the “colour mourning” kit manufactured by Hummel to take a hit at the human rights record of Qatar, the host of the FIFA world cup 2022 took the world by surprise.
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – PM Truss, her government “did the right thing” in its mini-budget to stimulate economic growth. The prime minister said, speaking in a number of local radio interviews with the BBC this morning that “urgent action” and “controversial
BRUSSELS (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As part of the most recent wave of sanctions to “make the Kremlin pay” for escalating the war against Ukraine, the EU executive has pledged to cap the price of Russian oil and impose additional restrictions on
WASHINGTON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – 2.4 million businesses and homes in Florida are without power as a result of one of the most severe storms to batter the US in years, and floodwaters are rushing inland. On Wednesday at 15:10 local time
BEIJING (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Chinese yuan has fallen to new record lows against the rising US dollar. The yuan, which is traded worldwide, dropped to its lowest level since statistics started to be made accessible in 2011. The value of
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government’s mini-budget has drawn criticism from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which warns the plan for tax cuts and expenditure will worsen inequality and go against the monetary policy of Bank of England. The international
WASHINGTON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In response to Chinese Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns and geopolitical concerns between the US and the communist leadership of the country, Apple has started producing iPhone 14s in India, shifting some production there for the first time. The
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The pound hit a record low versus the US dollar, prompting the Bank of England to declare that it will “not hesitate” to raise interest rates in order to combat inflation. The Bank stated that it was
TOKYO (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A state funeral for Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving prime minister of Japan, was held in Tokyo amid popular outrage about the expense of the service and information about his party’s associations with a controversial religious organisation. A
WASHINGTON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The ability of NASA to protect Earth from an apocalyptic scenario was put to the test on Monday when a multimillion dollar spacecraft slammed head-on with an asteroid as big as a football stadium. 6.8 million miles
ABU DHABI (Parliament Politics Magazine) – On Sunday, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Germany reached an “energy security” agreement for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and diesel as Berlin looks for alternative energy sources to Russia. At a signing
ROME (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The far-right leader Giorgia Meloni has announced victory in the Italian election and is on her way to become first female prime minister of the country. The most right-wing government in Italy since World War II is
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Since the pound has hit a record low versus the dollar, speculations in the market have it that the Bank of England might have to interfere. A statement from the bank was anticipated later on Monday after
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the government’s reduction in the highest rate of income tax would be reversed. In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, he told the BBC that the move was not the right
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – England has an alluring charm during autumn. How Keats put it, “it is the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness.” The orange-hued leaves, the crisp days and fruitful produce, harvest festivities, bonfires at night and long leisurely
RIYADH (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Despite criticism of the kingdom’s human rights record, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz began a two-day Gulf visit on Saturday with a stop in Saudi Arabia where he hopes to close new energy deals. The governor of the
SEOUL (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Towards its eastern waters, North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile on Sunday, continuing a provocative pattern of weapons testing as a US aircraft carrier visits South Korea for joint military drills in response to the North’s
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The following are the key points from the mini-budget statement Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng gave to his MPs: Beginning in April 2023, the basic income tax rate will be reduced to 19p in pound. Will result in
