KYIV (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After recognising two rebel-held territories in eastern Ukraine as separate states, Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent soldiers into them. Russia stated the troops would be involved in “peacekeeping” in the self-proclaimed people’s republics of Donetsk and
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – According to Downing Street, PM Boris Johnson is poised to outline how England plans to “live with COVID” today, as he considers removing all remaining limitations. He’ll then brief lawmakers about the plans this afternoon before a
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Storm Franklin is expected to reach the United Kingdom, prompting an amber weather warning for Northern Ireland and hundreds of flood alerts across the country. The amber warning is in effect from 12 a.m. until 7 a.m.
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – According to Buckingham Palace, the Queen has tested positive for coronavirus. The queen, who is 95 years old, is suffering from minor cold-like symptoms and is expected to perform modest duties at Windsor this week, according to
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS authorities have stated that free tests and self-isolation regulations must remain as the UK learns to live with COVID-19. It comes as PM Johnson prepares to reveal his strategy for dealing with the pandemic’s next stage
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Afghan refugees fleeing Kabul fear being classified as illegal immigrants shortly because they have not gotten updated papers, according to their lawyers, who added that it is unclear how many are missing documentation essential to work lawfully
WASHINGTON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Investors are being pushed to vote against Apple CEO Tim Cook’s $99 million (£73 million) pay package from last year. Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) expressed “serious concerns” about the award’s amount, which has increased from $14.8 million
WASHINGTON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The conviction of Anwar Raslan, former Syrian intelligence officer, for crimes against humanity the previous month, as well as the ongoing prosecution of Dr. Alaa Mousa, are significant milestones forward in the struggle for justice for those
COPENHAGEN (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deportations to Syria will continue, according to the Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration (DMII), which critics call “repressive.” From Greater Damascus, many refugees of Syria will be deported, according to DMII, citing “better security conditions.” Human
SINGAPORE (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Oil prices rose to the highest level ever in over seven years on Monday, owing to fears that an invasion of Russia in Ukraine may prompt US and European sanctions, disrupting exports from the world’s top producer
