Month: June 2022
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A Nato summit in Madrid for hawks
The BBC’s Frank Gardner speaks to Nato leaders during the first summit since Russia invaded Ukraine. BBC News – World…
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‘Effort and patience’ required to restore Iran nuclear agreement
Despite diplomatic engagements, restoring the so-called Iran nuclear agreement continues to be hindered by political and technical differences, the UN political and peacebuilding chief told the Security Council on Thursday. UN News
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Controversial Florida abortion ban blocked by court
A Florida judge has granted a temporary injunction against a law banning abortions after 15 weeks BBC News – World…
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Vladimir Putin: Russian leader hits back over G7 jibes
Russia’s President Putin responds to G7 leaders who mocked his macho image earlier this week. BBC News – World…
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Supreme Court limits Biden’s power to cut emissions
The landmark ruling curbs federal power to limit greenhouse gas emissions in a setback for President Biden. BBC News – World…
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Calais migrant crisis: 15 arrested over Channel tragedy
The deaths of 27 people in November was one of the deadliest incidents in the English Channel. BBC News – World…
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Snake Island: Why Russia couldn’t hold on to strategic Black Sea outcrop
Russia claims it is a gesture of goodwill, but the withdrawal from a Black Sea rock is a big defeat. BBC News – World…
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President Xi in Hong Kong for handover anniversary
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Hong Kong to mark 25 years since the former British colony was returned to Beijing’s rule. BBC News – World…
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Ex-F1 boss Ecclestone says he’d take a bullet for Putin
Formula 1 says comments by the sport’s former boss Bernie Ecclestone on Vladimir Putin and racism are in “stark contrast” to “modern values”. BBC News – World…
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China’s President Xi arrives Hong Kong for handover anniversary
It is President Xi Jinping’s first visit outside mainland China since the start of the pandemic. BBC News – World…