UK officially proscribes Russia’s Wagner as terrorist organisation
September 15, 2023 7:55 PM Britain on Friday officially proscribed the Russian mercenary Wagner Group as a terrorist organisation, after announcing the move last week, which will make it illegal…
UK sanctions more Iranian officials to mark anniversary of Mahsa Amini death
September 15, 2023 7:53 PM Britain on Friday imposed sanctions on four Iranian officials to mark the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran’s…
Polish foreign ministry sacks legal chief as visa scandal grows
September 15, 2023 7:46 PM Poland’s foreign ministry said on Friday it had fired the head of its legal service and cancelled all its contracts for outsourcing visa applications amid…
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to visit US Congress next week -reports
September 15, 2023 7:42 PM Volodymyr Zelenskiy will visit the U.S. Congress next week, according to media reports, after a U.S. official earlier said the Ukrainian president was expected to…
Ukraine plans big rise in defence spending in 2024 draft budget
September 15, 2023 7:21 PM The government approved a draft 2024 budget on Friday that puts the deficit at 1.548 trillion hryvnias ($41.92 billion) and increases defence spending to 1.7…
Wielding chainsaw and huge dollar bill, Argentine radical taps into voter fury
September 15, 2023 7:04 PM LA PLATA, Argentina – Wielding a chainsaw above his head in the Argentine city of La Plata this week, radical presidential front-runner Javier Milei riled…
France won’t cut cultural ties with Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso – minister
September 15, 2023 6:24 PM France does not intend to cut cultural ties with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, the culture minister said on Friday, after entertainment businesses slammed a…
Higher pay in social service sector gives recognition to professionals, helps with staff retention
One challenge however is managing the increment in salary, one social service agency said. Read More
Ukraine security agency confirms new allegations against magnate Kolomoisky
September 15, 2023 6:11 PM Ukrainian business magnate Ihor Kolomoisky has been served with notice of a third set of allegations following his detention on suspicion of fraud and money…