Tag: International

With Spring Offensive in Doubt, Ukrainian Forces Yield Ground in Bakhmut

Ukrainian forces are pulling back from parts of the flashpoint city of Bakhmut amid indications that Kyiv’s planned spring offensive may fail to materialize–at least in the short term. Located in the eastern Donetsk region, Bakhmut (Artyomovsk in Russian) has remained the scene of fierce ground fighting for the past several months.  According to an…


Indigenous Senator Defends Opposition’s Comments on Widespread Child Abuse in Alice Springs

Indigenous Senator Kerrynne Liddle has defended comments from Opposition Leader Peter Dutton who said a contentious proposal to change Australia’s Constitution would do little to address crime rates in Aboriginal communities like Alice Springs. Speaking on ABC Radio National on April 14, Liddle said while care was needed to avoid politicising the issue, statistics on…


Ukraine Forces Pull Back as Russia Mounts ‘Reenergized’ Bakhmut Assault, UK Says

LONDON—Ukrainian troops have been forced to withdraw from some territory in the battlefield city of Bakhmut as Russia mounts a renewed assault there with intense artillery fire over the past two days, Britain said in an intelligence update on Friday. “Russia has re-energized its assault on the Donetsk Oblast town of Bakhmut as forces of…


Italy Declares State of Emergency as Migrant Numbers Surge

ROME—Italy’s right-wing government on Tuesday declared a six-month national state of emergency to help it cope with a surge in migrants arriving on the country’s southern shores. State TV said a special commissioner was expected to be named. Initial funding of 5 million euros (nearly $5.5 million) was also approved as part of the measure…


New Study of 9,500 Women Finds COVID-19 Jab Could Lead to Heavier Menstrual Bleeding

Women vaccinated for COVID-19 have a slightly higher risk of heavier menstrual bleeding, according to a new study. According to the study that examined 7,401 vaccinated and 2,154 unvaccinated women, researchers found an increase in the amount of bleeding for 40 out of 1,000 individuals after one dose of the jab. “Menstruation is a routine…


New Study of 9,500 Women Find COVID-19 Jab Could Lead to Heavier Menstrual Bleeding

Women vaccinated for COVID-19 have a slightly higher risk of heavier menstrual bleeding, according to a new study. According to the study that examined 7,401 vaccinated and 2,154 unvaccinated women, researchers found an increase in the amount of bleeding for 40 out of 1,000 individuals after one dose of the jab. “Menstruation is a routine…


‘Big Shift’ as Australian State Moves to Decriminalise Public Drunkenness

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has defended the state’s new public drunkenness laws arguing that the move to decriminalise public intoxication will not add an extra burden for police officers—despite unions arguing otherwise. “Will it be easy? No. Of course, it’s a big shift,” the premier said on April 13. “This is a reform that is…


NSW Labor Says Sydney Metro Cost Blowout in the Billions

The Sydney metro project, one of Australia’s largest public transport systems, will experience cost overruns into the billions, according to new transport briefings revealed by the recently elected New South Wales (NSW) government. The Sydney Metro, which includes the Sydney Metro City and Southwest sections, the Sydney Metro West, and the Western Sydney Airport lines, will…


Church Calls for Same-Sex Ban on Student Leaders

Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles says students’ leadership qualities shouldn’t be tied to their sexuality as a major church group calls for the right to exclude gay pupils from roles like captain in religious schools. In a submission to a review of anti-discrimination laws, the Presbyterian Church of Australia argued for the right to exclude…


Head of German Central Bank Sees No Recession on Horizon for Europe

Deutsche Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said he does not believe the European Union will experience a recession in 2023, arguing that the latter half of the year is showing promising signs of recovery. Speaking at the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group on Thursday, the central banker highlighted…