Tag: Politics
Canada lays new Russia sanctions, says Moscow meddling in Moldova election
The actions come as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends the G7 Summit in Italy, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine remains a key topic.
G7 leaders agree on US$50B loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets
G7 leaders have agreed to engineer a US$50-billion loan to help Ukraine that would use interest earned on profits from Russia’s frozen central bank assets as collateral.
U.S. authorities issuing more foreign interference warnings as election nears
Lawmakers from both parties have voiced worries about the nation's preparedness for foreign disinformation during the presidential election and the impact it has on democracy.
Trudeau headed for G7 summit in Italy. What’s on the agenda?
Leaders of the seven wealthy democratic nations are expected to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Hamas conflict, artificial intelligence and collaboration with Africa.
Malawi’s VP among 10 killed in plane crash, president says
Malawi’s vice president, Saulos Chilima, was among 10 people killed when a small military plane crashed in a mountainous region in the north of the country, the president said
France’s Macron calls snap election after far-right gains in EU polls
Far-right parties rattled the traditional powers in the European Union with major gains in parliamentary seats, dealing an especially humiliating defeat to the French president.
At least 274 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid that freed 4 hostages, officials say
At least 274 Palestinians, including dozens of children, were killed in the Israeli raid that freed four hostages held by Hamas, Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday.
Israel’s only centrist minister resigns from Netanyahu government
Minister Benny Gantz's departure means that Netanyahu will lose the backing of a centrist bloc that has helped broaden support for the government in Israel and abroad.
Nobel Peace Prize winner pleads for Putin arrest: ‘Biggest child kidnapper’
Nobel laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk is urging the international community to prosecute Russian President Vladimir Putin who she calls the “biggest child kidnapper in the world.”
UK’s Sunak apologizes for leaving D-Day events early to campaign
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak suffered a fresh setback in his struggling election campaign on Friday when he apologized for leaving D-Day commemorations early.
As Canada marks D-Day anniversary, Trudeau says democracy ‘still under threat’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his French counterpart Gabriel Attal and Prince William were among dignitaries visiting Juno Beach to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
China ‘aggressively’ trying to lure West’s military trainers: Five Eyes
Five Eyes intelligence partners said Beijing is using private companies in South Africa and China to target potential recruits in western countries with 'exorbitant salaries.'
India’s Modi secures record 3rd term but his party loses outright majority
For the first time since the BJP swept to power in 2014, it did not secure a majority on its own, winning 240 seats, far fewer than the record 303 it won in the 2019 election.
Sunak, Starmer clash over taxes and health in 1st U.K. election debate
Conservative leader Rishi Sunak sought to boost his party’s dismal outlook, while Labour’s Keir Starmer aimed to cement his status as favourite to become the next prime minister.
India election: PM Modi may need coalition allies to secure 3rd term
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition led in a majority of seats in India's general election, according to early figures, but faced a stronger challenge than expected.