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Jul
15
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Cuba–United States relations United States involvement in regime change in Latin America Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urges the Cuban military to stage a coup

Cuba–United States relations United States involvement in regime change in Latin America Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urges the Cuban military to stage a coup in Cuba. He also urges the Biden administration to "restore internet access to Cuba". (Tampa Bay Times) U.S. President Joe Biden calls Cuba a "failed state" and denounces communism as a "failed system". He also said the United States is looking into ways to "restoring internet access in Cuba". (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 15, 2021
Jul
19
Politics / Government

2021 Peruvian general election Keiko Fujimori of the right-wing Popular Force (FP) concedes defeat to left-wing candidate Pedro Castillo, but accuses him of win

2021 Peruvian general election Keiko Fujimori of the right-wing Popular Force (FP) concedes defeat to left-wing candidate Pedro Castillo, but accuses him of winning through "illegitimate" means. The accusation comes as the National Jury of Elections says that it will announce the winner later this week, and dismissed five challenges to the results brought last week by the FP party. (U.S. News) (Reuters) The National Jury of Elections confirms Castillo as the winner of the election, thereby making him president-elect. He is expected to be sworn-in as President of Peru on July 28. (Mercopress)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 19, 2021
Jul
19
Politics / Government

Keiko Fujimori of the right-wing Popular Force (FP) concedes defeat to left-wing candidate Pedro Castillo, but accuses him of winning through "illegitimate" mea

Keiko Fujimori of the right-wing Popular Force (FP) concedes defeat to left-wing candidate Pedro Castillo, but accuses him of winning through "illegitimate" means. The accusation comes as the National Jury of Elections says that it will announce the winner later this week, and dismissed five challenges to the results brought last week by the FP party. (U.S. News) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 19, 2021
Jul
19
Politics / Government

American ice cream company Ben & Jerry's announces that they will stop selling their products in areas of the Palestinian territories that are controlled by Isr

American ice cream company Ben & Jerry's announces that they will stop selling their products in areas of the Palestinian territories that are controlled by Israel, saying that continuing to do this is "inconsistent with our values". In the same statement, the company said that they will continue to sell within Israel proper. The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement applauded the decision, while Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Minister for Foreign Affairs Yair Lapid harshly criticized it. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 19, 2021
Jul
20
Politics / Government

Israel–Lebanon relations The Israeli military bombs southern Lebanon after rockets are fired into Israeli territory from these locations.

Israel–Lebanon relations The Israeli military bombs southern Lebanon after rockets are fired into Israeli territory from these locations. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett justifies the air strike by stating that "anyone who tries to harm us will pay a painful price in return". (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 20, 2021
Jul
21
Politics / Government

Police in Tanzania arrest opposition leader Freeman Mbowe and dozens of other people within his party amid accusations of authoritarianism by the government of

Police in Tanzania arrest opposition leader Freeman Mbowe and dozens of other people within his party amid accusations of authoritarianism by the government of Samia Suluhu Hassan. Mbowe's Chadema party condemns his arrest and labels the government as a "dictatorship". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 21, 2021
Jul
22
Politics / Government

It is revealed that Brazilian Minister of Defence Braga Netto communicated to President of the Chamber of Deputies Arthur Lira that the 2022 elections would not

It is revealed that Brazilian Minister of Defence Braga Netto communicated to President of the Chamber of Deputies Arthur Lira that the 2022 elections would not be held if a controversial bill that bans electronic voting and reinstates the use of paper ballots does not pass through Congress. This report follows similar threats made by President Jair Bolsonaro, whose approval ratings and chances of re-election are continuing to decrease. (O Estado de S. Paulo)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy COVID-19 vaccination in Italy The Government of Italy announces that it will require people in the country to show a proof of vaccina

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy COVID-19 vaccination in Italy The Government of Italy announces that it will require people in the country to show a proof of vaccination of at least one dose, a negative COVID-19 test, or that they have recovered from COVID-19 in order to participate in social activities such as indoor dining, visiting museums, and attending shows beginning on August 6. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Politics / Government

COVID-19 vaccination in Italy The Government of Italy announces that it will require people in the country to show a proof of vaccination of at least one dose,

COVID-19 vaccination in Italy The Government of Italy announces that it will require people in the country to show a proof of vaccination of at least one dose, a negative COVID-19 test, or that they have recovered from COVID-19 in order to participate in social activities such as indoor dining, visiting museums, and attending shows beginning on August 6. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Politics / Government

Foreign relations of Equatorial Guinea The United Kingdom imposes sanctions on Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, the son of the president of Equatorial Guinea, over

Foreign relations of Equatorial Guinea The United Kingdom imposes sanctions on Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, the son of the president of Equatorial Guinea, over his "lavish lifestyle" spending, which includes mansions and private jets. Mangue is also the incumbent vice president. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Politics / Government

Police in Madagascar arrest six individuals, including a foreign national, after months of investigation into a plot to kill President Andry Rajoelina.

Police in Madagascar arrest six individuals, including a foreign national, after months of investigation into a plot to kill President Andry Rajoelina. The Attorney General accuses those arrested of having "a plan for the elimination of the head of state". (Reuters) (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Politics / Government

The Government of Italy announces that it will require people in the country to show a proof of vaccination of at least one dose, a negative COVID-19 test, or t

The Government of Italy announces that it will require people in the country to show a proof of vaccination of at least one dose, a negative COVID-19 test, or that they have recovered from COVID-19 in order to participate in social activities such as indoor dining, visiting museums, and attending shows beginning on August 6. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Politics / Government

North Korea and weapons of mass destruction North Korea–United States relations, North Korea–South Korea relations U.S.

North Korea and weapons of mass destruction North Korea–United States relations, North Korea–South Korea relations U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and South Korea Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong announces that both countries have reached an agreement to convince North Korea to return to nuclear talks. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
23
Politics / Government

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on long-term care facilities New York COVID-19 nursing home scandal The U.S.

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on long-term care facilities New York COVID-19 nursing home scandal The U.S. Department of Justice announces that it will not open a civil rights investigation into government-run nursing homes in New York. Similar letters were sent to officials in Michigan and Pennsylvania. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 23, 2021
Jul
24
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Tanzania, COVID-19 vaccination in Tanzania Tanzania receives its first shipment of 1 million doses of the Johns

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Tanzania, COVID-19 vaccination in Tanzania Tanzania receives its first shipment of 1 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine donated by the U.S. government. (Bloomberg) COVID-19 pandemic in Tunisia Tunisia reports a record 799 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 18,369. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 24, 2021
Jul
25
Politics / Government

Police in Fiji carry out a crackdown on opposition politicians and human rights activists who are opposed to a newly proposed land bill and who criticized the h

Police in Fiji carry out a crackdown on opposition politicians and human rights activists who are opposed to a newly proposed land bill and who criticized the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Among those arrested are opposition politicians Biman Prasad, Lynda Tabuya and Litia Qionibaravi as well as former Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 25, 2021
Jul
29
Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive A U.S.

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive A U.S. government watchdog charged with monitoring events on the ground says that the Afghan government will be "fighting for its life" and could fall under the control of the Taliban once the withdrawal of foreign troops is completed. The report states that Afghan "unprepared forces" are facing an "existential crisis" in response to the increasing Taliban attacks. (Voice of America)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021
Jul
29
Politics / Government

2021 Taliban offensive A U.S.

2021 Taliban offensive A U.S. government watchdog charged with monitoring events on the ground says that the Afghan government will be "fighting for its life" and could fall under the control of the Taliban once the withdrawal of foreign troops is completed. The report states that Afghan "unprepared forces" are facing an "existential crisis" in response to the increasing Taliban attacks. (Voice of America)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021
Jul
29
Politics / Government

A U.S.

A U.S. government watchdog charged with monitoring events on the ground says that the Afghan government will be "fighting for its life" and could fall under the control of the Taliban once the withdrawal of foreign troops is completed. The report states that Afghan "unprepared forces" are facing an "existential crisis" in response to the increasing Taliban attacks. (Voice of America)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021
Jul
29
Politics / Government

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive A U.S.

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive A U.S. government watchdog charged with monitoring events on the ground says that the Afghan government will be "fighting for its life" and could fall under the control of the Taliban once the withdrawal of foreign troops is completed. The report states that Afghan "unprepared forces" are facing an "existential crisis" in response to the increasing Taliban attacks. (Voice of America)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021
Jul
29
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Pakistan announces that they will ban air travel for unvaccinated people, as well as entry to schools for both staff and students

COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Pakistan announces that they will ban air travel for unvaccinated people, as well as entry to schools for both staff and students over the age of 18 beginning on August 1 and will also require public sector workers, public transport workers and retail staff to get vaccinated beginning on August 31 or risk a ban on entry to shopping malls, restaurants, and government offices. (U.S. News and World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021
Jul
29
Politics / Government

Pakistan announces that they will ban air travel for unvaccinated people, as well as entry to schools for both staff and students over the age of 18 beginning o

Pakistan announces that they will ban air travel for unvaccinated people, as well as entry to schools for both staff and students over the age of 18 beginning on August 1 and will also require public sector workers, public transport workers and retail staff to get vaccinated beginning on August 31 or risk a ban on entry to shopping malls, restaurants, and government offices. (U.S. News and World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021
Aug
01
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, COVID-19 vaccination in Nigeria Nigeria receives four million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine fr

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, COVID-19 vaccination in Nigeria Nigeria receives four million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from U.S. government. (Africanews) COVID-19 pandemic in Tunisia, COVID-19 vaccination in Tunisia Tunisia receives 1.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Italy. (Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021
Aug
02
Politics / Government

2020–21 Malaysian political crisis, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics in Malaysia The Dewan Rakyat suspends their special parliamentary meeting for tw

2020–21 Malaysian political crisis, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics in Malaysia The Dewan Rakyat suspends their special parliamentary meeting for two weeks after COVID-19 cases were detected in the parliament. Malaysian opposition MPs, including Anwar Ibrahim and Mahathir Mohamad, gathered in Merdeka Square after being blocked by police from entering the parliament to protest the suspension. The MPs demanded for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to resign. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021
Aug
02
Politics / Government

2021 Taliban offensive President Ashraf Ghani blames the worsening security situation in Afghanistan on the sudden withdrawal of U.S.

2021 Taliban offensive President Ashraf Ghani blames the worsening security situation in Afghanistan on the sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops amid a rapid advance of the Taliban across the country. Ghani warns that the Islamist group has not severed ties with other terrorist groups. The Taliban rejects Ghani's statement. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021
Aug
02
Politics / Government

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive President Ashraf Ghani blames the worsening security situation in Afghanistan on the sudden withdrawal of U.S.

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive President Ashraf Ghani blames the worsening security situation in Afghanistan on the sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops amid a rapid advance of the Taliban across the country. Ghani warns that the Islamist group has not severed ties with other terrorist groups. The Taliban rejects Ghani's statement. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021
Aug
02
Politics / Government

The Dewan Rakyat suspends their special parliamentary meeting for two weeks after COVID-19 cases were detected in the parliament.

The Dewan Rakyat suspends their special parliamentary meeting for two weeks after COVID-19 cases were detected in the parliament. Malaysian opposition MPs, including Anwar Ibrahim and Mahathir Mohamad, gathered in Merdeka Square after being blocked by police from entering the parliament to protest the suspension. The MPs demanded for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to resign. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021
Aug
02
Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive President Ashraf Ghani blames the worsening security situation in Afghanistan on the sudden withdra

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive President Ashraf Ghani blames the worsening security situation in Afghanistan on the sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops amid a rapid advance of the Taliban across the country. Ghani warns that the Islamist group has not severed ties with other terrorist groups. The Taliban rejects Ghani's statement. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021
Aug
02
Politics / Government

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announces a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for school employees,

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announces a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for school employees, contractors and volunteers. (Patch) COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issues a vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. A deadline has been issued by September 7. (CNBC) The U.S. CDC announces that over 70% of adults in the United States have received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, nearly a month after the July 4th target originally set by President Joe Biden. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021
Aug
05
Politics / Government

2021 Iranian presidential election Hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi is sworn-in as the eighth President of Iran after being approved by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

2021 Iranian presidential election Hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi is sworn-in as the eighth President of Iran after being approved by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Raisi has promised to end US sanctions and work for the vital oil sector of Iran, which has been affected by the sanctions. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 5, 2021
Aug
05
Politics / Government

2021 Italy wildfires Thousands of firefighters and water-bombing aircraft are deployed as wildfires continue to spread across Italy amid an unprecedented heat w

2021 Italy wildfires Thousands of firefighters and water-bombing aircraft are deployed as wildfires continue to spread across Italy amid an unprecedented heat wave caused by a heat dome event over southeast Europe. Hundreds of people are evacuated on Sardinia and Sicily, with Sardinian President Christian Solinas describing the situation as an "unprecedented disaster." (Voice of America)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 5, 2021
Aug
05
Politics / Government

Thousands of firefighters and water-bombing aircraft are deployed as wildfires continue to spread across Italy amid an unprecedented heat wave caused by a heat

Thousands of firefighters and water-bombing aircraft are deployed as wildfires continue to spread across Italy amid an unprecedented heat wave caused by a heat dome event over southeast Europe. Hundreds of people are evacuated on Sardinia and Sicily, with Sardinian President Christian Solinas describing the situation as an "unprecedented disaster." (Voice of America)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 5, 2021
Aug
06
Politics / Government

The Pacific Islands Forum opens with U.S.

The Pacific Islands Forum opens with U.S. President Joe Biden addressing the summit, after being invited by Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama. Biden urges the Federated States of Micronesia to rejoin after the country withdrew over disagreements in the election of Henry Puna as the forum's Secretary-General. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 6, 2021
Aug
06
Politics / Government

2021 Taliban offensive Dawa Khan Menapal, head of the Government Media and Information Centre, is assassinated in Kabul.

2021 Taliban offensive Dawa Khan Menapal, head of the Government Media and Information Centre, is assassinated in Kabul. The Taliban claims responsibility for the killing, saying that Menapal "was punished for his actions". (Reuters) The Taliban captures Zaranj, the provincial capital of Nimruz Province, making it the first major capture of a provincial city by the group since the 2001 invasion. A spokesperson for the local police confirms that the city has fallen into Taliban control and blames the lack of reinforcements of military from the central government. (The West Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 6, 2021
Aug
06
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina surpasses five million cases of COVID-19 after reporting 13,549 new cases in the pas

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina surpasses five million cases of COVID-19 after reporting 13,549 new cases in the past 24 hours. (Infobae) COVID-19 pandemic in Peru COVID-19 vaccination in Peru Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, First Lady Lilia Paredes, and Health Minister Hernando Cevallos receive their first doses of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine. (Xinhuanet)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 6, 2021
Aug
06
Politics / Government

The Taliban captures Zaranj, the provincial capital of Nimruz Province, making it the first major capture of a provincial city by the group since the 2001 invas

The Taliban captures Zaranj, the provincial capital of Nimruz Province, making it the first major capture of a provincial city by the group since the 2001 invasion. A spokesperson for the local police confirms that the city has fallen into Taliban control and blames the lack of reinforcements of military from the central government. (The West Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 6, 2021
Aug
07
Politics / Government

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive The Taliban captures Sheberghan, the provincial capital of Jowzjan Province, making it the second capture of a provinc

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive The Taliban captures Sheberghan, the provincial capital of Jowzjan Province, making it the second capture of a provincial capital by the Islamist group in the past 24 hours. (NDTV) The British and American governments warn their citizens to leave Afghanistan "immediately" amid the Taliban advance and a worsening security situation in the country. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 7, 2021
Aug
07
Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive The Taliban captures Sheberghan, the provincial capital of Jowzjan Province, making it the second c

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive The Taliban captures Sheberghan, the provincial capital of Jowzjan Province, making it the second capture of a provincial capital by the Islamist group in the past 24 hours. (NDTV) The British and American governments warn their citizens to leave Afghanistan "immediately" amid the Taliban advance and a worsening security situation in the country. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 7, 2021
Aug
09
Politics / Government

The Brazilian government announces that President Jair Bolsonaro will attend a military parade featuring tanks and armored vehicles in Brasília tomorrow, as a p

The Brazilian government announces that President Jair Bolsonaro will attend a military parade featuring tanks and armored vehicles in Brasília tomorrow, as a preparation for military exercises. The parade is expected to pass near the National Congress building as a controversial bill reinstating paper ballots and ending electronic voting, which is supported by the government, is set to be voted. As the bill is widely expected not to pass, critics argue that Bolsonaro is using the parade as a show of force and intimidation against the Congress. (Correio Braziliense) (UOL)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 9, 2021
Aug
10
Politics / Government

The Taliban tightens its grip in many districts and cities in northern Afghanistan as Afghan President Ashraf Ghani calls on local militias to fight the armed g

The Taliban tightens its grip in many districts and cities in northern Afghanistan as Afghan President Ashraf Ghani calls on local militias to fight the armed group. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby says that the United States is willing to continue their airstrike campaign against the Taliban but warned that "it is up to the Afghan government to defend themselves" and also added that "it is their struggle". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2021
Aug
10
Politics / Government

2007 Bagram Airfield bombing A report published from the Afghanistan Papers by The Washington Post journalist Craig Whitlock accuses former U.S.

2007 Bagram Airfield bombing A report published from the Afghanistan Papers by The Washington Post journalist Craig Whitlock accuses former U.S. President George W. Bush and his administration of lying about the Taliban attempting to kill former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney during a 2007 attack on the Bagram Airfield base. (The Daily Beast)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2021
Aug
10
Politics / Government

A report published from the Afghanistan Papers by The Washington Post journalist Craig Whitlock accuses former U.S.

A report published from the Afghanistan Papers by The Washington Post journalist Craig Whitlock accuses former U.S. President George W. Bush and his administration of lying about the Taliban attempting to kill former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney during a 2007 attack on the Bagram Airfield base. (The Daily Beast)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2021
Aug
11
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California California Governor Gavin Newsom announces tha

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California California Governor Gavin Newsom announces that healthcare workers in the state will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or undergo COVID-19 testing. (KSBY) COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces that state government employees will be required to receive the vaccine or undergo testing for COVID-19. (Associated Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2021
Aug
11
Politics / Government

Poland's Sejm votes 226–218 to pass a bill to strengthen the country's ban on non-European Economic Area entities from owning a majority stake in its broadcast

Poland's Sejm votes 226–218 to pass a bill to strengthen the country's ban on non-European Economic Area entities from owning a majority stake in its broadcast networks. The opposition, American politicians, and TVN24, whose ownership by American media company Discovery, Inc. is being targeted by the bill, criticize it as a restriction on free speech. It goes to the Senate for a final vote. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2021
Aug
12
Politics / Government

Argentina condemns the designation of Ahmad Vahidi to a ministerial rank in the new government of President Ebrahim Raisi in Iran.

Argentina condemns the designation of Ahmad Vahidi to a ministerial rank in the new government of President Ebrahim Raisi in Iran. Argentina issued a red notice through INTERPOL against Vahidi for his alleged connection with the 1994 AMIA bombing. The Foreign Ministry expressed its condemnation of the designation as "an affront to the Argentine justice and the victims of the brutal terrorist attack". (Buenos Aires Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2021
Aug
12
Politics / Government

Foreign relations of Argentina, AMIA bombing, Iran and state-sponsored terrorism Argentina condemns the designation of Ahmad Vahidi to a ministerial rank in the

Foreign relations of Argentina, AMIA bombing, Iran and state-sponsored terrorism Argentina condemns the designation of Ahmad Vahidi to a ministerial rank in the new government of President Ebrahim Raisi in Iran. Argentina issued a red notice through INTERPOL against Vahidi for his alleged connection with the 1994 AMIA bombing. The Foreign Ministry expressed its condemnation of the designation as "an affront to the Argentine justice and the victims of the brutal terrorist attack". (Buenos Aires Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2021
Aug
13
Politics / Government

Nicaraguan police raid the offices of national newspaper La Prensa after the government announces an investigation into allegations of customs fraud and money l

Nicaraguan police raid the offices of national newspaper La Prensa after the government announces an investigation into allegations of customs fraud and money laundering by its directors. La Prensa had published several critical stories against current president Daniel Ortega, whom they have called a "dictator" numerous times. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2021
Aug
15
Politics / Government

President Ashraf Ghani agrees to form a team for negotiations and also agrees to step down and allow an interim Taliban government to govern the country amid th

President Ashraf Ghani agrees to form a team for negotiations and also agrees to step down and allow an interim Taliban government to govern the country amid the insurgent group's advance. Among the people in the negotiation team is the first president of Afghanistan after the 2001 U.S. invasion, Hamid Karzai. (TOLO)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 15, 2021
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