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Dec
09
Immigration / Law / Policy

Austria–Syria relations, Germany–Syria relations Refugees of the Syrian civil war Austria and Germany announce that they will freeze all new and ongoing asylum

Austria–Syria relations, Germany–Syria relations Refugees of the Syrian civil war Austria and Germany announce that they will freeze all new and ongoing asylum applications by Syrians and will review previous asylum claims by Syrians following the fall of the Assad regime. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 9, 2024
Dec
11
Immigration / Law / Policy

2024 South Korean martial law crisis A special investigations team conducts a raid on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's office, the National Police Agency

2024 South Korean martial law crisis A special investigations team conducts a raid on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's office, the National Police Agency headquarters, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency headquarters, and the office of the National Assembly's security service, as part of an investigation into Yoon's failed attempt at imposing martial law last week. (DW) Jailed former national defense minister Kim Yong-hyun, who allegedly helped President Yoon Suk Yeol impose martial law, attempts suicide while in custody. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2024
Dec
11
Immigration / Law / Policy

A special investigations team conducts a raid on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's office, the National Police Agency headquarters, the Seoul Metropolitan

A special investigations team conducts a raid on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's office, the National Police Agency headquarters, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency headquarters, and the office of the National Assembly's security service, as part of an investigation into Yoon's failed attempt at imposing martial law last week. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2024
Dec
11
Immigration / Law / Policy

Proposed acquisition of Albertsons by Kroger American grocery store company Albertsons of Boise, Idaho backs out of a $24.6 billion merger deal between Cincinna

Proposed acquisition of Albertsons by Kroger American grocery store company Albertsons of Boise, Idaho backs out of a $24.6 billion merger deal between Cincinnati-based grocer Kroger and files a lawsuit against them that includes a $600 million termination fee. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2024
Dec
14
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Turkish Armed Forces and pro-Turkish rebel groups amass troops on the Syria–Turkey border outside of Kobani, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, and along the nearby

The Turkish Armed Forces and pro-Turkish rebel groups amass troops on the Syria–Turkey border outside of Kobani, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, and along the nearby Qarqozak Bridge, following several breaches in an internationally-brokered temporary ceasefire agreement between them and the Syrian Democratic Forces. (Enab Baladi) (Roj News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 14, 2024
Dec
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

ABC News settles a defamation lawsuit filed by U.S.

ABC News settles a defamation lawsuit filed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump over statements made on air by anchor George Stephanopoulos about the E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump lawsuits, with ABC agreeing to pay $15 million to the Trump presidential library as well as $1 million for legal fees. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 15, 2024
Dec
16
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle expels former Indonesian President Joko Widodo, his son Vice President Gibran Rakabuming and his son-in-law, North S

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle expels former Indonesian President Joko Widodo, his son Vice President Gibran Rakabuming and his son-in-law, North Sumatra Governor-elect Bobby Nasution, following a rift over Rakabuming's candidacy as Prabowo Subianto's running mate during the 2024 election. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 16, 2024
Dec
17
Immigration / Law / Policy

Operation Dawn of Freedom Senior American officials report that Turkey is building up its forces along the Syrian border, raising fears of a possible ground inv

Operation Dawn of Freedom Senior American officials report that Turkey is building up its forces along the Syrian border, raising fears of a possible ground invasion on territories held by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 17, 2024
Dec
18
Immigration / Law / Policy

Legal affairs of the Tate brothers The Westminster Magistrates' Court rules that British police may seize £2.2 million (US$2.5 million) from influencer Andrew T

Legal affairs of the Tate brothers The Westminster Magistrates' Court rules that British police may seize £2.2 million (US$2.5 million) from influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan for allegedly failing to pay taxes on profits from their online ventures. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 18, 2024
Dec
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

2024 Syrian opposition offensives Ahmed al-Sharaa, the emir of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, makes an announcement claiming that the country is exhausted by perpetual

2024 Syrian opposition offensives Ahmed al-Sharaa, the emir of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, makes an announcement claiming that the country is exhausted by perpetual warfare and is no longer a threat to its neighbors or the Western world. (BBC News) The Military Operations Command forces take control of several towns in Raqqah Governorate, Syria. (SOHR) Iraq announces the repatriation of members of the Syrian Armed Forces who fled after the fall of the Assad regime through the Al-Qa'im border crossing, back to Syria. (Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 19, 2024
Dec
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

China–India relations Sino-Indian border dispute Indian national security advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi meet in Beijing, China, and re

China–India relations Sino-Indian border dispute Indian national security advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi meet in Beijing, China, and reach a six-point consensus to maintain peace along the border, refine border management rules, resume cross-border exchanges, and work toward resolving border disputes. A follow-up meeting is planned to be held in India next year. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 19, 2024
Dec
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

Indian national security advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi meet in Beijing, China, and reach a six-point consensus to maintain peace along

Indian national security advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi meet in Beijing, China, and reach a six-point consensus to maintain peace along the border, refine border management rules, resume cross-border exchanges, and work toward resolving border disputes. A follow-up meeting is planned to be held in India next year. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 19, 2024
Dec
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

Sino-Indian border dispute Indian national security advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi meet in Beijing, China, and reach a six-point consen

Sino-Indian border dispute Indian national security advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi meet in Beijing, China, and reach a six-point consensus to maintain peace along the border, refine border management rules, resume cross-border exchanges, and work toward resolving border disputes. A follow-up meeting is planned to be held in India next year. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 19, 2024
Dec
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

Hungary–Poland relations Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons Hungary's ambassador to protest the Hungarian government's decision to grant asylum to for

Hungary–Poland relations Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons Hungary's ambassador to protest the Hungarian government's decision to grant asylum to former Polish deputy justice minister Marcin Romanowski, who is wanted under the European Arrest Warrant for alleged corruption. Poland also recalls its ambassador to Hungary Sebastian Kęciek for consultations. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 20, 2024
Dec
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons Hungary's ambassador to protest the Hungarian government's decision to grant asylum to former Polish deputy justice

Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons Hungary's ambassador to protest the Hungarian government's decision to grant asylum to former Polish deputy justice minister Marcin Romanowski, who is wanted under the European Arrest Warrant for alleged corruption. Poland also recalls its ambassador to Hungary Sebastian Kęciek for consultations. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 20, 2024
Dec
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights rules that El Salvador violated the human rights of a woman denied an abortion during a high-risk pregnancy in 2013 and

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights rules that El Salvador violated the human rights of a woman denied an abortion during a high-risk pregnancy in 2013 and orders the country to implement measures allowing abortions in cases where the woman's life is at risk. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 20, 2024
Dec
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

Student loans in the United States, Economic policy of the Joe Biden administration The Biden administration officially withdraws two major legislative plans th

Student loans in the United States, Economic policy of the Joe Biden administration The Biden administration officially withdraws two major legislative plans that would have granted student loan forgiveness to more than 30 million Americans. (Forbes) (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 23, 2024
Dec
25
Immigration / Law / Policy

Ethiopian civil conflict Ethiopian military forces close the country's border with Somalia following ongoing heavy fighting in rural areas of Harshin, Fafan Zon

Ethiopian civil conflict Ethiopian military forces close the country's border with Somalia following ongoing heavy fighting in rural areas of Harshin, Fafan Zone, between Ethiopia's Somali regional forces and local clan militias after the killing of a local security chief and his bodyguards. Hundreds of people, including children, flee from their homes. (Hiiraan Online) (Somali Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 25, 2024
Dec
25
Immigration / Law / Policy

Ethiopian military forces close the country's border with Somalia following ongoing heavy fighting in rural areas of Harshin, Fafan Zone, between Ethiopia's Som

Ethiopian military forces close the country's border with Somalia following ongoing heavy fighting in rural areas of Harshin, Fafan Zone, between Ethiopia's Somali regional forces and local clan militias after the killing of a local security chief and his bodyguards. Hundreds of people, including children, flee from their homes. (Hiiraan Online) (Somali Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 25, 2024
Dec
30
Immigration / Law / Policy

Death and state funeral of Jimmy Carter U.S.

Death and state funeral of Jimmy Carter U.S. president Joe Biden orders a state funeral for former president Jimmy Carter to be held in Washington, D.C. on January 9. Biden also orders flags to be lowered to half-staff for thirty days in accordance with federal law. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2024
Dec
30
Immigration / Law / Policy

U.S.

U.S. president Joe Biden orders a state funeral for former president Jimmy Carter to be held in Washington, D.C. on January 9. Biden also orders flags to be lowered to half-staff for thirty days in accordance with federal law. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2024
Dec
30
Immigration / Law / Policy

Moldova–Russia relations Moldovan prime minister Dorin Recean states his country is envisaging the possible nationalization of the Moldovagaz energy company, wh

Moldova–Russia relations Moldovan prime minister Dorin Recean states his country is envisaging the possible nationalization of the Moldovagaz energy company, which Russia's Gazprom owns 50% of, following the announcement by Gazprom that the current gas supply deal that expires on December 31 will not be renewed. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2024
Dec
30
Immigration / Law / Policy

Moldovan prime minister Dorin Recean states his country is envisaging the possible nationalization of the Moldovagaz energy company, which Russia's Gazprom owns

Moldovan prime minister Dorin Recean states his country is envisaging the possible nationalization of the Moldovagaz energy company, which Russia's Gazprom owns 50% of, following the announcement by Gazprom that the current gas supply deal that expires on December 31 will not be renewed. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2024
Dec
30
Immigration / Law / Policy

The U.S.

The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals upholds a jury verdict finding Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2024
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