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May
07
Politics / Government

The Security Service of Ukraine says that it detained two Ukrainian government protection unit colonels recruited by Russia's Federal Security Service who were

The Security Service of Ukraine says that it detained two Ukrainian government protection unit colonels recruited by Russia's Federal Security Service who were planning an assassination of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top Ukrainian officials. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 7, 2024
May
10
Politics / Government

Robert F.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. qualifies to appear on the ballot in Oklahoma for the 2024 United States presidential election as an independent candidate. (Yahoo! News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 10, 2024
May
10
Politics / Government

Palestine and the United Nations United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES-10/23 The United Nations General Assembly votes 143–9 with 25 abstentions to appr

Palestine and the United Nations United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES-10/23 The United Nations General Assembly votes 143–9 with 25 abstentions to approve a resolution granting Palestine new rights and privileges, and to reconsider Palestine's request to become a UN member. The nine countries that opposed the resolution were Argentina, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Israel, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea and the United States. (AP) (The National)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 10, 2024
May
10
Politics / Government

The United Nations General Assembly votes 143–9 with 25 abstentions to approve a resolution granting Palestine new rights and privileges, and to reconsider Pale

The United Nations General Assembly votes 143–9 with 25 abstentions to approve a resolution granting Palestine new rights and privileges, and to reconsider Palestine's request to become a UN member. The nine countries that opposed the resolution were Argentina, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Israel, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea and the United States. (AP) (The National)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 10, 2024
May
10
Politics / Government

United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES-10/23 The United Nations General Assembly votes 143–9 with 25 abstentions to approve a resolution granting Palesti

United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES-10/23 The United Nations General Assembly votes 143–9 with 25 abstentions to approve a resolution granting Palestine new rights and privileges, and to reconsider Palestine's request to become a UN member. The nine countries that opposed the resolution were Argentina, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Israel, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea and the United States. (AP) (The National)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 10, 2024
May
12
Politics / Government

Russian invasion of Ukraine 2024 Kharkiv offensive The Russian Defence Ministry states that its forces have captured several villages in Kharkiv Oblast.

Russian invasion of Ukraine 2024 Kharkiv offensive The Russian Defence Ministry states that its forces have captured several villages in Kharkiv Oblast. (CNN) May 2024 Belgorod missile strike At least 17 civilians are killed and 30 others are injured when a missile hit an apartment block in Belgorod, Russia. (AP) (Reuters) President of Russia Vladimir Putin reassigns Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu to the National Security Council and replaces him with Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2024
May
15
Politics / Government

2024 United States presidential debates U.S.

2024 United States presidential debates U.S. President Joe Biden and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump agree to hold a presidential debate on June 27, hosted by CNN, which will be the earliest general election debate in modern history in the United States. A second debate will be held in September. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 15, 2024
May
15
Politics / Government

2024 United States presidential election 2024 United States presidential debates U.S.

2024 United States presidential election 2024 United States presidential debates U.S. President Joe Biden and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump agree to hold a presidential debate on June 27, hosted by CNN, which will be the earliest general election debate in modern history in the United States. A second debate will be held in September. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 15, 2024
May
23
Politics / Government

Kenya–United States relations U.S.

Kenya–United States relations U.S. President Joe Biden announces during a state visit by Kenyan President William Ruto that he will designate Kenya a major non-NATO ally as it is expected to lead the international intervention in Haiti. (Reuters) (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 23, 2024
May
30
Politics / Government

Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War, Russia–NATO relations 2024 Kharkiv offensive The United States gives Ukraine permission to strike Russia

Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War, Russia–NATO relations 2024 Kharkiv offensive The United States gives Ukraine permission to strike Russian territory near Kharkiv Oblast with U.S.-supplied weapons, but not with long-range missiles. (Politico) (CNN) Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen says Denmark has approved Ukrainian airstrikes on Russian territory using Danish-supplied F-16 jets. (The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 30, 2024
May
30
Politics / Government

Russian invasion of Ukraine Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War, Russia–NATO relations 2024 Kharkiv offensive The United States gives Ukraine

Russian invasion of Ukraine Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War, Russia–NATO relations 2024 Kharkiv offensive The United States gives Ukraine permission to strike Russian territory near Kharkiv Oblast with U.S.-supplied weapons, but not with long-range missiles. (Politico) (CNN) Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen says Denmark has approved Ukrainian airstrikes on Russian territory using Danish-supplied F-16 jets. (The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 30, 2024
May
30
Politics / Government

2024 Kharkiv offensive The United States gives Ukraine permission to strike Russian territory near Kharkiv Oblast with U.S.-supplied weapons, but not with long-

2024 Kharkiv offensive The United States gives Ukraine permission to strike Russian territory near Kharkiv Oblast with U.S.-supplied weapons, but not with long-range missiles. (Politico) (CNN) Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen says Denmark has approved Ukrainian airstrikes on Russian territory using Danish-supplied F-16 jets. (The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 30, 2024
Jun
03
Politics / Government

2024 Nigerian general strike Major Nigerian unions Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress begin an indefinite general strike, causing closures of scho

2024 Nigerian general strike Major Nigerian unions Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress begin an indefinite general strike, causing closures of schools, public offices, and airports, as well as a shutdown of the national power grid amid a cost-of-living crisis and record low minimum wages in Nigeria. (VOA) (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 3, 2024
Jun
03
Politics / Government

Major Nigerian unions Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress begin an indefinite general strike, causing closures of schools, public offices, and airp

Major Nigerian unions Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress begin an indefinite general strike, causing closures of schools, public offices, and airports, as well as a shutdown of the national power grid amid a cost-of-living crisis and record low minimum wages in Nigeria. (VOA) (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 3, 2024
Jun
10
Politics / Government

Israel–Hamas war Israel–Hamas war protests The United States Consulate General in Sydney, Australia, is vandalized by a pro-Palestinian activist.

Israel–Hamas war Israel–Hamas war protests The United States Consulate General in Sydney, Australia, is vandalized by a pro-Palestinian activist. (NBC News) United Nations Security Council Resolution 2735 The United Nations Security Council votes 14–0, with Russia abstaining, to back the ceasefire proposal outlined by US President Joe Biden. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2024
Jun
10
Politics / Government

Russian invasion of Ukraine Crimea attacks Ukraine's military says that its missile strikes near Yevpatoriya and Chornomorske in Russian-occupied Crimea damaged

Russian invasion of Ukraine Crimea attacks Ukraine's military says that its missile strikes near Yevpatoriya and Chornomorske in Russian-occupied Crimea damaged three Russian air defense systems. (Reuters) Eastern Ukraine campaign The Russian Defence Ministry says that its forces have recaptured the village of Staromaiorske in Donetsk Oblast. (Fakti) (Reuters) Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War The United States lifts a ban on sending U.S. weaponry to Ukraine's Azov Brigade. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2024
Jun
11
Politics / Government

Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War, Ukraine–European Union relations, Ukraine–United States relations European Commission President Ursula v

Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War, Ukraine–European Union relations, Ukraine–United States relations European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces that the European Union will give Ukraine €3.4 billion (USD$3.6 billion) throughout the summer from Russian frozen assets revenue. (The Kyiv Independent) The United States approves a move to send a second Patriot missile system to Ukraine. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 11, 2024
Jun
13
Politics / Government

Russian invasion of Ukraine Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War Leaders at the G7 summit agree to loan Ukraine US$50 billion and use interest

Russian invasion of Ukraine Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War Leaders at the G7 summit agree to loan Ukraine US$50 billion and use interest from Russia's frozen central bank assets as collateral for the loan. (AP) United States and the Russian invasion of Ukraine U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sign a ten-year security agreement to strengthen Ukraine's defensive capabilities. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 13, 2024
Jun
14
Politics / Government

COVID-19 misinformation by governments Reuters releases a report that alleges that the United States military conducted a clandestine online campaign, ordered b

COVID-19 misinformation by governments Reuters releases a report that alleges that the United States military conducted a clandestine online campaign, ordered by the Trump administration in 2020 and ended by the Biden administration in 2021, to discredit the CoronaVac vaccine of China-based manufacturer Sinovac Biotech in the Philippines and other developing countries. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2024
Jun
14
Politics / Government

Reuters releases a report that alleges that the United States military conducted a clandestine online campaign, ordered by the Trump administration in 2020 and

Reuters releases a report that alleges that the United States military conducted a clandestine online campaign, ordered by the Trump administration in 2020 and ended by the Biden administration in 2021, to discredit the CoronaVac vaccine of China-based manufacturer Sinovac Biotech in the Philippines and other developing countries. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2024
Jun
15
Politics / Government

Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign Three people are killed and five others are injured in a Russian cluster munition strike on the village of

Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign Three people are killed and five others are injured in a Russian cluster munition strike on the village of Ulakly in Donetsk Oblast. (The Kyiv Independent) Humanitarian aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War The United States announces a $1.5 billion aid package to Ukraine, focused primarily on the country's energy industry and humanitarian assistance. (Politico) June 2024 Ukraine peace summit World leaders meet at the Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland to advance the Ukrainian peace process. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2024
Jun
17
Politics / Government

Israel–Hamas war United States support for Israel in the Israel–Hamas war Two congressional Democrats agree to sign a $18 billion weapon package for Israel incl

Israel–Hamas war United States support for Israel in the Israel–Hamas war Two congressional Democrats agree to sign a $18 billion weapon package for Israel including 50 F-15 Eagle fighter jets after initially delaying proceedings, following heavy pressure from the Biden Administration. (Reuters) Eight Palestinians are killed by Israeli fire while waiting for commercial trucks in Gaza. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2024
Jun
17
Politics / Government

United States support for Israel in the Israel–Hamas war Two congressional Democrats agree to sign a $18 billion weapon package for Israel including 50 F-15 Eag

United States support for Israel in the Israel–Hamas war Two congressional Democrats agree to sign a $18 billion weapon package for Israel including 50 F-15 Eagle fighter jets after initially delaying proceedings, following heavy pressure from the Biden Administration. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2024
Jun
25
Politics / Government

2024 Parliament of Kenya assault Thousands of anti-tax protestors assault and set the Parliament of Kenya building in Nairobi on fire, as riots begin following

2024 Parliament of Kenya assault Thousands of anti-tax protestors assault and set the Parliament of Kenya building in Nairobi on fire, as riots begin following the approval of a finance bill. The ceremonial mace is also stolen by protesters. Ten people are killed and more than 50 others are injured as police open fire on protestors. (Al Jazeera) (BBC News) President William Ruto deploys the military to stop the protests. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 25, 2024
Jun
25
Politics / Government

Kenya Finance Bill protests 2024 Parliament of Kenya assault Thousands of anti-tax protestors assault and set the Parliament of Kenya building in Nairobi on fir

Kenya Finance Bill protests 2024 Parliament of Kenya assault Thousands of anti-tax protestors assault and set the Parliament of Kenya building in Nairobi on fire, as riots begin following the approval of a finance bill. The ceremonial mace is also stolen by protesters. Ten people are killed and more than 50 others are injured as police open fire on protestors. (Al Jazeera) (BBC News) President William Ruto deploys the military to stop the protests. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 25, 2024
Jun
25
Politics / Government

Thousands of anti-tax protestors assault and set the Parliament of Kenya building in Nairobi on fire, as riots begin following the approval of a finance bill.

Thousands of anti-tax protestors assault and set the Parliament of Kenya building in Nairobi on fire, as riots begin following the approval of a finance bill. The ceremonial mace is also stolen by protesters. Ten people are killed and more than 50 others are injured as police open fire on protestors. (Al Jazeera) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 25, 2024
Jun
26
Politics / Government

2024 United States House of Representatives elections in New York Incumbent New York representative Jamaal Bowman loses a Democratic Party primary challenge aga

2024 United States House of Representatives elections in New York Incumbent New York representative Jamaal Bowman loses a Democratic Party primary challenge against George Latimer in the 16th district, in what has become the most expensive House of Representatives primary in history by campaign spending. (BBC News) (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 26, 2024
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