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Jun
26
Politics / Government

Incumbent New York representative Jamaal Bowman loses a Democratic Party primary challenge against George Latimer in the 16th district, in what has become the m

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
Jun
27
Politics / Government

The first U.S.

The first U.S. presidential debate for the upcoming presidential election is held between incumbent President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump on CNN. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 27, 2024
Jun
29
Politics / Government

Violent incidents in reaction to the Israel–Hamas war 2024 attack on the Israeli embassy in Belgrade A man attacks a police officer guarding the Israeli embassy

Violent incidents in reaction to the Israel–Hamas war 2024 attack on the Israeli embassy in Belgrade A man attacks a police officer guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, with a crossbow before being shot and killed. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić calls the incident a terrorist attack against Serbia. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 29, 2024
Jun
29
Politics / Government

2024 attack on the Israeli embassy in Belgrade A man attacks a police officer guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, with a crossbow before being sho

2024 attack on the Israeli embassy in Belgrade A man attacks a police officer guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, with a crossbow before being shot and killed. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić calls the incident a terrorist attack against Serbia. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 29, 2024
Jul
09
Politics / Government

Gaza war protests at universities, Iran–United States relations United States Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines accuses the Iranian government of u

Gaza war protests at universities, Iran–United States relations United States Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines accuses the Iranian government of using social media to covertly encourage and finance pro-Palestinian campus protests, in order to deepen American political divisions and increase distrust in democratic institutions. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2024
Jul
09
Politics / Government

United States Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines accuses the Iranian government of using social media to covertly encourage and finance pro-Palestin

United States Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines accuses the Iranian government of using social media to covertly encourage and finance pro-Palestinian campus protests, in order to deepen American political divisions and increase distrust in democratic institutions. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2024
Jul
10
Politics / Government

Gaza war Siege of Gaza City The Israel Defense Forces orders a complete evacuation of all Palestinians from Gaza City to areas south of the city in advance of a

Gaza war Siege of Gaza City The Israel Defense Forces orders a complete evacuation of all Palestinians from Gaza City to areas south of the city in advance of a new offensive against Hamas. (AP) United States support for Israel in the Gaza war U.S. President Joe Biden's administration resumes shipments of 500-pound bombs to Israel following a suspension in May 2024 due to worries of harm to Palestinian civilians. The initial suspension provoked public criticism from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. (Reuters)

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

Thousands of anti-government protesters gather outside the Albanian Prime Minister's office and the Presidential office building in Tirana, accusing Prime Minis

Thousands of anti-government protesters gather outside the Albanian Prime Minister's office and the Presidential office building in Tirana, accusing Prime Minister Edi Rama of corruption and demanding his resignation, as well as the release of opposition leader Sali Berisha from house arrest. (Reuters)

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

Attempted assassination of Donald Trump Former U.S.

Attempted assassination of Donald Trump Former U.S. President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States, with his condition later reported as "fine" by a spokesperson. The suspect was shot dead after two audience members were critically injured and one killed in the shooting.(AP) (The Guardian)

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

Twenty-seven people, including Colombian Football Federation president Ramón Jesurún, are arrested and 55 are ejected following crowd control issues at Hard Roc

Twenty-seven people, including Colombian Football Federation president Ramón Jesurún, are arrested and 55 are ejected following crowd control issues at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S., before the Copa América final, where fans breached security gates at the stadium's entrance. (The Independent)

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

2024 Republican National Convention, 2024 Republican Party vice presidential candidate selection, Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign Presumptive Republican

2024 Republican National Convention, 2024 Republican Party vice presidential candidate selection, Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump selects Ohio senator J. D. Vance as his vice-presidential running mate. (The Hill) (The New York Times)

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

2024 United States presidential election 2024 Republican National Convention, 2024 Republican Party vice presidential candidate selection, Donald Trump 2024 pre

2024 United States presidential election 2024 Republican National Convention, 2024 Republican Party vice presidential candidate selection, Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump selects Ohio senator J. D. Vance as his vice-presidential running mate. (The Hill) (The New York Times)

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

Kivu conflict M23 offensive Fighting between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), pro-government militia, and M23 rebels is reporte

Kivu conflict M23 offensive Fighting between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), pro-government militia, and M23 rebels is reported in the Bashali Chiefdom, Bahunde Chiefdom, and the surroundings of Bweremana following simultaneous attacks on the positions of the FARDC and allies by the M23. (Radio Okapi) Four civilians are killed and five others are injured in a bombardment on Bweremana. Local police accuse the M23 of being responsible. (Al Jazeera)

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

M23 offensive Fighting between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), pro-government militia, and M23 rebels is reported in the Basha

M23 offensive Fighting between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), pro-government militia, and M23 rebels is reported in the Bashali Chiefdom, Bahunde Chiefdom, and the surroundings of Bweremana following simultaneous attacks on the positions of the FARDC and allies by the M23. (Radio Okapi) Four civilians are killed and five others are injured in a bombardment on Bweremana. Local police accuse the M23 of being responsible. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 15, 2024
Jul
19
Politics / Government

2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement Police in Dhaka, Bangladesh, ban all public rallies and protests in the city and impose a nationwide curfew, one day after

2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement Police in Dhaka, Bangladesh, ban all public rallies and protests in the city and impose a nationwide curfew, one day after protestors set fire to government buildings in the city. (Al Jazeera) (Reuters) The government of Bangladesh cut off internet, mobile phone, and TV broadcast services in the country, instituting a media blackout. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 19, 2024
Jul
21
Politics / Government

2024 United States presidential election Withdrawal of Joe Biden from the 2024 United States presidential election Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign Incu

2024 United States presidential election Withdrawal of Joe Biden from the 2024 United States presidential election Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign Incumbent U.S. President Joe Biden announces that he will not seek a second term in office and ends his presidential campaign, while endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. (NBC News) Several prominent Democrats endorse Kamala Harris for president. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 21, 2024
Jul
21
Politics / Government

Withdrawal of Joe Biden from the 2024 United States presidential election Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign Incumbent U.S.

Withdrawal of Joe Biden from the 2024 United States presidential election Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign Incumbent U.S. President Joe Biden announces that he will not seek a second term in office and ends his presidential campaign, while endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. (NBC News) Several prominent Democrats endorse Kamala Harris for president. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 21, 2024
Jul
21
Politics / Government

Incumbent U.S.

Incumbent U.S. President Joe Biden announces that he will not seek a second term in office and ends his presidential campaign, while endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 21, 2024
Jul
21
Politics / Government

Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign Incumbent U.S.

Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign Incumbent U.S. President Joe Biden announces that he will not seek a second term in office and ends his presidential campaign, while endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. (NBC News) Several prominent Democrats endorse Kamala Harris for president. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 21, 2024
Jul
23
Politics / Government

Israel–Hamas war protests in the United States Thousands of anti-war protestors led by Jewish Voice for Peace stage a sit-in at a congressional office building

Israel–Hamas war protests in the United States Thousands of anti-war protestors led by Jewish Voice for Peace stage a sit-in at a congressional office building in Washington D.C., U.S., ahead of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit, with over 400 people, including rabbis, being arrested by Capitol Police. (AP)

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

Thousands of anti-war protestors led by Jewish Voice for Peace stage a sit-in at a congressional office building in Washington D.C., U.S., ahead of Israeli prim

Thousands of anti-war protestors led by Jewish Voice for Peace stage a sit-in at a congressional office building in Washington D.C., U.S., ahead of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit, with over 400 people, including rabbis, being arrested by Capitol Police. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 23, 2024
Jul
24
Politics / Government

Israel–Hamas war Israel–Hamas war protests in the United States July 2024 protest in Washington, D.C.

Israel–Hamas war Israel–Hamas war protests in the United States July 2024 protest in Washington, D.C. A series of protests occur across Washington, D.C., to protest a speech given by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a joint session of the United States Congress. (Reuters) (WRC-TV) Israel–United States relations Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint session of the United States Congress amid protests over Israel's conduct of the war in Gaza. (AP) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 24, 2024
Jul
25
Politics / Government

Israel–Hamas war protests in the United States July 2024 protest in Washington, D.C.

Israel–Hamas war protests in the United States July 2024 protest in Washington, D.C. The White House and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris issue statements strongly condemning vandalism and American flag burning during pro-Palestinian and anti-Benjamin Netanyahu protests in Washington, D.C., yesterday, with Harris calling them "despicable acts" by "unpatriotic protesters". (AP) (Politico)

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

July 2024 protest in Washington, D.C.

July 2024 protest in Washington, D.C. The White House and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris issue statements strongly condemning vandalism and American flag burning during pro-Palestinian and anti-Benjamin Netanyahu protests in Washington, D.C., yesterday, with Harris calling them "despicable acts" by "unpatriotic protesters". (AP) (Politico)

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

The White House and U.S.

The White House and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris issue statements strongly condemning vandalism and American flag burning during pro-Palestinian and anti-Benjamin Netanyahu protests in Washington, D.C., yesterday, with Harris calling them "despicable acts" by "unpatriotic protesters". (AP) (Politico)

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

A former top United States official states that the Department of Defense covertly admits to conducting a mass disinformation campaign targeting the Philippines

A former top United States official states that the Department of Defense covertly admits to conducting a mass disinformation campaign targeting the Philippines using social media bots and fake accounts to discredit the safety of Chinese CoronaVac vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic, following public denial of involvement in June. (Reuters)

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

Philippines–United States relations, ChinaAngVirus disinformation campaign A former top United States official states that the Department of Defense covertly ad

Philippines–United States relations, ChinaAngVirus disinformation campaign A former top United States official states that the Department of Defense covertly admits to conducting a mass disinformation campaign targeting the Philippines using social media bots and fake accounts to discredit the safety of Chinese CoronaVac vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic, following public denial of involvement in June. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2024
Jul
28
Politics / Government

Russia–United States relations, Germany–Russia relations Russian President Vladimir Putin threatens to position long-range missiles that could strike throughout

Russia–United States relations, Germany–Russia relations Russian President Vladimir Putin threatens to position long-range missiles that could strike throughout Europe following the United States's announcement of plans to set up long-range missiles in Germany beginning in 2026. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2024
Jul
29
Politics / Government

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken states that the U.S.

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken states that the U.S. government has "serious concerns" that the Venezuelan election results do not reflect "the will nor the votes of the Venezuelan people" and demands that Venezuelan electoral authorities publish fair and transparent election results, adding that the United States and the international community will "respond accordingly". (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2024
Jul
29
Politics / Government

United States–Venezuela relations United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken states that the U.S.

United States–Venezuela relations United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken states that the U.S. government has "serious concerns" that the Venezuelan election results do not reflect "the will nor the votes of the Venezuelan people" and demands that Venezuelan electoral authorities publish fair and transparent election results, adding that the United States and the international community will "respond accordingly". (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2024
Aug
02
Politics / Government

Mass surveillance in the United Kingdom Several civil rights groups denounce proposals made by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to grant British police natio

Mass surveillance in the United Kingdom Several civil rights groups denounce proposals made by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to grant British police nationalized live facial recognition technology and surveillance to charge people police consider significantly likely to participate in far-right riots, condemning the opportunism of the proposals, their potential racial and gender inaccuracy, and their possible use to target future legal protests. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2024
Aug
02
Politics / Government

Several civil rights groups denounce proposals made by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to grant British police nationalized live facial recognition technolo

Several civil rights groups denounce proposals made by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to grant British police nationalized live facial recognition technology and surveillance to charge people police consider significantly likely to participate in far-right riots, condemning the opportunism of the proposals, their potential racial and gender inaccuracy, and their possible use to target future legal protests. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2024
Aug
04
Politics / Government

Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign Russia said its armed forces captured the village of Novoselivka Persha in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine.

Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign Russia said its armed forces captured the village of Novoselivka Persha in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. (Times of India) Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces that the country has received its first F-16 fighter aircraft from NATO allies. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 4, 2024
Aug
05
Politics / Government

International reactions to the 2024 Venezuelan presidential election The European Union joins the United States and several Latin American nations in refusing t

International reactions to the 2024 Venezuelan presidential election The European Union joins the United States and several Latin American nations in refusing to accept the claimed Venezuelan presidential election victory of Incumbent President Nicolás Maduro. (Kyiv Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 5, 2024
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