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Sep
24
Politics / Government

2024 South American wildfires 2024 Brazil wildfires Over thirty environmental organizations condemn Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's actions that

2024 South American wildfires 2024 Brazil wildfires Over thirty environmental organizations condemn Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's actions that contradict his calls for further global action against climate change, such as requests for drilling oil reserves near the Amazon River and paving the BR-319 roadway through the Amazon that they state contribute to ongoing wildfires. (AP)

Sep
25
Politics / Government

2024 United States presidential election, United States and the Russian invasion of Ukraine Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson demands that Ukrainian

2024 United States presidential election, United States and the Russian invasion of Ukraine Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson demands that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismiss Ukrainian ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova after Zelenskyy visited an ammunition factory in Pennsylvania with several Democratic politicians, which Johnson claims represented foreign electoral intervention. (Reuters)

Sep
25
Politics / Government

Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson demands that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismiss Ukrainian ambassador to the United States Oksana Marka

Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson demands that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismiss Ukrainian ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova after Zelenskyy visited an ammunition factory in Pennsylvania with several Democratic politicians, which Johnson claims represented foreign electoral intervention. (Reuters)

Sep
26
Politics / Government

Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign The Russian Defense Ministry claims that Russian forces have taken the city of Ukrainsk in Donetsk Oblast,

Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign The Russian Defense Ministry claims that Russian forces have taken the city of Ukrainsk in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. (The Moscow Times) United States and the Russian invasion of Ukraine Prior to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. President Joe Biden announces a military aid package of more than $8 billion for Ukraine and directs The Pentagon to allocate all remaining security funds to Ukraine by the end of his presidential term in January 2025. (Reuters)

Sep
26
Politics / Government

United States and the Russian invasion of Ukraine Prior to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S.

United States and the Russian invasion of Ukraine Prior to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. President Joe Biden announces a military aid package of more than $8 billion for Ukraine and directs The Pentagon to allocate all remaining security funds to Ukraine by the end of his presidential term in January 2025. (Reuters)

Sep
27
Politics / Government

Iran–United States relations The United States Justice Department charges three members of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for hacking Republican

Iran–United States relations The United States Justice Department charges three members of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for hacking Republican candidate Donald Trump's presidential campaign and "trying to disrupt the 2024 presidential election". (Reuters)

Oct
03
Politics / Government

Prosecution of S.

Prosecution of S. Iswaran Former Singapore Transport Minister S. Iswaran, who pleaded guilty to four charges of obtaining valuable items as a public servant and one charge of obstruction of justice last week, is sentenced to one year in jail. (CNA) (Straits Times)

Oct
12
Politics / Government

2024 United States presidential election Security incidents involving Donald Trump A man is arrested outside former president Donald Trump's rally in Coachella,

2024 United States presidential election Security incidents involving Donald Trump A man is arrested outside former president Donald Trump's rally in Coachella, California, United States, with loaded firearms, a fake license plate, and several passports, in what is believed to have been an assassination attempt on Trump, according to the Riverside County sheriff. (Reuters) Voter registration in the United States The United States Justice Department sues the state of Virginia for removing voters from voter registration less than 90 days before Election Day on November 5. (Al Jazeera)

Oct
12
Politics / Government

A man is arrested outside former president Donald Trump's rally in Coachella, California, United States, with loaded firearms, a fake license plate, and several

A man is arrested outside former president Donald Trump's rally in Coachella, California, United States, with loaded firearms, a fake license plate, and several passports, in what is believed to have been an assassination attempt on Trump, according to the Riverside County sheriff. (Reuters)

Oct
12
Politics / Government

A speedboat explodes at a port in Taliabu Island Regency, North Maluku, Indonesia, killing six people, including Benny Laos, a candidate for Governor of North M

A speedboat explodes at a port in Taliabu Island Regency, North Maluku, Indonesia, killing six people, including Benny Laos, a candidate for Governor of North Maluku in the upcoming election, and Regional House of Representatives member Ester Tantri. (CNN Indonesia) (CNBC Indonesia)

Oct
12
Politics / Government

Security incidents involving Donald Trump A man is arrested outside former president Donald Trump's rally in Coachella, California, United States, with loaded f

Security incidents involving Donald Trump A man is arrested outside former president Donald Trump's rally in Coachella, California, United States, with loaded firearms, a fake license plate, and several passports, in what is believed to have been an assassination attempt on Trump, according to the Riverside County sheriff. (Reuters)

Oct
18
Politics / Government

Foreign involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, North Korea–Ukraine relations The South Korean National Intelligence Service says that North Korea has s

Foreign involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, North Korea–Ukraine relations The South Korean National Intelligence Service says that North Korea has started sending troops to fight with Russia in Ukraine. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol calls for a security meeting and says the international community must respond with "all available means". (BBC)

Oct
18
Politics / Government

Russian invasion of Ukraine Foreign involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, North Korea–Ukraine relations The South Korean National Intelligence Service

Russian invasion of Ukraine Foreign involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, North Korea–Ukraine relations The South Korean National Intelligence Service says that North Korea has started sending troops to fight with Russia in Ukraine. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol calls for a security meeting and says the international community must respond with "all available means". (BBC)

Oct
22
Politics / Government

2024 United States presidential election Foreign interference in the 2024 United States elections The presidential campaign of former U.S.

2024 United States presidential election Foreign interference in the 2024 United States elections The presidential campaign of former U.S. President Donald Trump files a formal complaint to the Federal Election Commission against the United Kingdom's Labour Party, accusing the Labour Party of "blatant foreign interference" in the election to support the Kamala Harris presidential campaign. (BBC News)

Oct
22
Politics / Government

Foreign interference in the 2024 United States elections The presidential campaign of former U.S.

Foreign interference in the 2024 United States elections The presidential campaign of former U.S. President Donald Trump files a formal complaint to the Federal Election Commission against the United Kingdom's Labour Party, accusing the Labour Party of "blatant foreign interference" in the election to support the Kamala Harris presidential campaign. (BBC News)

Oct
22
Politics / Government

The presidential campaign of former U.S.

The presidential campaign of former U.S. President Donald Trump files a formal complaint to the Federal Election Commission against the United Kingdom's Labour Party, accusing the Labour Party of "blatant foreign interference" in the election to support the Kamala Harris presidential campaign. (BBC News)

Oct
31
Politics / Government

Russian invasion of Ukraine Foreign involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly condemns the United States a

Russian invasion of Ukraine Foreign involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly condemns the United States and European nations for making "zero response" to the Russian deployment of North Korean soldiers against Ukraine. (Reuters) Kharkiv strikes A Russian glide bomb strikes a residential building in Kharkiv, killing three people and injuring 35 others, according to Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko. (AP)

Nov
02
Politics / Government

2024 European floods 2024 Spain floods The death toll from the flooding in Spain, primarily in the Valencian Community, increases to 214, with dozens still miss

2024 European floods 2024 Spain floods The death toll from the flooding in Spain, primarily in the Valencian Community, increases to 214, with dozens still missing. The Spanish government deploys an additional 5,000 soldiers and 5,000 police officers, making this the country's largest deployment of army and security personnel in peacetime. (Reuters) (Al Jazeera)

Nov
02
Politics / Government

2024 Spain floods The death toll from the flooding in Spain, primarily in the Valencian Community, increases to 214, with dozens still missing.

2024 Spain floods The death toll from the flooding in Spain, primarily in the Valencian Community, increases to 214, with dozens still missing. The Spanish government deploys an additional 5,000 soldiers and 5,000 police officers, making this the country's largest deployment of army and security personnel in peacetime. (Reuters) (Al Jazeera)

Nov
02
Politics / Government

The death toll from the flooding in Spain, primarily in the Valencian Community, increases to 214, with dozens still missing.

The death toll from the flooding in Spain, primarily in the Valencian Community, increases to 214, with dozens still missing. The Spanish government deploys an additional 5,000 soldiers and 5,000 police officers, making this the country's largest deployment of army and security personnel in peacetime. (Reuters) (Al Jazeera)

Nov
04
Politics / Government

Gaza war Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, Attacks on health facilities during the Gaza war Kamal Adwan Hospital sieges At least twelve Palestinians are kille

Gaza war Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, Attacks on health facilities during the Gaza war Kamal Adwan Hospital sieges At least twelve Palestinians are killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, including seven at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, North Gaza Governorate. (Al Jazeera) 2024 Israeli secret document leak scandal Israel Police arrest a top aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opponents accused the aide of leaking allegedly false classified intelligence to prevent a potential Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. (CNN) (BBC News) (The Times of Israel)

Nov
04
Politics / Government

2024 Israeli secret document leak scandal Israel Police arrest a top aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opponents accused the aide of leaking alleg

2024 Israeli secret document leak scandal Israel Police arrest a top aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opponents accused the aide of leaking allegedly false classified intelligence to prevent a potential Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. (CNN) (BBC News) (The Times of Israel)

Nov
05
Politics / Government

2024 United States presidential election U.S.

2024 United States presidential election U.S. citizens vote in federal, state and local elections, including the presidential election. (CNN) (USA Today) Multiple hoax bomb threats linked to Russian email domains target polling places in U.S. battleground states. (Reuters)

Nov
05
Politics / Government

Protests against the firing of Yoav Gallant Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses defense minister Yoav Gallant following disagreements over the

Protests against the firing of Yoav Gallant Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses defense minister Yoav Gallant following disagreements over the execution of the war in the Gaza Strip which subsequently results in nationwide protests. (The New York Times)

Nov
05
Politics / Government

Voters in several U.S.

Voters in several U.S. states vote on abortion rights on the ballot. Amendments are passed in Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, and New York. (KCRA) (LGBT Nation)

Nov
06
Politics / Government

Protests against Donald Trump Just Stop Oil protesters spray orange paint on the outside of the American Embassy in London, United Kingdom, following Donald Tru

Protests against Donald Trump Just Stop Oil protesters spray orange paint on the outside of the American Embassy in London, United Kingdom, following Donald Trump's re-election in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. (The Independent) U.S. protesters gather in San Jose, Berkeley, Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York City to protest following the re-election of Donald Trump. (Mercury News) (Newsweek)

Nov
06
Politics / Government

Republican candidates 45th U.S.

Republican candidates 45th U.S. president Donald Trump and U.S. Senator JD Vance are elected as the 47th U.S. President and 50th U.S. Vice President respectively. (The Washington Post) (AP) Trump will become the first person since Grover Cleveland in 1892 to serve non-consecutive presidential terms, as well as the oldest presidential candidate and first convicted felon to be elected president. (BBC News) (The New York Times) (AP) Vance is the first millennial to be elected U.S. Vice President. (DW)

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