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Nov
07
Politics / Government

Military aid to Israel during the Gaza war, Israel–United States military relations The Israeli Ministry of Defence announces that it has signed an agreement to

Military aid to Israel during the Gaza war, Israel–United States military relations The Israeli Ministry of Defence announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire 25 F-15EX fighter jets from Boeing as part of a $5.2 billion aid package from the U.S. government. At least four jets will be delivered annually beginning in 2031. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 7, 2024
Nov
07
Politics / Government

France–Israel relations Israel Police forcibly enter the French-administered Church of the Pater Noster compound in Jerusalem and detain two French consulate em

France–Israel relations Israel Police forcibly enter the French-administered Church of the Pater Noster compound in Jerusalem and detain two French consulate employees. French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot cancels his visit to the site while the French government summons the Israeli ambassador in response. (Le Monde) (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 7, 2024
Nov
07
Politics / Government

Israel Police forcibly enter the French-administered Church of the Pater Noster compound in Jerusalem and detain two French consulate employees.

Israel Police forcibly enter the French-administered Church of the Pater Noster compound in Jerusalem and detain two French consulate employees. French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot cancels his visit to the site while the French government summons the Israeli ambassador in response. (Le Monde) (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 7, 2024
Nov
08
Politics / Government

2024 Mozambican general election, Human rights in Mozambique Human Rights Watch reports that at least 34 people have been killed and at least 66 others have bee

2024 Mozambican general election, Human rights in Mozambique Human Rights Watch reports that at least 34 people have been killed and at least 66 others have been injured in the past three weeks in police crackdowns of violent protests following the Mozambican presidential election. Mozambican police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters in the capital city Maputo, with the Army later deployed to end the protests. (Al Jazeera) (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 8, 2024
Nov
08
Politics / Government

Conspiracy theories about the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employee is fired for having told relief workers to no

Conspiracy theories about the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employee is fired for having told relief workers to not aid those who supported then-Republican candidate in the upcoming 2024 United States presidential election, Donald Trump. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 8, 2024
Nov
08
Politics / Government

Human Rights Watch reports that at least 34 people have been killed and at least 66 others have been injured in the past three weeks in police crackdowns of vio

Human Rights Watch reports that at least 34 people have been killed and at least 66 others have been injured in the past three weeks in police crackdowns of violent protests following the Mozambican presidential election. Mozambican police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters in the capital city Maputo, with the Army later deployed to end the protests. (Al Jazeera) (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 8, 2024
Nov
08
Politics / Government

Hurricane Milton Conspiracy theories about the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employee is fired for having told rel

Hurricane Milton Conspiracy theories about the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employee is fired for having told relief workers to not aid those who supported then-Republican candidate in the upcoming 2024 United States presidential election, Donald Trump. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 8, 2024
Nov
08
Politics / Government

Security incidents involving Donald Trump, Iranian interference in the 2024 United States elections The U.S.

Security incidents involving Donald Trump, Iranian interference in the 2024 United States elections The U.S. Justice Department announces that they have formally charged an Afghan national who confessed to a murder-for-hire plan linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeting president-elect Donald Trump. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 8, 2024
Nov
13
Politics / Government

2024 Somaliland presidential election Citizens of Somaliland vote for the President between incumbent Muse Bihi Abdi of the Kulmiye party, House of Representati

2024 Somaliland presidential election Citizens of Somaliland vote for the President between incumbent Muse Bihi Abdi of the Kulmiye party, House of Representatives speaker Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi of the Waddani party, and Faysal Ali Warabe of the Justice and Welfare Party. (VOA) (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 13, 2024
Nov
15
Politics / Government

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz holds a telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, their first contact since 2022.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz holds a telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, their first contact since 2022. Putin tells Scholz that any negotiated settlement to end the war must recognize the territories that Russia has occupied as part of Russia and that Ukraine must abandon its aspiration to join NATO. (AP) (The New York Times)

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

Russian invasion of Ukraine, Germany–Russia relations German Chancellor Olaf Scholz holds a telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war i

Russian invasion of Ukraine, Germany–Russia relations German Chancellor Olaf Scholz holds a telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, their first contact since 2022. Putin tells Scholz that any negotiated settlement to end the war must recognize the territories that Russia has occupied as part of Russia and that Ukraine must abandon its aspiration to join NATO. (AP) (The New York Times)

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

Second presidential transition of Donald Trump President-elect of the United States Donald Trump names Karoline Leavitt as the White House Press Secretary for h

Second presidential transition of Donald Trump President-elect of the United States Donald Trump names Karoline Leavitt as the White House Press Secretary for his second term in office, which will make her the youngest ever person to serve in the role at 27 years old. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 15, 2024
Nov
16
Politics / Government

APEC Peru 2024 At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru, outgoing U.S.

APEC Peru 2024 At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru, outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping for their final meeting before Biden leaves office on January 20th. During the meeting, Biden and Xi talk about topics like cyber crime, trade, Taiwan, and Russia. Xi also said that his team will work with the incoming Trump administration. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 16, 2024
Nov
16
Politics / Government

At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru, outgoing U.S.

At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru, outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping for their final meeting before Biden leaves office on January 20th. During the meeting, Biden and Xi talk about topics like cyber crime, trade, Taiwan, and Russia. Xi also said that his team will work with the incoming Trump administration. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 16, 2024
Nov
19
Politics / Government

2022–2023 Brazilian election protests Brazilian Federal Police arrest five people, including four G20 security guards, for their alleged involvement in a plot t

2022–2023 Brazilian election protests Brazilian Federal Police arrest five people, including four G20 security guards, for their alleged involvement in a plot to assassinate President Lula da Silva and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin following the general election in 2022. (Al Jazeera)

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

Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War United States and the Russian invasion of Ukraine U.S.

Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War United States and the Russian invasion of Ukraine U.S. President Joe Biden approves of sending non-persistent anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, with Ukraine committing to not use them in areas with civilians. (Al Jazeera) The United Kingdom and France both prepare new military packages containing long-range missiles to send to Ukraine following President Biden's decision to allow deep strikes into Russian territory using American weapons. (Newsweek)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 19, 2024
Nov
20
Politics / Government

Gaza war Calls for a ceasefire during the Gaza war The United States vetoes a United Nations Security Council proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, citing the propo

Gaza war Calls for a ceasefire during the Gaza war The United States vetoes a United Nations Security Council proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, citing the proposal's not linking the ceasefire to the return of hostages taken during the conflict. (The New York Sun) (Reuters) United States support for Israel in the Gaza war The United States Senate rejects three resolutions by senator Bernie Sanders that would block the sale of weapons to Israel in their war in Gaza. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 20, 2024
Nov
21
Politics / Government

Dnipro strikes, Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure Russia strikes Dnipro, Ukraine, with a projectile stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin to

Dnipro strikes, Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure Russia strikes Dnipro, Ukraine, with a projectile stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin to be a new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) model. This confirms earlier reports from the United States and other western officials, who said that Russia had used an IRBM after initial reports misidentified the missile as a RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile. (Reuters) (CBS News) (BBC News)

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

Russia strikes Dnipro, Ukraine, with a projectile stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin to be a new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) mo

Russia strikes Dnipro, Ukraine, with a projectile stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin to be a new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) model. This confirms earlier reports from the United States and other western officials, who said that Russia had used an IRBM after initial reports misidentified the missile as a RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile. (Reuters) (CBS News) (BBC News)

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

2024 Jubaland presidential election At least one security officer is killed and two others are injured in a gunfight between Jubaland police and security guards

2024 Jubaland presidential election At least one security officer is killed and two others are injured in a gunfight between Jubaland police and security guards in Kismayo, Somalia, after rival candidates announced a parallel election amid a disagreement on the electoral procedure for the presidential election on Monday. (Hiiraan Online) (NTV Kenya) (NATION)

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

At least one security officer is killed and two others are injured in a gunfight between Jubaland police and security guards in Kismayo, Somalia, after rival ca

At least one security officer is killed and two others are injured in a gunfight between Jubaland police and security guards in Kismayo, Somalia, after rival candidates announced a parallel election amid a disagreement on the electoral procedure for the presidential election on Monday. (Hiiraan Online) (NTV Kenya) (NATION)

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

Constitutional crisis in Somalia 2024 Jubaland presidential election At least one security officer is killed and two others are injured in a gunfight between Ju

Constitutional crisis in Somalia 2024 Jubaland presidential election At least one security officer is killed and two others are injured in a gunfight between Jubaland police and security guards in Kismayo, Somalia, after rival candidates announced a parallel election amid a disagreement on the electoral procedure for the presidential election on Monday. (Hiiraan Online) (NTV Kenya) (NATION)

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

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte claims to have spoken with a contract killer to target President Bongbong Marcos, his wife Liza and House Speaker Martin

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte claims to have spoken with a contract killer to target President Bongbong Marcos, his wife Liza and House Speaker Martin Romualdez in the event of her assassination, which the administration deemed an "active threat" against the government. (ABS-CBN)

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

2024 Pakistani general election, Arrest of Imran Khan Pakistani police arrest thousands of supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan ahead of a plan

2024 Pakistani general election, Arrest of Imran Khan Pakistani police arrest thousands of supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan ahead of a planned protest to demand for the release of Khan and other members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, along with the resignation of the current government. The capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad, is placed under a security lockdown before the protest takes place. (DW) (RNZ)

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

Pakistani police arrest thousands of supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan ahead of a planned protest to demand for the release of Khan and othe

Pakistani police arrest thousands of supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan ahead of a planned protest to demand for the release of Khan and other members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, along with the resignation of the current government. The capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad, is placed under a security lockdown before the protest takes place. (DW) (RNZ)

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

2024 Jubaland presidential election The Jubaland House of Representatives re-elects incumbent President Ahmed Madobe for the third time amid tensions with the S

2024 Jubaland presidential election The Jubaland House of Representatives re-elects incumbent President Ahmed Madobe for the third time amid tensions with the Somali federal government that resulted in armed forces being deployed to Kamboni, Badhadhe District, Lower Juba, Somalia. (AFP) (Garowe Online) (The Eastleigh Voice)

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

Afghanistan–Russia relations Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Sergei Shoigu pledges Russia's intent to build closer ties with the Taliban Government

Afghanistan–Russia relations Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Sergei Shoigu pledges Russia's intent to build closer ties with the Taliban Government of Afghanistan, and states that the United States should lead rebuilding efforts due to its part in the War in Afghanistan. (Reuters)

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

Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Sergei Shoigu pledges Russia's intent to build closer ties with the Taliban Government of Afghanistan, and states th

Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Sergei Shoigu pledges Russia's intent to build closer ties with the Taliban Government of Afghanistan, and states that the United States should lead rebuilding efforts due to its part in the War in Afghanistan. (Reuters)

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

The Jubaland House of Representatives re-elects incumbent President Ahmed Madobe for the third time amid tensions with the Somali federal government that result

The Jubaland House of Representatives re-elects incumbent President Ahmed Madobe for the third time amid tensions with the Somali federal government that resulted in armed forces being deployed to Kamboni, Badhadhe District, Lower Juba, Somalia. (AFP) (Garowe Online) (The Eastleigh Voice)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 25, 2024
Nov
27
Politics / Government

United States–Venezuela relations, 2024 Venezuelan political crisis The United States imposes sanctions on 21 Venezuelan officials, including information minist

United States–Venezuela relations, 2024 Venezuelan political crisis The United States imposes sanctions on 21 Venezuelan officials, including information minister Freddy Ñáñez and planning minister Ricardo Menéndez, for suppressing the protests against the results of the presidential election in July. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 27, 2024
Nov
28
Politics / Government

2024 Georgian parliamentary election protests, Accession of Georgia to the European Union Thousands of people gather in Tbilisi, Georgia, to protest against Pri

2024 Georgian parliamentary election protests, Accession of Georgia to the European Union Thousands of people gather in Tbilisi, Georgia, to protest against Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and his party's decision to suspend the country's accession plans to the European Union. Riot police fire tear gas and water cannons at protesters near the parliament building. (DW) (Yahoo! News) (The New York Times)

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

Thousands of people gather in Tbilisi, Georgia, to protest against Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and his party's decision to suspend the country's accession

Thousands of people gather in Tbilisi, Georgia, to protest against Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and his party's decision to suspend the country's accession plans to the European Union. Riot police fire tear gas and water cannons at protesters near the parliament building. (DW) (Yahoo! News) (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 28, 2024
Nov
30
Politics / Government

Ibar-Lepenac attack Police arrest eight people linked to an explosion on a canal near Zubin Potok, Mitrovica District, Kosovo, that supplies water to the countr

Ibar-Lepenac attack Police arrest eight people linked to an explosion on a canal near Zubin Potok, Mitrovica District, Kosovo, that supplies water to the country's two main power plants. The Kosovar government blames Serbia for the "terrorist" acts, which Serbia denies. (Al Jazeera) (Euronews) (Le Monde)

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

Police arrest eight people linked to an explosion on a canal near Zubin Potok, Mitrovica District, Kosovo, that supplies water to the country's two main power p

Police arrest eight people linked to an explosion on a canal near Zubin Potok, Mitrovica District, Kosovo, that supplies water to the country's two main power plants. The Kosovar government blames Serbia for the "terrorist" acts, which Serbia denies. (Al Jazeera) (Euronews) (Le Monde)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 30, 2024
Dec
02
Politics / Government

Gaza war hostage crisis Hamas says that 33 hostages have been killed in the 14 months since the war started.

Gaza war hostage crisis Hamas says that 33 hostages have been killed in the 14 months since the war started. (The Times) The Israel Defense Forces say that Israeli-American soldier Omer Maxim Neutra, previously believed to be a living hostage, was killed during the October 7 attacks last year and his body was kept in Gaza. (Haaretz) U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says there will be "all Hell to pay" if all the hostages are not released prior to the start of his second term. (AP)

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

2024 Georgian post-election protests Ahali party leader Nika Gvaramia is arrested in a police raid on his office in Tbilisi, Georgia.

2024 Georgian post-election protests Ahali party leader Nika Gvaramia is arrested in a police raid on his office in Tbilisi, Georgia. The arrest comes as the government continues to crack down on the opposition in response to protests against delaying negotiations to join the European Union. More than 100 demonstrators are also injured during clashes with riot police in Tbilisi. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 4, 2024
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