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25
Droupadi Murmu is sworn in as President of India.
Droupadi Murmu is sworn in as President of India. (Al Jazeera)
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Jul
25
Tunisian citizens head to the polls to vote in a constitutional referendum, which was proposed by President Kais Saied as a solution to the country's ongoing po
Tunisian citizens head to the polls to vote in a constitutional referendum, which was proposed by President Kais Saied as a solution to the country's ongoing political crisis. (DW)
Jul
26
Foreign relations of France President Emmanuel Macron visits Cameroon for diplomatic talks to discuss the ongoing food crisis and strategies to increase agricul
Foreign relations of France President Emmanuel Macron visits Cameroon for diplomatic talks to discuss the ongoing food crisis and strategies to increase agricultural production. Macron will also visit Benin and Guinea Bissau on the trip. (AP News)
Jul
26
Foreign relations of Indonesia President Joko Widodo visits China for diplomatic talks, formally inviting President Xi Jinping to the G20 summit in Bali.
Foreign relations of Indonesia President Joko Widodo visits China for diplomatic talks, formally inviting President Xi Jinping to the G20 summit in Bali. Widodo will also visit Japan and South Korea on the trip. (AP News)
Jul
26
President Emmanuel Macron visits Cameroon for diplomatic talks to discuss the ongoing food crisis and strategies to increase agricultural production.
President Emmanuel Macron visits Cameroon for diplomatic talks to discuss the ongoing food crisis and strategies to increase agricultural production. Macron will also visit Benin and Guinea Bissau on the trip. (AP News)
Jul
26
President Joko Widodo visits China for diplomatic talks, formally inviting President Xi Jinping to the G20 summit in Bali.
President Joko Widodo visits China for diplomatic talks, formally inviting President Xi Jinping to the G20 summit in Bali. Widodo will also visit Japan and South Korea on the trip. (AP News)
Jul
26
Syrian civil war Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra indicates support for Syria to return to the Arab League after a decade-long suspension.
Syrian civil war Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra indicates support for Syria to return to the Arab League after a decade-long suspension. (AP)
Jul
26
Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra indicates support for Syria to return to the Arab League after a decade-long suspension.
Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra indicates support for Syria to return to the Arab League after a decade-long suspension. (AP)
Jul
26
European Union energy ministers approve legislation to lower demand for gas by some member countries by 15% from August until March 2023.
European Union energy ministers approve legislation to lower demand for gas by some member countries by 15% from August until March 2023. (AP)
Jul
26
Russia in the European energy sector European Union energy ministers approve legislation to lower demand for gas by some member countries by 15% from August unt
Russia in the European energy sector European Union energy ministers approve legislation to lower demand for gas by some member countries by 15% from August until March 2023. (AP)
Jul
27
Somali Civil War Eleven people, including a government official, are killed by an al-Shabaab suicide bombing at the entrance to a government building in Merca,
Somali Civil War Eleven people, including a government official, are killed by an al-Shabaab suicide bombing at the entrance to a government building in Merca, Lower Shabelle, Somalia. (AP)
Jul
27
2016 South Korean political scandal Prime Minister of South Korea Han Duck-soo says that he will ask president Yoon Suk-yeol to pardon former Samsung executive
2016 South Korean political scandal Prime Minister of South Korea Han Duck-soo says that he will ask president Yoon Suk-yeol to pardon former Samsung executive Lee Jae-yong, who is currently on parole for bribery and embezzlement. (Reuters) (Yonhap)
Jul
27
2021–2022 Iraqi political crisis Hundreds of protestors storm the parliament building in the Green Zone in Baghdad to oppose the nomination of Mohammed Shia' Al
2021–2022 Iraqi political crisis Hundreds of protestors storm the parliament building in the Green Zone in Baghdad to oppose the nomination of Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani for prime minister by pro-Iranian parties. (Al Jazeera)
Jul
27
2022 Tunisian constitutional referendum A majority of Tunisian voters approve a new constitution, proposed by President Kais Saied as a solution to the country'
2022 Tunisian constitutional referendum A majority of Tunisian voters approve a new constitution, proposed by President Kais Saied as a solution to the country's ongoing political crisis. However, voter turnout was only 30.5%, due to a boycott of the referendum by opposition parties. (AP)
Jul
27
A majority of Tunisian voters approve a new constitution, proposed by President Kais Saied as a solution to the country's ongoing political crisis.
A majority of Tunisian voters approve a new constitution, proposed by President Kais Saied as a solution to the country's ongoing political crisis. However, voter turnout was only 30.5%, due to a boycott of the referendum by opposition parties. (AP)
Jul
27
Eleven people, including a government official, are killed by an al-Shabaab suicide bombing at the entrance to a government building in Merca, Lower Shabelle, S
Eleven people, including a government official, are killed by an al-Shabaab suicide bombing at the entrance to a government building in Merca, Lower Shabelle, Somalia. (AP)
Jul
27
Hundreds of protestors storm the parliament building in the Green Zone in Baghdad to oppose the nomination of Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani for prime minister by pro
Hundreds of protestors storm the parliament building in the Green Zone in Baghdad to oppose the nomination of Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani for prime minister by pro-Iranian parties. (Al Jazeera)
Jul
27
Prime Minister of South Korea Han Duck-soo says that he will ask president Yoon Suk-yeol to pardon former Samsung executive Lee Jae-yong, who is currently on pa
Prime Minister of South Korea Han Duck-soo says that he will ask president Yoon Suk-yeol to pardon former Samsung executive Lee Jae-yong, who is currently on parole for bribery and embezzlement. (Reuters) (Yonhap)
Jul
27
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Samoa Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa ends Samoa's state of emergency after two years.
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Samoa Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa ends Samoa's state of emergency after two years. (RNZ)
Jul
27
COVID-19 pandemic in Samoa Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa ends Samoa's state of emergency after two years.
COVID-19 pandemic in Samoa Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa ends Samoa's state of emergency after two years. (RNZ)
Jul
27
Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa ends Samoa's state of emergency after two years.
Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa ends Samoa's state of emergency after two years. (RNZ)
Jul
28
Syrian civil war 2022 As-Suwayda clashes At least 17 people are killed and 40 others are injured in skirmishes between groups of pro-Assad and anti-government r
Syrian civil war 2022 As-Suwayda clashes At least 17 people are killed and 40 others are injured in skirmishes between groups of pro-Assad and anti-government residents in As Suwayda, Syria. (Al Jazeera)
Jul
28
2020–present global chip shortage The United States Congress passes the Chips and Science Act of 2022 in order to boost semiconductor production in the United S
2020–present global chip shortage The United States Congress passes the Chips and Science Act of 2022 in order to boost semiconductor production in the United States and also boost competition with China. The bill will head to President Joe Biden for his signature. (CNBC)
Jul
28
2022 As-Suwayda clashes At least 17 people are killed and 40 others are injured in skirmishes between groups of pro-Assad and anti-government residents in As Su
2022 As-Suwayda clashes At least 17 people are killed and 40 others are injured in skirmishes between groups of pro-Assad and anti-government residents in As Suwayda, Syria. (Al Jazeera)
Jul
28
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 Ukrainian summer counteroffensive Ukrainian presidential advisor Oleksiy Arestovych says that an operation to recapture th
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 Ukrainian summer counteroffensive Ukrainian presidential advisor Oleksiy Arestovych says that an operation to recapture the Kherson Oblast has started. (The Guardian) Battle of Donbas Russian forces shell Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast with the BM-27 Uragan MLRS, killing three civilians and injuring three others. Six apartment blocks and six detached houses are also destroyed or damaged. (Ukrinform)
Jul
28
2022 Ukrainian summer counteroffensive Ukrainian presidential advisor Oleksiy Arestovych says that an operation to recapture the Kherson Oblast has started.
2022 Ukrainian summer counteroffensive Ukrainian presidential advisor Oleksiy Arestovych says that an operation to recapture the Kherson Oblast has started. (The Guardian)
Jul
28
At least 17 people are killed and 40 others are injured in skirmishes between groups of pro-Assad and anti-government residents in As Suwayda, Syria.
At least 17 people are killed and 40 others are injured in skirmishes between groups of pro-Assad and anti-government residents in As Suwayda, Syria. (Al Jazeera)
Jul
28
Ukrainian presidential advisor Oleksiy Arestovych says that an operation to recapture the Kherson Oblast has started.
Ukrainian presidential advisor Oleksiy Arestovych says that an operation to recapture the Kherson Oblast has started. (The Guardian)
Jul
29
A video emerges on social media of a Russian soldier castrating a Ukrainian prisoner of war in the town of Sievierodonetsk, Donetsk Oblast.
A video emerges on social media of a Russian soldier castrating a Ukrainian prisoner of war in the town of Sievierodonetsk, Donetsk Oblast. The video has not been independently verified. The Ukrainian government voices outrage over the incident and vows retaliation against the perpetrators. (BBC News) (The Telegraph) (The Guardian) (Sky News)
Jul
29
War crimes in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine A video emerges on social media of a Russian soldier castrating a Ukrainian prisoner of war in the town of Si
War crimes in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine A video emerges on social media of a Russian soldier castrating a Ukrainian prisoner of war in the town of Sievierodonetsk, Donetsk Oblast. The video has not been independently verified. The Ukrainian government voices outrage over the incident and vows retaliation against the perpetrators. (BBC News) (The Telegraph) (The Guardian) (Sky News)
Jul
30
2022 Russia–European Union gas dispute Russia's Gazprom suspends gas supplies to Latvia after accusing it of "violating conditions of purchase".
2022 Russia–European Union gas dispute Russia's Gazprom suspends gas supplies to Latvia after accusing it of "violating conditions of purchase". The Latvian government says the suspension of gas from Russia is not expected to have a major impact on the economy. (BBC News)
Jul
30
At least 125 people are injured when supporters of Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr storm the parliament in Baghdad's Green Zone.
At least 125 people are injured when supporters of Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr storm the parliament in Baghdad's Green Zone. (Metro)
Jul
30
One person is wounded in an assassination attempt on President of Guatemala Alejandro Giammattei.
One person is wounded in an assassination attempt on President of Guatemala Alejandro Giammattei. The president is unharmed. (ABC)
Jul
30
Russia's Gazprom suspends gas supplies to Latvia after accusing it of "violating conditions of purchase".
Russia's Gazprom suspends gas supplies to Latvia after accusing it of "violating conditions of purchase". The Latvian government says the suspension of gas from Russia is not expected to have a major impact on the economy. (BBC News)
Jul
30
COVID-19 pandemic in Niue Niue records its first community case of COVID-19, prompting Minister of Health Sauni Tongatule to move the country to its highest ale
COVID-19 pandemic in Niue Niue records its first community case of COVID-19, prompting Minister of Health Sauni Tongatule to move the country to its highest alert level. (RNZ)
Jul
30
Niue records its first community case of COVID-19, prompting Minister of Health Sauni Tongatule to move the country to its highest alert level.
Niue records its first community case of COVID-19, prompting Minister of Health Sauni Tongatule to move the country to its highest alert level. (RNZ)
Jul
31
2022 Republic of the Congo parliamentary election The second round of the parliamenentary election takes place.
2022 Republic of the Congo parliamentary election The second round of the parliamenentary election takes place. (Africa News)
Jul
31
Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina mobilizes and deploys the army after 32 people were killed in Ankazobe on July 29 by cattle thieves.
Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina mobilizes and deploys the army after 32 people were killed in Ankazobe on July 29 by cattle thieves. (BBC News)
Jul
31
The second round of the parliamenentary election takes place.
The second round of the parliamenentary election takes place. (Africa News)
Aug
01
2022 Cook Islands general election Citizens of the Cook Islands head to the polls to vote in a general election.
2022 Cook Islands general election Citizens of the Cook Islands head to the polls to vote in a general election. (Foreign Brief)
Aug
01
A post made by the VK social media account of Dmitry Medvedev, the incumbent Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia and former President of Russia, r
A post made by the VK social media account of Dmitry Medvedev, the incumbent Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia and former President of Russia, refers to Georgia and Kazakhstan as "artificial" creations and advocates the return of the two countries to Russian sovereignty. The post is quickly taken down and attributed to hackers. (RFE/RL)
Aug
01
Citizens of the Cook Islands head to the polls to vote in a general election.
Citizens of the Cook Islands head to the polls to vote in a general election. (Foreign Brief)
Aug
03
Belarusian journalist Iryna Slaunikava is sentenced to five years in prison amidst a government crackdown on the media following protests that occurred after th
Belarusian journalist Iryna Slaunikava is sentenced to five years in prison amidst a government crackdown on the media following protests that occurred after the 2020 Belarusian presidential election. (RFE/RL)
Aug
03
2022 United States congressional delegation visit to Taiwan China warns airlines to avoid areas near Taiwan as it conducts military exercises in response to U.S
2022 United States congressional delegation visit to Taiwan China warns airlines to avoid areas near Taiwan as it conducts military exercises in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island. (Bloomberg)
Aug
03
Cross-Strait relations 2022 United States congressional delegation visit to Taiwan China warns airlines to avoid areas near Taiwan as it conducts military exerc
Cross-Strait relations 2022 United States congressional delegation visit to Taiwan China warns airlines to avoid areas near Taiwan as it conducts military exercises in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island. (Bloomberg)
Aug
03
Prime Minister of Peru Aníbal Torres resigns citing "personal reasons", amid multiple criminal investigations focusing on president Pedro Castillo.
Prime Minister of Peru Aníbal Torres resigns citing "personal reasons", amid multiple criminal investigations focusing on president Pedro Castillo. (Reuters)
Aug
03
The former chairman of the Union of Values and federal presidential candidate for the AfD, Max Otte, is legally expelled from the CDU.
The former chairman of the Union of Values and federal presidential candidate for the AfD, Max Otte, is legally expelled from the CDU. (Der Spiegel)
Aug
05
2022 Senegalese parliamentary election Provisional results show that the Benno Bokk Yakaar coalition wins 82 seats, falling 1 seat short of an absolute majority
2022 Senegalese parliamentary election Provisional results show that the Benno Bokk Yakaar coalition wins 82 seats, falling 1 seat short of an absolute majority, while 80 seats were won by the opposition coalitions Yewwi Askan Wi and Wallu Sénégal. (Reuters) (BBC News)
Aug
05
Casamance conflict The Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance signs a peace deal with the government of Senegal, pledging to lay down its arms in order to w
Casamance conflict The Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance signs a peace deal with the government of Senegal, pledging to lay down its arms in order to work towards a permanent solution. (BBC News)
Aug
05
The Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance signs a peace deal with the government of Senegal, pledging to lay down its arms in order to work towards a perma
The Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance signs a peace deal with the government of Senegal, pledging to lay down its arms in order to work towards a permanent solution. (BBC News)
Aug
05
2022 Saint Kitts and Nevis general election The opposition Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party, led by Terrance Drew, wins the snap general election to the Natio
2022 Saint Kitts and Nevis general election The opposition Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party, led by Terrance Drew, wins the snap general election to the National Assembly. Drew becomes the prime minister-elect. (The St Kitts & Nevis Observer)
Aug
05
Economic impact of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin signs a decree banning investors from "unfriendly countries" from selli
Economic impact of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin signs a decree banning investors from "unfriendly countries" from selling their assets in Russian banks, strategic entities, and energy and commodity projects until December 31. (Reuters)
Aug
05
Russian President Vladimir Putin signs a decree banning investors from "unfriendly countries" from selling their assets in Russian banks, strategic entities, an
Russian President Vladimir Putin signs a decree banning investors from "unfriendly countries" from selling their assets in Russian banks, strategic entities, and energy and commodity projects until December 31. (Reuters)
Aug
05
Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Southern Ukraine campaign Ukraine's nuclear agency Energoatom says that Russian rockets have caused damage
Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Southern Ukraine campaign Ukraine's nuclear agency Energoatom says that Russian rockets have caused damage to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, including a nitrogen-oxygen unit and a high-voltage power line. (BBC News) Russian occupation of Kherson Oblast Volodymyr Saldo, the head of the Russian occupational administration in Kherson Oblast, is hospitalized, with former FSB officer Sergei Eliseev taking over his post temporarily. (Newsweek)
Aug
05
The opposition Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party, led by Terrance Drew, wins the snap general election to the National Assembly.
The opposition Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party, led by Terrance Drew, wins the snap general election to the National Assembly. Drew becomes the prime minister-elect. (The St Kitts & Nevis Observer)
Aug
05
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Southern Ukraine campaign Ukraine's nuclear agency Energoatom says that Russian rockets have caused damage to the Zaporizhzhia
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Southern Ukraine campaign Ukraine's nuclear agency Energoatom says that Russian rockets have caused damage to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, including a nitrogen-oxygen unit and a high-voltage power line. (BBC News) Russian occupation of Kherson Oblast Volodymyr Saldo, the head of the Russian occupational administration in Kherson Oblast, is hospitalized, with former FSB officer Sergei Eliseev taking over his post temporarily. (Newsweek)
Aug
05
Southern Ukraine campaign Ukraine's nuclear agency Energoatom says that Russian rockets have caused damage to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, including a
Southern Ukraine campaign Ukraine's nuclear agency Energoatom says that Russian rockets have caused damage to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, including a nitrogen-oxygen unit and a high-voltage power line. (BBC News)
Aug
06
2022 Saint Kitts and Nevis general election Terrance Drew is sworn in as prime minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
2022 Saint Kitts and Nevis general election Terrance Drew is sworn in as prime minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis. (The St Kitts and Nevis Observer)
Aug
06
Terrance Drew is sworn in as prime minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Terrance Drew is sworn in as prime minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis. (The St Kitts and Nevis Observer)
Aug
07
2022 Colombian presidential election Gustavo Petro is inaugurated as the first left-wing president of Colombia.
2022 Colombian presidential election Gustavo Petro is inaugurated as the first left-wing president of Colombia. (The Globe and Mail)
Aug
07
Gustavo Petro is inaugurated as the first left-wing president of Colombia.
Gustavo Petro is inaugurated as the first left-wing president of Colombia. (The Globe and Mail)
Aug
08
FBI search of Mar-a-Lago The Federal Bureau of Investigation executes a search warrant at Mar-a-Lago, the primary residence of former U.S.
FBI search of Mar-a-Lago The Federal Bureau of Investigation executes a search warrant at Mar-a-Lago, the primary residence of former U.S. president Donald Trump, as part of a Justice Department investigation into Trump. (CNN)
Aug
08
The Federal Bureau of Investigation executes a search warrant at Mar-a-Lago, the primary residence of former U.S.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation executes a search warrant at Mar-a-Lago, the primary residence of former U.S. president Donald Trump, as part of a Justice Department investigation into Trump. (CNN)
Aug
08
Insurgency in Northern Chad The government of Chad and more than 30 rebel and opposition factions sign a peace agreement at talks in Doha, Qatar.
Insurgency in Northern Chad The government of Chad and more than 30 rebel and opposition factions sign a peace agreement at talks in Doha, Qatar. However, the main rebel group Front for Change and Concord in Chad rejects the agreement, saying that negotiators had not listened to their demands, which included the release of political prisoners. (Reuters)
Aug
08
The government of Chad and more than 30 rebel and opposition factions sign a peace agreement at talks in Doha, Qatar.
The government of Chad and more than 30 rebel and opposition factions sign a peace agreement at talks in Doha, Qatar. However, the main rebel group Front for Change and Concord in Chad rejects the agreement, saying that negotiators had not listened to their demands, which included the release of political prisoners. (Reuters)
Aug
09
2022 Kenyan general election Kenyans vote in a general election.
2022 Kenyan general election Kenyans vote in a general election. (Daily Nation)
Aug
09
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the Marshall Islands The Marshall Islands confirm their first community transmission cases of COVID-19 in the capital Maj
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the Marshall Islands The Marshall Islands confirm their first community transmission cases of COVID-19 in the capital Majuro. The government subsequently announces that the start of the school year will be delayed and suspends flights and boat travel to the country's outer islands. (RNZ)
Aug
09
COVID-19 pandemic in the Marshall Islands The Marshall Islands confirm their first community transmission cases of COVID-19 in the capital Majuro.
COVID-19 pandemic in the Marshall Islands The Marshall Islands confirm their first community transmission cases of COVID-19 in the capital Majuro. The government subsequently announces that the start of the school year will be delayed and suspends flights and boat travel to the country's outer islands. (RNZ)
Aug
09
Kenyans vote in a general election.
Kenyans vote in a general election. (Daily Nation)
Aug
09
The Marshall Islands confirm their first community transmission cases of COVID-19 in the capital Majuro.
The Marshall Islands confirm their first community transmission cases of COVID-19 in the capital Majuro. The government subsequently announces that the start of the school year will be delayed and suspends flights and boat travel to the country's outer islands. (RNZ)
Aug
10
2022 Papua New Guinean general election James Marape is re-elected unopposed as Prime Minister by the Parliament after his party Pangu Pati won the general elec
2022 Papua New Guinean general election James Marape is re-elected unopposed as Prime Minister by the Parliament after his party Pangu Pati won the general election in July. (The Guardian)
Aug
10
James Marape is re-elected unopposed as Prime Minister by the Parliament after his party Pangu Pati won the general election in July.
James Marape is re-elected unopposed as Prime Minister by the Parliament after his party Pangu Pati won the general election in July. (The Guardian)
Aug
11
Five people are killed and 100 others injured as security forces clashes with protesters demanding presidential election be held in November in Somaliland.
Five people are killed and 100 others injured as security forces clashes with protesters demanding presidential election be held in November in Somaliland. (Reuters)
Aug
11
2021–2022 inflation surge Sierra Leone declares a nationwide curfew amid anti-government protests that have killed two policemen and one civilian.
2021–2022 inflation surge Sierra Leone declares a nationwide curfew amid anti-government protests that have killed two policemen and one civilian. The West African country is currently experiencing record inflation. (Reuters)
Aug
11
Sierra Leone declares a nationwide curfew amid anti-government protests that have killed two policemen and one civilian.
Sierra Leone declares a nationwide curfew amid anti-government protests that have killed two policemen and one civilian. The West African country is currently experiencing record inflation. (Reuters)