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Nov
19
Politics / Government

Nuclear risk during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia and weapons of mass destruction Russian President Vladimir Putin signs a decree that allows Russia t

Nuclear risk during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia and weapons of mass destruction Russian President Vladimir Putin signs a decree that allows Russia to use nuclear weapons in response to conventional attacks by a non-nuclear state supported by a nuclear power. (Reuters)

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

2024 Baltic Sea submarine cable disruptions The Russian government denies accusations made by European governments of their involvement in sabotaging two submar

2024 Baltic Sea submarine cable disruptions The Russian government denies accusations made by European governments of their involvement in sabotaging two submarine telecommunications cables in the Baltic Sea as a means of hybrid warfare. (DW) The Royal Danish Navy boards the Chinese cargo ship Yi Peng 3 in the Baltic Sea after the ship is suspected to be involved in the sabotage of the submarine cables. (EurAsia Daily)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 20, 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
22
Politics / Government

Censorship in Belarus In a speech at Minsk State Linguistic University, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko threatens to shut down the Internet in his cou

Censorship in Belarus In a speech at Minsk State Linguistic University, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko threatens to shut down the Internet in his country if there are mass protests before the upcoming presidential election after the previous election saw mass protests. (Rferl)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 22, 2024
Nov
22
Politics / Government

In a speech at Minsk State Linguistic University, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko threatens to shut down the Internet in his country if there are mass

In a speech at Minsk State Linguistic University, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko threatens to shut down the Internet in his country if there are mass protests before the upcoming presidential election after the previous election saw mass protests. (Rferl)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 22, 2024
Nov
24
Politics / Government

2024 Romanian presidential election The first round of the presidential elections in Romania takes place, to determine which two candidates will compete against

2024 Romanian presidential election The first round of the presidential elections in Romania takes place, to determine which two candidates will compete against each other in the second round on December 8. (Euronews) Independent candidate Călin Georgescu and Save Romania Union candidate Elena Lasconi win the first round and pass onto the second round on 8 December. (Libertatea)

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

2024 Uruguayan general election Uruguayans vote in the second round of the general election to elect a president between Yamandú Orsi and Álvaro Delgado.

2024 Uruguayan general election Uruguayans vote in the second round of the general election to elect a president between Yamandú Orsi and Álvaro Delgado. (Reuters) The ruling National Party concedes defeat as Broad Front candidate Yamandú Orsi wins the election with 52% of the vote. Over 5% of the votes were invalid, a record high for Uruguay. (DW) (TIME)

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

Censorship in Israel The government of Israel approves a resolution to cut ties with and impose sanctions on the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, after the newspaper

Censorship in Israel The government of Israel approves a resolution to cut ties with and impose sanctions on the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, after the newspaper ran "many articles that hurt the legitimacy of the State of Israel and its right to self-defence". (Al Jazeera)

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

2024 Swiss referendums Residents of Switzerland vote on four national issues, including a highly debated expansion programme for national highways.

2024 Swiss referendums Residents of Switzerland vote on four national issues, including a highly debated expansion programme for national highways. (The Federal Council) (Swiss Info) Swiss voters approve of a measure to institute a new healthcare model, while rejecting measures to build larger motorways, institute easier evictions, and stricter regulations on subletting properties. (SwissInfo) (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 24, 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
26
Politics / Government

2021–present United Kingdom cost-of-living crisis Multinational car manufacturing company Stellantis announces that it will close its van-production factory in

2021–present United Kingdom cost-of-living crisis Multinational car manufacturing company Stellantis announces that it will close its van-production factory in Luton, England, putting 1,100 jobs at risk, citing the UK's economic conditions and the government's zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate as reasons for its closure. (The Guardian)

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

Multinational car manufacturing company Stellantis announces that it will close its van-production factory in Luton, England, putting 1,100 jobs at risk, citing

Multinational car manufacturing company Stellantis announces that it will close its van-production factory in Luton, England, putting 1,100 jobs at risk, citing the UK's economic conditions and the government's zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate as reasons for its closure. (The Guardian)

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

Arrest of Imran Khan Six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, are killed in clashes between security forces and supporters of former Pakistani Prime Mi

Arrest of Imran Khan Six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, are killed in clashes between security forces and supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad. The protesters, led by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, are calling for Khan's immediate release from prison. (Reuters)

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

Six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, are killed in clashes between security forces and supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in

Six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, are killed in clashes between security forces and supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad. The protesters, led by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, are calling for Khan's immediate release from prison. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 26, 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

Georgia–European Union relations, Potential enlargement of the European Union Accession of Georgia to the European Union Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakh

Georgia–European Union relations, Potential enlargement of the European Union Accession of Georgia to the European Union Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze temporarily suspends the country's accession to the European Union until 2028 and accuses the European Parliament of blackmail. (Al Jazeera) (Politico)

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
28
Politics / Government

PTI do-or-die protest, Freedom of the press in Pakistan Pakistani senior journalist Matiullah Jan and his colleague are abducted by unidentified men while they

PTI do-or-die protest, Freedom of the press in Pakistan Pakistani senior journalist Matiullah Jan and his colleague are abducted by unidentified men while they were reporting on the protests for the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad, Pakistan. (DW) (The Nation)

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

Russo-Ukrainian War Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine–NATO relations Peace negotiations in the Russian invasion of Ukraine Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zele

Russo-Ukrainian War Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine–NATO relations Peace negotiations in the Russian invasion of Ukraine Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that his country is ready to agree to a ceasefire if NATO protects parts of Ukraine. (Kyiv Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 29, 2024
Nov
30
Politics / Government

2024 Georgian post-election protests More than 100 demonstrators are arrested in Tbilisi, Georgia, while protesting against Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's d

2024 Georgian post-election protests More than 100 demonstrators are arrested in Tbilisi, Georgia, while protesting against Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's decision to temporarily suspend the country's accession plans to the European Union to 2028. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 30, 2024
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