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Dec
22
Politics / Government

2024 Serbian anti-corruption protests Around 100,000 people gather at the Slavija Square in Belgrade, Serbia, to protest against the government response to the

2024 Serbian anti-corruption protests Around 100,000 people gather at the Slavija Square in Belgrade, Serbia, to protest against the government response to the Novi Sad railway station canopy collapse and demand the resignation of President Aleksandar Vučić and the ruling Serbian Progressive Party. President Vučić is dismissive of the protests and accuses the opposition of manipulating the protestors to gain political power. (Al Jazeera) (DW) (N1)

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

Around 100,000 people gather at the Slavija Square in Belgrade, Serbia, to protest against the government response to the Novi Sad railway station canopy collap

Around 100,000 people gather at the Slavija Square in Belgrade, Serbia, to protest against the government response to the Novi Sad railway station canopy collapse and demand the resignation of President Aleksandar Vučić and the ruling Serbian Progressive Party. President Vučić is dismissive of the protests and accuses the opposition of manipulating the protestors to gain political power. (Al Jazeera) (DW) (N1)

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

Syrian civil war Fall of the Assad regime Syrian mass graves An Assad regime mass grave containing the remains of 93 civilians, including several women and chil

Syrian civil war Fall of the Assad regime Syrian mass graves An Assad regime mass grave containing the remains of 93 civilians, including several women and children, is discovered in Qarfa, Daraa Governorate, Syria, with all of the bodies reportedly burnt alive. (SOHR) In the highest-ranking state visit since the regime change, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan holds a meeting with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus to support the transitional government. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 22, 2024
Dec
23
Politics / Government

Gaza war Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh For the first time, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claims responsibility for the July 2024 assassination of Hamas

Gaza war Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh For the first time, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claims responsibility for the July 2024 assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Iran. (Reuters) Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, Attacks on protected zones and civilians in Gaza At least seven people are killed in Israeli airstrikes on a safe zone in al-Mawasi, Gaza. Several other attacks across the Gaza Strip kill at least 43 others. (Al Jazeera)

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

Somali Civil War Constitutional crisis in Somalia Jubaland crisis Violent clashes occur between the Ethiopia-backed Jubaland forces and the Somali Armed Forces

Somali Civil War Constitutional crisis in Somalia Jubaland crisis Violent clashes occur between the Ethiopia-backed Jubaland forces and the Somali Armed Forces in Dolow, Gedo Region, Somalia, with Jubaland forces later taking control of the town. (Garowe Online) (Hiiraan Online) The mayor of Badhadhe District, Lower Juba, Hassan Nuur Cabdi, survives an ambush attack which killed at least five of his security personnel. (Idil News) (Hiiraan Online)

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

Syrian civil war Operation Dawn of Freedom Manbij offensive The pro-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces launch a counter-offensive on recently captured pro-Turkish

Syrian civil war Operation Dawn of Freedom Manbij offensive The pro-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces launch a counter-offensive on recently captured pro-Turkish faction positions in Manbij, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, and recapture several villages. (SOHR) Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi meets with de facto Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus to discuss the support of the Syrian transitional government. (Al Jazeera)

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

The Greek government restores citizenship to ten members of the former royal family, including the children and grandchildren of King Constantine II, following

The Greek government restores citizenship to ten members of the former royal family, including the children and grandchildren of King Constantine II, following their agreement to adopt the surname "De Grece", renounce royal claims, and formally recognize Greece's status as a parliamentary democracy. (AP)

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

Constitutional crisis in Somalia Jubaland crisis Violent clashes occur between the Ethiopia-backed Jubaland forces and the Somali Armed Forces in Dolow, Gedo Re

Constitutional crisis in Somalia Jubaland crisis Violent clashes occur between the Ethiopia-backed Jubaland forces and the Somali Armed Forces in Dolow, Gedo Region, Somalia, with Jubaland forces later taking control of the town. (Garowe Online) (Hiiraan Online) The mayor of Badhadhe District, Lower Juba, Hassan Nuur Cabdi, survives an ambush attack which killed at least five of his security personnel. (Idil News) (Hiiraan Online)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 23, 2024
Dec
25
Politics / Government

A series of Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes target critical energy infrastructure in cities across in Ukraine, killing at least two people, injuring

A series of Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes target critical energy infrastructure in cities across in Ukraine, killing at least two people, injuring 20 others, and causing widespread emergency blackouts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin for the "inhumane" attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. (The Kyiv Independent) (The Guardian) (RTÉ)

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

Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 aircraft carrying 67 passengers from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, crashes while being

Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 aircraft carrying 67 passengers from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, crashes while being diverted to Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 people and injuring 29 others. (Al Jazeera) (NPR) Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev instructs the government to launch a criminal investigation into the crash. (Euronews)

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

Russian invasion of Ukraine Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure, Ukrainian energy crisis A series of Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes ta

Russian invasion of Ukraine Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure, Ukrainian energy crisis A series of Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes target critical energy infrastructure in cities across in Ukraine, killing at least two people, injuring 20 others, and causing widespread emergency blackouts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin for the "inhumane" attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. (The Kyiv Independent) (The Guardian) (RTÉ)

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

Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure, Ukrainian energy crisis A series of Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes target critical energy infrast

Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure, Ukrainian energy crisis A series of Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes target critical energy infrastructure in cities across in Ukraine, killing at least two people, injuring 20 others, and causing widespread emergency blackouts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin for the "inhumane" attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. (The Kyiv Independent) (The Guardian) (RTÉ)

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

Somali Civil War Constitutional crisis in Somalia Jubaland crisis The federal government of Somalia imposes a flight ban on Jubaland, including all flights to a

Somali Civil War Constitutional crisis in Somalia Jubaland crisis The federal government of Somalia imposes a flight ban on Jubaland, including all flights to and from Jubaland, particularly affecting the cities of Kismayo and Doolow. The flight ban was initiated amid ongoing political tensions and military engagements after Jubaland forces reportedly defeated Somali Armed Forces in several locations, including Ras Kamboni, Kulbiyow, and Dolow. (Garowe Online) (The Somali Digest) (The Eastleigh Voice)

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

Constitutional crisis in Somalia Jubaland crisis The federal government of Somalia imposes a flight ban on Jubaland, including all flights to and from Jubaland,

Constitutional crisis in Somalia Jubaland crisis The federal government of Somalia imposes a flight ban on Jubaland, including all flights to and from Jubaland, particularly affecting the cities of Kismayo and Doolow. The flight ban was initiated amid ongoing political tensions and military engagements after Jubaland forces reportedly defeated Somali Armed Forces in several locations, including Ras Kamboni, Kulbiyow, and Dolow. (Garowe Online) (The Somali Digest) (The Eastleigh Voice)

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

Jubaland crisis The federal government of Somalia imposes a flight ban on Jubaland, including all flights to and from Jubaland, particularly affecting the citie

Jubaland crisis The federal government of Somalia imposes a flight ban on Jubaland, including all flights to and from Jubaland, particularly affecting the cities of Kismayo and Doolow. The flight ban was initiated amid ongoing political tensions and military engagements after Jubaland forces reportedly defeated Somali Armed Forces in several locations, including Ras Kamboni, Kulbiyow, and Dolow. (Garowe Online) (The Somali Digest) (The Eastleigh Voice)

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

The federal government of Somalia imposes a flight ban on Jubaland, including all flights to and from Jubaland, particularly affecting the cities of Kismayo and

The federal government of Somalia imposes a flight ban on Jubaland, including all flights to and from Jubaland, particularly affecting the cities of Kismayo and Doolow. The flight ban was initiated amid ongoing political tensions and military engagements after Jubaland forces reportedly defeated Somali Armed Forces in several locations, including Ras Kamboni, Kulbiyow, and Dolow. (Garowe Online) (The Somali Digest) (The Eastleigh Voice)

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

Azerbaijani government officials tell Reuters that a Russian military surface-to-air missile launched from a Pantsir-S missile system was responsible for the Az

Azerbaijani government officials tell Reuters that a Russian military surface-to-air missile launched from a Pantsir-S missile system was responsible for the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 people yesterday. Officials also say that the aircraft's GPS navigation system was jammed during the flight. (Euronews) (Reuters)

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

Philippines–United Arab Emirates relations The United Arab Emirates pardons 220 Filipino detainees for various offenses as part of its National Day celebrations

Philippines–United Arab Emirates relations The United Arab Emirates pardons 220 Filipino detainees for various offenses as part of its National Day celebrations, following discussions between Philippine President Bongbong Marcos and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. (The Philippine Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 26, 2024
Dec
27
Politics / Government

2024 German government crisis, 2025 German federal election, Scholz cabinet German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolves the Bundestag and schedules new e

2024 German government crisis, 2025 German federal election, Scholz cabinet German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolves the Bundestag and schedules new elections for February 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition collapses and no parliamentary majority emerges to form a stable government. (AP)

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

French military withdrawal from West Africa Senegalese prime minister Ousmane Sonko announces the closure of all foreign military bases in the country, citing a

French military withdrawal from West Africa Senegalese prime minister Ousmane Sonko announces the closure of all foreign military bases in the country, citing a decision by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to remove foreign troops as part of a broader shift away from colonial-era military arrangements. (AP)

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

Senegalese prime minister Ousmane Sonko announces the closure of all foreign military bases in the country, citing a decision by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Senegalese prime minister Ousmane Sonko announces the closure of all foreign military bases in the country, citing a decision by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to remove foreign troops as part of a broader shift away from colonial-era military arrangements. (AP)

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

Gaza war Winter of 2024–25 in the Gaza Strip, Gaza Strip evacuations The Gaza Strip Government Media Office reports that 110,000 out of 135,000 tents used as sh

Gaza war Winter of 2024–25 in the Gaza Strip, Gaza Strip evacuations The Gaza Strip Government Media Office reports that 110,000 out of 135,000 tents used as shelters by displaced Palestinians have "completely deteriorated" and are now unusable due to strong winter winds and heavy rainfall. (Al Jazeera)

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

Lukoil oil transit dispute, Ukrainian energy crisis, Slovakia–Ukraine relations Slovakia threatens reciprocal measures against Ukraine's plans to suspend the tr

Lukoil oil transit dispute, Ukrainian energy crisis, Slovakia–Ukraine relations Slovakia threatens reciprocal measures against Ukraine's plans to suspend the transit of Russian oil to Slovakia on January 1, including suspending electricity supplies. In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Slovakia of opening a "second energy front" against Kyiv under Moscow's orders. (Al Jazeera)

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

Moldova-Russia relations Russian company Gazprom announces the supply of gas to Moldova will cease on January 1, 2025, alleging fails to fulfill its payment obl

Moldova-Russia relations Russian company Gazprom announces the supply of gas to Moldova will cease on January 1, 2025, alleging fails to fulfill its payment obligations. The Moldovan Prime Minister, Dorin Recean, accuses the Russian Government of deliberately weaponising energy flows to destabilise the country. (Euronews).

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

Russian company Gazprom announces the supply of gas to Moldova will cease on January 1, 2025, alleging fails to fulfill its payment obligations.

Russian company Gazprom announces the supply of gas to Moldova will cease on January 1, 2025, alleging fails to fulfill its payment obligations. The Moldovan Prime Minister, Dorin Recean, accuses the Russian Government of deliberately weaponising energy flows to destabilise the country. (Euronews).

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

Slovakia threatens reciprocal measures against Ukraine's plans to suspend the transit of Russian oil to Slovakia on January 1, including suspending electricity

Slovakia threatens reciprocal measures against Ukraine's plans to suspend the transit of Russian oil to Slovakia on January 1, including suspending electricity supplies. In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Slovakia of opening a "second energy front" against Kyiv under Moscow's orders. (Al Jazeera)

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

2024 Georgian post-election protests Mikheil Kavelashvili is inaugurated as the 6th President of Georgia, with outgoing president Salome Zourabichvili announcin

2024 Georgian post-election protests Mikheil Kavelashvili is inaugurated as the 6th President of Georgia, with outgoing president Salome Zourabichvili announcing that she would vacate her residence at the Orbeliani Palace in Tbilisi. Zourabichvili continues to claim that the new presidency is illegitimate and calls for continued protests. (Politico) (AP)

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

Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev says that Russia accidentally shot down the Azerbaijan Airlines plane, accusing Russia of try

Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev says that Russia accidentally shot down the Azerbaijan Airlines plane, accusing Russia of trying to "hush up" the crash, and demanding from Russia a full admission of guilt, punishment for those responsible, and compensation for the victims. (AP)

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

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev says that Russia accidentally shot down the Azerbaijan Airlines plane, accusing Russia of trying to "hush up" the crash, and

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev says that Russia accidentally shot down the Azerbaijan Airlines plane, accusing Russia of trying to "hush up" the crash, and demanding from Russia a full admission of guilt, punishment for those responsible, and compensation for the victims. (AP)

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

Mikheil Kavelashvili is inaugurated as the 6th President of Georgia, with outgoing president Salome Zourabichvili announcing that she would vacate her residence

Mikheil Kavelashvili is inaugurated as the 6th President of Georgia, with outgoing president Salome Zourabichvili announcing that she would vacate her residence at the Orbeliani Palace in Tbilisi. Zourabichvili continues to claim that the new presidency is illegitimate and calls for continued protests. (Politico) (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 29, 2024
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