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May
10
Politics / Government

The United Nations General Assembly votes 143–9 with 25 abstentions to approve a resolution granting Palestine new rights and privileges, and to reconsider Pale

The United Nations General Assembly votes 143–9 with 25 abstentions to approve a resolution granting Palestine new rights and privileges, and to reconsider Palestine's request to become a UN member. The nine countries that opposed the resolution were Argentina, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Israel, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea and the United States. (AP) (The National)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 10, 2024
May
10
Politics / Government

United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES-10/23 The United Nations General Assembly votes 143–9 with 25 abstentions to approve a resolution granting Palesti

United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES-10/23 The United Nations General Assembly votes 143–9 with 25 abstentions to approve a resolution granting Palestine new rights and privileges, and to reconsider Palestine's request to become a UN member. The nine countries that opposed the resolution were Argentina, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Israel, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea and the United States. (AP) (The National)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 10, 2024
May
11
Politics / Government

Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Switzerland's entry, "The Code" by Nemo, wins this year's Eurovision contest.

Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Switzerland's entry, "The Code" by Nemo, wins this year's Eurovision contest. (DW) Dutch musician Joost Klein is disqualified from the Eurovision final over reported verbal threats, which are under investigation by Swedish authorities. This is the first time that a performer has been disqualified during the festival. (Aftonbladet) The Norwegian announcer for Eurovision, Alessandra Mele, announces that she will withdraw from announcing votes while declaring support for Palestine in the ongoing war. (Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2024
May
14
Politics / Government

2024 New Caledonia unrest Riots erupt in New Caledonia as France plans to change the constitution, allowing more recent white French settlers to vote in the isl

2024 New Caledonia unrest Riots erupt in New Caledonia as France plans to change the constitution, allowing more recent white French settlers to vote in the island's provincial elections, which protesters claim would marginalise the Indigenous Kanak people. (Al Jazeera) (The Guardian) Three Kanak residents are killed and many more injured during a drive-by shooting by a group of French settlers. (Reuters) At least 54 officers are injured and more than 130 people are arrested. Shops and cars are looted, while a prison breakout has been prevented. (AP) (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 14, 2024
May
15
Politics / Government

Attempted assassination of Robert Fico Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico is injured in a shooting in Handlová, Slovakia, which is being treated as an assas

Attempted assassination of Robert Fico Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico is injured in a shooting in Handlová, Slovakia, which is being treated as an assassination attempt. The shooter has been apprehended and is identified as a 71-year-old writer from Levice, Slovakia. (BBC News) (The Wall Street Journal) The Slovak government describes Prime Minister Robert Fico's condition as life-threatening. Deputy prime minister Tomáš Taraba stated that Fico underwent surgery, was stabilized, and is expected to survive. (Reuters) (The Guardian)

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

Russo-Ukrainian war Southern Ukraine campaign, Northern Kharkiv Oblast front of the Russo-Ukrainian war Russia says its forces have captured the village of Robo

Russo-Ukrainian war Southern Ukraine campaign, Northern Kharkiv Oblast front of the Russo-Ukrainian war Russia says its forces have captured the village of Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and several more villages in Kharkiv Oblast. Ukraine confirms it has pulled back its troops from Vovchansk to "preserve the lives of our servicemen and avoid losses". (BBC News)

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

Southern Ukraine campaign, Northern Kharkiv Oblast front of the Russo-Ukrainian war Russia says its forces have captured the village of Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia

Southern Ukraine campaign, Northern Kharkiv Oblast front of the Russo-Ukrainian war Russia says its forces have captured the village of Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and several more villages in Kharkiv Oblast. Ukraine confirms it has pulled back its troops from Vovchansk to "preserve the lives of our servicemen and avoid losses". (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 15, 2024
May
18
Politics / Government

Israel–Hamas war Israeli war cabinet Benny Gantz threatens to withdraw his party from the unity coalition if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doesn't submit a

Israel–Hamas war Israeli war cabinet Benny Gantz threatens to withdraw his party from the unity coalition if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doesn't submit a post-war plan for Gaza by June 8. (Al Jazeera) Austria unfreezes €3.4 million (US$3.7 million) in funds to the UNRWA. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 18, 2024
May
19
Politics / Government

Argentina–Spain relations Spain recalls its ambassador to Argentina after President of Argentina Javier Milei calls Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife

Argentina–Spain relations Spain recalls its ambassador to Argentina after President of Argentina Javier Milei calls Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife Begoña Gómez corrupt during a rally in Madrid and also refuses to meet with King Felipe VI. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 19, 2024
May
22
Politics / Government

Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign Russia captures the village of Klishchiivka in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine.

Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign Russia captures the village of Klishchiivka in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. (Al Jazeera) At least two people are killed and four are injured by Ukrainian shelling in Lysychansk, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine. (Al Jazeera) Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War Sweden announces US$7 billion in military aid to Ukraine from 2024 to 2026. (Bloomberg) Russia returns six Ukrainian children displaced by the war back to Ukraine, in a deal brokered by Qatar. (Al Jazeera)

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

San Pedro Garza García stage collapse Ten people are killed, including a child, and 213 are injured after a temporary stage collapses in high winds at a campaig

San Pedro Garza García stage collapse Ten people are killed, including a child, and 213 are injured after a temporary stage collapses in high winds at a campaign event for the Citizens' Movement party in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo León, Mexico. Later, the Nuevo León government pledges 400,000 pesos ($23,900) in compensation to families of the deceased. (AP) (El País) (Reuters)

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

Ten people are killed, including a child, and 213 are injured after a temporary stage collapses in high winds at a campaign event for the Citizens' Movement par

Ten people are killed, including a child, and 213 are injured after a temporary stage collapses in high winds at a campaign event for the Citizens' Movement party in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo León, Mexico. Later, the Nuevo León government pledges 400,000 pesos ($23,900) in compensation to families of the deceased. (AP) (El País) (Reuters)

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

Kenya–United States relations U.S.

Kenya–United States relations U.S. President Joe Biden announces during a state visit by Kenyan President William Ruto that he will designate Kenya a major non-NATO ally as it is expected to lead the international intervention in Haiti. (Reuters) (NPR)

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

Russian invasion of Ukraine 2024 Kharkiv offensive Seven people are killed and at least 28 others are injured in Russian missile strikes in Liubotyn and Kharkiv

Russian invasion of Ukraine 2024 Kharkiv offensive Seven people are killed and at least 28 others are injured in Russian missile strikes in Liubotyn and Kharkiv, Ukraine. (Reuters) Crimea attacks At least two people are killed in a Ukrainian missile strike on Alushta, Crimea. Explosions are reported across the peninsula and Ukrainian media reports that multiple targets were hit. (Reuters) Eastern Ukraine campaign Russian forces captures the village of Andriivka in Donetsk Oblast. (The Daily Telegraph)

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

Russian invasion of Ukraine Sources claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin is interested in negotiating a ceasefire, which would freeze the conflict at the

Russian invasion of Ukraine Sources claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin is interested in negotiating a ceasefire, which would freeze the conflict at the current frontlines. (Reuters) The European Union makes a decision allowing Ukraine to use interest funds from frozen Russian bank accounts, totaling €2.5 billion ($2.7 billion) per year. (Al Jazeera)

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

Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign Russia captures the village of Arkhanhelske in Donetsk Oblast.

Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign Russia captures the village of Arkhanhelske in Donetsk Oblast. (The Moscow Times) Kharkiv strikes At least fourteen people are killed and 58 others are injured in Russian strikes on a hardware store and residential area in Kharkiv, Ukraine. (The Kyiv Independent) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 25, 2024
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