Today: 8. Jul, 2024
Amidst escalating violence in Mali and an uptick in attacks by Islamic extremists, the United Nations peacekeepers initiated their departure from two bases in the nation’s northern region on Monday. This decision comes as a result of heightened insecurity and the nation’s…
In a significant development, Belgium’s prime minister has announced his country’s support for banning Russian diamonds. This move comes as a part of the sanctions aimed at President Vladimir Putin’s government in response to its war against Ukraine. Belgium’s stand on this…
In a pivotal ruling, France’s supreme administrative authority, the Council of State, dismissed assertions by rights advocates that the nation’s police force systemically engages in racial profiling. This contention had explicitly targeted the alleged targeted checks of Black and Arab individuals. This…
In an unprecedented move, the European Union declared on Monday that it is “immediately” suspending hundreds of millions of euros intended for Palestinian authorities. The decision comes in response to what EU Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi described as the “scale of terror and…
Jakarta – In a surprising turn of events, Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister, Syahrul Yasin Limpo, has stepped down amid an intensifying corruption investigation. The move comes as the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) zeroes in on allegations surrounding the Agriculture Ministry. Central to the…
The European Union unveiled a strategy to safeguard its frontier technologies from potential external espionage, especially in light of increasing concerns about strengthening its ties with China. “Geopolitical competition is now rooted in technology, and the EU aspires to be a contender…
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced plans for the military to back the police in certain roles, addressing the alarming surge in gang-related crimes, marked by frequent shootings and bombings, that has rattled the nation. The specifics of the collaboration between the…
The Czech Republic significantly strengthened its air defence capabilities as its government approved the Defense Ministry’s proposal to buy two dozen F-35 fighter jets from the U.S., a deal valued at approximately 150 billion Czech korun ($6.5 billion). Stressing the importance of…
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida disclosed the core elements of a forthcoming economic plan aimed at raising wages and mitigating the effects of inflation. The announcement comes as Kishida’s Cabinet sees diminishing public support, even after a recent Cabinet reshuffle. Speaking from…
Israeli military units fired on two structures within a zone that they identified as demilitarized in Syria, alleging these buildings breached a cease-fire deal in place since 1974, according to a statement from the Israeli army. The army contends that these structures…
