Tag: Politics
At least 274 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid that freed 4 hostages, officials say
At least 274 Palestinians, including dozens of children, were killed in the Israeli raid that freed four hostages held by Hamas, Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday.
Israel’s only centrist minister resigns from Netanyahu government
Minister Benny Gantz's departure means that Netanyahu will lose the backing of a centrist bloc that has helped broaden support for the government in Israel and abroad.
Nobel Peace Prize winner pleads for Putin arrest: ‘Biggest child kidnapper’
Nobel laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk is urging the international community to prosecute Russian President Vladimir Putin who she calls the “biggest child kidnapper in the world.”
UK’s Sunak apologizes for leaving D-Day events early to campaign
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak suffered a fresh setback in his struggling election campaign on Friday when he apologized for leaving D-Day commemorations early.
As Canada marks D-Day anniversary, Trudeau says democracy ‘still under threat’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his French counterpart Gabriel Attal and Prince William were among dignitaries visiting Juno Beach to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
China ‘aggressively’ trying to lure West’s military trainers: Five Eyes
Five Eyes intelligence partners said Beijing is using private companies in South Africa and China to target potential recruits in western countries with 'exorbitant salaries.'
India’s Modi secures record 3rd term but his party loses outright majority
For the first time since the BJP swept to power in 2014, it did not secure a majority on its own, winning 240 seats, far fewer than the record 303 it won in the 2019 election.
Sunak, Starmer clash over taxes and health in 1st U.K. election debate
Conservative leader Rishi Sunak sought to boost his party’s dismal outlook, while Labour’s Keir Starmer aimed to cement his status as favourite to become the next prime minister.
India election: PM Modi may need coalition allies to secure 3rd term
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition led in a majority of seats in India's general election, according to early figures, but faced a stronger challenge than expected.
Claudia Sheinbaum poised to become Mexico’s 1st female president
'I will become the first woman president of Mexico,' Sheinbaum said, shortly after electoral authorities announced a statistical sample showed she held an irreversible lead.
Israel has proposed 3-phase deal that could end hostilities with Hamas, Biden says
Biden added that Hamas is “no longer capable” of carrying out another large-scale attack on Israel as he urged Israelis and Hamas to come to a deal for an extended ceasefire.
Western U president suggests divestment from Israel not possible as encampment continues
Western University President Alan Shepard and the Western Divestment Coalition are trading public statements as a pro-Palestinian encampment continues.
Multiplying health crises pose ‘existential threats’ to WHO emergencies team
The World Health Organization's emergencies department is facing 'existential threats' as multiplying health crises have left it short of cash, an independent report said.
Hong Kong court convicts 14 pro-democracy activists over security law
Those found guilty of conspiracy to commit subversion included former lawmakers Leung Kwok-hung, Lam Cheuk-ting, Helena Wong and Raymond Chan.
Trudeau to attend G7 and Ukraine peace summits next month
Justin Trudeau's focus at the G7 summit will be on highlighting the importance of democracy, promoting fair economic growth and combating foreign interference.