Global Government

India April 4

India's parliament passes bill that would change Muslim land endowments

India's parliament passes a bill amending Muslim land endowments, sparking protests over concerns it undermines minority rights and could lead to property confiscation.

Asia July 23

Internet remains down in Bangladesh despite apparent calm following deadly protests

Bangladesh declared a public holiday on Monday and remained without internet for a fifth day following a Supreme Court ruling that reduced a government job quota system.

LIFESTYLE July 9

Viral TikTok video reveals what former CIA officer could and couldn’t tell boyfriends

In a viral TikTok video, a woman is sharing exactly how she could date while also working for the CIA. The former officer said she had to keep a tight lid on details of her job.

France July 8

France's Macron declines resignation of PM for 'stability of the country' after chaotic election

French President Emmanuel Macron has declined the resignation of the country’s prime minister, asking him to remain temporarily as the head of the government.

Europe May 28

Former intelligence chief nominated as new prime minister by the Netherlands' incoming government

The former Dutch intelligence chief is set to be presented as the proposed prime minister of the Netherlands by the incoming right-wing government, officials say.

Africa May 23

Tunisian journalists jailed for criticizing the government, sparking outcry over press crackdown

Two Tunisian journalists were sentenced to one year in prison on Wednesday for criticizing the government. Both journalists denied the allegations in court.

VIDEO May 20

UN holds moment of silence for Raisi after Iranian president dies in helicopter crash

Iranian state media confirmed early Monday that President Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash.

Africa May 16

Tunisian lawyers strike in protest, alleging torture of arrested colleague

Lawyers in Tunisia protested recent arrests on Thursday, including two lawyers who were charged with violating a cybercrime statute targeting fake news.

Thailand May 16

Human rights group urges Thai government to halt forced repatriation of political dissidents

Human Rights Watch, a human rights group, has called on the Thai government to cease the forced return of political dissidents to their authoritarian home countries.

Health May 10

Pandemic treaty stumbles as nations struggle to finalize global plan

Global leaders, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, have committed to improving future responses to similar situations, but establishing a pandemic treaty has proven difficult.

United Kingdom April 26

Scottish leader says he won't resign amid fallout of decision to end power-sharing agreement

Scotland's First Minister, Humza Yousaf, is facing intense political pressure after breaking a power-sharing agreement. Yousaf replaced Nicola Sturgeon in March 2023.

Caribbean April 25

Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti as country continues to face deadly gang violence

Ariel Henry resigned on Thursday as prime minister of Haiti as the country faces rampant gang violence that has killed or injured more than 2,500 people.

Europe April 24

Greek lawmaker will face criminal charges after physical altercation with a colleague in Parliament

Greece's parliamentary speaker, Constantine Tassoulas, plans to seek charages against a Greek lawmaker who allegedly punched a colleague outside the debate chamber in Parliament.

Media April 18, 2024

United Nations forum pushes for extra funding into reparations progress: 'Back up your words with action'

The United Nations call for extra funding to support its advancement towards reparations for descendants of slaves who were captured and trafficked across Transatlantic countries.

United Kingdom April 5, 2024

UK doctors accept government pay offer, ending longest strike in National Health Service history

Senior doctors in England have accepted a pay offer from the British government that ends a yearlong dispute. Eighty percent of those casting a vote backed the offer.

Europe April 4, 2024

Austrian minister aims to tighten espionage law in response to concerns of foreign intelligence activities

Austria's justice minister shared plans to bolster the nation's espionage regulations, responding to heightened concerns over foreign intelligence activities.

Japan April 1, 2024

In attempt to connect with young people, Japan's royal family debuts on Instagram

Japan's imperial family has made their Instagram debut, sharing photos and videos showcasing Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako's recent public engagements.

Media March 28, 2024

Head Of United Nations calls for reparations to 'overcome generations of exclusion and discrimination'

The head of the United Nations called for reparations to "overcome generations of exclusion and discrimination" during their International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery.

Africa March 22, 2024

Kenyan doctors stage mass protest in the streets as national strike enters second week

Hundreds of Kenyan doctors protested for better pay on Friday during a nationwide strike in its second week. They said the strike will continue until needs are met.

World March 12, 2024

US announces $100M for deployment of multinational force to violence-stricken Haiti

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced an additional $100 million to finance the deployment of a multinational force mission to Haiti.

US February 19, 2024

Native American families remain frustrated with unsolved missing persons, killings cases

An ongoing effort to notice Native American unsolved crimes continues as families march for answers years after their loved ones have gone missing.

World February 19, 2024

Canadian Foreign Minister says China, as an exporter, needs to increase Red Sea defense efforts

After a series of attacks on the Red Sea recently, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said China needs to step up their defense efforts to help protect the waterways.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE February 17, 2024

WHO chief's dire warning: Disease X outbreak 'a matter of when, not if'

Disease X is certain to break out in the future, according to WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus, who said a global treaty is needed to protect the world when the next pandemic hits

Europe February 12, 2024

Kosovo bans use of Serbian currency, prompting thousands of minority Serbs to protest

In Kosovo, thousands of minority Serbs protested against a ban on the use of the Serbian dinar in their areas, imposed by the Kosovar government starting in February.

World February 7, 2024

Chile's former president Sebastian Pinera dies in helicopter crash at the age of 74

Chile's former president Sebastian Pinera died in a helicopter crash. He was known for helping Chile become one of the top countries with the highest COVID vaccination rates.

World February 5, 2024

Japan and Italy to increase cooperation, economic ties as Rome looks for a stronger Indo-Pacific presence

Japanese and Italian leaders discussed a push in cooperation for security and defense as Rome looks to increase its Indo-Pacific presence throughout the region.

World Health Organization January 25, 2024

WHO chief says 'Disease X' preparation treaty in jeopardy, loss of sovereignty is ‘fake news’

The WHO's deadline of getting a global pandemic treaty agreed in preparation for 'Disease X' risks not being met and he urged nations to come together to reach a deal.

Health January 20, 2024

WHO director calls for world pandemic treaty to prepare for Disease X

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries to sign the health organization’s pandemic treaty so the world can prepare for a placeholder virus called “Disease X."

India December 11, 2023

India's Supreme Court backs decision to remove special status from Kashmir

The Indian Supreme Court has upheld Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2019 decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, dividing it into two federal territories.

United Kingdom July 13, 2023

British government offers millions of pay raises to public sector workers in effort to end strikes

The U.K. government offered to give raises to millions of British public sector workers in an effort to end the strike that has crippled the country's train and health care industries.