World Politics - Page 20

January 9, 2025

Details of Venezuelan opposition leader's possible arrest remain unclear amid Maduro inauguration resistance

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's aides claim she was detained Thursday, despite denials by the country's socialist government.

January 8, 2025

France pushes back on Trump using military pressure to take Greenland, says it's now 'survival of the fittest'

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Wednesday said the European Union will not permit President-elect Trump to attempt to take Greenland by military force.

January 7, 2025

Danish prime minister has blunt message for Trump: Greenland is not for sale

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen emphasized that Greenland is not for sale as President-elect Trump insists the U.S. should acquire the territory.

January 7, 2025

Who could replace Trudeau as Canadian prime minister, with Trump threatening tariffs?

There are several contenders to be the next Labor Party leader after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his upcoming resignation.

January 6, 2025

Nigel Farage responds after Elon Musk declares he 'doesn't have what it takes' to lead Reform UK Party

Elon Musk targeted Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage, saying he "doesn't have what it takes" and the party "needs a new leader."

January 5, 2025

Austrian nationalist party leader rumored to be in talks to form government

Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria's right-wing Freedom Party, met with President Alexander Van der Bellen on Sunday, further fueling rumors that he will be asked to form a government.

January 3, 2025

South Korea’s impeached president avoids arrest attempt after hourslong standoff

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol avoided an arrest attempt Friday after an hourslong standoff between anti-corruption investigators and presidential security.

December 31, 2024

Republican congressman calls on incoming administration to target 'The Axis of Aggressors'

South Carolina Republican Congressman Joe Wilson is appealing to the incoming Trump administration to 'dismantle Georgian sanctions evasion schemes.'

December 31, 2024

Netanyahu goes against doctor’s orders, appears in Israeli parliament after surgery

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in the Israeli parliament on Tuesday for a crucial budget-related vote, two days after prostate surgery.

December 31, 2024

Arrest warrant issued for impeached South Korean president as political crisis deepens

A South Korean court approved arrest warrants on Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office and residence amid a criminal investigation into his martial law decree.