World Politics - Page 22

December 12, 2024

Trudeau declares himself ‘proud feminist’ after lamenting Harris loss to Trump as setback for women

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday declared himself a "proud feminist" as he lamented Vice President Harris’ loss to President-elect Trump.

December 8, 2024

Trump welcomed by world leaders at Notre Dame reopening ceremony in 'presidential' fashion

Social media users erupted over President-elect Trump's visit to the reopening of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral and his interactions with several world leaders.

December 7, 2024

Syrian insurgents reach gates of Damascus, threatening decades-long Assad regime

Syrian insurgents have reached the gates of the nation's capital, shortly after Bashar al-Assad's government abandoned the key city of Homs.

December 7, 2024

South Korean president apologizes for declaring martial law ahead of impeachment vote

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for declaring martial law earlier in the week, as he now prepares for a parliamentary vote on his impeachment.

December 5, 2024

Canada bans more assault firearms, suggests donating guns to Ukraine

Top leaders in Canada announced that they had banned an additional 324 assault-style firearms in a continued effort for more stringent gun control.

December 5, 2024

South Korean president to face impeachment vote this weekend over martial law order, lawmakers say

South Korean opposition lawmakers will hold a vote to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after the president declared martial law on Tuesday, citing "anti-state" activities by his opponents.

December 4, 2024

South Korean president's martial law declaration a 'blunder,' could embolden North Korea, expert says

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and now faces impeachment over the surprising move from opposition lawmakers.

December 4, 2024

French government collapses after no-confidence vote passes against Prime Minister Michel Barnier

Prime Minister Michel Barnier is expected to resign after the National Assembly passed a vote of no-confidence on Wednesday, effectively collapsing the current government.

December 4, 2024

NATO chief defends Trump to critical MSNBC host, says 'he was right' to hit allies on defense spending

NATO chief Mark Rutte told MSNBC's Jonathan Lemire that President-elect Trump was right to criticize allies for not meeting defense spending goals in 2018.

December 3, 2024

South Korean president lifts martial law after lawmakers reject move

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol reportedly lifted a martial law declaration after lawmakers rejected the move hours after it was announced.