World Politics - Page 24

November 21, 2024

Fetterman says 'F--- that' amid bipartisan backlash over arrest warrants targeting Israel's Netanyahu, Gallant

U.S. lawmakers from both parties condemned the ICC's move to issue arrest warrants against Israeli figures Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.

November 20, 2024

Chief opponent to Uganda's president appears in court days after going missing

Kizza Besigye, a prominent critic of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, appeared in a military court Wednesday after being reported missing in Kenya.

November 20, 2024

Japan says it will watch China’s military activity after Beijing admits violating Japanese airspace

Japanese officials said they are watching to see if China prevents further airspace violations; China explained that an August violation of Japanese airspace was unintentional.

November 19, 2024

President-elect Trump has considered buying Greenland: Here's every proposal in American history

President-elect Trump has floated the idea the United States may purchase Greenland in his previous term, but he is far from the first American to suggest it.

November 19, 2024

Leader of Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia resigns, ending unrest

Following days of unrest in which the opposition seized government buildings, the leader of Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia has resigned.

November 19, 2024

Biden misses G-20 family photo, White House blames 'logistical' issues

President Biden missed the "family photo" of G-20 leaders at a summit in Rio de Janeiro because of logistical issues that led to him arriving after it was taken.

November 16, 2024

In a meeting with Biden, China's Xi cautions US to 'make the wise choice' to keep relations stable

As U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s leader Xi Jinping met for the last time, Xi cautioned that a stable relationship between the two countries was critical to the 'future and destiny of humanity.'

November 14, 2024

Javier Milei first world leader to meet with President-elect Trump: 'Greatest political comeback in history'

Javier Milei is the first foreign leader to visit President-elect Trump since his victory and called his win "the greatest political comeback in history" in remarks Thursday.

November 14, 2024

India's capital introduces stricter anti-pollution measures as toxic smog hides Taj Mahal

To combat worsening air quality, India's government has banned non-essential construction and encouraged residents to avoid burning coal for heating.

November 13, 2024

Biden, Xi to meet on Saturday in Peru, US officials say

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet on Saturday in Peru; they are expected to hold talks 'spanning a range of global hot spots.'