World Politics - Page 25

November 8, 2024

Elon Musk joins Donald Trump in 'very good call' with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Elon Musk joined in on President-elect Trump's first official phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, as confirmed by Fox News.

November 7, 2024

After Trump win, French President Macron asks if EU is 'ready to defend' European interests

French President Macron, one of the first world leaders to publicly congratulate President-elect Trump, took a pro-Europe message to the European Union's meeting in Budapest on Thursday.

November 7, 2024

Former Australian PM deletes critical tweets of Trump after winning election: 'Most destructive president'

The current Australian ambassador to Washington recently deleted posts from social media site X calling President-elect Trump "destructive" after he won the 2024 election.

November 7, 2024

Australia announces plan to ban social media for kids under 16

The Australian government on Thursday announced on Thursday its intent to ban social media usage for children under 16 and hold platforms responsible for compliance.

November 7, 2024

Israel takes hard line against terrorists, allowing deportation of family members

Israel's Knesset passed a law to deport relatives of terrorists, including Israeli citizens, with a 61-41 vote early Thursday. It will likely be challenged in court.

November 5, 2024

Ukraine, North Korean troops clash for first time; Zelenskyy warns of escalation

Ukrainian and North Korean troops clash for the first time as the North sends military personnel to support Russia's long ongoing war with its neighbor.

November 2, 2024

Kemi Badenoch becomes first Black woman to lead UK Conservatives

Kemi Badenoch has become the U.K. Conservatives' new leader and the first Black woman to lead a major British political party; she replaces former PM Rishi Sunak.

October 30, 2024

Canada alleges Indian minister Amit Shah behind plot to target Sikh separatists

Canada's government has alleged that Amit Shah, the Indian Minister of Home Affairs and close ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was behind a campaign to target Sikh separatists in Canada.

October 29, 2024

North Korea and Russia send political shockwaves with Ukraine war moves

North Korea's foreign minister has arrived in Russia for talks, as South Korea and NATO express alarm that troops from North Korea could join Moscow's side in the Russia-Ukraine war.

October 25, 2024

India, China begin implementing new border pact, ending Himalayan face-off

In the biggest thaw between India and China since deadly clashes between their armies in 2020, the countries have started implementing a pact to end a military standoff along their disputed border.