World Politics - Page 30

August 14, 2024

The Taliban is celebrating 3 years in power, but they’re not talking about Afghans

The Taliban celebrated 3 years in power on Wednesday at the Bargram base, a former U.S. air base that was at one time the center of America's war to unseat the group; women were not allowed to attend.

August 14, 2024

Thai politics braces for shakeup after court dismisses PM Srettha Thavisin

Thailand's PM Srettha Thavisin has been dismissed by the country's Constitutional Court, which ruled he violated ethics by appointing a minister who had served prison time.

August 14, 2024

Japan PM Kishida says he will step down next month, paving way for new leader

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote. Japan will have a new prime minister when his term expires.

August 8, 2024

Catalan separatist Puigdemont evades capture on chaotic return to Spain

Carles Puigdemont, a former Catalan separatist leader, defied an arrest warrant and appeared at a Barcelona rally; he allegedly left the vicinity in a car belonging to a police officer.

August 7, 2024

Polish man sentenced to four months, deported from Denmark for June assault on Danish prime minister

A Polish man has been sentenced to 4 months in jail for punching Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in the shoulder; the man also confessed to separate charges including sexual harassment.

August 7, 2024

Egypt asks its airlines to avoid Iran airspace for three hours on Thursday

Amid tension between Iran and Israel, Egypt has instructed its airlines to avoid Iran's airspace for several hours in the morning on Thursday; military exercises will reportedly be conducted.

August 6, 2024

Nobel laureate tapped to lead Bangladesh after embattled prime minister's ouster

Grameen Bank founder and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been selected to serve as the caretaker prime minister of Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

August 6, 2024

State Department warns Americans to avoid travel to Bangladesh amid violent unrest

The U.S. State Department on Monday ordered Americans to leave Bangladesh following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, which was prompted by violent protests.

August 6, 2024

Bangladesh student protesters to meet with military chief after ousting country's PM

Nahid Islam, a 26-year-old sociology student, led a movement against job quotas that grew into a campaign to remove Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after 15 years in power.

August 5, 2024

Violent UK protests continue for 7th day in response to deaths of 3 young girls

Protests in the United Kingdom continued for a seventh straight day on Monday, after three young girls were stabbed to death last week.